Best EVs for Towing in 2026
Every electric vehicle sold new in the US that can tow 3,500 lb or more, ranked by manufacturer tow rating. Includes realistic range-under-tow numbers — not just sticker ranges that assume an empty bed.
Verified May 2026.
- #1
Rivian R1T Max
2025- Max tow
- 11,000 lb
- EPA range
- 410 mi
- Towing range*
- ~164–226 mi
- MSRP
- $89,900
11,000 lb max, but a more relevant number is real: at the maximum rating Rivian's own engineers expect range to drop by roughly 50%. With the Max pack starting at 410 EPA miles, that's still ~200 mi under tow — competitive with any electric truck.
- #2
Tesla Cybertruck LR RWD
2025- Max tow
- 11,000 lb
- EPA range
- 350 mi
- Towing range*
- ~140–193 mi
- MSRP
- $69,990
Same 11,000 lb max as Rivian, but the Cybertruck's stainless body and 35-inch tires hurt towing efficiency. Independent testers report ~150 mi at half rating, less in cold weather. NACS native, so it lives on Superchargers.
- #3
Chevy Silverado EV RST
2025- Max tow
- 10,000 lb
- EPA range
- 440 mi
- Towing range*
- ~176–242 mi
- MSRP
- $96,495
10,000 lb rating from a 205 kWh pack and an 800 V architecture that fast-charges at 350 kW. Higher-trim Silverado EVs get a Max Tow Package that bumps the rating; this list uses the base RST number.
- #4
Ford F-150 Lightning ER
2025- Max tow
- 10,000 lb
- EPA range
- 320 mi
- Towing range*
- ~128–176 mi
- MSRP
- $77,495
The Lightning Extended Range can tow 10,000 lb (Standard Range tops out at 7,700). Ford's onboard 'Intelligent Backup Power' makes it a popular work truck. Highway range under tow is ~120–160 mi depending on trailer aerodynamics.
- #5
GMC Sierra EV Elevation
2025- Max tow
- 9,500 lb
- EPA range
- 390 mi
- Towing range*
- ~156–215 mi
- MSRP
- $71,700
GM's GMC-branded sibling to the Silverado EV. 9,500 lb tow rating in Elevation trim — Denali Edition 1 raises it. Same Ultium 800 V hardware as the Silverado, same charging story.
- #6
Cadillac Escalade IQ
2026- Max tow
- 8,000 lb
- EPA range
- 460 mi
- Towing range*
- ~184–253 mi
- MSRP
- $130,090
- #7
Rivian R1S Max
2025- Max tow
- 7,700 lb
- EPA range
- 410 mi
- Towing range*
- ~164–226 mi
- MSRP
- $105,900
- #8
GMC Hummer EV SUV
2025- Max tow
- 7,500 lb
- EPA range
- 311 mi
- Towing range*
- ~124–171 mi
- MSRP
- $105,545
- #9
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring
2025- Max tow
- 6,000 lb
- EPA range
- 450 mi
- Towing range*
- ~180–248 mi
- MSRP
- $94,900
Lucid added a 6,000 lb tow rating to the Gravity, unusual for a luxury SUV. Combined with 450 EPA miles of starting range, towing range should land near 220–250 mi — currently best-in-class for SUVs.
- #10
BMW iX xDrive50
2025- Max tow
- 5,500 lb
- EPA range
- 309 mi
- Towing range*
- ~124–170 mi
- MSRP
- $87,250
*Towing range estimates assume a mid-size trailer (5,000–7,000 lb) at 65 mph on flat ground in mild weather. Heavier trailers and highway speeds above 70 mph reduce these numbers further.
The honest story on EV towing
Tow ratings are a maximum, not a recommendation. Every truck on this list can pull its rated load, but the question that matters is how far. With a typical 25-foot travel trailer behind it, an F-150 Lightning Extended Range manages 120–160 miles between charges. A comparable diesel-powered F-250 manages 350+. The math doesn't lie: aerodynamics dominate energy use above 50 mph, and a trailer is a giant aerodynamic penalty.
That doesn't make electric trucks bad at towing — it makes them well-suited to some kinds of towing. Local landscape hauling, weekend boat-launch trips, jet skis, small toy haulers, and ~200-mile-each-way camping all work fine. Cross-country with a fifth wheel? Plan on a charging stop every ~2 hours of driving.
Trailer aerodynamics matter more than trailer weight
A 7,000 lb enclosed cargo trailer with a flat front face will cost more range than a 9,000 lb open utility trailer with a tractor on it. Frontal area and shape are the dominant factors. The most range-friendly trailers are low, narrow, and tapered — small boat trailers and well-designed teardrop campers cost the least range. Box-shaped travel trailers and toy haulers cost the most.
Methodology & exclusions
Pulled programmatically from EVMath's shared model file: every US-available EV with a manufacturer tow rating of 3,500 lb or more, sorted by tow rating descending. One trim per nameplate to keep the list useful. Tow ratings are J2807-compliant where the manufacturer discloses; otherwise manufacturer-published. Towing range estimates use a flat 45–55% factor against EPA range, consistent with InsideEVs', MotorTrend's, and Out of Spec Reviews' independent road tests for mid-size trailers at 65 mph.
Excluded: heavy-duty commercial chassis (Ford E-Transit, Mercedes eSprinter — different use case), boats and ATVs themselves, and cars with tow ratings below 3,500 lb (the lower limit is a small camper or jet-ski threshold).
Frequently asked questions
How much does towing actually cut EV range?+
Rule of thumb: 40–60% range loss at the truck's maximum tow rating, less for smaller trailers. The hit is mostly aerodynamic — a 32-foot travel trailer has a frontal area roughly 3× the truck's, so wind drag dominates everything else at highway speed. A flat utility trailer at half rating costs much less. Tongue weight matters less than people expect because regenerative braking recovers a lot of the elevation-change energy.
Can an electric truck tow as far as a diesel?+
No, not yet. A diesel F-250 can pull a 10,000 lb trailer 350+ miles on a tank; an F-150 Lightning will need to recharge after roughly 120–160 mi under similar load. The towing case for EVs is local — landscaping, boat-launch trips, weekend campers under 200 mi each way. Cross-country towing requires planning long stops every couple of hours.
Why does my EV's tow rating drop when I add a Max Tow Package?+
It usually goes up, not down — that's the point of the package. What drops is your usable range while towing, because heavier-duty hardware (heavier-rated hitch, beefier brakes, sometimes a transmission cooler equivalent) adds curb weight. Always check whether the rating you're quoted is base or with the package, and budget range loss accordingly.
Will charging stations even fit a truck and trailer?+
This is the real practical problem with EV towing today. Most DC fast charging sites are designed for cars: parallel parking, tight aisles, chargers on one side. A pickup with a 32-foot trailer often can't physically pull into a stall without unhitching. Tesla is building pull-through 'Magic Dock' stations and several Electrify America sites; the buildout is slow. Plan stops in advance using PlugShare's truck-and-trailer filter.
How was this list assembled?+
Programmatically: every US-available EV in EVMath's shared model file with a manufacturer tow rating of 3,500 lb or higher, sorted by tow rating descending and de-duped to one trim per nameplate. Ratings are SAE J2807-compliant where available, otherwise manufacturer-published numbers. We excluded heavy-duty commercial vehicles (delivery vans, medium-duty trucks).
Related calculators and guides
- EV range calculator — model temperature, speed, and payload effects on range.
- Cheapest electric trucks of 2026
- Longest-range EVs of 2026
- Rivian buyer guide
- Ford EV buyer guide