What can the 2026 Rivian R1S tow?
Yes, up to
7,700 lb
- Trailer types that fit
- 11 of 26
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 lb
- Owner margin, not a maker limit
- Top trim
- Dual Standard AWD
Fit: 80% of the rating or less, and payload when listed.
Trailer check
Yes. 2,705 lb under the rating.
- Trailer
- Travel trailer, 16-20 ft overall: 4,995 lb loaded.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb. 65% used.
- Payload
- Not listed for this trim. No payload verdict.
Shown: the heaviest trailer type that fits the top trim.
The tow rating as a picture
Checks
| Check | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Tow rating Pass | 4,995 lb loaded. Rating 7,700 lb. 65% of the rating. Margin 2,705 lb. |
| 80% of the rating Pass | Up to 6,160 lb. A common owner margin, not a maker limit. |
| Payload Not known | Payload not listed for this trim. No verdict. |
| Hitch needed Info | Class III, up to 8,000 lb. |
| Frontal area Not known | Maker guides also limit trailer frontal area. Check your towing guide. |
People: 2 at 150 lb each. Trim: Dual Standard AWD.
Every trim
Yes: 3 trims. 15 trims: no payload listed. Tow rating checked only.
Source marks: one sourcemodel-level or estimate
| Trim | Tow rating | Share of rating | Payload | Payload left | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Standard AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Adventure Dual Motor AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Dual-Motor Standard Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Dual AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | 1,973 lb | 1,049 lb | Yes |
| Dual Motor Large Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Adventure Performance Dual Motor AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Performance Dual-Motor Large Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Dual-Motor Max Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Performance Dual Motor Max Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Tri AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | 1,764 lb | 840 lb | Yes |
| Ascend Tri Motor AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Tri Motor Max Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Quad AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | 1,764 lb | 840 lb | Yes |
| Quad Motor Max Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Ascend Quad Max Motor AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Launch Edition Quad Motor AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Quad Motor Launch Edition Max Pack AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
| Quad Launch Edition AWD | 7,700 lb | 65% | Not listed | Not listed | Tow rating only |
Sources for this check
- Jayco: trailer specs
- GMC: tongue weight guide
- SAE J2807 assumes 150 lb for driver and passenger (Jalopnik, 2014-06-19)
Trailer table checked 2026-10-11.
What this cannot tell you
Typical weights for the class. Check your trailer's sticker.
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ