2025 Kia EV6 towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,700lb
- Light RWD, electric.
- Base trim: 2,700 lb.
- Rank 122 of 159 SUVs (2025).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 2,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,160 lb
- Margin
- 600 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- 51% of 4,132 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
- 2,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,160 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 2,160 lb |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,160 lb |
| 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 2,700 lb: Light RWD, $42,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 4,132 lb | $42,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 4,398 lb | $46,200 |
| Wind RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 4,398 lb | $50,300 |
| Light Long Range AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | 4,630 lb | $50,300 |
| GT-Line RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 4,398 lb | $54,200 |
| Wind AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | 4,630 lb | $54,300 |
| GT-Line AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | 4,630 lb | $58,900 |
| GT AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | 4,639 lb to 4,883 lb | $63,800 |
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 | $43,000 |
| BMW X2 | 3,968 lb | xDrive28i AWD | $42,850 |
| INFINITI QX50 | 3,000 lb | PURE AWD | $43,000 |
| Kia EV6 (this car) | 2,700 lb | Light RWD | $42,900 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2,300 lb | SE Standard Range 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