Towing with an EV can be a little nerve-racking, but one Rivian R1T owner wants to prove the opposite is true.
Tyler from a small racing team known as Team Arcblast just finished a 1,500-mile towing trip and said that it was the best tow vehicle he’s ever driven.
Range took a big hit, and the charging stops added 10 hours to the trip, but it cost less compared to a gas truck, and it was much, much more comfortable.
Everybody knows electric cars take a pretty big range hit when they’re towing anything substantial on a long trip. This leads to more charging stops, which makes the journey last longer, and it’s probably one of the reasons that killed the Ford F-150 Lightning and the stillborn Ram 1500 REV.
However, EVs still have plenty of advantages over gas trucks, and with today’s fuel prices, some might choose to endure the extra charging stops for a lower fuel bill and extra comfort.
