2022 Volvo C40 Recharge towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,970lb
- Pure Electric P8 eAWD Ultimate AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 3,970 lb.
- Rank 74 of 143 SUVs (2022).
Trailer check
Yes. 3,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,970 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 3,176 lb
- Margin
- 870 lb (22%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 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
- 3,970 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 3,176 lb
- Hitch class at max
- III, up to 8,000 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 | Some, up to 3,176 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Some, up to 3,176 lb |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,970 lb: Pure Electric P8 eAWD Ultimate AWD, $58,750.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Electric P8 eAWD Ultimate AWD | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,700 lb to 4,817 lb | $58,750 |
| Ultimate AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,763 lb | N/A |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2024: 3,970 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Wagoneer | 8,790 lb | Series II 4x2 | $68,995 |
| Audi Q7 | 7,700 lb | 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $57,500 |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe | 6,200 lb | Grand Cherokee Laredo E 2WD | N/A |
| Audi SQ5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | Premium AWD | $59,200 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge (this car) | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric P8 eAWD Ultimate AWD | $58,750 |
| Land Rover Range Rover Velar | 1,653 lb | S P250 AWD | $58,300 |
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 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