EVs are useless, some people say… they’re slow…they can’t go more than a few miles down the road before you run out of battery! And could you imagine trying to tow with them?!
Well…yes actually! Times have changed and there’s some really good EVs well up for the job! So we’ve picked out some of our favourite EVs that can tow.
Now, we haven’t just picked out the ones that can tow the most and given you a list, we’ve also considered other features and value for money!
Let’s get stuck into the details!
Number 10…Polestar 3
Although not in customers hands yet, we’re opting to kick things off with the Polestar 3. The Long Range Dual Motor is very pricey, and you’re likely to pay upwards of €100,000 around Europe. But it is capable of towing 2,200kgs. With All Wheel Drive and nearly 500hp, you won’t be caught wanting.
The Polestar also has a big 107kWh usable battery that will get you plenty of miles before you have to charge up again.
Number 9… Nio ET7
We didn’t want to fill up the list with just SUVs, and one of our favourite cars is the Nio ET7. Unfortunately it won’t be coming to the UK straight away so I can’t buy it, but oh man would I like one!
You can get a 90kWh usable battery that is typically good for just over 300 miles. With about 650hp and 850Nm of torque, the Nio has plenty of twist to get you and a trailer going! The powertrain is All Wheel Drive so you’ll get plenty of grip on a wet road.
The Nio will be priced just shy of €100,000 so for us it’s a little too expensive to go up higher on our list!
Number 8…MG4 Long Range
Ok, here’s one that’s a bit controversial, but we’re going to put it in! Not everyone needs to tow huge caravans. If you’re looking for a good value, small car that can still tow a little when needed, then the MG4 might just be for you!
It is incredible value, with the Long Range starting at less than £30,000 here in the UK. For that you get a 61.7kWh battery and a fraction over 200hp. It’s only Rear Wheel Drive, and it’s certainly got the lowest capabilities on our list…but for some people, this’ll work nicely!
Number 7…Skoda Enyaq
The Enyaq starts off just under £40,000 here in the UK, but you only get the smaller battery for that. So we’d be going for the larger 77kWh battery for that extra bit of range when towing. For us, the Enyaq is a great all-rounder. It’s got plenty of storage in the back, you can load up to 75kgs on the roof, and it can tow up to 1,200kgs.
If you opt for the iV 80x, then you get AWD, 195kW motors and 425Nm torque to get that trailer moving in all weather conditions! The Enyaq will charge at a decent rate of 135kW on DC and up to 11kW on AC. It’s not market leading, but reasonable for the money.
Number 6…Renault Megane E-Tech EV60
We’re big fans of the Megane E-Tech, and were delighted to find out that it can tow up to 900kgs when you get the 220hp version. It’s only front wheel drive, but this is a car that is really good value and gives you the option of hitching a trailer the odd time.
Prices for the version we’d have are around £36,000 in the UK. You get a 60kWh usable battery that can charge up to 129kW on DC. On AC, the Megane is a rockstar and can take up to 22kW. That’s a nice tidy top up when stopping for lunch on a road trip!
Number 5…Kia EV6 GT
As we hit the Top 5 we’re starting to pick up the numbers. We’ve decided to go for the Kia EV6 GT, because you get so much for your money! There’s a very long list of electric cars and SUVs that can tow around 1,800kgs. But the EV6 GT can do so much for its reasonable price tag of just over £60,000. It’s a comfortable family wagon when you need it. And when you want a bit of fun, you have nearly 600hp on tap. It can do the 0-62mph sprint in 3.5s! AWD gives you plenty of grip.
The Kia has a 74kWh usable battery. That’s quite decent, but it’s the charging that’s really impressive. The Kia’s 800volt architecture allows you to stuff up to 233kW into the pack on a DC charger. That’ll get you back on the road with your trailer or caravan in no time!
Number 4…Mercedes Benz EQA SUV
The EQA matches its sibling SUV, the EQE, in terms of towing ability at 1,800kgs. Now, the EQE is probably a better vehicle, with a bit more range. But it’s also nearly double the price, so we’ve elected to go for the EQA.
The 66.5kWh battery is normally good for just over 200 miles in the real world, and it will charge at up to 112kW on DC. If you have the money, go for the EQE, but for us there’s a bit more value in the EQA when we’re talking about towing.
22 июл 2024
