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EVs with towbars: ADAC overview and Porsche Cayenne record

31.07.2026 01:12 1 min 2 sources
adac.de DEU + 1 more
EVs with towbars: ADAC overview and Porsche Cayenne record
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In Brief

ADAC reviewed EVs with towbars: leaders are Maxus eTerron 9 (3.5 t) and Porsche Cayenne (3 t). The latter was used to tow Europe's longest caravan, 17 m long.

According to an ADAC review, most modern electric vehicles can be fitted with a towbar, but the permissible trailer weight varies widely. The maximum hitch load reaches 3.5 tonnes for the Maxus eTerron 9 pickup and 3 tonnes for the new Porsche Cayenne. However, many models such as the VW ID.4 and Tesla Model 3 are limited to 1000 kg, while the Suzuki e-Vitara and base Mercedes EQE are limited to just 750 kg. When towing a heavy caravan, the EV's highway range roughly halves to 150–200 km, and charging at public stations often requires unhitching the trailer.

The electric Porsche Cayenne was used to tow the Kabe Imperial 1000 TDL caravan, considered the longest in Europe. The EV can tow up to 3.5 tonnes, matching the caravan's weight. The total combination length was 17 metres.

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Electric cars with towbars: model overview

08.07.2026 adac.de DEU Original source

Porsche E-Cayenne tows Europe's longest caravan

15.02.2026 PROMOBIL DEU Original source

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