I agree with you on the customer service, I've had 3 Kia's over 10 years and the service is brilliant ,nothing is to much trouble and the warranty is a big selling point and I'd definitely have the EV6 ,looking forward to your evaluation of it towing and just general day to day running.
Great looking car. Looking forward to finding out what the range is when towing compared with going solo. Also how difficult, or easy it is to charge at any charging station when hooked up. I know, questions questions but a very "now" subject. Glad you voted with your feet re the purchase, customer care should count for everything at any time and especially when spending over 40 grand but apparently it doesn't always.
Great choice of new car brand 👏 No matter how good a car is on paper, and how blown away in person you are with it. At the end of the day it’s how friendly and helpful a company is that gets the deal. I was sold on the new Lexus NX 350. I rang my nearest dealership in Cambridge and was met with snobbery, bluntness, and a failure to listen to what the customer wanted. I then went to my local Mercedes’ dealership and from the second I walked in it was a smile and a handshake, and nothing was too much trouble and I even got a little discount. Looking forward to your new adventures 😊
Yep! Similar here. I think too many businesses have lost sight of the importance of common sense customer service (as opposed to procedures and check lists.) Hope the Merc is awesome!
Andrew - as usual you’re the trail blazer in the caravan industry on so many levels. Funnily enough I was in the UK last October 2021 for 50th school reunion from those of us from Oz that live in Europe. Anyway one of my cohorts has a VW Id3 and I asked Murray how much could it tow weight wise. We looked at specs 1500kgs but low from charge to charge 259 miles or 416 klms. So your purchase has my ears pricked for the next instalment. We have as mentioned before Knaus Sport 500 FDK family caravan. Plus weight 1300kgs + 170, so perfect! Cheers Chris “The Aussie living I. The Netherlands “ 🇦🇺👌
Cheers Chris! Yes, this is gonna be one hell of a steep learning curve! It's exciting but also a bit scary. At least I've got some familiar motorhome trips booked in first. All the best.
I understand what you are saying re subbies. I think what you are saying is the dealer doesn't give a hoot & subs the work out to where they get the least hassle, even if it's only done to a minimum standard. In my suburb, we have a small family firm that makes and fits towbars. They have been in business for over 25 years. It's the only place I go for all that. What they don't know about towing isn't worth knowing. I'm still excited for you about the new car.
I had excellent response from the dealer, even though my purchase was completely handled through Hyundai Australia as they did not sell the Ioniq 6 through the dealer network. My towbar kit was supplied and fitted prior to delivery of my Ioniq 6 by Hyundai Australia, and has a max tow-weight of 1500 kg with a 100 kg ball-load, slightly lower than the Kia EV6's 1600 kg.
Interesting and thought provoking. One question, how many electric vehicle charging points (motorway services etc) are accessible with the van still attached?
'Not many' I think is the answer Ian. I foresee the need to detach the caravan in about 90% of cases. How that works out in the real world we shall see when I hit the mainland in June. Cheers.
Hi Andrew loving your new Car you have made the right decision in your purchase. You are a lovely Guy & deserve the best!! Looking forward to the upcoming Videos.Thanks for sharing, Lots of Love to You & Dougal 💖💖💜💜🐾🐾 XX XX
I'm in love with your new car! It's beautiful and I can't wait to see how you get on with it! I'm sure Dougal grinned slightly, he looked as though he was saying, 'Yes daddy, I approve'! Another great vid which we have come to expect! Love & hugs xxx 😘🐕🚔 I know this emoji is a police car but it looks like Evie!! xx 😘
Really looking forward to this series to see how the ev gets on in a caravan world, particularly the episode when you visit motorway services on the August Bank Holiday for a charge - there’s a challenge! Swings and roundabouts re the dealers though, often down to the individual - we bought a Hyundai Tucson for similar reasons you opted for the Kia 👍 Great content as ever!
Cheers Dennis. Yes, I think travelling off-peak will be the way to go now. We'll see what the summer brings when I hit the mainland for some serious miles. All the best.
I watched this video when it first came out but have come back to it after it was mentioned on an off grid group on Facebook. While good in theory the problem is say in our case we don’t tour but use a site as a base and stay there. Sometimes the car doesn’t move for two or three days so relying on the car power would be no good for us as I would have to keep going off site to charge the car.
I’m assuming it was Arnold Clark Inverness Hyundai you visited - in which case I’m not surprised you had a more pleasant experience at the family owned Dicksons dealership.
I think Kia are missing out by not partnering with you. Great content and I’m loving your channel as a new subscriber. I’ve been towing a caravan for the past 6-7 years now with a diesel then more recently an Outlander PHEV. But I now have an ID.4 on order and I’m looking at replacing our family caravan with an Elddis Explore 304 SE.
Cheers. I towed with the ID4 last year and - AWESOME! You'll love it. As for your choice of caravan, I heartily approve! All I'll say is, keep watching... ;)
Even as an electric car owner (I also own a non electric car) that looks like a brave choice although the Kia is a lovely looking car getting rave reviews. Towing range and trying to charge whilst towing will be very interesting to hear about as you lead the way!
Brilliant vlog Andrew you can not go wrong with the 7year warranty it's a great looking car and with the amazing trick up its sleave being able to power things it's a hole New way to go caravanning looking forward to seeing the vlogs to come 🏴👍👍😎
Hello Andrew Fascinating set of vlogs. Re your difficulty with the break away cable and plugging in the electrics, we have the same problem on an Audi SQ5. The solution is to fit a short extension lead around 200mm long and tie wrap it to the swan neck so the socket is in a more accessible position. Fit a small shackle to the break away cable slot so that it hangs down and makes it easier to attach the clip. Put a twist in the break away cable before attaching so that it stays clear of the road surface. Still not as convenient as your previous vehicle but avoids having to lie down on wet ground, and struggle to get up again. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences travelling around the UK later this year. Peter Hoyland
If I’d of been head of marketing for any of those three companies I’d have jumped at the chance to sponsor you with one of these vehicles. Totally get what you mean about the customer service, it was really well described and other dealerships should take note.
Hi Andrew - I am literally at the opposite end of the country to you and bought my second hand Kia from Hawkins of Hayle in Cornwall- brilliant customer service - they have a great reputation round here! It is my second Kia and I have loved both of them. I haven't had an electric one though so I'm intrigued. Give Dougal a hug for me!
Great choice Andrew. To be honest , customer service is always high on my list, if I'm treated like it appears you were at Hyundai, I like you would vote elsewhere. Really looking forward to the next vlog.
Does this mean you have sold your Nissan, Andrew? What about carrying your motorbike which you obviously can't do with the Kia. I hope you enjoy the Kia and I look forward to future videos to see how you get on. Unfortunately with an eye watering price of well over £40,000 that model will remain a dream for many of us caravanning pensioners! I would be very interested in your opinions (in a video) of where the UK caravanning and motorhome industry is going, as they continue to churn out huge heavy 8ft wide gin palaces, when there will be no electric cars on the market capable of towing them! The same applies to motorhomes. What size battery would you have to fit to power a 3500kg motorhome? This would then put the weight well over 3500kg, and most driving licences wouldn't cover that weight. Food for thought?
Hi David, the motorbike went when I moved to Scotland, so yes I traded in the pick-up. As for the industry... I totally agree with you. I made a video about it last year. But at the moment there is a long waiting list for everything that is produced, so change is not going to happen very quickly. Only when that demand dries up and they're left with lots full of unsold vehicles will change really happen. Sad, but true.
Hi you are ahead of the game and using your own money 💰 I am glad you got a another caravan I know you will open and honest all the best for the future
Really super choice there Andrew. I have seen a few reviews on these and they look great. Really encouraging the way these cars are evolving. Maybe still a little while before they meet my budget constraints but in the meantime I look forward to hearing how you get on with it. Best wishes to you and of course Dougal. Rich.
Hi Andrew...Great video...we have been electric commuters for the past 8 years...but have an oil burner for the caravan...thought it would be a few years yet before we could tow electric...but I guess not!!! What power output model did you go for the RWD 226bhp or AWD 321bhp? I assume the lower if you paid in the low £40k's. Look forwards to your reply....keep it up. Regards Dave
I am huge fan of EV's and have been driving electric cars for over 6 years. I'm in the same boat. Need EV for towing but can't justify 40k for a car. Had to sacrifice and pick phev.
Too many dealers these days seem to feel that the potential buyers should be privileged to buy from them. Very few go out of their way to make a sale. Outrageous. With respect to your video, im wondering if the real range of 390kms will suffer greatly towing this camper...I would say from an educated guess that range would drop to 190kms...do you have those figures? ( I am considering buying a ev6)
Hi John, there are a load of videos on my channel about the 6 months living with the EV6, but do please be aware that the European Version is different to some other markets where it can't tow as much. I'm VERY happy with mine!
So interested in the towing range of the Kia with your loaner caravan. You’re on the bleeding edge with your EV towing “project”, Andrew. Probably why you’ve not had any response from the manufacturers you mention. Exciting stuff!
Cheers Eric. It'll be June before I do any decent mileage with it purely because of the motorhome trips that were lined up beforehand, but it's going to be interesting. All the best.
I agree. Electric car is the best towing car.. I live in Norway and have a Tesla mod.3 with a TAB 320 behind. Works very fine 650 kilo:-) Thanks for the video.
I would like to use an EV to tow my sailplane, many good choices but the problem is still charging especially at UK motorway service stations where at many you cannot access the charging stations from the areas you need to leave the trailer.
Absolutely Graham. I think the charging network is the biggest obstacle to EV adoption in the UK, especially now we can tow. I hope to use my little channel to highlight the difficulties and - you never know - maybe plant some seeds for change.
Andrew,any chance you could put your up coming vlogs on the motorhome EU tour's on hold and in stead take the new rig on a adventure....as a caravaner for two decade now I can't remember being so exited about a new idea or advancement!!!.🙏🙏👍
Ha ha! You know the bit I said about Kia not sponsoring these vlogs? Well, the lovely manufacturers who DO support this channel - and therefore allow me to make content like this for you all - take priority so I can actually pay for all this stuff ;@) June won't be that long to wait, I promise. Cheers!
Thank you very much for this video. I haven't been able to find a picture or video of an EV6 trailer hitch anywhere else. Is that an aftermarket towbar/hitch, or is that the one offered by Kia?
Hi Greg, I'll be going over the hitch in the next video. I got mine through my Kia dealership. However, it is branded Hyundai (as it is the same platform.)
@@andrewjditton Ok, I look forward to the video. I really like the look of the EV6, and didn't want to get a hitch if it meant cutting a hole in the bumper.
You will find that most of the chargers are 50 kw at the moment, which will mean 1 hour plus charging times at each location. When you go on long journeys, you will have to have a buffer in case the target charger isn't available, for whatever reason and you will have to plan for a substitute charger at each location and perhaps a second substitute ? You will find out, I am sure !
It’s a shame about the Ionic 5, I think it’s an amazingly good looking car that shouts 21st Century (In an 80’s kind of way), although out of the two I think the Ionic would date the quickest. With regards to the Skoda, you forgot the Basecamp 2 (how very dare you 😂) with an MTPLM of 1043kg, however concur that you wouldn’t be able to fully load it towing with the Skoda! 😃 looking forward to hearing more!
Hi Andrew I can't see any mention of which model of EV6 you bought but in particular is it an all-wheel drive? If not would you prefer it to be AWD? Also if you were buying on the lookout for a similar vehicle today would you still go with an EV6? I'm soon to take the plunge...
Hi Grant, sorry for the delay. Mine is the RWD for the better economy, and it's been 100% fine, I've never once wish I'd gone for AWD. I am still thrilled with the EV6. The HVAC is not perfect but overall it exceeds my expectations. As you can pick up a 2 year old GT-Line for £30k now, I'd seriously consider that option over new. Good luck!
Kia and Hyundai are not "competitors". They are *the same* company. Hyundai bought up Kia in 1998 after Kia filed for bankruptcy. Hyundai is the parent company. Very unusual response from the dealer too.
Realy fascinating to see how the technology will evolve. Have just downsized myself from big twin axle to an Eriba Troll, as hopefully next car will be an EV as well. Already the fuel saving in current climate is a much needed boost and hopefully will translate to extra range with an EV as well. So I am looking forward to seeing your real time range results also experiences when longer journeys recharging.
Interesting. I've been in that area of Inverness, it seems most of the car dealerships are more or less in the same industrial estate. I find most car dealerships an enigma - most nowadays don't even seem too bothered about selling cars, believe it or not! I'm intrigued as to your experience, Andrew. Apart from seeing things as a business opportunity, many dealers seem to think "is this a trap"! I think I'm going to find your research interesting, Andrew. I don't think torque will be a problem - electric motors have been used in many traction or motive applications for years, although non battery applications like trains, trams etc have the advantage of access to high voltages. I believe the "old chestnuts" will still be the obvious disadvantage against combustion engine power of the time for the vehicle to charge, which can be considerable, and a disadvantage on long runs, where you could otherwise be "getting miles under your belt", and the availability of charging stations, (fast or slow), particularly in places like the Scottish Highlands(!) Whilst on the subject of Scotland, I would be particularly be interested in performance in cold or very cold weather. Lead acid technology can be particularly affected by the cold, although there are more advanced battery technologies in use, Lithium Ion, Nickel metal Hydride and others, I suspect their performance still deteriorates a bit in the cold. I suggest battery technology is always improving (look how mobile phones pushed battery technology, particularly in capacity for a given size)! Fuel cell technology has been around for some time, if anyone could make a safe, practical fuel cell or even nuclear cell for cars, I suggest that would be a complete game changer! With the issues I have mentioned, I think you are very well placed (geographically and otherwise) to do some great, "real life" nitty gritty testing of an electric towcar! I eagerly await your findings with interest!
Cheers Andy! Yes, lots to consider. When returning home in March I was considering how I'd do the journey in an EV as I was putting in long days with the Navara + caravan, but what happened? I got a flipping migraine through the stress of it. So while a winter trip towing Glasgow to Skye now might require an overnight where it didn't in an ICE, maybe that's not actually such a bad thing from a human physiological point of view. It's like not having biscuits in the house. While it's not as much fun as eating biscuits, it's actually better for us and we actually feel better because of it. If you get what I mean ;)
Must say I am surprised with the towing limit and range, but that range is solo and not with a caravan on the back. Would be interested in how far you get while towing, because as of yet, I have not seen a charging point that will accommodate a car and caravan and don't fancy unhitching the caravan to leave somewhere while I charge the car. ATB Mark 👍
TBH I anticipate needing to detach the caravan in about 90% of cases, and I don't always see it as being straightforward. It's going to be a steep learning curve when we hit the mainland in June, Mark!
Hi Matt, I ordered it in the November and it arrived early March. It was actually built and on the boat when I ordered it. I think there is a lot of luck involved to get the colour and trim level you want without a long wait - or you have to be flexible with your choices. I was lucky I think.
In contrast I ordered my AWD, GTLine with heat pump in November too with a delivery date which has just been put back from June to December 2022. I suspect the chip/parts shortages and the Ukraine conflict have impacted a lot of car manufacturers. Our thoughts go out to those people and communities affected by the conflict.
Sadly Peter I let the bike go when I moved to Scotland. It would only spend 99% of its life sitting in the shed and mocking me. I looked into getting a wee Mutt 125, but my 'local' dealer one day's travel away in Edinburgh was nothing short of rude, and even though Mutt got involved, the nearest place I could take it for any warranty work would be.... LEEDS! So I'm sadly now bike-free. For now ;)
I test drove one of these and liked the car, however the range dropped to about half which gave it a range of 190 miles. That is on a good day without air con or heating, so that would reduce it further, also Kia do not quote a weight for the tow ball, poor service from them, you cannot get a factory fit tow bar as well. Just too many negatives for it to be of any use, especially at that price, good luck with wanting to tow from the Scottish islands to the sout of England, it will take about 3 or 4 days.
Hi David, I used to take 3 days to tow from home to the South of England anyway, so while it WILL take longer with the EV, I don't see it as being a problem. Three whole days of towing in the Nissan used to leave me exhausted - we'll see how it goes with the Kia. Cheers!
The true test of this rig is the real-world mileage range while towing. I suspect 150 miles maximum. So is this a hybrid or will you be at the mercy of charging station availability?
I might be preempting (videos to come) this but when pulling the caravan how will you manage to charge the car with the caravan attached? Will you have to take it off and reattach it?
Great video, and c’mon Kia, you’ve got a great opportunity here to partner with someone who has real integrity, and knows what he’s talking about. Give him a call!
Most trading estate type dealerships aren’t there to sell cars. They’re only interested in selling finance or leasing packages. Your aim of buying a car is incidental to them.
I reluctantly cancelled my EV6 order after watching that! The range loss seems to be more related to the impact of caravan aerodynamics than weight. Real shame, so Andrew’s findings will be fascinating.
I think you might be right about the impact in range due to wind resistance, I had a 1300kg caravan and now have a xplore 304 and it hasn’t made much difference! I was shock by car wow test, I’m not seeing such a huge difference in my car!
Yes, I've seen that James. I don't doubt the CarWow test one bit, but all my figures seem way better than theirs so far. But I'm not doing a steady 60mph as he was. You'll see in my next video that I only managed to get such a bad impact in the miles per kWh by towing INTO a 40mph headwind. But that's on the island at lower speeds. The real test will come in June when we head off island and get on mainland roads. I can't wait myself to see what happens! Cheers.
Cheers Gordon. It will be June before we get off the island and get some serious miles in, and I'm very excited/nervous about it. You're right about the aerodynamics. Shame there isn't a lighter more affordable Airstream - not that I have any money left to buy one! ;)
We have solar panels and battery storage also hybrid car, these were are choice and we were not influenced by government or a Swedish school girl. Electric cars are the future due to the fact that's all we will have. Looking forward to see how you get on with your purchase.
Sadly I let it go when I moved to Scotland, Colin. It would only spend 99% of its life sitting in the shed and mocking me. I looked into getting a wee Mutt 125, but my 'local' dealer one day away in Edinburgh was nothing short of downright rude, and even though Mutt got involved, the nearest place I could take it for any warranty work would be.... LEEDS! So I'm sadly now bike-free. For now ;)
On the Kia forums people have had some differing experiences... we'll see. I still don't understand why when I'm on a 22kWh AC charger it's regulated down to about 11kWh. So much to learn!
@@andrewjditton I think it's because the onboard charger&inverter for a.c. is limited to 11kwhs. Vs when you dc fast charge it doesn't need an inverter, as the energy flows directly into the pack itself. 🤔
I think you went electric because this places you on the cutting edge and your future employment with Caravan Club. You will be in the magazine soon... Poster Boy stuff this....Andrew clever move. I doubt you will do a professional fully costed whole life cost analysis of the difference in cost to a Diesel derivative.to include every cost .. The cost of charging these is more than people think, especially when your away from home . Charging these things is fraught. The max mileage drop off over the years is astounding. Drop off in cold weather is prohibitive.. Drop off in mileage when towing ! Some charging points do not accommodate caravans. At Christmas in Wales the Xmas market was placed in front of the charging points Betsy Coed on the A 5. 10 apps are needed to charge, so make sure your phone has a charge and a signal to charge so you can download the app and charge, assuming the Chargers are not broken through abuse. There aren't enough chargers Tesla cars use non Tesla charging point, you can't use a Tesla charge point unless your abroad, but you try and charge on a caravan rally . And you try and charge on a 5 site 6 amp electric point that trip on the microwave! Your going to have to plan all your journeys. Your going to suffer stress. Your going to be get cold. My neighbour is already on his second charger after the first burnt out when charging A close relative of mine works for a major company on global customers satisfaction..purely for electric vehicles ..not good. ! There are Problems with the batteries.. I know two people who had electric vehicles...One ditched it sent it back a Volvo, my neighbour is going to do the same ..just not practical and they don't tow ..if I told you what the other one did for a living you wouldn't have bought one...I'll tell you privately if your interested . No room for your motorbike now. The car looks lovely, but caravanning has to be care free it's not about the towcar. As said I think this is more about the caravan club and making money and assistance with running costs, as you said none of the manufacturers wanted to know, and nor will the caravan and motorhome club if this is shown to fail.
I knew I could rely on your support ;) FYI I don't have an employer, I am an independent freelancer. Why don't we wait and see how I get on with an open mind, eh?
@@andrewjditton I think with the cost of fuel rising exponentially EV's might well be the way forward. As with any new technology there will be teething issues but I've no doubt, things will settle, Infrastructure will accommodate the trend. But who knows we're in uncharted territory however, we wish you both all the best luck with the new rig, but next time I'm up north I'll have keep eyes peeled for a white car!!
@@andrewjditton I wish you luck I really do...my the way a free lancer submits invoices, receives contracts. receives an income stream, from your emplyer..I know the diff..no difference..I want you to make this work...I can't help being mcips professional and party to two major players in the market..one who manufacturers and the other roadside breakdowns...I've actually driven one in Scotland for a week, he had solar panels cheap charging, they actually hire a petrol car for longer trips..more than 100 miles. That's 50 miles there..you try charging at hotels or at my Holiday rent on Anglesey..it's not aloud.. Andrew the car looks lovely.you have nothing to loose really if it works you can change the industry if it fails the industry and government will have to improve. And fellow caravaners know what to expect.. Keep up the great work ..this is the best thing you have ever done .make it work mate, if it doesn't you tried .x
Andrew lots of people said on your previous video that what you’re doing is brave! I was Not sure why! But after thinking about and reading the comments and what people say to me about electric cars! Well now I get it! What is brave is that you’re doing something that so many think that it’s not possible or that you’ll have to make too many sacrifices! People so informed by people who haven’t driven and live with a modern ev! They don’t realise they how they being misinformed by petrol driven propaganda from papers like the daily mail! About how EV’s are not green and battery issues, charging issues, the price of charging etc! Oil industries are spending a lot off money so we continue to by the toxic fuels. Please people have a open mind, think about the future! I’ve lived with a electric car for years and I love it! Informed yourselfs from ev news daily or fully charged show!! Enjoy
Well done Dicksons of Inverness, it's genuine customer service and care that makes so much difference. Strangely enough it's a rarity.
I agree with you on the customer service, I've had 3 Kia's over 10 years and the service is brilliant ,nothing is to much trouble and the warranty is a big selling point and I'd definitely have the EV6 ,looking forward to your evaluation of it towing and just general day to day running.
Cheers Graham. It's going to be the summer before I really get to put the miles in, but I won't spare any details :)
Great looking car. Looking forward to finding out what the range is when towing compared with going solo. Also how difficult, or easy it is to charge at any charging station when hooked up. I know, questions questions but a very "now" subject. Glad you voted with your feet re the purchase, customer care should count for everything at any time and especially when spending over 40 grand but apparently it doesn't always.
Great choice of new car brand 👏
No matter how good a car is on paper, and how blown away in person you are with it. At the end of the day it’s how friendly and helpful a company is that gets the deal.
I was sold on the new Lexus NX 350. I rang my nearest dealership in Cambridge and was met with snobbery, bluntness, and a failure to listen to what the customer wanted. I then went to my local Mercedes’ dealership and from the second I walked in it was a smile and a handshake, and nothing was too much trouble and I even got a little discount.
Looking forward to your new adventures 😊
Yep! Similar here. I think too many businesses have lost sight of the importance of common sense customer service (as opposed to procedures and check lists.) Hope the Merc is awesome!
Andrew - as usual you’re the trail blazer in the caravan industry on so many levels. Funnily enough I was in the UK last October 2021 for 50th school reunion from those of us from Oz that live in Europe. Anyway one of my cohorts has a VW Id3 and I asked Murray how much could it tow weight wise. We looked at specs 1500kgs but low from charge to charge 259 miles or 416 klms. So your purchase has my ears pricked for the next instalment. We have as mentioned before Knaus Sport 500 FDK family caravan. Plus weight 1300kgs + 170, so perfect! Cheers Chris “The Aussie living I. The Netherlands “ 🇦🇺👌
Cheers Chris! Yes, this is gonna be one hell of a steep learning curve! It's exciting but also a bit scary. At least I've got some familiar motorhome trips booked in first. All the best.
Fantastic looking car and the customer service really is so important. Looking forward to seeing it with your final caravan set up soon x
All you need now is a white leather jacket and a black scarf to match the rig!?
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Actually just realised, Dougal does match!! (I think he smiled😉)
I understand what you are saying re subbies. I think what you are saying is the dealer doesn't give a hoot & subs the work out to where they get the least hassle, even if it's only done to a minimum standard. In my suburb, we have a small family firm that makes and fits towbars. They have been in business for over 25 years. It's the only place I go for all that. What they don't know about towing isn't worth knowing. I'm still excited for you about the new car.
I had excellent response from the dealer, even though my purchase was completely handled through Hyundai Australia as they did not sell the Ioniq 6 through the dealer network. My towbar kit was supplied and fitted prior to delivery of my Ioniq 6 by Hyundai Australia, and has a max tow-weight of 1500 kg with a 100 kg ball-load, slightly lower than the Kia EV6's 1600 kg.
Interesting and thought provoking. One question, how many electric vehicle charging points (motorway services etc) are accessible with the van still attached?
'Not many' I think is the answer Ian. I foresee the need to detach the caravan in about 90% of cases. How that works out in the real world we shall see when I hit the mainland in June. Cheers.
I’m excited to see all your upcoming adventures and all that goes with EV+, though I’m going to miss your airstream! Happy towing! :)
Hi Andrew loving your new Car you have made the right decision in your purchase. You are a lovely Guy & deserve the best!! Looking forward to the upcoming Videos.Thanks for sharing, Lots of Love to You & Dougal 💖💖💜💜🐾🐾 XX XX
Thanks so much!
I have to say Andrew that car is a beaute. Plus it matches Dougal's colouring so I'm sure he's pleased.
great car and really glad you're doing this, but what we all want to know is how far you can tow with it before needing to find a charger?
I'm in love with your new car! It's beautiful and I can't wait to see how you get on with it! I'm sure Dougal grinned slightly, he looked as though he was saying, 'Yes daddy, I approve'! Another great vid which we have come to expect! Love & hugs xxx 😘🐕🚔 I know this emoji is a police car but it looks like Evie!! xx 😘
Thanks Anne! Yes, Dougal LOVES the new car! I think it's because it's SO much quieter than the truck. All the best x
Really looking forward to this series to see how the ev gets on in a caravan world, particularly the episode when you visit motorway services on the August Bank Holiday for a charge - there’s a challenge! Swings and roundabouts re the dealers though, often down to the individual - we bought a Hyundai Tucson for similar reasons you opted for the Kia 👍 Great content as ever!
Cheers Dennis. Yes, I think travelling off-peak will be the way to go now. We'll see what the summer brings when I hit the mainland for some serious miles. All the best.
I watched this video when it first came out but have come back to it after it was mentioned on an off grid group on Facebook. While good in theory the problem is say in our case we don’t tour but use a site as a base and stay there. Sometimes the car doesn’t move for two or three days so relying on the car power would be no good for us as I would have to keep going off site to charge the car.
Very true Robert. But if you could probably go 3 or 4 days in the summer if you didn't need heating. Thanks for watching!
Brilliant yet again! So informative and helpful. Leagues ahead of any other reviewer so far Andrew. Well done sir! ..... and of course, Dougal! 😄👍
Cheers Mo! Although I think the Hyundai dealership in Inverness might be striking me off their Christmas Card list... ;)
I’m assuming it was Arnold Clark Inverness Hyundai you visited - in which case I’m not surprised you had a more pleasant experience at the family owned Dicksons dealership.
I think Kia are missing out by not partnering with you. Great content and I’m loving your channel as a new subscriber. I’ve been towing a caravan for the past 6-7 years now with a diesel then more recently an Outlander PHEV. But I now have an ID.4 on order and I’m looking at replacing our family caravan with an Elddis Explore 304 SE.
Cheers. I towed with the ID4 last year and - AWESOME! You'll love it. As for your choice of caravan, I heartily approve! All I'll say is, keep watching... ;)
Even as an electric car owner (I also own a non electric car) that looks like a brave choice although the Kia is a lovely looking car getting rave reviews.
Towing range and trying to charge whilst towing will be very interesting to hear about as you lead the way!
Brilliant vlog Andrew you can not go wrong with the 7year warranty it's a great looking car and with the amazing trick up its sleave being able to power things it's a hole New way to go caravanning looking forward to seeing the vlogs to come 🏴👍👍😎
Bit like a 10 year caravan warranty, there are exclusions, the battery/batteries on the Kia have a more limited warranty
Hello Andrew
Fascinating set of vlogs. Re your difficulty with the break away cable and plugging in the electrics, we have the same problem on an Audi SQ5. The solution is to fit a short extension lead around 200mm long and tie wrap it to the swan neck so the socket is in a more accessible position. Fit a small shackle to the break away cable slot so that it hangs down and makes it easier to attach the clip. Put a twist in the break away cable before attaching so that it stays clear of the road surface. Still not as convenient as your previous vehicle but avoids having to lie down on wet ground, and struggle to get up again. Looking forward to hearing about your experiences travelling around the UK later this year. Peter Hoyland
Fantastic ideas there Peter, many thanks!
If I’d of been head of marketing for any of those three companies I’d have jumped at the chance to sponsor you with one of these vehicles.
Totally get what you mean about the customer service, it was really well described and other dealerships should take note.
I am in absolute shock and congraatulations on your purchase as you are finally living my dream.
Thought you might approve ;) We'll see how it goes, warts n all! All the best.
Hi Andrew - I am literally at the opposite end of the country to you and bought my second hand Kia from Hawkins of Hayle in Cornwall- brilliant customer service - they have a great reputation round here! It is my second Kia and I have loved both of them. I haven't had an electric one though so I'm intrigued. Give Dougal a hug for me!
Great to hear!
Great choice Andrew. To be honest , customer service is always high on my list, if I'm treated like it appears you were at Hyundai, I like you would vote elsewhere. Really looking forward to the next vlog.
Does this mean you have sold your Nissan, Andrew? What about carrying your motorbike which you obviously can't do with the Kia. I hope you enjoy the Kia and I look forward to future videos to see how you get on. Unfortunately with an eye watering price of well over £40,000 that model will remain a dream for many of us caravanning pensioners! I would be very interested in your opinions (in a video) of where the UK caravanning and motorhome industry is going, as they continue to churn out huge heavy 8ft wide gin palaces, when there will be no electric cars on the market capable of towing them! The same applies to motorhomes. What size battery would you have to fit to power a 3500kg motorhome? This would then put the weight well over 3500kg, and most driving licences wouldn't cover that weight. Food for thought?
Hi David, the motorbike went when I moved to Scotland, so yes I traded in the pick-up. As for the industry... I totally agree with you. I made a video about it last year. But at the moment there is a long waiting list for everything that is produced, so change is not going to happen very quickly. Only when that demand dries up and they're left with lots full of unsold vehicles will change really happen. Sad, but true.
It’s a great looking car tbf Andrew. Enjoying this series very much , all the best Helen and Martin
In my experience Kia are the best dealers/company I have come across. I’m sure you won’t regret having a car from them. Love to Dougal.
Hi you are ahead of the game and using your own money 💰 I am glad you got a another caravan I know you will open and honest all the best for the future
Thanks Trevor. Yes, it's why the Airstream had to go. And you can see how much support I've had so far from the EV manufacturers (i.e. NONE!) ;@)
@@andrewjditton I wish you all the best
Thank you do still have your motorcycle and pick up
Thanks! Looking forward to the insight in the next generation of caravaning electrically
Quite surprised as the tow bar is a factory option not deal with hyundia.
Really super choice there Andrew. I have seen a few reviews on these and they look great. Really encouraging the way these cars are evolving. Maybe still a little while before they meet my budget constraints but in the meantime I look forward to hearing how you get on with it. Best wishes to you and of course Dougal. Rich.
Sorry, the dog won me over, you just got yourself a new subscriber. Hope to see your travels and the life of this kia.
Ha ha! My cunning plan worked again! ;) Welcome aboard Joe, thanks for joining us.
Hi Andrew...Great video...we have been electric commuters for the past 8 years...but have an oil burner for the caravan...thought it would be a few years yet before we could tow electric...but I guess not!!! What power output model did you go for the RWD 226bhp or AWD 321bhp? I assume the lower if you paid in the low £40k's. Look forwards to your reply....keep it up. Regards Dave
Hi Dave, you're right, it's the RWD version. It's plenty powerful enough for my needs, I went for economy over power. Cheers!
Would really like to have a towing range test at 90km/h, then one at 100km/h and one at 110km/h.
You're allowed that in the UK? It's 80km/h here in Sweden...
I am huge fan of EV's and have been driving electric cars for over 6 years. I'm in the same boat. Need EV for towing but can't justify 40k for a car. Had to sacrifice and pick phev.
Too many dealers these days seem to feel that the potential buyers should be privileged to buy from them. Very few go out of their way to make a sale. Outrageous. With respect to your video, im wondering if the real range of 390kms will suffer greatly towing this camper...I would say from an educated guess that range would drop to 190kms...do you have those figures? ( I am considering buying a ev6)
Hi John, there are a load of videos on my channel about the 6 months living with the EV6, but do please be aware that the European Version is different to some other markets where it can't tow as much. I'm VERY happy with mine!
Great video and love Dougal :)
Such a helpful and informative video Andrew! Plus, I love your jacket, where's it from? 😊
Thanks Zoe! Jacket is from Belstaff - I like timeless clothes that last :)
So interested in the towing range of the Kia with your loaner caravan. You’re on the bleeding edge with your EV towing “project”, Andrew. Probably why you’ve not had any response from the manufacturers you mention. Exciting stuff!
Cheers Eric. It'll be June before I do any decent mileage with it purely because of the motorhome trips that were lined up beforehand, but it's going to be interesting. All the best.
I agree. Electric car is the best towing car.. I live in Norway and have a Tesla mod.3 with a TAB 320 behind. Works very fine 650 kilo:-) Thanks for the video.
Many thanks!
I would like to use an EV to tow my sailplane, many good choices but the problem is still charging especially at UK motorway service stations where at many you cannot access the charging stations from the areas you need to leave the trailer.
Absolutely Graham. I think the charging network is the biggest obstacle to EV adoption in the UK, especially now we can tow. I hope to use my little channel to highlight the difficulties and - you never know - maybe plant some seeds for change.
Great information thanks, look forward to next video 👍👍👍👍
Andrew,any chance you could put your up coming vlogs on the motorhome EU tour's on hold and in stead take the new rig on a adventure....as a caravaner for two decade now I can't remember being so exited about a new idea or advancement!!!.🙏🙏👍
Ha ha! You know the bit I said about Kia not sponsoring these vlogs? Well, the lovely manufacturers who DO support this channel - and therefore allow me to make content like this for you all - take priority so I can actually pay for all this stuff ;@) June won't be that long to wait, I promise. Cheers!
Hari OM
Oh gosh, that's so sleek and, yes, service is at a premium!!! Can't wait to see more... YAM xx
Thanks Yam! Yes, exciting times :)
Thank you very much for this video. I haven't been able to find a picture or video of an EV6 trailer hitch anywhere else. Is that an aftermarket towbar/hitch, or is that the one offered by Kia?
Hi Greg, I'll be going over the hitch in the next video. I got mine through my Kia dealership. However, it is branded Hyundai (as it is the same platform.)
@@andrewjditton Ok, I look forward to the video. I really like the look of the EV6, and didn't want to get a hitch if it meant cutting a hole in the bumper.
You will find that most of the chargers are 50 kw at the moment, which will mean 1 hour plus charging times at each location. When you go on long journeys, you will have to have a buffer in case the target charger isn't available, for whatever reason and you will have to plan for a substitute charger at each location and perhaps a second substitute ?
You will find out, I am sure !
It’s a shame about the Ionic 5, I think it’s an amazingly good looking car that shouts 21st Century (In an 80’s kind of way), although out of the two I think the Ionic would date the quickest. With regards to the Skoda, you forgot the Basecamp 2 (how very dare you 😂) with an MTPLM of 1043kg, however concur that you wouldn’t be able to fully load it towing with the Skoda! 😃 looking forward to hearing more!
Excellent series of videos Andrew. So pleased you went electric I have an ev for the last two years in fact I am looking at the Kia as my next choice
Nice one Owen! The EV6 certainly appears to have been a hit with many people.
Love the new stinger
Where do you see the tow capacity to bee 1600kg? The owners manual I see has it listed at 907kg with a brake and 705kg with no brake on the Ioniq 5?
That's interesting. Info is from Autocar magazine as well as almost every other automotive media outlet including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Owner's forum.
Fantastic choice of car. I am curious to see if your caravan will have a significant amount of solar charging.
Hi Andrew I can't see any mention of which model of EV6 you bought but in particular is it an all-wheel drive?
If not would you prefer it to be AWD? Also if you were buying on the lookout for a similar vehicle today would you still go with an EV6?
I'm soon to take the plunge...
Hi Grant, sorry for the delay. Mine is the RWD for the better economy, and it's been 100% fine, I've never once wish I'd gone for AWD. I am still thrilled with the EV6. The HVAC is not perfect but overall it exceeds my expectations. As you can pick up a 2 year old GT-Line for £30k now, I'd seriously consider that option over new. Good luck!
@@andrewjditton thanks for the useful reply!
Kia and Hyundai are not "competitors". They are *the same* company. Hyundai bought up Kia in 1998 after Kia filed for bankruptcy. Hyundai is the parent company. Very unusual response from the dealer too.
I suddenly see Kia EV6s driving around everywhere here in The Netherlands 😂
@andrewditton How much would towing affect the range?
I liked I5 a lot but the EV6 pips it in looks.👍
Realy fascinating to see how the technology will evolve. Have just downsized myself from big twin axle to an Eriba Troll, as hopefully next car will be an EV as well. Already the fuel saving in current climate is a much needed boost and hopefully will translate to extra range with an EV as well. So I am looking forward to seeing your real time range results also experiences when longer journeys recharging.
Good move on your part! I think an Eriba is a smart choice on many levels. Yes, the real testing will start in June when we hit the mainland. Cheers!
Interesting. I've been in that area of Inverness, it seems most of the car dealerships are more or less in the same industrial estate.
I find most car dealerships an enigma - most nowadays don't even seem too bothered about selling cars, believe it or not!
I'm intrigued as to your experience, Andrew. Apart from seeing things as a business opportunity, many dealers seem to think "is this a trap"!
I think I'm going to find your research interesting, Andrew. I don't think torque will be a problem - electric motors have been used in many traction or motive applications for years, although non battery applications like trains, trams etc have the advantage of access to high voltages.
I believe the "old chestnuts" will still be the obvious disadvantage against combustion engine power of the time for the vehicle to charge, which can be considerable, and a disadvantage on long runs, where you could otherwise be "getting miles under your belt", and the availability of charging stations, (fast or slow), particularly in places like the Scottish Highlands(!)
Whilst on the subject of Scotland, I would be particularly be interested in performance in cold or very cold weather. Lead acid technology can be particularly affected by the cold, although there are more advanced battery technologies in use, Lithium Ion, Nickel metal Hydride and others, I suspect their performance still deteriorates a bit in the cold. I suggest battery technology is always improving (look how mobile phones pushed battery technology, particularly in capacity for a given size)! Fuel cell technology has been around for some time, if anyone could make a safe, practical fuel cell or even nuclear cell for cars, I suggest that would be a complete game changer!
With the issues I have mentioned, I think you are very well placed (geographically and otherwise) to do some great, "real life" nitty gritty testing of an electric towcar! I eagerly await your findings with interest!
Cheers Andy! Yes, lots to consider. When returning home in March I was considering how I'd do the journey in an EV as I was putting in long days with the Navara + caravan, but what happened? I got a flipping migraine through the stress of it. So while a winter trip towing Glasgow to Skye now might require an overnight where it didn't in an ICE, maybe that's not actually such a bad thing from a human physiological point of view. It's like not having biscuits in the house. While it's not as much fun as eating biscuits, it's actually better for us and we actually feel better because of it. If you get what I mean ;)
Hi Andrew, I have bought the same car, where did you get your tow bar fitted.
Congratulations! My towbar was fitted by the supplying dealer, Dicksons of Inverness. Enjoy the EV6!
@@andrewjditton thank you, should be here Wednesday :) gt line, got a cancelled order so I am lucky
What's the range when towing.?
Next video is all about towing John! Stay tuned :)
Must say I am surprised with the towing limit and range, but that range is solo and not with a caravan on the back. Would be interested in how far you get while towing, because as of yet, I have not seen a charging point that will accommodate a car and caravan and don't fancy unhitching the caravan to leave somewhere while I charge the car. ATB Mark 👍
TBH I anticipate needing to detach the caravan in about 90% of cases, and I don't always see it as being straightforward. It's going to be a steep learning curve when we hit the mainland in June, Mark!
So if you look up the towing capabilities it list the towing capacity at 1043 kilos. Where are you getting this 1600 kilo number from?
1600kg is the UK spec as per the Kia UK website.
@@andrewjditton very interesting is to why the us spec is insanely different than the uk spec
Andrew, great video. When did you order your new EV6? Just wondering what the waiting time is for delivery?
Hi Matt, I ordered it in the November and it arrived early March. It was actually built and on the boat when I ordered it. I think there is a lot of luck involved to get the colour and trim level you want without a long wait - or you have to be flexible with your choices. I was lucky I think.
In contrast I ordered my AWD, GTLine with heat pump in November too with a delivery date which has just been put back from June to December 2022. I suspect the chip/parts shortages and the Ukraine conflict have impacted a lot of car manufacturers. Our thoughts go out to those people and communities affected by the conflict.
Hi, in your opinion, is it possible to tow a caravan (1,400 weight) with a car that can tow 1,500 kg or is it stressful for the car?
As long as you remain under the kerb weight and under its maximum tow limit then there should be no problem.
Andrew, what about travelling with the Motorcycle.
Sadly Peter I let the bike go when I moved to Scotland. It would only spend 99% of its life sitting in the shed and mocking me. I looked into getting a wee Mutt 125, but my 'local' dealer one day's travel away in Edinburgh was nothing short of rude, and even though Mutt got involved, the nearest place I could take it for any warranty work would be.... LEEDS! So I'm sadly now bike-free. For now ;)
I test drove one of these and liked the car, however the range dropped to about half which gave it a range of 190 miles. That is on a good day without air con or heating, so that would reduce it further, also Kia do not quote a weight for the tow ball, poor service from them, you cannot get a factory fit tow bar as well.
Just too many negatives for it to be of any use, especially at that price, good luck with wanting to tow from the Scottish islands to the sout of England, it will take about 3 or 4 days.
Hi David, I used to take 3 days to tow from home to the South of England anyway, so while it WILL take longer with the EV, I don't see it as being a problem. Three whole days of towing in the Nissan used to leave me exhausted - we'll see how it goes with the Kia. Cheers!
Hope you get a call from Kia soon! 🙂
Fingers crossed! :)
Whats the range when towing?
Hi James, I cover that in the next vid so please stay tuned. Cheers!
How long before a totally electric motorhome is available?
Pffrt. No idea a charaid. VW are bringing out a campervan ID Buzz this year, so that's a start. Taps.
The true test of this rig is the real-world mileage range while towing. I suspect 150 miles maximum. So is this a hybrid or will you be at the mercy of charging station availability?
It's pure electric. And yes, it's going to be a steep learning curve when I get off the island with it in June!
I might be preempting (videos to come) this but when pulling the caravan how will you manage to charge the car with the caravan attached? Will you have to take it off and reattach it?
I think in 90% of cases Paul, the caravan will need to be detached. And I foresee this not always being plain sailing... We'll find out!
Really looking forward to watching this series, good luck!
Great video, and c’mon Kia, you’ve got a great opportunity here to partner with someone who has real integrity, and knows what he’s talking about. Give him a call!
Cheers Mark! So far the phone's been quiet (except Dicksons phoning up to say thanks for the vote of confidence!)
This KIA has all the bells and whistles and it looks like Dougle 🤍
Thanks Jeannie! Oh yes, I appear to have bought a car that matches the dog!!!! ;@)
Most trading estate type dealerships aren’t there to sell cars. They’re only interested in selling finance or leasing packages. Your aim of buying a car is incidental to them.
Hmm... indeed. It was clear that Dicksons actually wanted my custom, unlike their bigger and 'slicker' competitors.
How’s the range? 100km or 150km/per full charge?
Coming in the next video James, but more extensive testing in the summer when we go off island. Cheers.
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Cheers Shaun!
Very precious 🤣
The Carwow video put me off electric for towing I must say.
I reluctantly cancelled my EV6 order after watching that! The range loss seems to be more related to the impact of caravan aerodynamics than weight. Real shame, so Andrew’s findings will be fascinating.
I think you might be right about the impact in range due to wind resistance, I had a 1300kg caravan and now have a xplore 304 and it hasn’t made much difference! I was shock by car wow test, I’m not seeing such a huge difference in my car!
Yes, I've seen that James. I don't doubt the CarWow test one bit, but all my figures seem way better than theirs so far. But I'm not doing a steady 60mph as he was. You'll see in my next video that I only managed to get such a bad impact in the miles per kWh by towing INTO a 40mph headwind. But that's on the island at lower speeds. The real test will come in June when we head off island and get on mainland roads. I can't wait myself to see what happens! Cheers.
Cheers Gordon. It will be June before we get off the island and get some serious miles in, and I'm very excited/nervous about it. You're right about the aerodynamics. Shame there isn't a lighter more affordable Airstream - not that I have any money left to buy one! ;)
We have solar panels and battery storage also hybrid car, these were are choice and we were not influenced by government or a Swedish school girl.
Electric cars are the future due to the fact that's all we will have.
Looking forward to see how you get on with your purchase.
Cheers Steve. At the end of the day, EVs make for phenomenal towcars, despite the drawbacks. Cheers!
Hang on where does your motorbike go?? Just how big is your boot
Sadly I let it go when I moved to Scotland, Colin. It would only spend 99% of its life sitting in the shed and mocking me. I looked into getting a wee Mutt 125, but my 'local' dealer one day away in Edinburgh was nothing short of downright rude, and even though Mutt got involved, the nearest place I could take it for any warranty work would be.... LEEDS! So I'm sadly now bike-free. For now ;)
Now that you have an EV car does that mean you have to stay at camping sites that have electric?
But if you still need an EV Truck, you will have to wait at least another yer for the Chevrolet Silverado EV Truck to come to Europe
I don't think you will get 200kw/h charging speed watch teslabjorn video test of your car...
On the Kia forums people have had some differing experiences... we'll see. I still don't understand why when I'm on a 22kWh AC charger it's regulated down to about 11kWh. So much to learn!
@@andrewjditton I think it's because the onboard charger&inverter for a.c. is limited to 11kwhs.
Vs when you dc fast charge it doesn't need an inverter, as the energy flows directly into the pack itself. 🤔
@@4literv6 Aha! That makes sense. Thanks for explaining that.
You will need a generator to charge it, I don’t think there is the Infrastructure to support you yet. We will see I hope I am wrong.
There are bits of Scotland that now have Electricity
Kia ev6, yes
Dicksons of Inverness, not so much.
I think you went electric because this places you on the cutting edge and your future employment with Caravan Club. You will be in the magazine soon... Poster Boy stuff this....Andrew clever move.
I doubt you will do a professional fully costed whole life cost analysis of the difference in cost to a Diesel derivative.to include every cost ..
The cost of charging these is more than people think, especially when your away from home .
Charging these things is fraught.
The max mileage drop off over the years is astounding.
Drop off in cold weather is prohibitive..
Drop off in mileage when towing !
Some charging points do not accommodate caravans.
At Christmas in Wales the Xmas market was placed in front of the charging points Betsy Coed on the A 5.
10 apps are needed to charge, so make sure your phone has a charge and a signal to charge so you can download the app and charge, assuming the Chargers are not broken through abuse.
There aren't enough chargers
Tesla cars use non Tesla charging point, you can't use a Tesla charge point unless your abroad, but you try and charge on a caravan rally .
And you try and charge on a 5 site 6 amp electric point that trip on the microwave!
Your going to have to plan all your journeys.
Your going to suffer stress.
Your going to be get cold.
My neighbour is already on his second charger after the first burnt out when charging
A close relative of mine works for a major company on global customers satisfaction..purely for electric vehicles ..not good. !
There are Problems with the batteries..
I know two people who had electric vehicles...One ditched it sent it back a Volvo, my neighbour is going to do the same ..just not practical and they don't tow ..if I told you what the other one did for a living you wouldn't have bought one...I'll tell you privately if your interested .
No room for your motorbike now.
The car looks lovely, but caravanning has to be care free it's not about the towcar.
As said I think this is more about the caravan club and making money and assistance with running costs, as you said none of the manufacturers wanted to know, and nor will the caravan and motorhome club if this is shown to fail.
I knew I could rely on your support ;) FYI I don't have an employer, I am an independent freelancer. Why don't we wait and see how I get on with an open mind, eh?
@@andrewjditton I think with the cost of fuel rising exponentially EV's might well be the way forward. As with any new technology there will be teething issues but I've no doubt, things will settle, Infrastructure will accommodate the trend. But who knows we're in uncharted territory however, we wish you both all the best luck with the new rig, but next time I'm up north I'll have keep eyes peeled for a white car!!
@@andrewjditton I wish you luck I really do...my the way a free lancer submits invoices, receives contracts. receives an income stream, from your emplyer..I know the diff..no difference..I want you to make this work...I can't help being mcips professional and party to two major players in the market..one who manufacturers and the other roadside breakdowns...I've actually driven one in Scotland for a week, he had solar panels cheap charging, they actually hire a petrol car for longer trips..more than 100 miles. That's 50 miles there..you try charging at hotels or at my Holiday rent on Anglesey..it's not aloud..
Andrew the car looks lovely.you have nothing to loose really if it works you can change the industry if it fails the industry and government will have to improve. And fellow caravaners know what to expect.. Keep up the great work ..this is the best thing you have ever done .make it work mate, if it doesn't you tried .x
Andrew lots of people said on your previous video that what you’re doing is brave! I was Not sure why! But after thinking about and reading the comments and what people say to me about electric cars! Well now I get it! What is brave is that you’re doing something that so many think that it’s not possible or that you’ll have to make too many sacrifices! People so informed by people who haven’t driven and live with a modern ev! They don’t realise they how they being misinformed by petrol driven propaganda from papers like the daily mail! About how EV’s are not green and battery issues, charging issues, the price of charging etc! Oil industries are spending a lot off money so we continue to by the toxic fuels. Please people have a open mind, think about the future! I’ve lived with a electric car for years and I love it! Informed yourselfs from ev news daily or fully charged show!! Enjoy