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Caravan owners rarely use electric vehicles as tow cars

09.02.2026 13:32 1 min 2 sources

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According to an ACSI survey, only 1.8% of caravan owners in the Netherlands use an EV for towing. The main barriers are limited range, high purchase price, and the inconvenient layout of many fast-charging stations, which requires uncoupling the trailer.

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Caravan owners rarely use electric vehicles as tow cars

According to an ACSI survey, only 1.8% of caravan owners in the Netherlands use an EV for towing. The main barriers are limited range, high purchase p...

09.02.2026 Pretwerk NLD

Caravan owners still rarely use EVs as tow vehicles

A study by ACSI shows only 1.8% of caravan owners in the Netherlands use an electric vehicle for towing. Key issues include the inconvenience of fast ...

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