How to tow with an Electric Vehicle?

How to tow with an Electric Vehicle?

When buying an electric vehicle all we look for is high-end tech, range, and performance. The towing has never been a concern but if situations arise one should be aware of the same. The EV models are filled with tech but don’t top the charts.

The towing has never crossed the Automaker’s mind as Electric vehicles are aerodynamically slippery which makes it difficult to attach and tow a trailer. The sales of electric vehicles are thriving which has raised concern about how EVs will fulfill their demands.

The production of EV is more focused on delivering the range and performance rather than towing. The hefty electric motor under the hood with excellent acceleration, power, and torque can tow heavy heaps of loads with less effort than conventional vehicles.

The specification of electric vehicles makes them aside and eccentric from each other. The high capability of electric vehicle motors allows them to physically load and tow depending on their power.

Why can’t an electric vehicle tow?

The drivers are contemplating in their decisions whether to buy electric vehicles or not due to numerous factors such as

  • How EV technology affects the vehicle?
  • How many miles of range it covers depends on the battery capacity?
  • Do battery packs add weight to a vehicle and affect its fuel efficiency?
  • The extra mas in EV will increase the can cause internal damages to parts like brake and transmission.

The above mentioned are some reason that tends to affect the functioning and factors that makes towing difficult.

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How does regenerative braking works in EV or Hybrid?

The process of regenerative braking system allows the battery to recharge on its own when the driver switches to conventional mode. The energy braking tends to affect the weight and can risk the entire system and tech which makes towing a trailer quite difficult. 

Hybrid vehicles have the power to disengage the braking and it can safeguard the motor from more friction. The vehicles with aerodynamically battery-powered cars can take the load of the trailer.

What electric vehicles can tow?

There are electric vehicles that can easily tow a trailer or heavy loads of stuff without any hassle and available for sale at Northside Imports Houston.

  • Audi E-Tron.
  • Hyundai Ioniq 5.
  • Mercedes-Benz EQC.
  • Polestar 2.
  • Jaguar I-Pace
  • Ford Mustang Mach-E
  • Mercedes EQA

Which Hybrid vehicles can tow?

The hybrid vehicles are used for towing purposes with the regenerative braking system, combustion engine ease the process of towing activities.

  • Toyota Prius.
  • Toyota Corolla
  • Honda CR-Hybrid.
  • KIA Niro.

FAQ

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Is it easier to tow with an electric vehicle?

Yes, it’s easier to two with an electric car with heavy batteries under the hood with impeccable performance and fuel efficiency. It is comparatively easier to tow with EV than other conventional wheels.

How much can an Electric Pick-up Truck tow?

Tesla Cybertruck has a towing capacity of 7500 lbs of towing capacity and offering a range of 200-259 miles. The electric pick-up truck can easily tow between 7500-10000 lbs. of weight.