The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime has a maximum towing capacity of 2,500 pounds.
That rating belongs to Toyota’s plug-in-hybrid RAV4 Prime, also called the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid in some markets. It combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with electric motors and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, producing 302 combined horsepower and standard electronic all-wheel drive.
The 2,500-pound figure is a maximum rating, not a recommended trailer weight for every situation. Trailer equipment, tongue weight, passengers, cargo, road conditions, and local regulations still matter. The number is also easy to confuse with other RAV4 variants: some conventional RAV4 trims have different towing ratings, while Toyota’s larger hybrid SUVs may be rated higher.
The Prime’s towing figure is notable because its main selling point is electric efficiency rather than heavy-duty hauling. Its plug-in battery gives it an EPA-estimated electric driving range of about 42 miles for the 2023 model, while the gasoline engine remains available for longer trips.