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Towcar of the year awards '23 -EVs abound

ChocolateTrees replied on 05/10/2022 13:00

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Posted on 05/10/2022 13:00

I was really please to see the number of EVs in the awards this year, with my own (Polestar 2) taking the spot for the EV Towcar category. Whilst they are still expensive, in the class 5 (1500kg - 1700kg) category (won by the XC40 EV) there were two Hyundais, The Santa Fe and Ioniq5, at almost the same price - the EV being slightly cheaper, and only a smidge more than the Skoda Superb.

There is a great article on Caravan Times, here, by one of the judges from the competition which makes for interesting reading. 

As summarised by Andrew Ditton in his latest video, if you can live with the drawbacks around towing while charging, and range on a single charge, they really do work. 

The UK charging infrastructure still has a way to go, but is improving daily, and as time passes we are going to see more in the used market - and I think the understanding of battery life will grow to the point of trust for their lifetime. 

I think the future for caravaning after 2030 is looking bright. 

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EmilysDad replied on 07/10/2022 18:21

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Posted on 07/10/2022 17:56 by ChocolateTrees

120 to 140 for me - which is 2 to 2 3/4 hours. Plenty before I need a break.

Posted on 07/10/2022 18:21

We know .... you might have mentioned it before. 🤪🤪

Lutz replied on 07/10/2022 20:35

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Posted on 07/10/2022 20:35

Since we left home with the caravan on 25th August we have towed almost 4000 miles. Can't see me doing that with an EV for the foreseeable future.

ChocolateTrees replied on 07/10/2022 23:34

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Posted on 07/10/2022 20:35 by Lutz

Since we left home with the caravan on 25th August we have towed almost 4000 miles. Can't see me doing that with an EV for the foreseeable future.

Posted on 07/10/2022 23:34

4000 miles in 43 days. Less than 100 miles a day on average!😁🤣

Of course- I am sure that is not what you have done, but it’s entirely possible. But as I said at the start, the choice is there if you can live with the constraints. 

For anyone picking a car that is 90% towing and 10% running around, and towing 10k miles a year - it’s probably not right.

For those that need a car the occasionally tows, the options are increasing. That’s got to be a good thing. 

viatorem replied on 15/10/2022 17:33

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Posted on 07/10/2022 17:56 by ChocolateTrees

120 to 140 for me - which is 2 to 2 3/4 hours. Plenty before I need a break.

Posted on 15/10/2022 17:33

Isn't that the absolute range? Your reports show consumption of around 57-60kwh per 100 miles with a 78kwh battery? Wouldn't 140 mile's flatten the battery?

ChocolateTrees replied on 15/10/2022 17:55

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Posted on 15/10/2022 17:33 by viatorem

Isn't that the absolute range? Your reports show consumption of around 57-60kwh per 100 miles with a 78kwh battery? Wouldn't 140 mile's flatten the battery?

Posted on 15/10/2022 17:55

Yes, at which point we take a break and recharge. 

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Posted on 07/10/2022 23:34 by ChocolateTrees

4000 miles in 43 days. Less than 100 miles a day on average!😁🤣

Of course- I am sure that is not what you have done, but it’s entirely possible. But as I said at the start, the choice is there if you can live with the constraints. 

For anyone picking a car that is 90% towing and 10% running around, and towing 10k miles a year - it’s probably not right.

For those that need a car the occasionally tows, the options are increasing. That’s got to be a good thing. 

Posted on 15/10/2022 18:19

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