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Towing with Electric Vehicles: Everything You Need to Know
Electric Vehicle Towing Capacity: It’s difficult to believe that it’s been 12 years since Tesla launched their Roadster as well as 10 years after the introduction of the powerful Nissan LEAF, the world’s first electric car that is mass-market.
In the past decade major manufacturers like GM, Ford, Audi, BMW, VW, and Volvo have joined the electric revolution, offering attractive options for eco-conscious motorists.
Current forecasts suggest there will be an extra 2.6 million electric vehicles will be in use in 2025, and that a majority of vehicles on the roads will be electric by 2040.
Electric Vehicle Towing Capacity
Electric cars have towing capabilities, and they can carry loads however, it’s not advised to tow frequently if you don’t have the need to. But, in tiar says that the EVs with the most towing power are:
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 – 1,650 pounds
- Kia EV6 – 2,300 pounds
- Polestar 2 – 2,000 pounds
- Volkswagen ID.4 – 2,000 pounds
- Volvo XC40 Recharge – 2,000 pounds
- Volvo XC60 Recharge – 3,500 pounds
- Volvo XC90 Recharge – 5,000 pounds
- Audi e-Tron – 4,000 pounds
- Tesla Model Y – 3,500 pounds
- Tesla Model X – 5,000 pounds
- GMC Hummer EV – 7,500 pounds
6 Super-Powered Electric Pickup Trucks Towing capacity
Rivian R1T
In the middle of 2021, the Rivian R1Tmay be the first electric pickup truck to enter in the US market.
The electric vehicle will be launched with 300+ miles of range and an estimated price of $75K. It will also have 250+ and 400plus range options to be available by 2022.
It can provide the capacity of 800+ hp and 829 ft-lbs of torque and a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds.
The R1T can go from 0-60 mph in just three minutes and comes with tank turn capabilities which allow the vehicle to rotate all 360 degrees while on its own.
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla’s vision of an electric vehicle, that they’ve named Cybertruck – which they have named Cybertruckis scheduled to start production in 2022.
They claim “better functionality than a truck, with more horsepower than the sporting automobile”, Cybertruck versions will provide a range of 250-500 miles 100 cubic yards of internal storage that is lockable, and 7,500 lbs. for towing, with a start cost of just $40K.
Bollinger B2
Bollinger B2 Bollinger goes into production in 2021. It is suitable for off-road use and for everyday tasks the B2’s electric pick-up truck has a 120-kWh battery with a range of 200 miles, 614 horsepower along with an impressive 688 lb.-ft of torque.
It has 7500 pounds. towing capacity at a price of $125K.
Chevy EV Truck
GM has released some sneak peeks at the future of a powerful Chevy Electric Truck. The electric vehicle will be available with options of 50kWh and 200kWh and will be able to travel for up to 400 miles,
A design that is similar to the Silverado and a price expected to be between $50 and 70K.
All-Electric F-150
It’s no surprise that the Ford F series is currently the top-selling lightweight truck across the US It’s therefore significant that Ford will offer an electrical version of this pickup known as it’s called the All-Electric F-150 to the market as early as mid-2022.
It is capable of towing freight trains in the event that you require one to be towed. Ford declares it will be this All-Electric F-150 could be their most robust F-150 ever.
This E F-150 will feature a battery of 190kWh with an impressive 300+ mile range and a cost of around $50K. the towing of F 150 capacity of up to 10,000 pounds.
GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck
The truck will be available the at the end of this year at the end of next year, the GMC Hummer EV pickup truck will make use of the GM Ultrium battery and the powertrain,
which can provide 1,000 hp, 11,500 ft-lbs of torque, and a 350-mile range and can reach 0-60 mph in just three seconds.
Other options comprise CrabWalk as well as sideways and diagonal driving as well as a roof that is removable as well a semi-autonomous driver. The price is anticipated to start at $80K.
EVgo asked our followers on social media to share their thoughts on which electric vehicles they’re most excited about. The Ford F-150 received a number of positive feedback!
Can I Tow an RV With Other Electric Vehicles?
The electric SUVs are factory-approved for towing and boast towing capacities, making these vehicles capable of towing smaller lightweight campers.
- Volkswagen ID.4 – 2,200lb (2WD) / 2,700lb (4WD)
- Tesla Model Y – 3,500lb (with tow package)
- Tesla Model X – 5,000 pounds (with tow package ) – reduced to 3,500lb with the option of 22″ wheels)
- Audi e-tron – 4,000 lb
Of the very well-known electric vehicles there is only one factory-approved to tow:
- Tesla Model 3 – 2,000 lb
- Tesla Model S – not factory-approved for towing
- Mustang Mach E – not factory-approved for towing
- Chevy Bolt – not factory certified for towing
EVgo is preparing for these great new electric vehicles by designing and building charging stations: with a higher power to ensure these larger batteries are filled as fast as the EV trucks allow; wherever possible providing a bit more space for these larger vehicles; and ensuring charging cable lengths also accommodate the larger vehicle size