What you need to tow with a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV is rated from 7,000 to 12,500 lb depending on engine, cab, bed and drivetrain — a 79% spread. Find your configuration below, then size the hitch to the trailer you are towing, not to the truck's maximum.

A single towing number for this truck would be a lie. 12,500 lb applies to one exact configuration when properly equipped. Same badge, different axle or cab, and the real figure can be thousands of pounds lower. That is why every row below carries its configuration.

2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV towing by configuration

Engine	Cab	Bed	Drive	GCWR (lb)	Max trailer (lb)	Requires
Extended Range LT (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	21,400	12,500	—
Extended Range Trail Boss (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	21,400	12,500	—
Extended Range Trail Boss with Premium Package (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	19,700	12,300	—
Extended Range LT with Premium Package (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	19,700	10,600	—
Max Range Trail Boss (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	19,700	10,200	—
Standard Range LT (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	16,600	8,500	—
Max Range LT (Two-motor)	Crew Cab	Standard Bed	AWD	16,600	7,000	—

GCWR is the maximum combined weight of the loaded truck and the loaded trailer. Max trailer weight assumes the vehicle is properly equipped and otherwise unloaded — every passenger and every pound of cargo comes off it.

Source: 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV manufacturer trailering chart · last verified 2026-08-29

The kit for this truck

Towing hardware is sized to the trailer. Pick the weight you are actually pulling:

Tow 4,500 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 5,000 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 6,000 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 7,000 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 8,000 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 9,000 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 10,000 lb with a Silverado EV Tow 12,000 lb with a Silverado EV

At this truck's ceiling (12,500 lb) you would be in Class 5 XD hardware with a weight-distributing hitch and a brake controller. See the 12,000 lb kit for this vehicle →

Before you trust any of these numbers

Your payload governs. Addition of trailer hitch weight cannot cause vehicle weights to exceed Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These ratings can be found on the certification label located on the driver door or doorframe.
Tongue weight is not free. 10–15% of the trailer sits on your rear axle and comes out of payload, not out of tow rating.
Engines in this chart: Standard Range LT (Two-motor) · Extended Range LT (Two-motor) · Extended Range LT with Premium Package (Two-motor) · Max Range LT (Two-motor) · Extended Range Trail Boss (Two-motor) · Extended Range Trail Boss with Premium Package (Two-motor) · Max Range Trail Boss (Two-motor). If yours is not listed, this chart does not cover your configuration.

Common questions

How much can a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV tow?

Between 7,000 and 12,500 lb depending on the exact configuration — that is a 79% spread, so a single headline number is misleading. The 12,500 lb figure requires one specific combination of engine, cab, bed and drivetrain. Look up your own configuration in the table on this page.

What hitch do I need for a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV?

Size the hitch to the trailer, not the truck. For a trailer up to 10,000 lb you need Class 4 hardware with a 2 in receiver, plus a weight-distributing hitch with sway control. The truck's rating is a ceiling you must stay under, not the thing you buy for.

Why is there no payload number on this page?

Because payload is specific to your individual vehicle, not to the model. It is printed on the certification label in your driver's door jamb. Published sources disagree with manufacturers in both directions on payload, so stating one per model would be wrong for most trucks. Your tongue weight counts against payload, which is why it matters.