Looking for an EV for an upcoming camping holiday? Here are the ten best electric cars for towing ⚡
Pricier and more powerful than the closely related Hyundai Ioniq 5, the new EV6 has the same 1600kg maximum towing weight. However, with all versions of the slinky coupé-inspired Kia featuring a large, 77.4kWh battery, this pulling capacity applies to all models, from the 225bhp rear-wheel-drive base car through to the 577bhp GT. As with all the cars here, towing a large load will make a significant dent in the range.
There's also a usefully large 470-litre boot with a practical hatchback opening for easy storage of all your camping and caravanning bits and bobs. And when you're not lugging a large load, the BMW benefits from strong performance, excellent refinement and typically crisp and engaging handling.Under its quirky-looking skin, the latest addition to the Smart line-up shares some of its powertrain components with the Volvo and Polestar models that also feature in this list.
Currently, all versions of the EQA are available with a factory-fitted powered towbar for £750, while a Trailer Assist function for the electronic stability programme is also standard. At speeds above 40mph, this system can gently apply individual brakes on the car to reduce any potentially dangerous swaying of the trailer, plus it can reduce motor torque and employ stronger braking force in extreme situations.
In the case of the Audi SUV, that meant its claimed range of 252 miles was slashed by more than a half to just over 100 miles. On the plus side, if you're not doing big distances, the Q8 E-tron in all its guises all have the same 1800kg capacity, while all-round air suspension keeps everything on the level. The standard Q8 E-tron also has a 660-litre boot for all that caravanning and camping overflow.
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