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Towing a caravan with an EV: rare and challenging

19.07.2026 05:10 1 min 3 sources
Autobahn NLD + 2 more
Towing a caravan with an EV: rare and challenging

In Brief

Only 1.8% of caravan owners in the Netherlands use an electric car for towing, according to ACSI research. Main obstacles are reduced range (30–50%), high cost, and inconvenient fast-charging stations that require unhitching.

According to an ACSI study, just 1.8% of caravan owners in the Netherlands use an electric vehicle for towing. By comparison, 29% use hybrid cars. The main barriers are limited range (a drop of 30–50%), high price, and the layout of many fast-charging stations, which require unhitching the trailer.

Modern EVs can have a towing capacity of up to 3500 kg, but need frequent charging stops every 200–300 km. Caravan manufacturers are producing lighter, more aerodynamic models, and charging networks like Fastned are introducing drive-through bays.

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Towing a caravan with an electric car: the state of play in 2026

30.06.2026 Autobahn NLD Original source

Caravan owners rarely use electric vehicles as tow cars

09.02.2026 Pretwerk NLD Original source

Caravan owners still rarely use EVs as tow vehicles

09.02.2026 Autoblog.nl NLD Original source

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