In this episode, we sit down with Tim and Renée McLennan, who embarked on a ground-breaking journey around Australia in their electric vehicle (EV) while towing a caravan.

There was plenty of speculation about the inadequacies of EVs when it came to long road trips and towing before the McLennan family went on their epic road trip around Australia.

From the planning stages to the unique challenges of long road trips and towing with an EV, the McLennan's share the highs and lows of their incredible family adventure on their big lap.

Discover how they embraced sustainable travel and navigated the new charging station network while exploring Australia’s vast landscapes over a 9-month journey.

(0:00 ) Introduction

(0:21 ) Meet the McLennan family: EV Adventurers

(1:00 ) The Motivation Behind the EV Road Trip

(5:06 ) Planning the Big Lap: Challenges and Strategies

(15:19 ) Towing a Caravan with an EV: Modifications and Impact

(22:10 ) Range Anxiety and Real-World Experiences

(24:08 ) Overcoming Range Anxiety

(26:33 ) Worst Case Scenarios on the Road

(28:18 ) Unexpected Challenges and Solutions

(32:28 ) Adventures and Pleasant Surprises

(40:06 ) Technical Aspects and Cost Savings

(43:52 ) Future of EV Travel

(45:05 ) Final Thoughts and Advice

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Resources

• EV Charging Station Map: https://rac.com.au/travel-touring/maps-and-guides/ev-chargers

• Great Cars for Towing a Caravan: https://rac.com.au/horizons/drive/best-towing-vehicles
• Follow Tim and Renee’s adventures: ElecTrekking Australia | Facebook

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