Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing

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Sun 25 Jul 2021 14:34
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - Michae_l

Just wondered if anyone has experience with towing with electric cars. Only a few seem capable and I think you have to turn off the energy recovery under braking? Wondering if it’s worth even considering if range Is reduced too much, although I wouldn’t want to tow much more than a folding camper

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Sun 25 Jul 2021 14:57
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - daveyjp

Plenty of videos on youtube, largely US owners, but still a useful insight.

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Sun 25 Jul 2021 19:01
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - Michae_l

Thanks

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Sun 25 Jul 2021 16:41
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - Metropolis.
Here is an example of a Tesla model X

youtu.be/jhX3BmhJXc8
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Sun 25 Jul 2021 19:00
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - Michae_l

Thanks

Edited by Michae_l on 25/07/2021 at 19:01

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Sun 25 Jul 2021 20:25
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - mcb100
Polestar 2 will tow 1500Kg. The towbar must be a factory fit and cannot be retro fitted.
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Mon 26 Jul 2021 16:23
Tesla Model S etc - Electric Car Towing - 2010Jagman

Most of the charging setups in the uk are drive in, or reverse in, not drive through like some in the States, would be quite a faff to remove the trailer every time you need to charge.

Those that do tow seem to report a 25-50% reduction in range.

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?