Towcar of the year awards '23 -EVs abound

ChocolateTrees replied on 05/10/2022 13:00

ChocolateTrees

Posted on 05/10/2022 13:00

I was really please to see the number of EVs in the awards this year, with my own (Polestar 2) taking the spot for the EV Towcar category. Whilst they are still expensive, in the class 5 (1500kg - 1700kg) category (won by the XC40 EV) there were two Hyundais, The Santa Fe and Ioniq5, at almost the same price - the EV being slightly cheaper, and only a smidge more than the Skoda Superb.

There is a great article on Caravan Times, here, by one of the judges from the competition which makes for interesting reading.

As summarised by Andrew Ditton in his latest video, if you can live with the drawbacks around towing while charging, and range on a single charge, they really do work.

The UK charging infrastructure still has a way to go, but is improving daily, and as time passes we are going to see more in the used market - and I think the understanding of battery life will grow to the point of trust for their lifetime.

I think the future for caravaning after 2030 is looking bright.

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hitchglitch replied on 05/10/2022 21:26

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Motorhomer from Buckinghamshire

Posted on 05/10/2022 21:26

What’s absolutely clear is that EVs are far superior to combustion engine cars for towing in terms of physical characteristics- weight distribution, torque etc. Cost remains an issue and, of course, range but this is gradually improving. I have owned an EV for nearly 4 years and would not for one moment consider replacing it with a conventional car or hybrid. Can’t see me buying a battery Motorhome for a while though!

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flatcoat replied on 07/10/2022 11:43

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Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Posted on 07/10/2022 11:43

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Tinwheeler replied on 07/10/2022 12:49

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Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 07/10/2022 12:49

Is the van a contender for TCOY? If not, your post doesn’t seem relevant to the OP.

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Randomcamper replied on 07/10/2022 16:46

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Posted on 07/10/2022 11:43 by flatcoat

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Posted on 07/10/2022 16:46

As with TW above, not really sure what your point is.....?

https://cleantechnica.com/2019/08/17/the-future-of-teslas-mobile-service-fleet/

I see loads of service vans running around in the UK built by a different manufacturer to the vehicles they are servicing. The van operator has a business to run and will choose the size and type of vehicle that suits his needs...........

However, if your point is that you don't like EV's, that sadly is your loss. They're brilliant & their coming, whether you like it or not........