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Topic: Towing with plug-in hybrid

TrigGLX

23/10/2024 at 12:29pm
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We are looking to purchase a Plug -in Hybrid to tow with and our first electric - ish car.

So how does it all work when towing if only got say 30 - 50 mls of electric only capacity.

Just tryimg to understand the fundamentals of towing with such a vehicle.

Solo driving got my head around, but towing ?? does it mainly use then egine with back up from battery, with regen etc to keep battery topped up, or will it slowly run out of battery and then rely on engine alone, and need a top up.

any advice very welcome, otherwise will be an oil burner.

LlaniDavis

23/10/2024 at 10:42pm
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I tow with a self-charging Niro, so not that different, and it just does what it wants to. I don't worry about it and just let it get on with it. Yes it uses the battery to support the engine and sometimes it doesn't have a lot of charge, but then I go down a hill and it recharges.

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Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 23/10/2024
I tow with a self-charging Niro, so not that different, and it just does what it wants to. I don't worry about it and just let it get on with it. Yes it uses the battery to support the engine and sometimes it doesn't have a lot of charge, but then I go down a hill and it recharges.

I am getting a Ford Kuga hybrid. How does yours tow? What is your mpg like?

Thanks

Les

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664DaveS

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Self charging hybrids tend to have a higher towing capacity than plug ins.
We tow our Bailey Phoenix with a 23 Hyundai Tucson self charge version.
It tows very well. Ours can tow 1650kg but our van has a max weight below that. The latest version has a lower towing limit.
Mpg yesterday towing was 24.5. Solo we have seen 59mpg.

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neil and lena

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Quote: Originally posted by TrigGLX on 23/10/2024
We are looking to purchase a Plug -in Hybrid to tow with and our first electric - ish car.

So how does it all work when towing if only got say 30 - 50 mls of electric only capacity.

Just tryimg to understand the fundamentals of towing with such a vehicle.

Solo driving got my head around, but towing ?? does it mainly use then egine with back up from battery, with regen etc to keep battery topped up, or will it slowly run out of battery and then rely on engine alone, and need a top up.

any advice very welcome, otherwise will be an oil burner.

I tow with a Audi A6 TFSI-e PHEV , it tows very well using a combination of both electric and petrol .
I can tow in full electric mode but at best you get 20 miles before it flicks back onto petrol mode
I usually just tow in combined power modes and the car decides what it wants to do .
Once you exhaust the battery it stays on petrol engine power .
The plus side of a Plug in Hybrid is you can do all your local journeys on electric mode without even starting the engine

les + june

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Quote: Originally posted by 664DaveS on 24/10/2024
Self charging hybrids tend to have a higher towing capacity than plug ins.
We tow our Bailey Phoenix with a 23 Hyundai Tucson self charge version.
It tows very well. Ours can tow 1650kg but our van has a max weight below that. The latest version has a lower towing limit.
Mpg yesterday towing was 24.5. Solo we have seen 59mpg.

The one I’m getting has a maximum tow limit of 1600kg. My Baileyy Phoenix + 642 has a MPTLM of 1450kg. We. Can’t wait for the next 2 weeks when we can hopefully get away.

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We have the Phoenix GT75 640. We got it in July replacing a 2018 Unicorn Cadiz, which the hybrid towed fine despite it being heavier!

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TrigGLX

25/10/2024 at 1:10pm
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Thanks all for your replies. Got to admit still not convinced on the electric route so may well still end up with an oil burner!!!

I think day to day should be okay as can charge at work with no issues. Will just need to find a charge point when out on hols et6c. Tesco, Morrisons etc.

Will keep you updated, although not due to hcange until feb 25 anyway, but got to keep options open.

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Having read lots of reviews and comments on electric cars for towing I will stick to my diesel. My choice.

Mrs. Bonce

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Ours too. Nowhere to charge at home anyway.

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Quote: Originally posted by SHANTY SINGER on 25/10/2024
Having read lots of reviews and comments on electric cars for towing I will stick to my diesel. My choice.

Same here. Family involved in the motor trade and although they have to be sold,,not entertaining having for towing caravans ourselves.

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LlaniDavis

26/10/2024 at 8:53pm
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Quote: Originally posted by les + june on 24/10/2024

Quote: Originally posted by LlaniDavis on 23/10/2024
I tow with a self-charging Niro, so not that different, and it just does what it wants to. I don't worry about it and just let it get on with it. Yes it uses the battery to support the engine and sometimes it doesn't have a lot of charge, but then I go down a hill and it recharges.

I am getting a Ford Kuga hybrid. How does yours tow? What is your mpg like?

Thanks

Les

Tows very well, and I'm getting around 30mpg towing and 60+ solo.
Caravan is 1050kg.

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