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Can a towbar be fitted to a Kia EV6?
Yes. Towbar Express can supply and fit a towbar to Kia EV6 models where a suitable approved towbar application is available for the exact vehicle. As the EV6 is fully electric and has been offered in different battery, rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive configurations, the correct towbar and its permitted use must be matched to the exact model and specification. The physical rating of the towbar does not increase the vehicle's permitted towing capacity. Towbar Express will check the vehicle details before confirming the appropriate towbar and electrical kit.
What towbar options are available for the Kia EV6?
Depending on the exact approved application, towbar options for the Kia EV6 can include a fixed flange towbar, fixed swan neck towbar or detachable swan neck towbar. A fixed flange towbar is a practical choice for regular use and compatible accessories, while a fixed swan neck provides a slimmer design. A detachable swan neck can be removed when it isn't required, helping to maintain the clean appearance of the rear of the EV6. The exact options available depend on the approved application for your particular vehicle.
Which towbar is best for my Kia EV6?
The best towbar for your Kia EV6 depends on how you intend to use it. If you regularly tow a caravan or trailer and your exact EV6 is approved for the required weight, a fixed towbar is a practical option where available. A fixed swan neck provides a slimmer permanent installation. If maintaining the distinctive rear appearance of the EV6 is important, a detachable swan neck is an excellent choice where available because the towball neck can be removed completely when it isn't required. If you intend to carry a towbar-mounted cycle carrier, the permitted vertical load of both the vehicle and towbar must also be observed. You can read more about the different types of towbar available.
What is the towbar rated to on a Kia EV6?
The maximum towbar rating depends on the exact approved towbar fitted to the Kia EV6. Every towbar has its own maximum towing weight and vertical load limit, and these figures are separate from the limits specified by Kia for the vehicle itself. A towbar with a higher structural rating does not increase the amount that the EV6 is permitted to tow or carry on the towball. The vehicle, towbar, towball, trailer and any towbar-mounted carrier must all remain within their individual limits, with the lowest applicable figure determining the maximum permitted load. Find out more in our guide to maximum towing weights.
How do I check how much my Kia EV6 can tow?
The towing capacity of your Kia EV6 should be checked against the vehicle's VIN plate and Kia's technical specification for the exact version. The VIN plate contains important weight information including the vehicle's maximum authorised mass and, where applicable, maximum train weight. Where the vehicle is approved for trailer towing and a higher maximum train weight is specified, the difference between the relevant first two weight figures can be used to establish the permitted trailer weight. This is particularly important with the EV6 because specifications can differ according to model year, battery, drivetrain and performance version. You can find more information in our towing weight guide.
Does my Kia EV6 need a bumper cut?
The bumper-cut requirement depends on the exact towbar application selected for the Kia EV6. Different towbar designs can have different installation requirements, and some applications may require a carefully positioned cut to the underside of the rear bumper or lower trim. Where a bumper cut is required, it is carried out carefully in accordance with the towbar manufacturer's fitting instructions. Towbar Express will confirm the requirements for your exact EV6 and selected towbar before installation.
Will the bumper cut be visible on my Kia EV6?
This depends on the exact Kia EV6 towbar application. Where a non-visible bumper cut is specified, the cut is positioned underneath the rear bumper or lower trim so that it cannot normally be seen when standing behind the vehicle. This helps preserve the distinctive appearance of the EV6 after the towbar has been installed. Towbar Express will confirm whether a cut is required and whether it will be visible before fitting your towbar.
What electrics do you fit to a Kia EV6?
We fit 13-pin towing electrics to the Kia EV6 using the appropriate vehicle-specific wiring where a suitable dedicated kit is available. The dedicated electrical kit is designed to integrate with the EV6's electrical systems and provide the connections required for trailer or towbar-mounted carrier road lighting and other supported 13-pin functions. Using the correct vehicle-specific wiring is particularly important on the EV6 because of its electronic, parking and driver-assistance systems.
Will a towbar affect my Kia EV6's parking sensors?
A permanently fitted towball can sometimes be detected by the Kia EV6's rear parking sensors, depending on the position of the sensors and the exact towbar design. Where available, a detachable swan neck towbar is a useful option because the towball neck can be removed when it isn't required, leaving the rear of the EV6 clear during normal driving. Using the correct vehicle-specific towing electrics is also important so that supported towing, parking and driver-assistance functions can operate correctly when a trailer is connected.
Is the Kia EV6 towbar compatible with AL-KO stabilisers?
Yes, where the exact Kia EV6 is approved for conventional trailer or caravan towing and the appropriate towbar is fitted. A suitable swan neck towbar can be compatible with AL-KO and Winterhoff stabiliser hitches provided the required towball clearances are met. If a fixed flange towbar is fitted, the correct AL-KO compatible towball must be used. The caravan or trailer weight and vertical load must always remain within the permitted limits of the EV6, towbar and towing equipment.
Can you fit a towbar to my Kia EV6 at home?
Yes. Where a suitable approved towbar and dedicated electrical kit are available for your particular vehicle, Towbar Express offers mobile towbar fitting, so our engineer can fit your Kia EV6 towbar at your home or workplace. Appointments are available in two slots: 8am–12pm or 12pm–6pm.
