Will Your Next Tow Vehicle be Electric?

wilber1 wrote:

Reisender wrote:


Yah. Definetly not their forte. But I suspect most large sedans would be similar. They actually have no tow rating. Zero. I think they are the only ones with no tow rating. The Y and X both have tow ratings and the 3 has a rating in Europe. 1000 kg I think. Same as the Y. I think the X is rated for 4000 pounds. Not sure.

Towing certainly reduces mileage on any vehicle but the simple fact Is, gas tanks contain far more energy than batteries with much less eight and volume, and can be refilled in a very short time. A car getting 30 MPG carrying 75 lbs of gas can go as far as a Model S with its 1200 lb battery.

Electric motors are superior for heavy duty use, it’s their portable fuel supply that is holding them back.

Yah, for sure. At least in a towing capacity. For some towing 300 to 500 km per trip will be all they need. Others will have to stay with liquid fuel for the time being.