Off-Road EV Reality Check: Range, Cold Weather, and the Vanderhall Brawley GTS

08/12/2025 9 min
Off-Road EV Reality Check: Range, Cold Weather, and the Vanderhall Brawley GTS

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Episode Synopsis

During this episode, I kick off the conversation with a trail-ready EV that looks unstoppable—then ask tough questions about energy. We break down the Vanderhall Brawley GTS: quad motors, a climate-controlled cabin, and a 40 kWh pack promising 140 miles. It’s exciting on paper, but what happens when the temperature drops, the trail gets tough, and there’s no charger for days? We explore the real challenges of off-road electrification and the planning mindset that can make or break an adventure.