2026 Rivian R1T towing capacity
The 2026 Rivian R1T is rated to tow up to 11,000 lb when properly equipped. Enter your load below to see what your truck can really pull.
- Max towing
- 11,000 lb
- 80% guideline
- 8,800 lb
- Tongue weight at max
- 1,100 lb+
Max rating: Gen 2 Max pack with Dual, Tri or Quad motors and a weight-distributing hitch. Common setup: Dual motor, Standard or Large pack (5,000 lb without a weight-distributing hitch), 7,700 lb.
How much can your Rivian R1T really tow?
The rating is filled in. Replace the GCWR, curb weight and payload with the figures for your truck, from the owner’s manual and door sticker.
Your vehicle’s ratings
What you’re hauling
You can safely tow up to
7,700 lb
Limited by the maker’s towing rating.
Within limits, at 91% of the maximum
Legal, but above the 80% many towing guides recommend for hills, wind and braking.
The black line is your trailer.
- Tongue weight
- 840 lb
- Payload left
- 360 lb
- Combined weight
- 12,400 lb of 13,700 lb
Where the Rivian R1T’s rating comes from
Towing capacity depends on engine, cab, bed length, drive and axle ratio, and the maximum usually needs a factory tow package. Older model years can be rated differently; check the owner’s manual or the maker’s towing guide for your year.
Sources: rivian.com.
Compare towing capacity
| Vehicle | Max towing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Rivian R1T | 11,000 lb |
| 2026 Tesla Cybertruck | 11,000 lb |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lb |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lb |
| 2026 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 | 13,300 lb |
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lb |
Work out any vehicle’s real limit with the towing capacity calculator.
Questions
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 Rivian R1T?
Up to 11,000 lb when properly equipped (Gen 2 Max pack with Dual, Tri or Quad motors and a weight-distributing hitch). A common configuration, Dual motor, Standard or Large pack (5,000 lb without a weight-distributing hitch), is rated for 7,700 lb. Check the owner’s manual for your exact configuration.
How much can a Rivian R1T safely tow?
Many towing guides suggest staying at or below 80% of the rating: about 8,800 lb for a Rivian R1T rated at 11,000 lb. Passengers, cargo and tongue weight can lower the real limit; the calculator above shows by how much.
What tongue weight should I plan for with a Rivian R1T?
At the maximum trailer weight, a 10–15% tongue weight is 1,100 lb to 1,650 lb on the hitch, all of which counts against payload.
