Towbars for electric cars
Yes, many electric and hybrid cars can have a towbar — whether you want one for a bike rack or for towing. Jake fits EV towbars and dedicated electrics at your home or workplace across Leicester, Leicestershire and the Midlands.
A genuine example of our recent work: an Audi Q6 e-tron fitted with a detachable towbar and dedicated 7-pin electrics. If you want to see what is available for your car, get an instant towbar price online.
Can my electric car have a towbar?
Often yes — but not every electric car has an approved towbar. We check the right towbar for your exact model when we quote, using your registration.
Some EVs are approved for carrying bikes only. We will tell you clearly what is available for your vehicle when we quote. We confirm the right towbar and electrics for your vehicle; we do not guess.
Why EVs need dedicated electrics
Electric and hybrid cars need wiring that talks to the car’s systems properly. Dedicated plug-in electrics keep built-in safety features working while towing and can switch off parking aids when something is plugged in. Where coding is needed, we do it as part of the fitting.
You can read more on our car-specific (dedicated) electrics page.
Towbars for bike racks on electric cars
Carrying bikes is the most common reason EV owners ask us for a towbar.
Most towbar bike racks clamp on to the towball, so they work with fixed flange, fixed swan neck and detachable swan neck towbars. Carriers that bolt on need a fixed flange. We supply and fit the towbar and electrics, not the rack itself. See towbars for bike racks.
Detachable or fixed on an EV?
Most EV owners choose a detachable towbar so the back of the car stays clean when the neck is off. Compare the styles on types of towbars, and see Detachable towbar fitting.
EV and hybrid towbars we’ve fitted
A real example of a towbar we fitted recently: Audi Q6 e-tron with a detachable towbar and dedicated 7-pin electrics.
Jake fits every job himself, with over 18 years’ experience, using quality parts from Tow-Trust, Brink, Oris, ConWys, ECS and others. More fittings are on our work.
Popular EVs people ask about
We only confirm options once we have checked your exact vehicle. Ask for a quote with your reg and we will confirm the towbar options for:
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model 3
- Kia EV3 / EV6
- BYD Seal
- Nissan Leaf
- Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q6 e-tron (we have already fitted a detachable towbar to a Q6 e-tron)
How it works
- Get a quote on the instant towbar price page, or email sales@thetowbarman.com.
- We order the parts made for your exact vehicle.
- Jake fits the towbar at your home or workplace, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Most vehicles take a couple of hours.
- Pay by cash or bank transfer on completion. Prices include VAT. Every fitting has a 12 month guarantee.
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FAQs
Can you fit a towbar to an electric car?
Often yes. It depends on the make and model; we confirm the options for your car when we quote.
Can you fit a towbar to a Tesla Model Y?
Ask with your reg and we will confirm what is available.
Will a towbar affect my EV’s warranty?
A towbar made for your car with dedicated electrics, fitted properly, should not affect it.
Does my EV need coding after the towbar is fitted?
Some cars do, and we do it as part of the fitting.
Can I just have a towbar for a bike rack?
Yes. That is the most common reason EV owners ask.
How long does it take?
Most vehicles are done in a couple of hours, at your home or work.
Ready for a quote?
Chat with us on WhatsApp, email sales@thetowbarman.com, or get an instant towbar price online.