EV Towing Range Calculator

US & Canada

Towing roughly halves an EV's range, and often takes more. Pick a tested loss figure, enter your trip, and see how far you get between charges.

Your EV and your trip

1. The vehicle

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The official range for your exact trim, from the window sticker or the maker's site. If your battery has aged, use what a full charge shows you today.

2. How much towing costs

Each choice is a published test or a maker's statement, listed under Sources. Pick the one closest to your trailer and speed.

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Used only when you pick "Your own figure". Your truck's trip meter on a past tow is the best number you can have.

3. The trip

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Fast charging slows down as the battery fills, so many drivers stop at about 80%.

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Your safety margin for a broken or busy charger, a headwind or a detour.

This is planning arithmetic, not a promise. Wind, cold, hills and speed move towing range more than anything else, so leave margin.

Result

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Your towing range

Loss figures are real-world test results and maker statements, not ratings. No standard measures towing range, so your own trip meter beats any figure here.

How much range does towing take from an EV?

About half, and often more. No standard measures towing range, so the honest numbers are real-world tests and what the makers themselves say. These are the figures the calculator offers. Each one is tied to the trailer and speed it was measured with, and they are guidance, not ratings.

Range lost while towing, from published tests and maker statements
What was towed Range lost Source
Rivian R1T towing 8,992 lb, averaged over MotorTrend's runs 45% MotorTrend, "How Far Can You Tow With an Electric Truck?" (Dec. 15, 2021)
Rivian's support page, hauling 11,000 lb 50% Rivian Support, "How does towing affect range?"
F-150 Lightning Platinum (EPA 300 mi) towing a 3,140 lb R-Pod at 64 to 67 mph: 115 mi 62% MotorTrend, "Tow No! The Ford F-150 Lightning Struggled in Our Towing Test" (July 31, 2022)
F-150 Lightning Platinum (EPA 300 mi) towing a 6,100 lb camper at 70 mph: 100 mi 67% Car and Driver, 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning review
F-150 Lightning Platinum (EPA 300 mi) towing a 7,218 lb Grand Design Imagine at 64 to 67 mph: 90 mi 70% MotorTrend, "Tow No! The Ford F-150 Lightning Struggled in Our Towing Test" (July 31, 2022)

Where a test reported a towing range instead of a percentage, the loss is worked out against the truck's EPA rating, because that is the number you will type in: 100 mi towed against a 300 mi rating is a 67% loss. Car and Driver ran three trucks side by side with the same 6,100 lb (2,767 kg) camper at 70 mph and found that "The range for all three trucks when towing was less than half as far as when cruising lightly loaded at 75 mph."

The arithmetic

  • Towing range = rated range × (1 − loss)
  • First leg = towing range × (starting charge − reserve)
  • Each leg after a stop = towing range × (charge-to level − reserve)
  • Stops = whatever is left of the trip after the first leg, divided by one leg, rounded up

Take a truck rated for 300 mi (483 km) towing at a 50% loss. Its towing range is 150 mi (241 km). Leave full, keep 10% in reserve and you have 135 mi (217 km) before the first stop. Charging to 80% each time gives 105 mi (169 km) per leg after that. A 250 mi (402 km) trip needs 2 stops. Without the trailer the same truck would do it on one charge.

Why towing hits an EV so hard

Air, more than weight. MotorTrend towed three trailers with the same F-150 Lightning and concluded "aerodynamics have a bigger impact on towing range than weight." Its lightest trailer, a 3,140 lb (1,424 kg) R-Pod, still cut the range to 115 mi (185 km). A trailer that sits in the truck's wake costs less than one that stands tall above the cab.

Speed. Drag climbs steeply with speed, and a gas truck hides it behind a big tank and quick fill-ups. An EV shows it to you in range. Slowing down is the one lever you control on the day.

Cold, wind and hills. A cold battery, cabin heat, a headwind or a long climb all stack on top of the trailer. Regenerative braking gives some back on the way down, never all of it.

No buffer. EVs do not tow badly. They pull hard and smoothly. The difference is that a gas truck starts with a big tank and refuels almost anywhere in minutes, so the same drag costs it a stop at a gas station instead of a planned charge.

EV and hybrid towing capacity, from the makers

These are the maximums each maker prints, for the configuration named. Your own vehicle's limit can be lower. It is in the owner's manual, on the hitch receiver label, and constrained by payload on the door sticker. A model missing here is missing because we have not read a figure on the maker's own page, not because it cannot tow.

Manufacturer maximum towing for electric and hybrid trucks and SUVs
Vehicle Configuration Max towing
Chevrolet Silverado EV 2027, max available (source) 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
GMC Sierra EV 2027 Elevation and Denali, Extended Range battery (source) 12,500 lb (5,670 kg)
GMC Sierra EV 2027 AT4, Extended Range battery (source) 12,300 lb (5,579 kg)
GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2024 2X (2 motors) (source) 12,000 lb (5,443 kg)
GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2024 3X (3 motors) (source) 8,500 lb (3,856 kg)
Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast and Premium All-Wheel Drive (source) 11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive (source) 7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
Rivian R1T Gen 2 (2025+), Max battery: Dual, Tri and Quad (source) 11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
Rivian R1T Gen 2 (2025+), Standard and Large battery (source) 7,700 lb (3,493 kg)
Rivian R1T Gen 1 (2022 to 2024), every configuration (source) 11,000 lb (4,990 kg)
Rivian R1S Gen 1 and Gen 2, every configuration (source) 7,700 lb (3,493 kg)
Rivian R2 With the Tow Package (source) 4,400 lb (1,996 kg)
Ford F-150 Lightning 2025 extended range (Flash, Lariat; Pro for fleets) with Max Trailer Tow Package (source) 10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
Ford F-150 Lightning 2025 Platinum, Max Trailer Tow Package (source) 8,600 lb (3,901 kg)
Ford F-150 Lightning 2025 standard range (XLT; Pro for fleets) with Max Trailer Tow Package (source) 7,700 lb (3,493 kg)
Ford F-150 Lightning 2025 standard range, without the package (source) 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Tesla Model X Dual Motor and Plaid (source) 5,000 lb (2,268 kg)
Chevrolet Equinox EV 2026 LT FWD (Canada) (source) 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid 2026 SuperCrew 4x2, Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle (source) 12,400 lb (5,625 kg)
Ford Maverick hybrid 2026 AWD with 4K Tow Package (source) 4,000 lb (1,814 kg)
Ford Maverick hybrid 2026 FWD, or AWD without the package (source) 2,000 lb (907 kg)

A tow rating says how much the vehicle can pull. It says nothing about how far. In Car and Driver's test, trucks rated to tow far more than their 6,100 lb camper still needed to charge after about 100 to 140 mi (161 to 225 km).

Hybrids tow differently

A hybrid such as the F-150 PowerBoost or the Maverick burns gas, so towing costs you fuel economy rather than charging stops. Plan it like any gas truck. Hybrid crossovers often carry modest tow ratings, so read the manual before you buy the trailer, not after.

Planning charging stops with a trailer

  • Look for pull-through stalls. Many fast chargers are nose-in. With a trailer that can mean blocking several stalls or unhitching to plug in. Check the charger app's photos and notes before you rely on a site.
  • Charge to about 80%, not 100%. Fast charging slows as the battery fills. In Edmunds' tow test, stopping at roughly 80 to 85% saved time overall.
  • Keep a real reserve. A broken or occupied charger, a detour or a headwind can cost the margin you planned on. The calculator's reserve is there for that.
  • Use the truck's trailer mode. Many EVs let you enter the trailer so the range estimate and route planner account for it. The trip meter on your first tow is the best loss figure you will ever have; put it in the calculator as your own figure.

Payload and tongue weight still apply

EVs are heavy, and battery weight comes out of the same gross vehicle weight rating as passengers, cargo and the trailer tongue. Check the payload on your door sticker with the payload calculator, size the tongue with the tongue weight calculator, and run the whole rig through Can I tow this? Curb weight and GVWR for a specific EV are on its labels; GVWR and GCWR explained shows what each one limits.

Sources

Range loss, tested or stated. These are guidance, not law or ratings.

Tow ratings, from the makers.

Common questions

How much does towing reduce an EV's range?
Expect to lose about half, and often more. Rivian Support, "How does towing affect range?" says "Hauling 11,000 lbs will reduce range by about 50%." Published tests of the F-150 Lightning towing campers at highway speed came in at 62 to 70% below its EPA rating. A tall or boxy trailer costs more than a low, heavy one.
What is the towing capacity of electric vehicles?
It varies widely, up to 12,500 lb (5,670 kg). Full-size electric pickups lead: the Silverado EV and Sierra EV list up to 12,500 lb (5,670 kg), the Cybertruck and Rivian R1T up to 11,000 lb (4,990 kg), and the F-150 Lightning up to 10,000 lb (4,536 kg). Electric SUVs and crossovers are usually rated lower, from 1,500 lb (680 kg) for the Equinox EV in Canada to 7,700 lb (3,493 kg) for the Rivian R1S. Your own vehicle's figure is in its owner's manual and on its labels.
What is the max towing capacity of the F-150 Lightning?
For 2025, Ford lists 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) for the extended range Flash and Lariat with the Max Trailer Tow Package, 8,600 lb (3,901 kg) for the Platinum, 7,700 lb (3,493 kg) for the standard range XLT with the package and 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) for the standard range without it. Earlier years differ slightly, so check the guide for your model year.
What is the towing capacity of a Rivian R1T, R1S or R2?
Rivian lists 11,000 lb (4,990 kg) for the R1T with the Max battery (Dual, Tri and Quad) and for every Gen 1 R1T, 7,700 lb (3,493 kg) for Gen 2 R1T Standard and Large, 7,700 lb (3,493 kg) for every R1S including the Quad, and 4,400 lb (1,996 kg) for the R2 with the Tow Package. Rivian also says: "A weight distributing hitch is required to achieve the maximum towing capability of R1S and R1T. Without a weight distributing hitch, the towing capacity is 5,000 lbs."
How much can a Cybertruck tow, and what is its hitch rated for?
Tesla lists 11,000 lb (4,990 kg) for the Cyberbeast and Premium All-Wheel Drive and 7,500 lb (3,402 kg) for the Dual Motor All-Wheel Drive. The hitch receiver carries its own label with a trailer weight and a tongue weight limit; your limit is the lowest of the vehicle rating, the receiver label and the ball and mount you use.
Can a Tesla Model Y or Model 3 tow?
We have not printed a figure. Tesla's current Model Y and Model 3 spec pages, which we checked, do not list one, and ratings can differ by year, configuration and region. Read the towing section of your owner's manual, which also covers the tongue weight limit and whether a weight distribution hitch is allowed. The Model X is rated for 5,000 lb (2,268 kg).
My EV or hybrid is not in your table. Where do I find its towing capacity?
In the owner's manual, under towing or trailer towing, and on the hitch receiver's label. That goes for the Kia EV5, EV6 and EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9, Volkswagen ID.4, BMW iX3, Chevrolet Blazer EV, and hybrids like the RAV4, Prius, Santa Fe, Sportage, Telluride, Carnival, CX-50 and Yaris Cross. We only print a figure we have read on the maker's own page, and ratings often change by trim, drive and model year, so the manual for your exact vehicle is the answer.
Do hybrids lose range when towing?
Yes, but you feel it as fuel economy rather than range anxiety. A hybrid burns gas, so a bad tank still ends at a gas station, which is quick and everywhere. The tow rating is the limit to watch: many hybrid crossovers are rated far lower than you would guess from the engine.
Do I need a weight distribution hitch to tow with an EV?
Check what your maker says, because it is a rule, not a nicety. Rivian, for example, says: "A weight distributing hitch is required to achieve the maximum towing capability of R1S and R1T. Without a weight distributing hitch, the towing capacity is 5,000 lbs." Other makers restrict them on some vehicles. The owner's manual says which applies to yours.
How much does a hybrid camper weigh?
A hybrid camper is a trailer, not a hybrid vehicle: a travel trailer with tent-style bunk ends that fold out. They weigh about what a travel trailer of the same length weighs. Our trailer weight by length page gives real ranges by length, and the brochure empty weight is never what you tow.
Do I need trailer brakes or a brake controller with an EV?
The trailer brake rules depend on the trailer's weight and where you drive, not on what is towing it. Regenerative braking slows the truck, not the trailer. Our trailer brakes page covers every province and state.