The I-MiEV says not to pull a trailer because the brakes aren’t rated for it. However, I know lots of people doing it. Not sure I would tow a boat with it. With regenerative braking people rarely use the brakes. Mine is 8 years old and the pads still look new.
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 21, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Willie via EV <[email protected]> wrote: > > > >> On 6/21/20 7:58 AM, mark hanson via EV wrote: >> Hi Folks, >> I saw a 5200 lb towing capacity emailed out so I googled the operators >> manual for a 2020 Bolt, Page 230 that says NO towing capacity. So don't see >> any EV (except a unaffordable pricey Tesla X) to tow my 1600lb alum boat. >> Maybe compromise with a hybrid, but more attracted complexity than just >> keeping my old Ford Ranger. > > It really depends on your anal retentiveness or how risk averse you are. The > lack of stated towing capacities has more to do with the manufacturer's high > level of risk avoidance and the perils of liability. > > I imagine that if a car is "rated for towing", it can be expected to pull > that load ALWAYS and never be operated without a loaded trailer. > > IMHO, ANY modern car should be capable of pulling at least a 2000 lb trailer > if equipped with a proper hitch. Thousands of 2000 lb hitches have been sold > for imievs, Leafs, Model Ss, Model 3s, etc. > > OTOH, if your boat weighs 1600 lb, then the loaded trailer may well be > pushing the arbitrary 2000 lb threshold. > > I will point out that it is not likely that an ICE manufacturer has ever > condoned a conversion to electric. So, most here will likely take > manufacturer's recommendations, or lack, with a large dose of salt. > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
