How much can a 2024 Rivian R1T tow?

The 2024 Rivian R1T has a maximum towing capacity of 11,000 lbs and a payload capacity of 1,760 lbs. Best-in-class EV towing. Max Pack required for 11,000 lb rating.

How fast does the 2024 Rivian R1T charge while towing?

The 2024 Rivian R1T supports up to 200 kW DC fast charging. When towing, plan stops every 262 miles or so. A 20–80% charge adds roughly 29 minutes at a 200 kW charger.

2024 Rivian R1T Towing Capacity & Range

Q: How far can a 2024 Rivian R1T go while towing?

Towing significantly reduces EV range. A 2024 Rivian R1T towing 5,500 lbs (half max) gets an estimated 262 miles — about 17% less than its 314-mile EPA rating. At max tow weight the range drops to approximately 210 miles.

How far can a 2024 Rivian R1T go while towing? Estimated range at every trailer weight, payload limits, and charging strategy — everything you need to plan a towing trip.

11,000 lbs

Max Tow

1,760 lbs

Payload

314 mi

EPA Range

200 kW

DC Fast

Note: Best-in-class EV towing. Max Pack required for 11,000 lb rating.

How Much Does Towing Reduce Range?

Half max weight (5,500 lbs)

262 mi

−17% vs EPA

Typical for small/medium boat, camper, or utility trailer

Max weight (11,000 lbs)

210 mi

−33% vs EPA

Maximum rated capacity — plan more frequent charging stops

Formula: EPA range × (1 − 0.003 × trailer_weight_per_100_lbs). Based on SAE J2807 research and real-world EV towing data. Actual range varies with speed (highway towing at 65 mph loses more), terrain, temperature, and aerodynamics of the trailer.

Towing Range by Trailer Weight

Trailer Weight	Est. Range	Range Loss	Typical Use
500 lbs	309 mi	−2%	Small utility / PWC
1,000 lbs	305 mi	−3%	Small utility / PWC
2,000 lbs	295 mi	−6%	Small pop-up camper / jet ski
3,000 lbs	286 mi	−9%	Mid-size boat / travel trailer
4,000 lbs	276 mi	−12%	Large boat / 5th wheel
5,000 lbs	267 mi	−15%	Large boat / 5th wheel
6,000 lbs	257 mi	−18%	Horse trailer / large camper
7,000 lbs	248 mi	−21%	Horse trailer / large camper
8,000 lbs	239 mi	−24%	Heavy-duty / max capacity
11,000 lbsMax	210 mi	−33%	Heavy-duty / max capacity

Charging Strategy While Towing

Plan for 30–40% shorter legs

If your typical charging stop is every 150–200 miles, plan for 90–130 miles when towing. The 2024 Rivian R1T with a trailer is carrying more weight and producing more aerodynamic drag.

Charge to 80%, not 100%

EV charging slows significantly above 80%. For towing trips, stop at 80% and charge more frequently rather than waiting for a full charge — it's faster and easier on the battery.

Use 200 kW DC fast chargers when available

The 2024 Rivian R1T supports up to 200 kW charging. A 20–80% top-up takes roughly 29 minutes. Plan breaks around meal stops to make the time useful.

Keep speed at or below 65 mph

Aerodynamic drag increases with the square of speed. Towing at 75 mph vs 65 mph can reduce range by an additional 15–20%. If you're range-anxious on a towing trip, slowing down is the most effective strategy.

Watch gross vehicle weight (GVW)

The 1,760-lb payload includes passengers, cargo, and tongue weight of the trailer (typically 10–15% of trailer weight). Staying under GVW is both a legal and safety requirement.

Compare to Other Towable EVs

Vehicle	Max Tow	EPA Range	Tow Range (50%)
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning	10,000 lbs	240 mi	~204 mi
2024 Rivian R1T(this vehicle)	11,000 lbs	314 mi	~262 mi
2024 Tesla Cybertruck	11,000 lbs	318 mi	~266 mi
2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV	10,000 lbs	450 mi	~383 mi
2024 Ram 1500 REV	14,000 lbs	350 mi	~277 mi

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