If you want to tow a normal car with a manual transmission, that’s not a problem, because the gear can simply be taken out to disconnect the engine and the wheels. With e-cars and many hybrids, on the other hand, this is usually not possible, which is why the wheels turn the e-motors during towing, which in turn generate electricity. However, if power is generated while the vehicle is not operational, power electronics and the traction battery could be damaged, ACE said. Automatic transmissions are also at risk if they are driven by the wheels instead of the engine.
Can be expensive – That’s why you can’t tow e-cars & hybrids
