Thread: Full Electric LDV ute

I thought I would do a trial run towing my boat, I hooked the boat on, which weighs 970 kg, I did a 40 km test drive, relatively flat terrain, and although the Ute pulled it ok, i definitely wouldn’t try launching the boat and risk getting salt water into the underbody. Based on my very rudimentary trial I would think realistic range towing that weight is probably 140 to 170 kms, but of course so many factors can change that.
There is no doubt that this Ute won’t do what people like us expect from a Ute, but as an on tarmac Ute, it goes well, is nice to drive and would suit a lot of people, but it’s early days, I have only done a little over 600kms in the vehicle.

Originally Posted by Hunter595

... but as an on tarmac Ute, it goes well, is nice to drive and would suit a lot of people, but it’s early days, ...

Exactly this, this ute is not designed for water crossings or banging up a river valley, a bit like the Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore utes. It'll be ideal in the environment it was designed for.

One day a 4x4 ute with 1000km range, an independent motor for each wheel with shit hot traction control and all sealed up the wazoo will be the ducks nuts.

Originally Posted by imaca

Exactly this, this ute is not designed for water crossings or banging up a river valley, a bit like the Ford Falcon or Holden Commodore utes. It'll be ideal in the environment it was designed for.

One day a 4x4 ute with 1000km range, an independent motor for each wheel with shit hot traction control and all sealed up the wazoo will be the ducks nuts.

Rivian?