Using an EV for Alternate Power While Dry Camping

[Storm23Lightning]

I follow this YouTube creator, and thought I’d share this video on alternate power when dry camping.

 

[kipa]

This is the type of flexibility I am working on with my build. Between my EV's VTL capability and a big solar generator and battery, I should be able to push power around, travel, charge anywhere (with some patience), and leave the gas generator at home.

 

[Storm23Lightning]

This is the type of flexibility I am working on with my build. Between my EV's VTL capability and a big solar generator and battery, I should be able to push power around, travel, charge anywhere (with some patience), and leave the gas generator at home.

What EV do you have, how do you like it?

 

[kipa]

I have a Kia EV6 GT. It unfortunately has the worst range of all variants, but I should get well over 150 miles (down from 215-ish) out of it while towing the trailer I am building. I figure if I can arrive at any boondocking location with it near 50% charge, I should be able to put enough kWh back into it within 1-2 days with excess solar to not stress about leaving unless the sun isn't shining. But that's also why my solar battery system is otherwise stupid large at 5kWh.

 

[Storm23Lightning]

I definitely understand 'worst range', my Lightning doesn't have the best range, but 95% of my travel is just commuting, and I can charge up at home. When camping, I'll gladly use DCFC to get to/from home when I get my teardrop built.