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2026 Rivian R1T
11,000 lbs max towing · 420 mi EPA range · $79,990
Rated to tow 11,000 lbs with 420 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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The best electric cars for towing
Electric motors make effortless tow vehicles — instant torque, no gears. But towing halves your range, so the tow rating is only half the story. The 10 highest-rated EV tow vehicles, with range for each. Updated October 2026.
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado
8,500 lbs max towing · 493 mi EPA range · $52,800
Rated to tow 8,500 lbs with 493 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2026 GMC Sierra
8,500 lbs max towing · 410 mi EPA range · $62,400
Rated to tow 8,500 lbs with 410 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2025 Ford F-150 Lightning
7,700 lbs max towing · 320 mi EPA range · $61,150
Rated to tow 7,700 lbs with 320 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2026 Rivian R1S
7,700 lbs max towing · 410 mi EPA range · $83,990
Rated to tow 7,700 lbs with 410 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2025 GMC Hummer EV
7,500 lbs max towing · 318 mi EPA range · $96,550
Rated to tow 7,500 lbs with 318 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2026 Tesla Cybertruck
7,500 lbs max towing · 335 mi EPA range · $74,990
Rated to tow 7,500 lbs with 335 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
5,291 lbs max towing · 350 mi EPA range · $63,500
Rated to tow 5,291 lbs with 350 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2027 Cadillac VISTIQ
5,000 lbs max towing · 305 mi EPA range · $77,500
Rated to tow 5,000 lbs with 305 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
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2026 Kia EV9
5,000 lbs max towing · 305 mi EPA range · $54,900
Rated to tow 5,000 lbs with 305 miles of EPA range unladen — plan on roughly half that range with a trailer.
Full specs →Questions, answered
What EV tows the most?
The Rivian R1T is rated at 11,000 lbs — the highest tow rating of any electric vehicle on sale, matching full-size gas trucks.
How much range do you lose towing with an EV?
Plan on roughly half. Towing a trailer roughly doubles energy consumption, so a 400-mile EV becomes a ~200-mile EV with a heavy trailer. Fast charging speed matters as much as range for tow duty.
Can electric trucks tow long distances?
Yes, with planning: 300+ miles of unladen range plus 200+ kW charging keeps stops reasonable. Check each truck’s 10–80% charge time on its vehicle page.
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