I have a construction business in Northern Minnesota and I’m thinking about going electric. I could charge overnight in a garage, but I might need around 120 to 150 miles of range while towing a 3500 lbs V-nose utility trailer in -20F weather. Is that realistic?
I towed a 2500 lb enclosed V-nose trailer on the highway for about an hour and 10 minutes. I had to stop and charge about 20 minutes from my destination during 20F weather. It was not a good experience.
@Beck
There’s no way you could do that even at 30F. The air resistance is a real problem.
Keir said:
@Beck
There’s no way you could do that even at 30F. The air resistance is a real problem.
It’s like towing a giant parachute.
150 miles towing at 20F? I really wouldn’t recommend getting a Lightning for that.
Whitney said:
150 miles towing at 20F? I really wouldn’t recommend getting a Lightning for that.
-20F*
Whitney said:
150 miles towing at 20F? I really wouldn’t recommend getting a Lightning for that.
An ER can manage 150 miles at 20F while towing 3500 lbs, but that’s with the -20F concern in mind.
@Corey
That hasn’t been my experience.
I agree. In 20F weather, I might reach around 100 miles with a lightly loaded dump trailer using an ER/Flash.
I agree. In 20F weather, I might reach around 100 miles with a lightly loaded dump trailer using an ER/Flash.
Same here. I struggle to go more than 100 miles with an empty aluminum flatbed trailer on the interstate in 30F.
@Frey
I towed a jet ski trailer that was very light, and even under 40F with a 20 mph headwind, on a 125-mile trip I had to stop twice starting with a full charge.
Things that can decrease an EV’s range:
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Towing
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Winter weather
Just dealing with one of these is tough, but both together really hurts.
Sky said:
Things that can decrease an EV’s range:
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Towing
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Winter weather
Just dealing with one of these is tough, but both together really hurts.
- Pressing the accelerator too easily.
@Tatum
I totally agree. This truck is way too much fun to drive.
RIP my tires.
Sky said:
@Tatum
I totally agree. This truck is way too much fun to drive.
RIP my tires.
On that note, my coworker got a Polestar 2 dual motor and has taken every chance to push it hard. After 11k miles, his treads are almost gone.
I can’t come close to 150 miles in -20F without towing anything.
Zander said:
I can’t come close to 150 miles in -20F without towing anything.
You might have a standard range version.
I live in the metro area and tow often. It’s going to be a real challenge, especially at the upper limits, unless you can charge during the day to add range and keep the battery warm. You might find GM pickups better suited for this kind of work.
@Tatum
I would keep it in a heated garage every night. My issue is justifying a $90k truck when I can manage a $55k one.
Flynn said:
@Tatum
I would keep it in a heated garage every night. My issue is justifying a $90k truck when I can manage a $55k one.
Consider a Silverado WT.