The 10 Electric Vehicles with the Highest Towing Capacity in 2025

• Electric vehicles can generally tow as much as their combustion engine counterparts.

• The Chevrolet Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV are the champions, with a capacity of up to 5,670 kg (12,500 lb).

• The trailer’s aerodynamics influence range more than its weight.

When it comes to electric pickup trucks, the question of towing comes up very often, mostly due to the resulting reduction in range.

While it’s true that the distance you can travel on a charge takes a hit when you hitch a trailer to your EV, we shouldn’t forget the inherent advantages of electric propulsion either.

Indeed, electric vehicles generally have high torque that is available instantaneously at any speed, allowing for livelier starts and accelerations than with gasoline models when fully loaded.

Furthermore, the substantial weight of the battery and the low center of gravity of EVs help improve their stability and reduce the impact of the trailer on their handling.

Here is a list of the electric vehicles available in Canada with the highest towing capacity for those who are ready to make the switch to electric but still need their vehicle to work hard.

10 – Volvo EX90 – Up to 2,200 kg (4,850 lb)

Of course, it’s not just pickup trucks that can tow; mid-size and full-size SUVs also have impressive capabilities. Volvo’s largest electric SUV, the EX90, takes the tenth spot in the ranking, with a towing capacity of 2,200 kilograms (4,850 pounds). Offered in a single mechanical configuration, the 2025 Volvo EX90 is powered by two electric motors and a 111 kWh battery (107 kWh usable), giving it a power output of 510 horsepower, 671 lb-ft of torque, and a range of 499 kilometers without a trailer. The 250 kW DC charging allows it to reach 80% charge in 30 minutes, but the location of the charging port, on the left rear fender, will require unhitching the trailer in many cases. Volvo offers a retractable tow hitch that disappears under the bumper when not in use.

9 – Cadillac Vistiq, Hyundai Ioniq 9 AWD, Kia EV9 AWD, Tesla Model X – Up to 2,268 kg (5,000 lb)

5,000 pounds (2,268 kilograms) seems to be a popular capacity, as this is what the Cadillac Vistiq, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV9, and Tesla Model X (with 20-inch wheels) can tow.

The Vistiq is the mid-range electric SUV in the Cadillac lineup, larger than the Lyriq but smaller than the Escalade IQ. This new 7-passenger model is also offered in a single mechanical configuration, with two motors and a 102 kWh usable battery, for a power output of 615 horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque, and a range of up to 491 kilometers. DC charging reaches 190 kW and allows for an 80% charge in 45 minutes. The charging port placed on the left front fender makes charging easier with a trailer, and the standard Super Cruise system allows for hands-free driving even while towing.

The Hyundai Ioniq 9, added to the Korean manufacturer’s lineup this year, is also a three-row SUV that can tow up to 2,268 kg. The base model is rear-wheel drive and can only tow 1,587 kg (3,500 lb), so it’s the all-wheel-drive model that interests us here. The Preferred AWD version delivers 303 hp and 446 lb-ft, while the Preferred AWD+ model increases power to 422 hp and torque to 516 lb-ft. All versions have a 110.3 kWh battery that allows a range of 515 km for the former and 500 km for the latter. The main advantage of the Ioniq 9 (and the Kia EV9) is its 800-volt electrical architecture, which makes it possible to charge from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes on a 350 kW station. You will probably have to unhitch the trailer, however, as the charging port is on the right rear fender.

Since the two models are mechanically similar, it’s not surprising to find that the all-wheel-drive Kia EV9 can tow as much as its Hyundai cousin. Thus, the Land, GT-Line, and GT models can all pull 2,268 kilograms (5,000 pounds). The first two have 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, while the GT boasts 502 hp and 545 lb-ft. The range is 455 km for the Land, 451 km for the GT-Line, and 418 km for the GT, thanks to a 99.8 kWh battery. Here too, fast charging takes 24 minutes on a 350 kW station, and the charging port is located on the rear right.

Finally, the Tesla Model X, the larger of the American brand’s two SUVs, can also tow up to 2,267 kilograms (5,000 pounds), but only with the 20-inch wheels. Indeed, the optional 22-inch wheels reduce this capacity to just 1,588 kg (3,500 lb). The standard Model X includes all-wheel drive, 670 hp, 713 lb-ft of torque, and a range of 529 kilometers, thanks to a 100 kW battery. The Plaid version retains the same battery but adds a third motor to achieve 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque in exchange for a slightly reduced range of 505 km (with 20-inch wheels). The 250 kW DC charging allows it to reach 80% in 30 to 40 minutes. Tesla’s Supercharger network is designed to facilitate long highway trips, and some locations have stations that allow charging with a trailer. It should be noted, however, that this network is no longer exclusive to Tesla, as several other manufacturers now have access to it through adapters or their integrated NACS charging port.

8- BMW iX – Up to 2,500 kg (5,511 lb)

At BMW, the iX can tow up to 2,500 kilograms (5,511 pounds). To do this, the five-passenger mid-size SUV uses two electric motors developing 408 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque in the xDrive45 version or 544 hp and 765 lb-ft of torque in the xDrive60. The former has a 94.8 kWh battery and the latter a 109.1 kWh unit for ranges of 402 km and 586 km respectively. DC charging takes about 35 minutes thanks to a capacity of 175 kW for the xDrive45 model and 195 kW for the xDrive60. Note that the sportier M70 xDrive version can only tow 1,587 kg (3,500 lb). Like most of its competitors, the BMW iX positions its charging port at the rear, on the right side.

7 – Lucid Gravity – Up to 2,700 kg (5,952 lb)

The Lucid Gravity, the second vehicle from the young American manufacturer, allows for towing up to 2,700 kilograms (5,952 pounds). This large three-row SUV is currently only available in the Grand Touring version, powered by two motors with a combined power and torque of 828 hp and 909 lb-ft, but a more affordable Touring version, about which we don’t yet know much, will be added to the lineup during the year. A 123 kWh battery gives the Gravity Grand Touring an estimated range of over 720 kilometers, and DC charging can reach 225 kW on a 500 V station or even 400 kW on a 1,000 V station. The charging port is again located at the rear, on the left fender.

6- Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ, Rivian R1S – Up to 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)

The electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class, called the G 580 with EQ Technology, can tow up to 3,500 kilograms (7,716 pounds). This instantly recognizable SUV is equipped with four electric motors, each with a two-speed gearbox, which together generate a total of 579 horsepower and 859 lb-ft of torque. A 116 kWh battery allows for a range of up to 385 kilometers, and fast charging, reaching 200 kW, makes it possible to go from 10 to 80% charge in 32 minutes. The charging port is located on the right rear fender, so charging with a trailer can be more complicated.

The Rivian R1S, the SUV variant of the young American manufacturer’s R1 platform, can tow up to 3,494 kilograms (7,703 pounds), which is very slightly less than the Mercedes G 580 EQ. Nevertheless, the Rivian R1S offers sufficient capabilities for many, partly thanks to its numerous mechanical options, which include a dual-motor configuration developing 535 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque, a tri-motor configuration bringing the power to 850 hp and torque to 1,103 lb-ft, as well as a quad-motor configuration that generates 1,025 hp and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. Three batteries are offered, starting with a 92.5 kWh unit that allows for 435 km of range with the dual-motor configuration, a 109.4 kWh unit that enables a range of 529 km with the same configuration, and a 141.5 kWh battery that provides 597 km with three motors and 602 km with four. DC charging is limited to 200 kW with the first and 220 kW with the other two, and the charging port is located at the front left, not always requiring the removal of the trailer.

5 – Cadillac Escalade iQ – Up to 3,628 kg (8,000 lb)

The Cadillac Escalade iQ is the largest of General Motors’ luxury brand’s electric SUVs and also the one that can tow the heaviest load, with a capacity of 3,628 kilograms (8,000 pounds) for the regular model and 3,402 kilograms (7,500 pounds) for the extended iQL variant. Both are equipped with two electric motors and a 205 kWh battery, for a power output of 750 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of torque in Velocity Max mode, in addition to a range of 748 kilometers for the Escalade iQ and 740 kilometers for the Escalade iQL. These two models also benefit from an 800-volt electrical architecture that allows for very fast DC charging. The time required to reach 80% is not published by Cadillac, but you can gain up to 160 km of range per 10 minutes of charging with the Escalade and 187 kilometers with the Escalade iQL. As with the Vistiq, these two Cadillac models feature the Super Cruise system, which makes hands-free towing on highways possible. Unlike the Vistiq, however, the charging port is on the rear left, which is not ideal for towing.

4- GMC Hummer EV – Up to 3,855 kg (8,500 lb)

In addition to its impressive off-road capabilities and on-road performance, the GMC Hummer EV is one of the electric vehicles that can tow the heaviest loads in 2025. Indeed, the SUV can pull up to 3,401 kilograms (7,500 pounds) and the truck can tow 3,855 kilograms (8,500 pounds). The 2X versions of the SUV and truck are powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 570 hp and 7,400 lb-ft of torque, while the 3X models use three motors for a total output of 1,000 hp and 11,500 lb-ft of torque. In both cases, a battery of about 178 kWh is standard, and a battery of about 214 kWh is available on the 3X truck. This allows for a range between 502 and 590 kilometers depending on the version. Here too, the 800-volt architecture allows for DC charging of up to 350 kW, but GM does not communicate the exact charging times. Once again, Super Cruise is included, but the charging port is located at the rear.

3- Ford F-150 Lightning – Up to 4,535 kg (10,000 lb)

The next position in the ranking is also occupied by a pickup truck, in this case the Ford F-150 Lightning, which is certainly the most conventional in terms of appearance and technology in its category. It has a maximum towing capacity of 4,535 kilograms (10,000 pounds) with the optional Max Trailer Tow Package on the Flash and Lariat versions. The Pro and XLT models are limited to a maximum of 3,492 kg (7,700 lb), and the Platinum model is limited to 3,855 kg (8,500 lb). The F-150 Lightning Pro and XLT are equipped with two motors developing 452 hp and 775 lb-ft of torque, while the other versions benefit from 580 hp and the same torque. The standard 98 kWh battery provides a range of up to 386 km, and the 131 kWh extended-range battery allows for up to 515 km on a single charge. Speaking of charging, the Lightning takes about 44 minutes to go from 15 to 80% on a 150 kW station with the standard battery and 41 minutes with the extended-range battery. The charging port located on the left front fender allows charging in some places without removing the trailer, and Ford offers a variety of technologies that facilitate the task, including Pro Trailer Backup Assist, which steers the trailer with a knob on the center console. It should be noted, however, that Ford’s BlueCruise hands-free driving cannot be used while towing. Ford recently announced it will end the production of the F-150 Lightning, so if you want one, you should hurry.

2 – Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck – Up to 4,990 kg (11,000 lb)

Although it shares its platform and mechanics with the R1S, the Rivian R1T pickup can be hitched to significantly heavier trailers, up to 4,990 kilograms (11,000 pounds) for the Tri-motor and Quad-Motor versions. The mechanical configurations and power outputs are the same as for the R1S, so the difference lies in the chassis and suspension. Even the ranges announced by Rivian are identical between the truck and the SUV, from 435 to 602 km. Note that the dual-motor versions of the R1T can only tow 3,493 kilograms (7,700 pounds). Here too, the charging port is at the front.

Known for its unconventional appearance, to say the least, the Tesla Cybertruck is also one of the electric vehicles that can tow the heaviest loads currently available in Canada. Indeed, the truck clad in stainless steel panels has a towing capacity of 4,990 kilograms (11,000 pounds), just like the Rivian R1T. This capacity is achieved by both versions, the standard model (dual-motor, 600 hp, 521 lb-ft) and the Cyberbeast (tri-motor, 845 hp, 863 lb-ft). All Cybertrucks are equipped with a 123 kWh battery that provides a range of 523 km for the standard model and 515 km for the Cyberbeast. DC charging can reach 325 kW, and like the Model X, the Cybertruck takes full advantage of the company’s Supercharger network to facilitate long trips. Since the Cybertruck’s arrival on the market, some stations designed for towing have been added, not requiring unhitching the trailer, although the charging port is at the rear.

1- Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV – Up to 5,670 kg (12,500 lb)

Finally, the prize for the highest electric towing capacity goes to the Chevrolet Silverado EV and its almost twin brother, the GMC Sierra EV, both of which can tow up to 5,670 kilograms (12,500 pounds). For 2026, these two electric pickup trucks from General Motors essentially share the same mechanical elements, with a single dual-motor configuration and three available batteries. The Silverado EV and Sierra EV can therefore receive a standard battery of about 120 kWh, an extended-range battery of 170 kWh, or a maximum-range battery of 205 kWh. Speaking of range, it is announced between 460 km and 793 km for the Chevrolet and between 455 km and 769 km for the GMC. Another difference between the brands is the power level. The Chevrolet Silverado EV has either 510 hp and 490 lb-ft, 510 hp and 580 lb-ft, 605 hp and 605 lb-ft, 645 hp and 765 lb-ft, 760 hp and 765 lb-ft, 625 hp and 775 lb-ft, or even, 725 hp and 775 lb-ft.

The GMC Sierra EV, on the other hand, can generate 645 hp and 765 lb-ft, 645 hp and 785 lb-ft, 625 hp and 775 lb-ft, 725 hp and 775 lb-ft, or 760 hp and 785 lb-ft of torque. In both cases, the charging speed depends on the size of the battery, with the smallest being able to accept up to 220 kW, the extended-range battery reaching 300 kW, and the largest being able to charge at 350 kW. Of course, the Super Cruise hands-free driving system is available in the Silverado EV and Sierra EV, and it even works with a trailer. As with most models on this list, the charging port for the Silverado EV and Sierra EV is located on the rear fender.