A more complex answer is manufacturers promote or don't promote towing
abilities as part of market segmentation. In some parts of the world, a vehicle
model is tow rated but in other parts the same vehicle isn't rated. Depending
on local factors this may either encourage or even force people to
Easy answer is. some vehicles are designed to be able to tow and some are
not. It doesn’t matter what they use to propel the vehicle a lot of trains are
electric and they tow a lot of weight.
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Subject: Re: [EVDL] Towing with a Bolt
It usually comes down to three things-Warranty, design load
An ICE vehicle uses more fuel when towing assuming all the other safety
concerns are covered. Can be 50% more depending on circumstances.
This is a result of the motor having to work harder to tow the load. It can
also result in ICE overheating due to the sustained load.
I would think this is the
It usually comes down to three things-Warranty, design load and pilot
expectations.If the manufacturer does not want to take responsibility for the
unheard things that some people manage to do with a hitch, they will simply say
that a hitch voids warranty.The design load of the frame will limit
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Towing with a Bolt
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The question posted asks about towing with an EV in general. I feel others
have answered that.
But the subject/topic of the post specifical
I would worry about the trailer exceeding the limit of the brakes more than
anything. If you are talking about a little 4x3 Harbor freight utility trailer
for flat ground around town use thats one thing but anything bigger might be
unsafe especially in less than optimal conditions
On Thursd
It's bad to tow with a vehicle that can't handle the weight. And because
of the battery weight, the car is already quite heavy.
In addition to excess wear on the tires, you may be depressing your shock
absorbers close to their limit, giving you a bumpy ride at best and busted
shocks at worst.
Th
