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Re:What Happened to EVs? by sokoloff on Thursday January 04, 2024 @12:49AM (#38863534)
I'm not GP, but the towing capacities of most EVs are pretty abysmal (in both weight and range), which is a factor in our selection.

Finding one that can tow even 3000 lbs is uncommon and 6000 lbs or more puts you into the Rivian/Lightning/Hummer realm in EVs ($$$). Or any-old <$20K used half-ton or mid-size SUV can tow that all day long.

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Re:What Happened to EVs? by SEJeff on Thursday January 04, 2024 @01:17AM (#38863721)
The Dual motor Cybertruck can tow 11,000 lbs. It also has a max range of up to 470 miles if you get the range extender.
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Re:What Happened to EVs? by itsoktocry on Thursday January 04, 2024 @08:02AM (#38866489)
>The Dual motor Cybertruck can tow 11,000 lbs. It also has a max range of up to 470 miles if you get the range extender.

Let's wait until we actually get some real world towing figures, shall we?

Isn't Tesla currently involved in a scandal to cover up exaggerated range claims?

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/tesla-ba...

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Re:What Happened to EVs? by jsight on Thursday January 04, 2024 @09:17AM (#38867242)
That counts as being in the Rivian/Lightning/Hummer realm.
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