- Whatever you’re looking to transport, there is an increasingly large range of fully-electric cars with the capability to tow.
- The instant and high levels of torque associated with many EVs , along with improved and larger batteries which give respectable range even while towing, make them the ideal platform for towing – in a segment where diesel has previously reigned supreme.
- These are the best electric cars for towing to buy in 2025, available in various markets around the world.
Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is one of the best electric cars for towing you can buy in Europe, with a maximum braked trailer weight of 2,500kg possible, when you opt for the all-wheel-drive dual-motor variant. In this guise, the EV9 can tow most of the European caravans on the market, which weigh between 1 and 1.5 tonnes. With this electric motor delivering a maximum torque figure of 700Nm, it makes towing a breeze, even up to this weight limit.
You’re unlikely to meet the WLTP combined range of 313 miles with a trailer attached, but that still leaves headroom for an considerable driving range even with a trailer attached. Add to that the ability to seat up to seven inside, in high levels of luxury, and the EV9 becomes a seriously capable zero-emission machine.
Renault 4 E-Tech
You don’t necessarily have to go for an expensive SUV for zero-emission towing, as Renault has proved with its upcoming Renault 4 E-Tech. This electric city car, which draws on retro styling much like its Renault 5 sibling, is capable of towing up to 750kg unbraked. While this won’t allow you to tow as heavy a load as other cars on this list, it still adds an impressive amount of versatility to such a compact EV.
Renault recently showed off the 4 paired with a miniature caravan from Carapate Aventure, which weighs in at just 560kg – making it the perfect holiday companion for the Renault 4.
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Audi’s recently-released A6 Avant e-tron is another one of the best electric cars for towing, with a maximum braked towing capacity of 2,100kg packed into a sleek estate body. If bought in sportier ‘S6’ form, it delivers 855Nm worth of torque, making it one of the most powerful towing EVs on this list too.
In A6, form, a combined range (without towing) of up to 350 miles is possible.
Chevrolet Silverado EV
Whilst it’s only available in North American markets, Chevrolet’s Silverado EV pick-up is the undisputed king of heavy towing, with a maximum capacity of 12,500 pounds (5,670kg) in LT trim form.
For those who need even more hauling capacity, Chevrolet says a Silverado EV with a much larger 20,000 pounds (9,072kg) towing capacity is in the works, and will arrive in the near future.
Skoda Elroq
Skoda’s most affordable EV can also be specified with a retractable towing bar from factory, giving it a braked maximum towing weight of up to 1,200kg on 8% gradients, or 1,000kg on 12% gradients. This makes the Elroq one of the cheapest electric options for those looking to tow lighter weight caravans and trailers.
As more drivers make the switch to electric, expect to see an even larger number of towing-capable EVs on the market. With many of the EVs on our list only hitting the market now or in the past few years, the future looks bright for zero-emission towing.
