Most BANG for the Buck – TOWING

Quick answer – best “bang for the buck” EVs for towing in Nordics/Europe

For 1.3–1.6-ton caravans / trailers

• Tesla Model Y (RWD / “Premium” / Long Range)
  1,600 kg towing, long WLTP range, very strong fast-charging network, aggressive pricing from around 500,000 SEK.
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD
  1,600 kg towing, 800-V system with very fast charging, often good campaign/lease offers around 550–650,000 SEK.
• Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
  1,800 kg towing (class-leading in this size), 800-V system, strong range; real-world deals roughly 580–710,000 SEK.

If you need maximum towing capacity

• Kia EV9 (RWD / AWD)
  2,500 kg rated towing on all versions, 800-V, 7-seater, from about 690,000 SEK in Sweden – extremely good “kg per SEK” if you actually use the 2.5-ton capacity.

Space & comfort value

• Škoda Enyaq 85x
  1,200 kg towing, big, quiet and efficient, long range, from ~580–670,000 SEK; not the highest towing rating, but very family-friendly.

Quick comparison (Nordic / EU spec, late 2025, approximate)

Model (EV)	Max tow (braked)	WLTP range (similar trim)	DC fast charging (10–80 %)	Approx price in Sweden (from)	Why it’s good value
Tesla Model Y (RWD / Premium / Long Range)	1,600 kg	Around 568 km WLTP for Long Range	Up to 250 kW, roughly 10–80 % in ~25 min	From ~500,000 SEK (Standard), more for Premium RWD / LR	1,600 kg towing + long range + Supercharger network at a relatively low purchase price.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD	1,600 kg	Up to ~570 km WLTP (new larger-battery RWD; AWD a bit lower)	800-V, up to ~230 kW, 10–80 % ~18–20 min	Around 550,000+ SEK for RWD; AWD examples around 640–650,000 SEK	1,600 kg towing + ultra-fast charging + good comfort, often with attractive leasing deals.
Kia EV6 Long Range AWD	1,800 kg	About 546–580 km WLTP depending on version	800-V, 10–80 % ~18 min in tests	List around 710,000 SEK for GT Line AWD LR, but strong campaigns can bring it down near 580,000 SEK	Probably the best balance of price, 800-V, range and 1,800 kg towing in the mid-size class.
Škoda Enyaq 85x	1,200 kg	Up to ~571 km WLTP	10–80 % in roughly 28 min, max ~135–175 kW (version-dependent)	From ~583,000 SEK; 85x Sportline closer to 670,000 SEK	Not a towing champion in kg, but very spacious, quiet and efficient – great family tow car for lighter caravans / horse trailers.
Kia EV9 (RWD / AWD)	2,500 kg (all versions)	Around 500+ km WLTP (long-range battery)	800-V, roughly 10–80 % ~25 min	From 689,900 SEK (RWD Standard Range), AWD from 819,900 SEK	If you really need 2,500 kg towing, EV9 is an absolute value winner versus big premium SUVs with similar towing capacity.

(All prices are approximate and vary by country, equipment, incentives and dealer campaigns.)

How I’d think about it – by use case

1. “Normal” Nordic caravan (1,300–1,600 kg total weight)

Here Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 / Kia EV6 are the real “bang-for-the-buck” heroes.

Tesla Model Y

• 1,600 kg towing, ~568 km WLTP (Long Range), very efficient.
• Supercharger network makes long-distance towing much easier, especially in Norway/Sweden/Finland.
• Purchase price is lower than many rivals that tow less and have worse range → overall, a lot of tow car per euro/SEK if you like Tesla’s ecosystem.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range AWD

• Also 1,600 kg towing, 800-V system, very fast charging, comfortable family crossover.
• Often very strong leasing offers in the Nordics → total monthly cost can beat Tesla even if list price is similar.

Kia EV6 Long Range AWD

• For those who want 1,800 kg towing in the same general size class.
• If your caravan is around 1,700 kg, or you have a heavier boat/trailer just over 1.6 tons, EV6 is often the best compromise of price, range and towing in Europe.

👉 Recommendation:

• Up to 1,600 kg → compare Model Y vs Ioniq 5 (and EV6 if you find a good deal).
• 1,600–1,800 kg → EV6 AWD is the sweet spot in the mid-size segment.

2. You really need maximum towing (2.0–2.5 tons)

Then things get expensive quickly – but Kia EV9 stands out:

• 2,500 kg braked trailer load – best among EU-market passenger BEVs right now.
• Seven seats, 800-V, strong DC charging and starting price under 700k SEK for the base RWD in Sweden.

Compared to e.g. Mercedes EQS SUV / Audi Q8 e-tron / Tesla Model X, you get similar or better towing capacity for clearly less money, so EV9 is the “bang-for-the-buck” winner among heavy-duty tow EVs – as long as you’re OK with a big SUV.

3. You prioritise space & comfort with medium towing

• Škoda Enyaq 85x is very attractive if:
  • You’re fine with 1,200 kg towing (smaller caravan, horse trailer, boat).
  • You want a quiet cabin, big boot, long WLTP range and decent charging.

It’s not “the best” on any single spec, but when you add space + comfort + price, it becomes a very sensible tow car if your trailer is lighter.

4. How much range do you get while towing?

Rule of thumb for these EVs:

• Expect about 50–60% of WLTP range when towing a high caravan at 90–100 km/h.
  • Example: Model Y LR (568 km WLTP) → typically ~250–300 km per charge with a normal caravan at Nordic motorway speeds.
  • Ioniq 5 / EV6 with 800-V let you “charge short and often” and still keep a good average speed on long trips.

Final shortlist (value for money, towing in Nordics/Europe)

• 1.0–1.3 tons trailer/caravan → Škoda Enyaq 85/85x if you care about space & comfort.
• 1.3–1.6 tons →
  • Best overall value: Tesla Model Y (RWD / Premium / LR)
  • Comfort + ultra-fast 800-V charging: Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR AWD
• 1.6–1.8 tons → Kia EV6 Long Range AWD
• Up to 2.5 tons → Kia EV9

Added models: BMW Neue Klasse iX3 & Mercedes electric GLC (GLC with EQ Technology)

BMW iX3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse)

• Max towing (braked): 2,000 kg with optional electric tow bar (bmw.co.uk)
• WLTP range: up to 805 km (huge) (bmw.se)
• Charging:
  • 800 V architecture
  • Up to 400 kW DC, 10–80% ~21 min, ~309–372 km added in 10 min at HPC (electrive.com)
• Price (Europe / Nordics):
  • BMW Sweden: from 749,900 SEK (bmw.se)
  • Electrive mentions ~€68,900 in Europe (electrive.com)

Where it fits in your “bang for the buck towing” list:

• Tow side: 2,000 kg puts it above Model Y / Ioniq 5 / EV6 (1,600–1,800 kg) and Enyaq (1,200 kg), but below EV9 (2,500 kg) and roughly in EX90/Polestar 3 territory.
• Tech/range: insane combo of 805 km WLTP + 400 kW DC → one of the strongest long-distance/towing packages on paper.
• Value: price is clearly premium vs Model Y / Ioniq 5 / EV6. So:
  • Not “cheap kg/SEK”,
  • but very strong if you want 2,000 kg + max range + ultra-fast charging in a BMW package.

I’d place it as a “premium value” tow EV: not best on pure price, but excellent when you weigh 2,000 kg towing + 800V + 805 km WLTP.

Mercedes GLC EV (GLC with EQ Technology)

• Max towing (braked): 2,400 kg (drawbar load 100 kg) with tow hitch (electrive.com)
• WLTP range: up to ~713 km with 94 kWh battery (Electra)
• Charging:
  • 800 V architecture
  • Peak ~330 kW DC, 10–80% ≈ 22–24 min, up to ~260–300 km in 10 min according to Mercedes (MotorHub)
• Price (expected):
  • Several sources: positioned around €70,000 in Europe; official Nordic prices not yet published (Electra)

Where it fits in the list:

• Tow side: 2,400 kg = just below EV9 (2,500 kg) and above iX3 (2,000 kg), EX90/Polestar 3 (2,200 kg).
• Tech/range: 713 km WLTP + 330 kW DC = slightly less range than iX3, but still top tier.
• Value: likely more expensive than iX3 / EV9 entry trims once Swedish pricing lands, but you get high-end Mercedes interior, Hyperscreen and comfort tech.

So in simple towing/value terms:

• Pure kg per SEK/€ (heavy class):
  • Kia EV9 still looks like the best “value” heavy tow EV (2,500 kg at relatively low price for that class). (Dardoor)
• “Premium heavy tow, still reasonable value”:
  • Mercedes GLC EV (2,400 kg, ~713 km WLTP)
  • BMW iX3 Neue Klasse (2,000 kg, 805 km WLTP, 400 kW DC)

Updated mental ranking for towing + value (Nordics/Europe)

Mid-class value tow EVs (up to ~1.8 t):

• Tesla Model Y (1,600 kg)
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 LR AWD (1,600 kg)
• Kia EV6 LR AWD (1,800 kg)

Upper / heavy class:

• Kia EV9 – 2,500 kg, best kg/SEK if you really need max tow
• Mercedes GLC EV – 2,400 kg, 713 km WLTP, premium comfort
• BMW iX3 Neue Klasse – 2,000 kg, 805 km WLTP, 400 kW DC, premium but a bit cheaper than GLC EV (likely)