2026 Tesla Cybertruck towing capacity
Max tow rating
11,000lb
- All-Wheel Drive AWD, electric.
- Base trim: 7,500 lb.
- Top 48% of 19 trucks (2026).
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
- 133% of 6,634 lb
Over the 85% curb weight guideline.
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
| 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 | Yes |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | Yes |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | Some, up to 8,800 lb |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 11,000 lb: All-Wheel Drive AWD, $80,240.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Payload | GVWR | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-Wheel Drive AWD | electric | AWD | 11,000 lb | N/A | N/A | 6,634 lb | $80,240 |
| Premium AWD | electric | AWD | 11,000 lb | 2,535 lb | 9,169 lb | 6,634 lb | $84,990 |
| Cyberbeast AWD | electric | AWD | 11,000 lb | 2,500 lb | 9,169 lb | 6,669 lb | $99,990 |
| Dual Motor AWD | electric | AWD | 7,500 lb | 2,632 lb | 9,169 lb | 6,537 lb | $74,990 |
No rating listed: 5 trims.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2024 to 2026: 11,000 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Sierra EV | 12,500 lb | e4WD Crew Cab Standard Range Elevation 4WD | $62,400 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (this car) | 11,000 lb | All-Wheel Drive AWD | $80,240 |
| Rivian R1T | 11,000 lb | Dual Motor Standard Pack AWD | $72,990 |
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 can tow 10,000 lb? 12 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