2020 Rivian R1T towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,000lb
- Quad AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 11,000 lb.
- Top 29% of 14 trucks (2020).
Trailer check
Yes. 8,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 11,000 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 8,800 lb
- Margin
- 2,200 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- IV, up to 10,000 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 11,000 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 8,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- V, over 10,000 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Yes |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,800 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 11,000 lb: Quad AWD.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quad AWD | electric | AWD | 11,000 lb | N/A |
| Performance AWD | electric | AWD | 11,000 lb | N/A |
| Premium AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 11,000 lb.
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
- What can tow 5,000 lb? 92 models (2026)
- What can tow 7,500 lb? 47 models (2026)
- What can tow 10,000 lb? 12 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree