Electric tow cars

PandMSanders replied on 25/11/2020 15:23

Posted on 25/11/2020 15:23

Now that electric cars are available that can tow caravans 200 miles or so between charges I am considering getting one. However, problems such as the lack of charging points where you can hook-up for an hour without the caravan causing an obstruction or forecourts where you can leave a caravan whilst you charge the car, tend to put me off. Additionally, I don't know camc's intention as to installing site charging points.

Has anyone using an electric car for towing managed to get around these problems? 

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brue replied on 02/12/2020 15:32

Posted on 02/12/2020 15:32

370 miles plus seems to be on the cards for the next generation of EVs. (BMW has similar.) In 10 years time we won't recognise what will be out there compared with now.

replied on 02/12/2020 16:05

Posted on 02/12/2020 15:32 by brue

370 miles plus seems to be on the cards for the next generation of EVs. (BMW has similar.) In 10 years time we won't recognise what will be out there compared with now.

Posted on 02/12/2020 16:05

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replied on 02/12/2020 16:41

Posted on 02/12/2020 16:05 by

In ten years time  I might not be botheredfrown

Posted on 02/12/2020 16:41

In 10 years time? Forget it I reckon sadly. 

replied on 03/12/2020 12:30

Posted on 03/12/2020 12:30

Might consider a hybrid with plug in capability, pure electric not at the moment.

Hybrids will be available until 2035, by which time I will probably be too old to worry!

I doubt the infrastructure will be in place by then, given the track record on things like Crossrail, I am sure the waste of money HS2 will be the same!

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NutsyH replied on 03/12/2020 16:14

Posted on 30/11/2020 19:57 by Tigi

Google "electric porche" and look for "why did it take nine hours to drive 130` from Bournemouth to Kent", perhaps not the car you had in mind but it gives a worst case scenario of driving these cars and thats without a caravan behind. 

Toyota are just about to start importing their latest hydrogen powered car capable of 400` plus. No info on towing and obviously the same issues with infrastructure but it will come and for distance and weight  hydrogen is touted to be the future. By the way its around £50000 before everyone gets excited.

Posted on 03/12/2020 16:14

Not surprised it took 9 hours in a porche. They are usually attached to a house.wink

Porsche Taycan is what you are looking for - if you've got £120k to spend.

JVB66 replied on 03/12/2020 16:21

Posted on 03/12/2020 12:30 by

Might consider a hybrid with plug in capability, pure electric not at the moment.

Hybrids will be available until 2035, by which time I will probably be too old to worry!

I doubt the infrastructure will be in place by then, given the track record on things like Crossrail, I am sure the waste of money HS2 will be the same!

Govts good at U turns if the elected ones think they will be voted outundecided

Motorists have votes!

Posted on 03/12/2020 16:21

Our LA has just been allocated £6 million to improve and add to the cycle ways , when HMG is trying to get us to have EVs it makes one wonder what are their priorities as the money would be better spent on hookups for EVs that wiil help cut down the 9hrs it can take to do 150miles

EmilysDad replied on 03/12/2020 16:33

Posted on 03/12/2020 16:14 by NutsyH

Not surprised it took 9 hours in a porche. They are usually attached to a house.wink

Porsche Taycan is what you are looking for - if you've got £120k to spend.

Posted on 03/12/2020 16:33

That kind of money will still (just about) buy you a house up here wink

ScreenName6D90A80B04 replied on 29/12/2020 20:33

Posted on 29/12/2020 20:33

I am a fan of electric vehicles and thought it might be time to at least go to plug in. The new Kuga seem to be a good starting place with a 2.5l petrol engine when towing, the electic range would be more than enough for 90% of my normal driving. When do some research I found out that it could only tow 1200kgs which is not enough for my quite small 2 berth caravan. Many others have quite small Max towing weights. Worth a check.

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