Electric cars are now powerful enough to tow caravans, trailers and horseboxes — but not every EV is suitable. In this ultimate guide to which electric vehicles can tow, we'll list every EV with a decent tow rating that's on sale, tell you what our favourites are and drop in some hints and tips along the way. 

Do you need to hitch up a trailer or caravan to your car and you're not sure whether you'll be able to go electric? Towing is one of the things that we get asked the most about.  Fear not – some of the most capable models can tow over 2,000kg, including SUVs like the BMW iX and Kia EV9. Many of them are capable seven seaters, too – check out our list of the best seven seat EVs on sale right now. 

And while smaller EVs may only manage lightweight trailers, you'll be surprised at what some of the favourite electric cars on the market will be able to pull. 

However, efficiency is going to take a real hit and you’re going to need a big battery to go any distance towing a caravan behind you. Or, you’ll need to stop for charging about twice as often. 

When it comes to towing, though, electric cars are improving all of the time – when the Volkswagen ID. Buzz first launched, it only had a maximum braked towing capacity of 1,000kg, but now the four-wheel-drive GTX can haul up to 1,800kg.

We've chosen our favourite towing EVs below, plus we've put together a comprehensive list of every electric car we can think of that has a half decent towing capacity. And check out our answers at the end to some popular towing related questions. 

(Note that many of our towing figures are 'up to' as the capacities are dependent on trim level and powertrain. The big numbers are normally reserved for range-topping AWD versions with dual motors.)

Electrifying’s best electric cars for towing a caravan

1. Volvo EX60​

Class leading range (up to 503 miles)

Can tow up to 2,400kg

Great reputation for safety (comes with trailer stability assist)

2. Kia EV9​

Towing capacity of 2,500kg

Large SUV ideal for heavy caravans

Very big car – practical seven seater

3. Porsche Cayenne Electric​

Incredible total capacity 

Can tow up to 3,500kg

Expensive – starts from £83,000 – but has all the latest tech

Our plug-in hybrid pick

​Volvo XC60 T6 PHEV AWD​

Can tow up to 2,250kg

Towcar of the Year winner in 2025

Up to 51 miles of electric range 

If you do tow with your electric car, let us know how you get on – happy holidays! (Or trips to the tip...)

Electric cars towing capacity listed – what are these EVs actually rated to pull?

Below 1,000kg 

​Ford Mustang Mach-e – 750kg 

​Hyundai Ioniq – 750kg

​​Hyundai Kona Electric – up to 750kg​

​Jaguar I-Pace – just 750kg 

​Kia Niro Electric (2022 on) – 750kg​

​Lexus RZ450e – 750kg

​Mercedes EQA – 750kg 

MG ZS EV – 500kg

​MG4 EV – 500kg​

Up to 1,500kg

BMW iX1 – up to 1,200kg

BMW iX2 – up to 1,200kg

​Nissan Ariya – 1,500kg

​Polestar 2 – 1,500kg

​Skoda Elroq – 1,200kg

​Skoda Enyaq – 1,200kg 

​Tesla Model 3 – 1,000kg (but check the online manual, as Tesla keeps changing its mind)

​Volvo XC40 Recharge - 1,500kg

​Volvo EX30 – up to 1,600kg

​VW ID.4 – 1,500kg (But you can’t tow with an ID.3, despite using the same motors and other bits underneath)

​Volkswagen ID.5 – 1,400kg

​Volkswagen ID.7 (plus the Tourer) – 1,400kg

Up to 2,000kg

BMW 330e – up to 1,600kg

BMW i4 – up to 1,600kg

BMW i5 – up to 2,000kg

BMW i5 Touring – up to 2,000kg

BMW iX3 Neue Klasse – up to 2,000kg

​Genesis GV60 – 1,600kg

​​Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 1,600kg​

​Kia EV6 – 1,600kg

​Mercedes EQC – 1,800kg

​Mercedes EQS SUV – 1,800kg

​Mini Countryman – up to 2,000kg

​​Polestar 4 – 2,000kg ​

​Porsche Macan Electric – 2,000kg

​Tesla Model Y – 1,600kg

​Volkswagen ID. Buzz – 1,800kg

Up to 2,500kg

​BMW iX – 2,500kg

​Hyundai Ioniq 9 – 2,500kg

​Kia EV9 – up to 2,500kg

​Mercedes GLC Electric – up to 2,400kg

​Mercedes VLE – up to 2,500kg

​Polestar 3 – 2,200kg

​Volvo EX60 – up to 2,400kg

Up to 3,500kg

​Porsche Cayenne Electric – up to 3,500kg

How much range do you lose towing with an EV?

Unfortunately there’s no getting round the physics of towing with an EV – range can drop by up to 50% when you have a heavy trailer on the back of your car. Of course, it all depends on the weight and aerodynamics of whatever it is you’re pulling along. The more positive way to look at it is that an electric car’s range is at its best in the summer, which is when you’re likely to be on the move. A lightweight caravan or a folding camper will do their bits to help boost your range. (Read our list of the longest range EVs you can buy right now)

How can you charge an EV while towing?

There are websites around that will help you with some caravan-friendly charge points, but generally speaking the newer motorway chargers are drive-through numbers that will have plenty of space to pull alongside. Sometimes though you’ll just find yourself having to unhitch and rehitch, especially if the charge point is so new that you won’t be able to do reconnaissance on street view. The thing to check before you set off is whether the services has a one-way system that will stop you from returning to your stricken trailer/caravan. 

Do electric cars tow better than petrol cars?

Overall, electric cars lend themselves very nicely to towing – you’ve got lots of torque available from a standstill, which boosts your pulling power. Regenerative braking is also good for smooth driving and coming to a halt in a controlled fashion. There are plenty of larger EVs out there that are suitable for towing that come with all-wheel drive, too, for extra stability on the move. (Check out our list of the best 4x4 EVs here)