2024 Kia EV6 towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,300lb
- Light RWD, electric.
- Base trim: 2,300 lb.
- Rank 120 of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 1,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,300 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 1,840 lb
- Margin
- 500 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- I, up to 2,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 45% of 3,984 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 2,300 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 1,840 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Some, up to 1,840 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,840 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 1,840 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | No |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 2,300 lb: Light RWD, $42,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light RWD | electric | RWD | 2,300 lb | 3,984 lb | $42,600 |
| Light Long Range RWD | electric | RWD | 2,300 lb | 4,255 lb | $45,950 |
| Wind RWD | electric | RWD | 2,300 lb | 4,255 lb | $48,700 |
| Light Long Range AWD | electric | AWD | 2,300 lb | 4,502 lb | $49,850 |
| Wind AWD | electric | AWD | 2,300 lb | 4,502 lb | $52,600 |
| GT-Line RWD | electric | RWD | 2,300 lb | 4,255 lb | $52,900 |
| GT-Line AWD | electric | AWD | 2,300 lb | 4,502 lb | $57,600 |
| GT AWD | electric | AWD | 2,300 lb | 4,546 lb to 4,795 lb | $61,600 |
Max rating by year
- Changed in 2025: 2,300 lb to 2,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Acadia | 5,000 lb | Elevation FWD | $42,600 |
| Honda Passport | 5,000 lb | EX-L AWD | $41,900 |
| Toyota Grand Highlander | 5,000 lb | XLE FWD | $43,320 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | xDrive28i AWD | $42,000 |
| Tesla Model Y | 3,500 lb | RWD | $42,990 |
| Kia EV6 (this car) | 2,300 lb | Light RWD | $42,600 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree