I think many Redditors don’t understand the point of this vehicle…
Watching TFL Truck’s tests, it seems like the first BEV (along with the Hummer of course) that can actually tow long distance under heavy load. I guess just putting a huge battery in works pretty well for that. The charge time at full power is pretty quick too, so theoretically you could do a road trip with a trailer in one, assuming you are willing to fiddle with the trailer at charge stations and find 350kW stations that work.
Thing is, it’s a pretty steep price to pay for that, both in dollars for the truck and in inconvenience compared to gas/diesel. I’m guessing most truck buyers looking for a long distance tow rig wont’ bite.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the payload of this only 1300 lbs? So while it can “tow” 10k or whatever, realistically payload is going to be the major limiting factor. Est 13% or tow weight is translated to younger weight, that 10k tow limit is already gonna put you at and over the payload, without anyone in the vehicle.
I think many Redditors don’t understand the point of this vehicle…
Watching TFL Truck’s tests, it seems like the first BEV (along with the Hummer of course) that can actually tow long distance under heavy load. I guess just putting a huge battery in works pretty well for that. The charge time at full power is pretty quick too, so theoretically you could do a road trip with a trailer in one, assuming you are willing to fiddle with the trailer at charge stations and find 350kW stations that work.
Thing is, it’s a pretty steep price to pay for that, both in dollars for the truck and in inconvenience compared to gas/diesel. I’m guessing most truck buyers looking for a long distance tow rig wont’ bite.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the payload of this only 1300 lbs? So while it can “tow” 10k or whatever, realistically payload is going to be the major limiting factor. Est 13% or tow weight is translated to younger weight, that 10k tow limit is already gonna put you at and over the payload, without anyone in the vehicle.