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2026 Volvo EX40 towing capacity

Max tow rating

2,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 1,600 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
2,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 1,600 lb
Margin
400 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
I, up to 2,000 lb
Share of curb weight
36% of 4,460 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 1,600 lbRating: 2,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 1,600 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
2,000 lb
80% of the rating
1,600 lb
Hitch class at max
I, up to 2,000 lb
What it can pull at 1,600 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 1,600 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbNo
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 2,000 lb: Single Motor Extended Range RWD Plus, $55,150.

2026 Volvo EX40 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Single Motor Extended Range RWD PluselectricRWD2,000 lb4,460 lb$55,150
Twin Plus AWDelectricAWD2,000 lb4,623 lb$56,900
Twin Motor AWD PluselectricAWD2,000 lb4,407 lb to 4,751 lb$56,900
Twin Ultra Black Edition eAWDelectricN/A2,000 lb4,623 lb$60,850
Twin Motor AWD Ultra Black EditionelectricAWD2,000 lb4,407 lb to 4,780 lb$60,850
Ultra Black Edition AWDelectricAWD2,000 lb4,623 lb$62,245
Plus AWDelectricAWD2,000 lb4,623 lbN/A

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

05001,0001,5002,00020252026
Highest rating each year, 2025 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2025 to 2026: 2,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Tahoe8,200 lbPolice RWD$54,500
Kia EV95,000 lbLand AWD$68,900
Audi Q5 Sportback4,400 lbTFSI Premium AWD$55,100
Polestar 43,500 lbLong Range Dual Motor AWD$62,900
Volvo EX40 (this car)2,000 lbSingle Motor Extended Range RWD Plus$55,150
Lincoln Nautilus1,750 lbPremiere AWD$53,995

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.

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