2026 Kia EV6 towing capacity
Max tow rating
2,700lb
- Light RWD, electric.
- Base trim: 2,700 lb.
- Rank 115 of 147 SUVs (2026).
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, $37,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 983 lb | 5,115 lb | 4,132 lb | $37,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 1,058 lb | 5,456 lb | 4,398 lb | $41,200 |
| Wind RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 1,058 lb | 5,456 lb | 4,398 lb | $44,800 |
| Light Long Range AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,630 lb | $45,200 |
| GT-Line RWD | electric | RWD | 2,700 lb | 1,058 lb | 5,456 lb | 4,398 lb | $48,700 |
| Wind AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,630 lb | $48,800 |
| GT-Line AWD | electric | AWD | 2,700 lb | N/A | N/A | 4,630 lb | $53,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Pathfinder | 6,000 lb | Rock Creek 4WD | $45,090 |
| Ford Explorer | 5,000 lb | Active RWD | $38,465 |
| Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | 5,000 lb | SE w/Technology FWD | $42,720 |
| Kia EV6 (this car) | 2,700 lb | Light RWD | $37,900 |
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