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by freetime2 846 days ago
Yup I don't think EVs are suitable for towing, yet.

> We had been warned to expect the range to be cut in half when towing, but the effect of towing these travel trailers proved even more significant. With the smallest and lightest trailer, we measured a range of just 115 miles. That figure fell to 100 miles with the middleweight camper and sank to a mere 90 miles with the 7,218-pound Grand Design trailer. [1]

Maybe when solid state batteries make their way into EVs by the end of this decade, that will change. [2]

[1] https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/ford-f150-lightning-elect...

[2] https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-battery-production-cha...
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throwaway11460 846 days ago
The camper could have a battery pack too.

Also its roof area might be significant enough to put on solar panels and charge on the way...

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sibit 846 days ago
> Maybe when solid state batteries make their way into EVs by the end of this decade, that will change.

That'd be nice. I figure I'll revisit EV tech in ~10 years when I'm ready to start shopping again. Fingers crossed.

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