The eight best electric cars for towing: Our guide on what you need to know and how it eats into EV range More than three in five EVs can now tow , so what do you need to know? By Freda Lewis-Stempel Updated: 07:00, 19 October 2024 e-mail View comments Only three years ago the only EV on the market that could tow was the Tesla Model X. Fast-forward to now and at least three in five new EVs can tow, covering a spectrum of towing capacity. So, as it almost becomes expected that new electric SUVs and estates can tow, what do you need to know about towing with an EV? How is it different to towing with a petrol or diesel? Here's our guide to towing with an EV to make your next load-lugging drive easy.
As of 2023 three in five new EVs can tow, with EVs capable of towing 2,500kg these days Can EVs tow? Last year What Car? Found surveyed 1,052 drivers and found that two in five didn't think an EV was capable of pulling a trailer or caravan at all. As we've already covered, EVs can tow but not all electric vehicles are certified to tow, as is the same with fuel engine cars. While EV towing is improving rapidly and EVs can now tow heavy loads, they can't quite match the fuel cars with the highest towing capacity (3,500kg).
The EVs with the highest towing capacity currently on the market are capped at 2,500kg. Always make sure you check the maximum weight you can tow beforehand. Does towing affect range? Read More EVs with the longest ranges: Find out which electric cars can drive furth.