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2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
3,500 lb
80% rule
Up to 2,800 lb
Margin
700 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
II, up to 3,500 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 15-20 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
3,500 lb
80% of the rating
2,800 lb
Hitch class at max
II, up to 3,500 lb
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: Twin Core eAWD, $51,700.

2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Twin Core eAWDN/AN/A3,500 lbN/A$51,700
Twin Plus eAWDN/AN/A3,500 lbN/A$55,300
Twin Ultimate eAWDN/AN/A3,500 lbN/A$58,150
XC40 T4 Momentum FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A
XC40 T4 R-Design FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A
XC40 T4 Inscription FWD2.0L 4cylFWD3,500 lbN/AN/A
XC40 T5 Momentum AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A
XC40 T5 R-Design AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A
XC40 T5 Inscription AWD2.0L 4cylAWD3,500 lbN/AN/A
Core AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,662 lb$51,700
Pure Electric P8 eAWD Twin AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,741 lb$51,700
Plus AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,662 lb$55,300
Pure Electric P8 eAWD Twin Plus AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,741 lb$55,300
Ultimate AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,763 lb$58,150
Pure Electric P8 eAWD Twin Ultimate AWDElectricAWD2,000 lb4,741 lb$58,150

Max rating by year

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Highest rating each year, 2021 to 2025. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2023: 3,500 lb to 4,630 lb.
  • Changed in 2024: 4,630 lb to 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2022 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Sequoia7,400 lbSR5 RWD$50,500
Lincoln Aviator6,700 lbStandard RWD$51,780
Ford Expedition6,300 lbMax XLT 4x2$59,110 to $59,440
Jaguar F PACE5,291 lbP250 AWD$50,900
Volvo XC905,000 lbT5 Momentum AWD$53,400
BMW X44,400 lbxDrive30i AWD$51,800
Volvo XC40 Recharge (this car)3,500 lbTwin Core eAWD$51,700

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked