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Iulian Dnistran

A Rivian R1T Towed A Big Trailer 1,500 Miles. Despite The Range Loss, It Cost Less Than Gas

  • 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.

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