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Sure. Before Tesla, the EV buyer was the Prius owner. Tesla delivered eye-popping performance. Owning a Tesla is a status symbol. I’ll be watching the next crop of EVs closely. My big win is panels on the roof and moving from natural gas to a heat pump to heat my house. An EV charging off the panels is just a bonus.
My car requirements include some towing capabilities. Until I can buy an EV that can pull at least 3,500 pounds, I’m not interested. My boat lives in a slip all summer but I’d like the option of trailering it 250 miles to downeast Maine every summer. I rent U Haul trailers several times every year. I want to be able to rent a 6x12 open trailer to get rid of a downed tree. Or haul a load of seashells for my driveway. The convenience of AWD would be nice but I’d be fine with FWD and snow tires.
That car doesn’t exist yet at anywhere near my price point. A $35k crossover would do the job. Since that’s the sweet spot for the car market, I’m sure the EV equivalent is coming.
Tesla Model Y comes close to meeting your requirements - tows 3500 lbs and now has a version for $42K RWD and 244mi range (AWD is $50K and 326 mi). There are very few crossovers that will tow 3500 pounds for $35K - on most you need to get the engine upgrades that put the base price right around that price.
FYI - I tow with a model X which is rated at 5000 lbs - tows really strong compared to gas SUV because so much torque at 0 rpm.
Tesla Model Y comes close to meeting your requirements - tows 3500 lbs and now has a version for $42K RWD and 244mi range (AWD is $50K and 326 mi). There are very few crossovers that will tow 3500 pounds for $35K - on most you need to get the engine upgrades that put the base price right around that price.
FYI - I tow with a model X which is rated at 5000 lbs - tows really strong compared to gas SUV because so much torque at 0 rpm.
Have you seen how awful the range is while towing?
Most people who tow regularly won't tolerate that.
Tesla Model Y comes close to meeting your requirements - tows 3500 lbs and now has a version for $42K RWD and 244mi range (AWD is $50K and 326 mi). There are very few crossovers that will tow 3500 pounds for $35K - on most you need to get the engine upgrades that put the base price right around that price.
FYI - I tow with a model X which is rated at 5000 lbs - tows really strong compared to gas SUV because so much torque at 0 rpm.
EVs are not good for towing, I would not buy an EV if I have to tow. Range is cut in 1/2 and charging and getting back out will be a pita. For towing it's gonna be ICE for now until somebody puts out a swappable battery pack.
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