Best electric cars for towing
If you want to hitch up your caravan to your electric car, you'll need to get the right one for the job
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By Craig Hale
Last updated: 21 May 2025
Electric cars for towing
It’s coming to that time of year when you want to hitch your caravan up to your car and set off on your next mobile adventure. That's why plenty of motorists are looking for the best electric cars for towing.
Can an electric car tow a caravan?
There are more and more electric cars on the market that can tow a caravan, especially as electric SUVs gain in popularity.
Like combustion cars, EVs that are designed to tow will have a maximum towing capacity that takes into account how much the car can physically tow and how much it can tow safely, combining the car and the trailer’s weights.
This differs from EV to EV, so we’ve rounded up some of the best electric cars that can tow a caravan for you.
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The best electric cars for towing
Kia EV9
Hyundai IONIQ 9
BMW iX
Audi Q6 e-tron
Lotus Eletre
Polestar 3
Volvo EX90
Audi A6
Kia EV9
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Towing capacity: up to 2,500kg
The Kia EV9 is a standout electric SUV however you want to look at it – rated to tow 2,500kg, it’s among the most capable out there, but it’s also the most spacious seven-seater electric SUV money can buy. Fitting seven adults inside should be no problem, and getting in and out is easy.
To tow 2,500kg, you’ll need to pick the 378hp Dual Motor variant, which has the added benefit of a grippy 4x4 system, because the 200hp rear-wheel-drive Single Motor EV9 can only tow 900kg.
Some of the best parts of owning an EV9 AWD include the 315-mile range, the 5.3-second 0-62mph time and the sheer amount of tech, which includes twin 12.3-inch displays and a 5.3-inch touchscreen climate display.
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Hyundai IONIQ 9
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Towing capacity: up to 2,500kg
Because Hyundai and Kia are part of the same company, the IONIQ 9 shares a lot of its parts with the EV9 above, so it’s no surprise this model can also tow up to 2,500kg.
In terms of the drivetrain, you get a special trailer mode that adjusts predicted vehicle range accordingly so you’ll know exactly when you’ll need to charge, plus there’s a very modern AI-based system that reads the road to adjust the vehicle’s terrain mode for maximum comfort.
Like its cousin, this large seven-seat Hyundai is a tech fest, with optional digital side mirrors like the smaller IONIQ 6 and even active road noise cancelling, just like those high-end headphones you’ve got your eye on.
BMW iX
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Towing capacity: up to 2,500kg
Here at cinch, we love the BMW iX, which blends luxury with functionality and a design that’s certainly eye-catching.
Take your pick from the 408hp xDrive45, the 544hp xDrive60 or the 659hp M70 model, because all of these four-wheel-drive iXs can tow a hefty 2,500kg trailer. We’d suggest the middling xDrive60, because it has a bigger battery to help you get a few more miles out of your car when you’re towing something that might be as heavy as the car itself.
When Ben drove the facelifted iX, he noted the huge amounts of space for rear-seat passengers and the intuitive iDrive infotainment system.
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Audi Q6 e-tron
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Towing capacity: up to 2,400kg
Audi has been through a couple of different electric SUVs recently – it all started with the e-tron, before it was rebadged as the Q8 e-tron. That car was then discontinued, because the Q6 e-tron pretty much takes its space. Regardless, with each generation have come considerable improvements to both style and the underlying battery tech.
You’ll need to pick one of the faster quattro models (that’s Audi speak for 4x4) to benefit from a 2,400kg towing limit, but the lower trim levels can still tow 2,000kg, so bear that in mind if your trailer isn’t all that heavy.
Headline figures include 381 miles of range, rapid 270kW charging, and two or three screens, depending on whether your Q6 e-tron is specced with the optional 10.9-inch touchscreen in front of the passenger. The 526-litre boot is average for this size SUV, but the 64-litre froot (front boot) is a lot bigger than you might expect.
Lotus Eletre
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Towing capacity: up to 2,250kg
In a game of word association, you’d probably think of ultra-light sports cars if we’d said Lotus. Now, though, you can buy a 2.5-tonne electric SUV from the iconic British brand, and yes, you can really use it to tow.
All models can tow 2,250kg, whether you pick the entry-level 612hp model which ‘only’ gets to 62mph in 4.5 seconds, or the bonkers 918hp Eletre which’ll get there in a mind-boggling 2.95 seconds. As a bonus, the Lotus Emeya, a sleek saloon, can also tow 2,250kg, so Lotus really is going after a wider audience (so long as they’ve got plenty of disposable income).
As standard, you get air suspension, a 15.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and two 12.6-inch displays for the driver and passenger. Oh, and don’t forget the 8-inch display for rear-seat passengers, the 1,380W 15-speaker sound system and the active road noise cancellation.
Polestar 3
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Towing capacity: up to 2,200kg
The Polestar 3 is a stylish electric SUV built for both performance and practicality, but it maintains that charming Scandinavian minimalism.
To tow 2,200kg, you’ll have to get the Long range Dual motor model or the Performance upgrade, but that means you’ll benefit from upgraded air suspension. Long range Single motor models aren’t to be sniffed at, because they can still tow 1,500kg.
There’s a lot to love about the Polestar 3, including the intuitive Google-powered infotainment display and the free over-the-air updates. Our favourite update must be the addition of Apple Wallet support, which means compatible iPhones and even Apple Watches can now unlock this SUV without needing to carry around the actual key.
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Volvo EX90
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Towing capacity: up to 2,200kg
The XC90 is already a firm favourite among families seeking a luxurious, efficient and powerful seven-seater, but the EX90 is a step above. It doesn’t just have a fully electric powertrain, it’s been totally redesigned.
Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance versions are the ones you’ll need if you want to tow 2,200kg, but if it’s a run to the tip you need, then you mightn’t need a trailer at all because the EX90 has up to 1,915 litres of space with the seats folded flat.
It’s covered in sensors like radar and lidar inside and out to make it as hard as possible for drivers to be involved in a collision, making it an extremely safe option, and at the core is an Nvidia computer chip – it’s the same piece of hardware that runs supercomputers that power AI chatbots like ChatGPT.
Audi A6 e-tron
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Towing capacity: up to 2,100kg
Sometimes life’s about being understated, and a tamer saloon or estate might be more your style. Thankfully, the latest Audi A6 e-tron can still tow a pretty mighty 2,100kg, which means it matches its combustion-powered siblings despite its heft.
Its drag coefficient value of 0.21 makes it among the most aerodynamic of all electric cars, matching the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and beating the Tesla Model 3, and that unlocks a range of over 450 miles according to official tests.
Apart from a similar three-display setup to the Q6 e-tron SUV, tech lovers will also love the augmented reality head-up display, which illustrates sat-nav directions on the windscreen to show you exactly where to go.
Towing with an electric car
We already know that towing a caravan can reduce the fuel efficiency of a fuel-powered car, but it can also reduce the electric range of an EV.
This means that you might not be able to cover as many miles while towing a caravan, and may have to recharge your electric car more regularly.
This shouldn't be an issue in the UK - most service stations now have electric charging points and you can find them at public car parks, attractions and other locations, too. Most of the electric cars above are also in the 300-400-mile bracket, so you’ll probably need a toilet stop before you run out of juice anyway.
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