Electric Cars

[MWG14]

Do you own an electric car? If so, have you ever been towed because it ran out of power?

Thank you.

[Electrochem]

Not so simple!

https://www.fleeteurope.com/en/new-energies/europe/features/power-cut-what-happens-when-evs-break-down?a=JMA06&t%5B0%5D=RAC&t%5B1%5D=AA&;t%5B2%5D=Arc%20Europe&t%5B3%5D=electric%20vehicle&curl=1

[gingejbee]

No, but I know someone with the big Tesla who had a power problem, and a flat-bed truck arrived and took it away (for quite some time).

[Sunk]

You should NEVER tow an electric car. If they are to be moved, then they have to go on a loader with all wheels off the ground.
AA and RAC normally take cars a short distance to a charging point and a quick recharge rather than a lengthy journey home.

[1ozzy]

Buy a big extension lead

[MWG14]

Thank you for your comments.

Fozzy, that extension lead could be a very long one!

[1ozzy]

How many kilometers?

[Hopkirk]

Even longer in Australia

[Old_Geezer]

You mean that the designers, presumably knowing the issues with what they are designing, didn't bother to allow a disconnect of the motor, so it could be towed like other vehicles ? All sounds very dodgy, probably best to steer clear.

[Khandro]

No I haven't but I know the man who had the honour several years ago of being the first person in the whole USA to be fined for speeding, - in a Tesla!

I hate the fact that electric cars are so quiet which makes them dangerous for pedestrians

[douglas9401]

Shocking.

[Naheed]

No, I haven't owned an electric car. however, if you are run out of electricity then you need a flatbed truck so that it can take you to a nearby charging station. Please remember, don't tow your vehicles with a rope or lift as it can cause damage to the traction motors.