Electric trucks and SUVs are often judged by range, yet towing capacity is where the gap between models grows sharpest. Ratings in this gallery run from a high of 12,500 pounds down to under 5,000, and many vehicles carry several figures depending on trim. Here are ten electric trucks and SUVs ranked by how much they tow.
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1. Chevrolet Silverado EV: Top of the Tow Chart
The 2026 Silverado EV in WT, LT and Trail Boss Extended Range form is rated to tow up to 12,500 pounds, according to GM Authority. That is the highest manufacturer rating among the electric vehicles in this gallery.
The number does not apply across the lineup, however. The LT Max Range drops to 7,000 pounds, so a buyer planning to haul a heavy trailer should confirm the exact trim and battery pairing before ordering, since the headline rating belongs to only some versions.
2. GMC Sierra EV: Matching Its Chevy Cousin
The 2026 Sierra EV Elevation and Denali Extended Range trims tow 12,500 pounds, the same top figure as the Silverado EV, but Electrek notes that ratings swing down to 8,500 pounds on Standard Range versions. Electrek published the trim comparison in August 2025.
A spread of 4,000 pounds inside one model line shows how much the battery and drivetrain choice matters for towing. Shoppers drawn to the GMC for work use should read the trim-by-trim figures instead of relying on the best number in advertising, and should match the trim to the trailer.
3. Rivian R1T: Eleven Thousand Pounds
Kelley Blue Book lists the 2026 R1T Tri and Quad versions at 11,000 pounds of towing, while the 533-horsepower Dual versions are rated at 7,700 pounds. The two groups differ by 3,300 pounds, a wide gap within one pickup.
The truck therefore offers two clear tiers, and the higher one needs a multi-motor configuration. Owners who expect only occasional light trailer duty may find the Dual rating adequate, while those hauling larger loads would need to step up to the Tri or Quad and accept the added cost.
4. Tesla Cybertruck: One Rating, Two Power Levels
Both the 600-horsepower All-Wheel Drive and 845-horsepower Cyberbeast versions of the 2026 Cybertruck carry the same 11,000-pound towing rating, per Kelley Blue Book. That puts the stainless pickup level with the R1T’s top tier.
The identical figure means the extra output of the Cyberbeast buys speed rather than additional pulling capacity. Buyers who care mainly about trailers can therefore choose the less powerful version without giving up the rated limit, though price and equipment differences between the two still apply.
5. Cadillac Escalade IQ: Luxury SUV With a Trailer Limit
Cadillac’s electric Escalade IQ, sold for 2025 and 2026, is rated to tow up to 8,000 pounds on TowingSpecs’ full-size SUV ranking, ahead of the 7,700-pound Rivian R1S. It is the highest-rated electric SUV in this gallery.
The margin over the Rivian is small, but it puts the Cadillac at the top of the electric SUVs here. For families that tow a boat or camper occasionally, the rating is solid, though it falls well short of the leading electric pickups at 11,000 and 12,500 pounds.
6. Rivian R1S: Three-Row Adventure SUV
The three-row R1S, built since 2022, is rated to tow as much as 7,700 pounds across its model years, according to TowingSpecs’ full-size SUV ranking. The same list places the Cadillac Escalade IQ just above it.
That figure matches the lower tier of the related R1T pickup, so the SUV gives up capacity to the truck at its top end. Buyers should still note that the number is a ceiling across model years, and a specific vehicle’s rating depends on its configuration and year.
7. Cadillac Vistiq: Half the Wagoneer
Cadillac’s three-row Vistiq, on sale for 2025 and 2026, tops out at 5,000 pounds of towing, half the 10,000-pound rating of the gas Jeep Wagoneer that leads the same TowingSpecs list of full-size SUVs.
The comparison shows where electric three-row SUVs stand against traditional full-size gas models: capable of light and moderate loads, but behind the heaviest haulers. Families with a mid-sized trailer will likely be fine, while heavier towing needs push toward larger vehicles or the electric pickups above.
8. Kia EV9: Watch the Light Trims
The 2026 EV9 tows 5,000 pounds in Land and GT-Line trims, but the entry Light and Light Long Range versions are limited to just 2,000 pounds, according to Kelley Blue Book. The three-row Kia therefore carries two very different ratings.
The 3,000-pound difference is easy to overlook when comparing base prices. Anyone considering the Kia for towing should treat the lower-priced trims as a different vehicle, since they cannot pull what the upper trims can, and should check the rating for the exact trim on the lot.
9. Hyundai Ioniq 9: Class 3 Hitch, Optional Package
TowingSpecs lists the 2026 Ioniq 9 at 5,000 pounds with a 500-pound tongue weight and a Class 3 hitch, with the tow package optional. The site noted that it verified the listing on June 1, 2026.
Because the package is optional, a buyer who plans to tow needs to specify it when ordering instead of assuming it comes standard. The 5,000-pound rating places the big Hyundai level with its three-row rivals, and the tongue-weight limit is worth checking against any trailer.
10. Volvo EX90: Just Under Five Thousand
Volvo’s electric seven-seat EX90, sold for 2025 and 2026, is rated to tow up to 4,850 pounds, just under the 5,000-pound ratings of its three-row EV rivals. That figure is the lowest rating of any vehicle in this gallery except the entry EV9 trims, which are capped at 2,000 pounds.
The 150-pound shortfall is minor in practice, but it places the Volvo at the bottom of this ranking. Families choosing the EX90 for its seating and cabin should treat towing as a light-duty extra, suited to small trailers and not heavy equipment.
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