Why Tesla's are bad at towing!
Two words......energy density. Video - Why Teslas Are Bad At Towing (Today) Maybe someday, but not today. Now let the excuses commence......
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There are many reasons why a particular vehicle may be bad at towing. Not enough capacity, not reliable, not stable enough, not enough tow rating, not enough power, not enough range. Take your pick on what is important to you and how/what you tow.
In the case of the Telsa and other BEV's today, there are several reasons such as their low energy density which severely limits their range versus many ICE tow vesicles. The other reason is recharge time which adds a lot more time to your trip since you could fill up to 100% full much faster in an ICE than a BEV can even with a mega-charger(if you can find a level 3 along your route). There is also the factor of not having enough room at most chargers so you are likely going to have to disconnect what your are towing to recharge. Talk about inconvenience. You may also be limited on recharging options depending on where you are at. Take your pick, but these are all limitations that hinder a Tesla being a good tow vehicle for trips over 100 miles as it stands today.
What is the point of a Tesla that can tow quick and fast if it can't get you to your destination without adding hours of recharging time? Tesla fanboys want to talk about how quick and fast a Tesla can tow, but then cry foul when you use the same tow speeds that you would in your ICE into the Tesla's range calculations. How Ironic is that?
In the case of the Telsa and other BEV's today, there are several reasons such as their low energy density which severely limits their range versus many ICE tow vesicles. The other reason is recharge time which adds a lot more time to your trip since you could fill up to 100% full much faster in an ICE than a BEV can even with a mega-charger(if you can find a level 3 along your route). There is also the factor of not having enough room at most chargers so you are likely going to have to disconnect what your are towing to recharge. Talk about inconvenience. You may also be limited on recharging options depending on where you are at. Take your pick, but these are all limitations that hinder a Tesla being a good tow vehicle for trips over 100 miles as it stands today.
What is the point of a Tesla that can tow quick and fast if it can't get you to your destination without adding hours of recharging time? Tesla fanboys want to talk about how quick and fast a Tesla can tow, but then cry foul when you use the same tow speeds that you would in your ICE into the Tesla's range calculations. How Ironic is that?
