The best roof bike racks sit alongside trunk (boot) mounting and tow hitch mounting as the methods available to carry your bike securely on your car's outside.

Hitch-mount bike racks are the best choice for SUVs, and a vertical mount like this Yakima HangTight 4 is ideal for carrying mountain bikes.

We tested the Kia EV9's range with added accessories including a roof box, bikes, and towing a camper. Towing especially reduces range.