NCC Guide to towing with an EV - Manual / Resource - Page 5
TOWING WITH AN EV
WHAT MAKES AN EV A TOW CAR?
In short, it’s an of昀椀cial process called
homologation. This ensures the car
model has been tested and inspected
as being compliant for safety and
technical regulations.
Not all EVs are designed or approved
to tow but this number is growing.
Some examples are the Renault Scenic
E-Tech, VW ID.7, Kia EV6 and Jaguar
iPace.
When buying an EV, check 昀椀rst that
the vehicle has been of昀椀cially approved
to tow your caravan. You can do this
through the Vehicle Identi昀椀cation
Number (VIN) plate, by checking the
vehicle’s handbook, or asking a dealer.
THE COSTS OF EV OWNERSHIP
New EVs are typically more expensive
to purchase than an internal
combustion engine (ICE) car. However,
there are buying incentives.
The Government announced in July
2025 it was introducing grants that
would bring down the cost of some
new EVs by up to £3,750 because it
wants to encourage people to move
away from petrol and diesel cars.
Your budget may not extend to a
brand-new car. But given EVs have
been around for a few years now, it’s
worth shopping around on the second-
hand market, where it’s possible to get
some excellent deals.
There are also tax bene昀椀ts if you
use an EV as a company car or if you
buy one to use as part of a registered
business.
The cost of running an EV is
generally more affordable than an ICE
alternative. Electricity is less costly
than petrol or diesel, especially when
the car is charged at home, while fewer
moving parts mean lower maintenance
bills and less wear on some of the
vehicle’s key components.
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