2024 Volvo C40 Recharge towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,970lb
- Pure Electric RWD Core, electric.
- Base trim: 3,970 lb.
- Rank 88 of 152 SUVs (2024).
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 RWD Core, $53,600.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure Electric RWD Core | electric | RWD | 3,970 lb | 4,737 lb | $53,600 |
| Pure Electric Twin AWD Core | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,737 lb | $55,350 |
| Pure Electric RWD Plus | electric | RWD | 3,970 lb | 4,751 lb | $55,400 |
| Pure Electric Twin AWD Plus | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,751 lb | $57,150 |
| Pure Electric RWD Ultimate | electric | RWD | 3,970 lb | 4,780 lb | $58,800 |
| Pure Electric Twin AWD Ultimate | electric | AWD | 3,970 lb | 4,780 lb | $60,550 |
| Core AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,713 lb to 4,817 lb | $55,250 |
| Plus AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,713 lb to 4,817 lb | $57,050 |
| Ultimate AWD | electric | AWD | 2,000 lb | 4,713 lb to 4,817 lb | $60,450 |
No rating listed: 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 6,300 lb | Max XLT 4x2 | $62,695 |
| Kia EV9 | 5,000 lb | Land AWD | $69,900 |
| Lexus TX | 5,000 lb | 350 FWD | $53,700 |
| Audi Q5 Sportback | 4,400 lb | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $52,200 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge (this car) | 3,970 lb | Pure Electric RWD Core | $53,600 |
| Volvo XC40 Recharge | 3,500 lb | XC40 B4 Core Dark Theme FWD | N/A |
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