EPIC EV TOWING ROAD TRIP: CHEVY SILVERADO EV TOWS 8,000 LB TRAILER 2,000 MILES!

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This video documents an extensive 2,000-mile road trip towing an 8,000+ lb trailer with the Chevrolet Silverado EV, comparing an October trip with cooler weather to a previous August journey. The reviewer consistently achieved an average efficiency of 0.8 miles per kilowatt-hour, which they deem a standard expectation for this trailer type due to its aerodynamic challenges. Charging speeds varied, with Mercedes chargers performing exceptionally well (over 360 kW) and Tesla Superchargers showing mixed results (around 95 kW at V3, and 172 kW at V4, with no preconditioning). A significant finding was the dramatic impact of climate control on charging speed, reducing it by up to 100 kW, a behavior the reviewer found unusual for an EV. Despite challenging conditions like heavy rain and strong headwinds (up to 18 mph), the Silverado EV managed the towing task, though range predictions sometimes required careful speed adjustments (slowing to 55 mph) and the trailer connector occasionally flagged issues. The reviewer highlights the utility of the Car Scanner Pro app for detailed data analysis, including battery thermals and energy consumption.