Depends on the specific EV, many can have a tow bar fitted, but won’t be homologated for towing, so its use would be limited to bike racks etc.Originally Posted by Pitfitter
What does he want to tow? The ID.4 is a recent EV that can tow, as can Tesla’s. There are no doubt others.
It will be very interesting to see what impact 'real world' towing of say a horse trailer has on the range of the vehicle, particularly for something like the Cybertruck which looks like it should be well up to the job - whenever it becomes available. Shame it looks like a mangled version of Krytens head though.
I don’t think the cybertruck will officially be launched over here in the U.K. although time will tell.
Regarding range, yes, it will take a hit. I’ve read a few articles that say plan on 50% worst case scenario, but will depend on the car and the aero of whatever you’re towing. It impacts ICE cars too of course, but with the equivalent of 500+ kWh on board it’s not as noticeable.
There is a guy on another forum I’m on who towed a trailer full of canoes with his ID.4, and his range took a marginal hit. More of a pain was trying to charge at the chargers points which are not set up for anything towing.
As more towing cars come to market, I can see they’d need to install rapid chargers at the car and caravan parking spots.
The last I heard is they were looking at releasing a smaller version over here to suit the UK market, but I have no idea if that is still the case.
As someone who tows trailers regularly and needs 'proper' 4x4 for farm use, I am keen to see what comes to market to suit that need. I suspect it will be a while yet before something which is genuinely suitable arrives.
Don’t hold your breath, the model Y still hasn’t hit these shores!
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