Thinking Of Buying An Electric Car? Know That The Vehicle Cannot Be Towed

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 01/11/2021 at 15:32

Updated on 02/11/2021 at 19:14

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Before Adopting Vehicle Electrification, Discover Below the Reason Why Electric Cars Cannot Be Towed

Electric cars have already become a reality in Brazil, and due to the high prices of fuels such as ethanol, gasoline, diesel, CNG, etc., the search for these new vehicles has further sparked the interest of Brazilians. However, if you are thinking about adopting vehicle electrification, be aware that there are still many hurdles that the electric segment must overcome to truly become popular.

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For those just getting into the topic, unlike combustion-powered vehicles, electric cars do not have the same configurations as the familiar neutral point of the clutch.

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Electric Cars Need to Be Towed

When assistance is needed, whether due to mechanical failure, it will be necessary to tow the vehicle using a flatbed tow truck, where the vehicle remains stationary on top of the truck, rather than being pulled.

The tow truck will also be necessary if the vehicle runs out of battery because, unlike combustion vehicles, it is also not possible to perform the famous “jump-start” on electric cars.

This action is unfeasible because the battery of an electric vehicle is entirely different and much heavier than that of a traditional vehicle. Thus, the amount of energy used will also be much greater in comparison with a combustion car.

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