Next, we apply the load drop multiplier.
427.8 x 0.5 = 213.9 miles.
As we have demonstrated, a RAV4 Prime has a very conservative real-world snowmobile towing range in winter of about 213.9 miles compared to a Tesla Model Y of equivalent cost’s range of about 136 Miles. So what happens if we need to add energy and range miles during the trip? As it turns out, the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s second advantage now comes into play.
Charging and Fueling Practicality BEVs vs. PHEVs
How does one add energy in a practical way to a Tesla towing a snowmobile trailer? Would a crowded Supercharger be an option? Not without uncoupling the trailer or having it stick out into the parking lot or lane. The same is true at a public charger. We asked towing expert Tim Esterdahl of Pickuptrucktalk.com if this is a real scenario. Tim has been examining battery-electric pickup truck market development. Tim told us,