ALL THE EV TOWING TIPS NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT!

EV Channels Review

This comprehensive guide tackles the complexities of towing with electric trucks and SUVs, offering practical advice for safe and efficient operation. The reviewer emphasizes understanding tow ratings, calculating safe payload and tongue weight, and highlights factors impacting range, such as aerodynamics, rolling resistance, and speed. A key takeaway is the significant range reduction when towing, with the Silverado EV experiencing approximately 200 miles instead of its 460-mile EPA estimate when towing a large travel trailer. The "70% rule" (charging between 10% and 80%) is crucial for managing charging on long trips, effectively limiting usable range. The video stresses the importance of planning charging stops using apps like A Better Route Planner and PlugShare, with a particular focus on identifying trailer-friendly or pull-through chargers. While EVs offer advantages like instant torque and regenerative braking for towing, the reviewer cautions against trusting built-in navigation range predictions and advises allowing ample extra time for charging and travel. Safety is paramount, with detailed tips on weighing the trailer, load distribution, tire pressure, and securing lug nuts. The reviewer concludes that towing with EVs is feasible but requires more patience, planning, and an adventurous spirit.