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2026 Rivian R1T towing capacity

Max tow rating

11,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 8,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
11,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 8,800 lb
Margin
2,200 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
IV, up to 10,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed
05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 8,800 lbRating: 11,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 8,800 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
11,000 lb
80% of the rating
8,800 lb
Hitch class at max
V, over 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 8,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbYes
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbYes
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbSome, up to 8,800 lb
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 11,000 lb: Dual Motor Standard Pack AWD, $72,990.

2026 Rivian R1T tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Dual Motor Standard Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,772 lb to 7,147 lb$72,990
Dual Motor Large Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,772 lb to 7,147 lb$79,990
Performance Dual Motor Large Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,772 lb to 7,147 lb$84,990
Dual Motor Max Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,772 lb to 7,147 lb$86,990
Performance Dual Motor Max Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,772 lb to 7,147 lb$91,990
Tri AWDelectricAWD11,000 lb1,702 lb10,234 lb8,532 lb$100,990
Tri Motor Max Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb7,016 lb to 7,147 lb$100,990
Quad AWDelectricAWD11,000 lb1,669 lb10,201 lb8,532 lb$115,990
Quad Motor Max Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,894 lb to 7,147 lb$115,990
Quad Motor Launch Edition Max Pack AWDelectricAWD11,000 lbN/A8,532 lb6,894 lb to 7,147 lb$119,990
Quad Launch Edition AWDelectricAWD11,000 lb1,669 lb10,201 lb8,532 lbN/A
Dual Standard AWDelectricAWD7,700 lb2,317 lb10,849 lb8,532 lb$70,990
Dual AWDelectricAWD7,700 lb2,183 lb10,715 lb8,532 lb$77,990

No rating listed: 5 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,000202020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 11,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
GMC Sierra EV12,500 lbe4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD$62,400
Rivian R1T (this car)11,000 lbDual Motor Standard Pack AWD$72,990
Tesla Cybertruck11,000 lbAll-Wheel Drive AWD$80,240

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