Rivian R2 Towing & Payload Calculator

Class III receiver hitch with 7-pin trailer connector — Class III hitch and 7-pin connector (illustrative — not an R2). Photo: McChizzle / Wikimedia Commons (public domain).

Pick an R2 trim, then add people, cargo, and trailer weight. Payload includes tongue weight; towing is the trailer alone. Official trim ratings from Rivian — not a substitute for the door sticker on a built vehicle.

Ratings checked 2026-09-14. Support states 4,400 lb for R2 with the Tow Package; the product page also shows 3,500 lb on Standard.

Trim

rivian.com lists 4,400 lb towing and 1,168 lb payload for Premium (Tow Package).

Passengers (lb)People + pets in the vehicle.Cargo (lb)Gear in cabin, frunk, and cargo area.Trailer weight (lb)Loaded trailer / boat / camper.Tongue weight (% of trailer)Typical 10–15%. Counts against payload, not the tow rating.

Payload

786 / 1,168 lb

382 lb headroom

Passengers + cargo + tongue (336 lb at 12%).

Towing

2,800 / 4,400 lb

1,600 lb headroom

Trailer weight only. Requires Tow Package for the published figure.

OfficialTrim figures from Rivian product + Support pages.

Final curb weight and door-sticker payload on a built R2 can differ. Stay under both limits; tongue weight eats payload even when the trailer is under the tow rating.

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