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EV recommendations (programming.dev)

Hey y'all,

I live in the US and am in the market for a used EV but I'm not sure what to look out for. I want something with AWD and a decent range, storage space, and preferably a tow hitch. I don't really want a truck (even though that's kinda what I described) but rather something more along the lines of a hatchback.

The tow hitch is mainly so that I can attach an e-bike capable carrier to transport my e-bike

AWD is so I can drive up the mountain to snowboard

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[-] kreynen@kbin.melroy.org 1 points 16 hours ago

@Dhs92@programming.dev if the bike is heavy enough to require a 4" reciever, your options are limited for non-trucks. If you are looking for something higher end, a Volvo Recharge or Audi etron will have the larger hitch capable of supporting the weight of an ebike. If your looking for a deal and don't mind having add a sticker explaining that you are not a Nazi, I belive the Model 3 has a hitch capable of that weight. You need to look at each vehicle's tounge rating. Unlike a trailer where the weight is largely carried by the wheels, an ebike carrier acts like a level. The further from the vehicle the bike is, the more force is put on the hitch reciever when the bike is bouncing around.

If you look at the manual for a Cybertruck, the tounge is only rated at 160 lbs. Depending on the weight of the rack + bike, you'll likely exceed that. Whistlin Deisel did a few videos about that. The max tounge rating on a XC60 is 350lbs.

Hope that helps.

this post was submitted on 13 Mar 2025
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