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To: roadcat

I watched a video of a Brit hauling a big camper behind a BMW SUV EV with a range of about 300 miles or so. He first made a 100 mile trip without the camper and then with it. Hauling the camper cut the range in half. The BMW had about 35% charge left after hauling the camper. This is similar results to the F150 Lighting hauling a camper video produced earlier this year. Imagine the range with harsh winter conditions.


38 posted on 08/01/2023 4:13:04 AM PDT by EVO X ( )
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To: EVO X
Hauling the camper cut the range in half.

Those people who drive trucks and haul heavy stuff know these things. People who have never driven a truck under load are naive, and are buying these trucks to satisfy their ego.

My ICE truck can haul goods, but I can feel the extra strain put upon my truck, both in excessive use of gasoline as well as more difficult handling and longer braking time. Sure, EV's have incredible torque and pulling power, but there is a price to pay, just as with gasoline and diesel vehicles. EV's excel in an urban environment with short runs where range is not a big deal. On extended trips, not so much.

39 posted on 08/01/2023 11:34:41 AM PDT by roadcat
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