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Can you go on holiday with an electric car and caravan?

Perhaps you are considering buying an electric car, but are still hesitant because you are not sure if the car can tow your caravan. Of course, if you enjoy traveling with a caravan, it is important that your new car has a tow bar and enough power and range to tow the caravan. However, not all electric cars can tow a trailer or caravan. At Alpina.nl we will tell you more about towing a caravan with an electric car.

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Can electric cars tow a caravan?

There are electric cars that can tow a caravan. However, there are not many of these on the market yet. If you know that you want to tow a caravan before you buy an electric car, it is important that you pay attention to this when choosing a car. Whether an electric car can tow a caravan depends on the towing capacity and range of the car. Therefore, it is important that you know the weight of your caravan and the power of your car.

Although there are currently not many electric cars that can tow a caravan, they are becoming increasingly popular. Electric cars are still relatively new and therefore still in development. Efforts are being made to develop electric cars with a longer range, so that in the future there will be more cars that can tow a caravan.

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Range 

In addition to the towing capacity, the range is also important. The range is the distance you can drive on one battery charge. This depends on two factors: the capacity of the battery pack and the consumption of the car. The range of an electric car decreases when the car has to pull a greater weight than normal, such as a caravan or trailer. This means you will have to stop more often to recharge your electric car. A longer range allows you to drive longer without having to stop to recharge the battery. When you go on holiday with your electric car and caravan, you don't want to have to stop all the time to charge the battery. That way, the journey lasts a lot longer than you might have imagined.

Going on holiday with your electric car and caravan? Think about your insurances!

Are you going on a trip with your electric car and caravan? Then don't forget to check your insurance policies in advance. In the Netherlands, you are obliged to take out at least a third-party car insurance. However, people often choose an all-risk car insurance for an electric car, because the repair costs can be quite high. With this insurance you are insured for all kinds of damage and theft and the (often high) costs are reimbursed by the insurer.

You may also consider caravan insurance. Caravan insurance is not compulsory, but it is often wise. A caravan insurance offers standard coverage against fire and theft. Often the insurer will also pay out for storm damage.

Also don't forget to look into continuous travel insurance. With a continuous travel insurance you insure, throughout the year, against damage or theft that may occur during a trip. The cover applies to an unlimited number of trips and is only valid when you are actually travelling. Assistance, damage or expenses while you are travelling are covered by this insurance. You can choose coverage in Europe or worldwide.

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