Tesla Model X SUV
Credit: Green Car Reports/Tesla Motors
Almost no electric vehicles (EVs) are designed for towing. A problem for some.
Only the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV & the Tesla Model X are approved for towing by the manufacturer. “PHEV” in the name of the Mitsubishi stands for “Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle”. Electric-only range is actually quite short, at up to 50 km.
That leaves only the Tesla Model X as an EV with towing capability:
http://ecomento.com/2016/01/06/how-well-does-the-tesla-model-x-ev-work-as-a-tow-vehicle-video/?utm_content=bufferbc541&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer / Tesla Model X owner Max Kennedy hooked heavy 4,850 lb boat trailer drive how towing would impact range EV electric vehicle electric car SUV 4 wheel drive 4WD AWD all wheel drive towing anything heavy reduce range by 50% or more 212 miles range reduced to under 100 miles journey not surprising every vehicle uses more fuel tow a heavy trailer difference Model X vehicle that could replace typical tow vehicle pickup truck SUV refueled quickly towing chores Tesla will need stop at least a half hour every 100 miles recharge battery towing a significant load heavy substantial load Model X owners won’t be towing horse trailer cross country limited range won’t be an issue many had hoped range penalty would not be as great as it is Tesla selling many Model X cars /
