EV Towing Capacity
An increasing number of electric vehicles in NZ support towing.
All electric vehicles with towing capabilities.
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Showing 121 variants with braked towing capacity.
Table of all EVs with tow ratings
Note: Towing will significantly reduce range (by as much as 50% - depends on the height of the towed load). Please check tow ratings with manufacturer.
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Model & Variant | Tow Unbraked (kg) | Tow Braked (kg) | WLTP Range (km) | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Geely Riddara RD6 | 750 kg | 3,000 kg | 360 km | $69,990 |
Kia EV9 Earth | 750 kg | 2,500 kg | 492 km | $120,790 |
Kia EV9 GT-Line | 750 kg | 2,500 kg | 505 km | $139,790 |
Porsche Macan Turbo Electric | 750 kg | 2,500 kg | 590 km | $224,900 |
BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport | 750 kg | 2,500 kg | 579 km | $169,900 |
Porsche Macan GTS | 750 kg | 2,500 kg | 584 km | $202,000 |
Kia EV9 GT | 750 kg | 2,500 kg | 510 km | $149,790 |
Audi Q6 e-tron S line quattro | 750 kg | 2,400 kg | 567 km | $155,990 |
Audi SQ6 e-tron | 750 kg | 2,400 kg | 580 km | $169,990 |
Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback | 750 kg | 2,400 kg | 607 km | $173,990 |
Lotus Eletre 600 | 750 kg | 2,250 kg | 600 km | $189,900 |
Lotus Eletre 900 | 750 kg | 2,250 kg | 450 km | $259,900 |
Lotus Emeya 900 | 750 kg | 2,250 kg | 485 km | $259,900 |
Lotus Emeya 600 | 750 kg | 2,250 kg | 610 km | $189,900 |
Polestar 3 Dual | 750 kg | 2,200 kg | 636 km | $169,990 |
Volvo EX90 Twin | 750 kg | 2,200 kg | 622 km | $149,990 |
Polestar 3 Performance | 750 kg | 2,200 kg | 567 km | $184,900 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Performance | 750 kg | 2,200 kg | 600 km | $159,990 |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron Quattro | 750 kg | 2,100 kg | 625 km | $167,990 |
Audi S6 Avant e-tron | 750 kg | 2,100 kg | 623 km | $202,990 |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron S line | 750 kg | 2,100 kg | 650 km | $144,990 |
BMW i5 M60 xDrive | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 481 km | $196,900 |
Polestar 4 Dual | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 590 km | $109,990 |
Porsche Macan Electric | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 641 km | $161,800 |
Porsche Macan 4 Electric | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 613 km | $168,400 |
Porsche Macan 4S Electric | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 606 km | $184,400 |
BMW i7 xDrive60 | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 607 km | $289,500 |
BMW i5 M60 Touring | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 506 km | $201,900 |
Zeekr 7X RWD | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 480 km | $69,990 |
Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 615 km | $79,990 |
Farizon SV SWB | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 376 km | $79,990 |
Farizon SV LWB | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 344 km | $84,990 |
Farizon SV LWB High | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 328 km | $89,990 |
Zeekr 7X Performance AWD | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 543 km | $94,990 |
Audi Q6 e-tron Advanced | 750 kg | 2,000 kg | 638 km | $134,990 |
Volvo EX40 Ultra Twin | 750 kg | 1,800 kg | 480 km | $99,990 |
Kia EV6 Earth | 750 kg | 1,800 kg | 546 km | $103,070 |
Kia EV6 Light | 750 kg | 1,800 kg | 582 km | $83,070 |
Kia EV6 GT-Line | 750 kg | 1,800 kg | 522 km | $115,070 |
Cadillac Lyriq | 500 kg | 1,600 kg | 530 km | $95,000 |
Tesla Model Y Premium LR AWD | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 600 km | $77,900 |
Zeekr X RWD | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 446 km | $59,990 |
Zeekr X AWD | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 400 km | $69,990 |
Smart #1 Premium | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 440 km | $69,990 |
Smart #3 Premium | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 455 km | $74,990 |
Smart #1 Pro+ | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 420 km | $64,990 |
Volvo EX30 Cross Country | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 427 km | $69,990 |
Smart #1 BRABUS | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 400 km | $79,990 |
Smart #3 BRABUS | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 415 km | $84,990 |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 84 AWD | 750 kg | 1,600 kg | 546 km | $97,990 |
Tow ball weight
Few manufacturers list a rating for downward weight on the tow ball (sometimes called tongue load).
It is recommended that this be no more than 10% of the towing load (trailer + load).
Impact on EV range
Towing a load will (sometimes significantly) reduce the EVs range. Pay attention to the aerodynamics of the load (lower speeds and a lower height of the towed load will help).
What about EVs with no official tow rating?
While many EV owners have towed loads on vehicles without official tow ratings, it's worth being aware of the issues.
Third-party tow bar installers will generally install a towbar that's rated at 500-600 kg. The downward weight of the tow ball should not exceed around 10% - which is good for carrying bike (and heavier e-bike) racks.
The issue is a structural one.
An EV’s instant torque and low centre of gravity mean it can tow well, but has the car been designed with an appropriate structural mounting point for a tow bar?
This is a grey area, and the EV owner should beware.
Braked vs. Unbraked
Although EV manufacturers don’t have much detail on towing, many specify electrically braked trailers (e.g. Polestar).
Electrically Braked
Electric brakes are controlled electronically and activated by the tow vehicle’s brake controller.
When the driver applies the brakes in the towing vehicle, an electric current is sent to the trailer’s brakes, which in turn applies the braking force.
Surge Braked
Surge brakes are a mechanical braking system that works independently of the tow vehicle.
When decelerating, the trailer’s forward motion (surge) toward the towing vehicle activates these brakes.
Unbraked
It does not have brakes, and the usual maximum gross weight for the trailer and load is around 750 kg.
