Max tow = range impact? Told by dealer...

[SpaceEVDriver]

Yes I agree the mass is negligible. I've even seen some you tube tests of having 1500lbs or something in the bed, with minimal aerodynamic changes, and the efficiency barely moved. Like under 10% worse.

As for the power consumption while it's on, I guess that's the real source. And as a non owner (yet), I can't find good reliable info about how these systems work or not.

The dealer was implying that the cooling/temp mgmt systems ran all the time, alongside the regular thermal mgmt system, and that was the cause.


Regardless, it sounds like the truck were gonna get brought in will NOT have the max tow.

But it will have the AT tires. So, @RickLightning, curious if you have a comparison for how bad it is?


Thanks all. These boards are so helpful for the EV scene since dealers are seemingly near useless

I have AT tires on my '23 Lariat ER. I drive through the Mojave Desert about once a month. My last trip was when it was up to 120 ºF during the drive. Doing 70-73 mph on the freeway, I got 2.8 miles/kWh. That translates to around 360-370 miles range. YMMV, of course.

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[RickLightning]

I have AT tires on my '23 Lariat ER. I drive through the Mojave Desert about once a month. My last trip was when it was up to 120 ºF during the drive. Doing 70-73 mph on the freeway, I got 2.8 miles/kWh. That translates to around 360-370 miles range. YMMV, of course.

At 70 - 73mph, I have never gotten anywhere near 2.8. You're getting it because you're on a flat road, with no stock and go, and it's warm.

 

[Jmmanley1]

I've theorized that Max Tow is the reason the Platinum's EPA range is 300 instead of 320 for all other trims. Max Tow is standard on a Platinum and optional on other trims. I've not verified this in any scientific way.

Larger wheels are the issue. I have a max tow Lariat…326 mi range at 100%. Irl with freeway driving its probably closer 300. I’d expect the same drop from the Platinum down to 280 or so.

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