2024 Rivian R1S towing capacity
Max tow rating
7,700lb
- Adventure Dual Motor AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 7,700 lb.
- Top 14% of 152 SUVs (2024).
Trailer check
Yes. 6,100 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 7,700 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 6,160 lb
- Margin
- 1,600 lb (21%)
- Hitch class needed
- III, up to 8,000 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
- 7,700 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 6,160 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 | Yes |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | Yes |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Some, up to 6,160 lb |
| 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 7,700 lb: Adventure Dual Motor AWD, $74,900.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Dual Motor AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $74,900 |
| Adventure Dual-Motor Standard Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,462 lb to 7,068 lb | $74,900 |
| Launch Edition AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $75,500 |
| Dual Standard AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | 1,973 lb | N/A | N/A | $76,050 |
| Adventure Dual-Motor Large Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,722 lb to 7,068 lb | $82,000 |
| Dual Large AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | 1,973 lb | N/A | N/A | $82,900 |
| Adventure Performance Dual Motor AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $83,000 |
| Adventure Performance Dual-Motor Standard+ Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,462 lb to 7,068 lb | $83,000 |
| Adventure Performance Dual-Motor Large Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,722 lb to 7,068 lb | $87,000 |
| Quad Large AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $88,000 |
| Adventure Quad-Motor Large Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,722 lb to 7,068 lb | $88,000 |
| Launch Edition Quad-Motor Large Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,722 lb to 7,068 lb | $88,000 |
| Dual Max AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | 1,764 lb | N/A | N/A | $89,900 |
| Adventure Dual-Motor Max Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,735 lb to 7,068 lb | $90,000 |
| Adventure Quad Motor AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | $92,000 |
| Adventure Performance Dual-Motor Max Pack AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | N/A | 8,532 lb | 6,735 lb to 7,068 lb | $95,000 |
| Tri Max AWD | electric | AWD | 7,700 lb | 1,764 lb | N/A | N/A | $106,900 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 7,700 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFINITI QX80 | 8,500 lb | LUXE RWD | $74,150 |
| Rivian R1S (this car) | 7,700 lb | Adventure Dual Motor AWD | $74,900 |
| Audi Q8 | 7,700 lb | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | $73,700 |
| BMW X6 | 7,200 lb | xDrive40i AWD | $73,900 |
| BMW X3 M | 4,400 lb | AWD | $75,500 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | 4,000 lb | Premium AWD | $74,400 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback | 4,000 lb | Q8 e-tron Premium AWD | $74,400 |
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 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