More and more people are choosing a used electric car. But what if you also occasionally want to take a caravan, trailer or bike carrier with you? Is a tow bar on an electric car actually possible? The short answer: yes, but there are some ground rules. In this blog, we explain how it is, which electric used cars are suitable and what alternatives there are if your car does not have a tow bar.
Can any electric car get a towbar?
A tow bar is quite possible on an electric car, but the car must be technically suitable for it. This involves three things:
- Power of the motor and battery - The car must have enough power to pull extra weight.
- Strength of the chassis - The frame must be able to handle the forces of a caravan or trailer.
- Braking power - The car must be able to stop safely with extra load behind it.
Whether your used electric car is suitable can always be checked with the RDW. The vehicle data will tell you exactly what maximum towing weight is allowed. Is nothing mentioned? Then officially the car is not allowed to tow anything.
RMC towbar: always a good option
No tow weight registered with the RDW? No worries: you can always opt for an RMC tow bar. This is a hook especially for a bike carrier or a towbar box. Please note: this is not a towing weight, but only a nose weight. This is often around 50 kg. Perfect for bicycles or an extra suitcase, but not for a caravan.
Which used electric cars have towing capacity?
Fortunately, there are more and more used electric cars that are suitable for towing a caravan or trailer. Below is an overview of popular models and their maximum towing weight:
|
Model |
Max. towing weight braked |
|
BMW iX |
2,500 kg |
|
Kia EV9 |
2,500 kg |
|
Mercedes EQA |
1,800 kg |
|
Audi e-tron |
1,800 kg |
|
Tesla Model Y |
1,600 kg |
|
Kia EV6 |
1,600 kg |
|
Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
1,600 kg |
|
Polestar 2 |
1,500 kg |
|
Skoda Enyaq |
1,200 kg |
|
VW ID.4 |
1,000 kg |
Sources: RDW, Autotrack, EV Database.
As you can see, there are plenty of choices. Looking for maximum power? Then the BMW iX and Kia EV9 are toppers. For a more affordable used electric car, the Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are excellent options.
Getting a towbar installed at Eccasion?
Whether you choose an electric used car with official towing weight or one without: at Eccasion, we can always have a tow bar installed for you. This can be either a full tow bar (for caravan or trailer) or an RMC variant for bicycles and luggage.
This way, you never have to make concessions: electric driving and practicality go perfectly well together.
Conclusion:
A towbar and an electric car go very well together - as long as the car is technically suitable for it. With models like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Polestar 2, you can even hit the road with a caravan. And should your car lack towing weight, an RMC towbar is always a handy solution for your bike carrier.
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