The federal government has set sales targets for new vehicles, which must be exclusively electric by 2035, including pickup trucks.
However, Canadians don't yet have many options when it comes to electric pickup trucks, with the only options being the F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T. GM and Ram are expected to join the lineup in 2024.
Electric trucks are designed to efficiently move heavy loads, such as towing a trailer, such as gas trailers.
The gas-guzzling vehicle sticker that sticks to gas-powered trucks also applies to electric models. The latter requires a large electrical charge.
The range will be reduced because the truck is working harder
recalls Electric Mobility Canada's policy director, Louise Levesque.
If you shoot something [avec votre camionnette]you will consume more gasoline per kilometer [et] Your tank won't take you as far as it normally would. The same goes for the electric version
to remember.
Mark Marmer, founder of Signature Electric, believes electric trucks should have greater battery capacity. According to him, these trucks are designed to transport heavy loads, which does not apply to an electric passenger car.
However, Mr Marmer admits it can be a challenge if a driver has to stop often. You have to be aware of the packaging [et] Ask yourself if you have enough time, if you know which charging device to use if necessary, and if you can arrive safely.
He said.
Save $1,400 in gas per month
Sherbrooke resident Michael Laroche realizes that his electric truck drains its charge more quickly when a trailer is attached to the car.
He replaced his Ford F-150 pickup truck with its electric twin, the F-150 Lightning, about a year and a half ago. When I drive without the trailer, I can make a round trip from Montreal without having to recharge my car
, Regard. It is a journey with a total length of about 300 km.
But when I use the trailer, I have to charge the truck for 20 to 25 minutes using a fast charging station
says the man who makes his living installing charging stations for electric cars.
He says he travels between 300 and 400 kilometers a day, three or four times a week. He says that since replacing his combustion-engined truck with an electric vehicle, the cost of doing business has dropped dramatically.
I charge the truck overnight, 2 or 3 p.m., and I'm ready to go
“, recalls Mr. Laroche in an interview.
He says his monthly electric bill, which includes household usage and car charging, has averaged $350 over the past 15 months.
The bill is certainly high, but it represents a better solution than the $450 Mr. LaRouche spends each week on gasoline. In fact, it saves $1,400 a month on fuel.
Bigger battery, unchanged autonomy
The truck's battery size is larger than smaller electric vehicles, but the range remains the same, Marmer says.
This is related to the size of the car. There is no increase in autonomy, but the battery should be larger
He explains.
Newer electric pickup trucks can be expensive for those looking to replace their gas-powered counterparts, due in part to the premium finish and newness of the brand.
According to Mr. Marmer, electric trucks, although more expensive for commercial use, are just as well Unbelievably
trusted.
According to him, electric cars generally operate with a simple mechanism, compared to the mechanism of a car that runs on gasoline or diesel.
This simplicity is that of the vehicle itself. The little care it takes to operate it is what will make it last.
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