2023 Volvo C40 Recharge towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,970lb
- Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 2,000 lb.
- Rank 80 of 151 SUVs (2023).
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
- 65% of 4,737 lb
Within the 85% curb weight guideline.
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 Twin eAWD Core AWD, $55,300.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,737 lb | $55,300 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,751 lb | $56,850 |
| Pure Electric Twin eAWD Ultimate AWD | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,780 lb | $60,100 |
| Core AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,817 lb | $55,300 |
| Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,817 lb | $56,850 |
| Ultimate AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,817 lb | $60,100 |
No rating listed: 3 trims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban | 8,300 lb | LS 2WD | $57,200 |
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $62,790 |
| Genesis GV80 | 6,000 lb | 2.5T AWD | $55,800 |
| Volvo XC90 | 5,952 lb | B6 Core AWD | $60,900 |
| BMW X4 | 4,400 lb | xDrive30i AWD | $54,200 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge (this car) | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric Twin eAWD Core AWD | $55,300 |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 3,500 lb | 4x4 | $54,735 |
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