motty@practicalcaravan.com Tow car editor DAVID MOTTON is a former PC editor, and has towed with more than 500 cars over the years
One leading car magazine recently ran a story asking: ‘Can plug-in hybrids survive the sales dip?’ Every other kind of electric vehicle is gaining in popularity.
However, PHEV sales are down. Even so, I think plug-ins have their place, and will continue to do so after the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. That’s because new PHEVs will still be sold until 2035, provided they can travel for an as-yet-unspecified distance on electricity alone. For caravanners, the ability to complete most journeys with no emissions, yet enjoy hassle-free long-distance towing, will make PHEVs popular tow cars for many years to come.
MUNRO MK1
Price From £49,995 Kerbweight 2500kg 85% match 2125kg Max towing weight 2500-3500kg
There’s a new British 4x4 maker – and its cars are all-electric. The Munro Mk1 is being built in Scotland, with first deliveries later this year. Designed with mining, construction and utility industries in mind, as well as private buyers, the 4x4 has space for five people – and a huge one-tonne payload.
The Mk1 has a kerbweight of 2500kg, giving an 85% match figure of 2125kg. That’s well within the towing capacity of 2500-3500kg, depending on the exact specification.
“Peak torque of 700Nm is available up to 50mph, which ensures excellent response off-road,” says Munro’s head of powertrain, Ross Anderson. “It also means the Munro can effortlessly tow a braked trailer weight of up to 3500kg.”
Prices start from £49,995 (£59,994 inc VAT for private buyers) for a basic
