PHEV SAVES EV! WE TOW CHARGE TESLA MODEL 3 TO SAFETY AFTER RUNNING OUT OF ELECTRICITY

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This video documents a unique and potentially life-saving scenario where a 2022 BMW X5 45e PHEV is used to tow-charge a Tesla Model 3 Performance that had run out of electricity in a remote, cold environment. The reviewer highlights the critical role the PHEV played in rescuing the stranded Tesla when a public charging station was found to be inoperable. While the tow-charging method is described as 'sketchy' and 'janky,' it successfully provided enough range for the Tesla to reach a Supercharger. The BMW X5 45e is praised for its strong powertrain, which handled the towing with ease, even in electric-only mode initially. The video effectively demonstrates a practical, albeit unconventional, benefit of plug-in hybrid vehicles in emergency situations, showcasing how they can act as mobile power sources. The reviewer concludes that while they have been a 'plug-in hybrid naysayer,' this experience proved the utility of such vehicles, especially in cold weather where EV range is compromised.