Will an electric car be able to tow a caravan?

Will electric cars be able to tow a caravan?

Asked on 8 November 2021 by John Whitham

Answered by Andrew Brady
Yes. While most early electric vehicles weren't rated for towing, there's now an increasing amount on the market that can be used as tow vehicles. Take a look at the new Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6, for example – both can tow up to 1600kg, which should be enough for a fairly large caravan. Alternatively, bigger (more expensive) electric SUVs like the Audi e-tron and Tesla Model X are capable of towing a fairly hefty 1800kg and 2250kg respectively. Obviously, the range of an electric car is likely to drop quicker when towing – but we'd expect many camping and caravan sites to offer access to electric car chargers as we approach 2030. The Caravan Club, for example, allows members to charge their cars on their pitch for a small fee.
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