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Dave McLauchlin's avatar

Hi Andrew just watched your videos. I bought a new £40K 190bhp diesel Ford Kuga a year ago to tow my 1500kg caravan because at that time I thought I couldn't tow with an affordable electric car so this is exciting. A question - what is the towbar nose weight rating for the EV6? My Kuga has a rating of 100Kg for my Bailey Pegasus 534 which is nose heavy? Thanks.

Update - I found the spec on the Kia website -noseweight 100Kg - perfect!

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Great stuff Dave, yes it's 100kg.

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Dave McLauchlin's avatar

Looking forward to see how you get on with your trip. Btw is the spec you've got the AWD?

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Lyn Noorman's avatar

I really admire the way you keep on challenging yourself and finding new adventures! Hugs for Dougal!

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Lyn!

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joe's avatar

Very cool rig...can't wait to see all the videos...exciting...say hi to Dougal!

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Cheers Joe, will do!

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Bernie Woodhouse's avatar

Bernie BNE here. This is one of the most exciting things I've heard recently. We've considered a similar move but it wouldn't work for us at the present time. I eagerly await your videos.

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Paul Hargreaves's avatar

Excellent read Andrew and good luck with your electric towing adventures.

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Nick Wingfield's avatar

I didn’t think it was possible to be more cool than the Nissan truck/Aistream combo but I’m absolutely loving the look of your new rig. I’ve been watching your videos for many years but none have been more eagerly anticipated by me than your upcoming evaluation of these vehicles.

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Nic! Yes, I'm loving the lines of the EV6 as well. I'm looking forward to getting out fully on the road myself, but there is some bill-paying work to be done first.

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Anne Shirley's avatar

Hi Evie and Connie! I like it, in fact I love it! You've already convinced me this is the future! Such a beautiful car, I love the lines and the flow of it! The wheels just finish it off nicely! Impressive!! Hugs xxx

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Thanks Anne! xx

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Mike Pepler's avatar

Look forward to hearing more about how it goes! I'm assuming speed will make a big difference to range. I really wish Google Maps would get on with it and bring the 'efficiency based' route option to the UK. With an EV, a more direct route on slower roads will often use less energy than a faster but longer route on motorways or dual carriageways, and if there's only a few minutes in it, why not save some kWhs and miles on the car?

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Andrew Ditton's avatar

Absolutely Mike. It would also be good if Zap Map allowed you to select 'towing' in the route planning section.

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