Electric Vehicle Towing: Are your trailers EV-Compatible?

With the continuing surge in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK and the world, the question around towing with these electric vehicles is becoming more and more relevant. Regardless of how towing fits into your work, the discussion around how well EVs can tow is going to become more and more common.

At Towmate, we’ve had more and more discussions with customers about EVs and how we can adapt our trailers in order to work with them. The discussions don’t only relate to the towing vehicle either, we also have increasing more customers asking around electric diggers as well, and as these are heavier, the weight capacity of the trailer becomes an issue.

The Rise of EVs in Towing

There are now an increasing number of electric vehicle models on the market that can deliver serious towing capabilities. However, towing with an electric vehicle does come with different considerations:

1. Impact on range: towing reduces the range that an electric vehicle can travel. In addition, trailer weight and aerodynamics can also affect this.
2. Braking system: electric vehicles use a braking system called regenerative braking which can also be affected by the trailer weight
3. Torque: EVs delivery torque instantly, which is extremely beneficial for towing but requires a durable trailer that can handle that power smoothly.

Points of Consideration When Towing with an Electric Vehicle

As with any towing scenario, it is important to make sure you’ve considered what you need your EV to tow and what payload the trailer needs to have. Here are a few considerations to think about when towing with an EV:

1. Towing capacity: not all electric vehicles are rated to tow up to 3500kg. Make sure you check with the manufacturer first to make sure your EV can tow what you need
2. Route planning: route planning with become even more important when towing with an EV, make sure your planning your route with charging stops in mind as towing will reduce the range at which your vehicle can travel.
3. Maintenance: Make sure that you are consistently checking the tyre pressure and load on your trailer before setting out. EVs are sensitive to rolling resistance so ensuring that your trailer is in top condition will help with efficiency when towing.

Ready to tow electric?

We’re committed to innovation, and as EV technology evolves, so will our trailers. If you have questions about pairing your EV with a Towmate trailer, our team is here to help.

Explore our full range of 3500kg trailers and discover how Towmate can help you transition to a cleaner, more efficient future—without compromising on capability.