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Can I tow with an EV?

Towing and transport options on popular EV models

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin/Single motors,

Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin/Single motors

Braked capacity: 1800kg/1500kg

Unbraked capacity is 750kg. Towbars can be retrofitted. Factory-fitted are fully retractable and electric. Roof rails load capacity is 75kg. 452 litre boot. The EX30 has a lower towing capacity of 1600kg (twin) 1000kg (single).

Polestar 2,

Polestar 2

Braked capacity: 1500kg

Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg. Towbars can be retrofitted. Factory-fitted are semi- electric and retractable. Roof load capacity is 90kg. 405 litre boot and 41 litre frunk.

Mercedes-Benz,

Mercedes-Benz

Braked: 1400kg-1800kg

Mercedes were one of the first manufacturers to offer electric cars with a towing capacity. The load depends on the model and age: EQA/EQC 1800kg, EQB/EQE 1700kg. Roofloads are 100kg (EQB) and 75kg (EQA/EQC).

Skoda Enyaq iV 60/80/80x,

Skoda Enyaq iV 60/80/80x

Braked capacity: 1000kg (1200kg 80x)

Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg. Towbars can be retrofitted. Factory-fitted are fully retractable and electric. Roof rails have a load capacity of 75kg. 585 litre boot.

VW ID.4 / Audi Q4,

VW ID.4 / Audi Q4

Braked capacity: 1000kg (1200kg Q4)

Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg for both models. Towbars can be retrofitted. Factory-fitted are folding/swivelling. Roof rails have a load capacity of 75kg. 543/520 litre boots.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard/Extended Range,

Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard/Extended Range

Braked capacity: 750kg/1000kg

Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg. Towbars can be retrofitted. Factory-fitted are fully retractable and electric. Roof load capacity is 75kg. 402 litre boot and a 100l frunk.

Renault Megane E-Tech EV60,

Renault Megane E-Tech EV60

Braked capacity: 900kg

Unbraked towing capacity is 750kg. Towbars can be retrofitted and are fixed or tool-free removable. Roof load capacity is 80kg. Deep 440 litre boot.

Kia Niro EV,

Kia Niro EV

Braked capacity: 750kg

Unbraked towing max is 300kg. Towbar available fixed or detachable and can be retrofitted. Roof rails have a 100kg capacity. 475 litre boot. First gen e-Niro had no towing capacity. EV6 tows 1600kg and EV9 2500kg.

VW ID.3 58kWh,

VW ID.3 58kWh

Transport hitch only: 75kg

No towing or roofload capacity. Transport hitch for bike carriers can be retrofitted. Factory-fitted are concealed behind numberplate. 385 litre boot.

Cupra Born,

Cupra Born

No towing or transport hitch

Unlike the Born's cousin, the VW ID.3, Cupra do not support any transport hitch or roof load for the Cupra Born.

Citroen, DS, Peugeot, Vauxhall 50kWh cars,

Citroen, DS, Peugeot, Vauxhall 50kWh cars

No towing or transport hitch

Roof bars and roof-mounted bike carriers and boxes are available from these manufacturers.

BMW,

BMW

Braked: 750kg-2500kg

The BMW i3 and i3S have no tow or roofload capacity. Examples of later BMW models that have towing capacity (braked) are: iX3 750kg, iX1 1200kg, i4 1600kg, iX 2500kg.

Tesla,

Tesla

Braked capacity: 1000kg-2250kg

All Tesla models have towing capacity, although older Model 3 cannot have tow hitches retrofitted. Current models support 1000kg (Model 3), 1600kg (Model Y), 2250kg (new Model X).

MG 4/5,

MG 4/5

Braked capacity: 500kg

Hyundai,

Hyundai

For newer models: 750kg-1600kg

The original Kona does not have towing capacity but have roof bars for 80kg load. 2023 Kona supports 750kg, Ioniq 5 1600kg and Ioniq 6 1500kg (all braked capacities).