Author: Gary WhiteAt Tesla there was initially only the Tesla Model X with a trailer coupling, later followed The stunning Tesla Model 3 with up to 1000kg towing capacity. Electric cars from other manufacturers are also increasingly being able to tow but Tesla are really leading the way.
Tesla's large SUV Model X has been supplied with a trailer hitch as standard for a good two years. For the cheaper compact Tesla Model 3, a trailer hitch can optionally be ordered since May 2019 for all non-performance models.
Tesla's Model 3 is far from being a tow truck, but it is completely suitable for the domestic use and towing a caravan.
Pulling, hitching and maneuvering with a trailer works with the Tesla Model 3 in the same way as with any other car with a trailer hitch. With 493 Newton meters, the Model 3 Long Range Plus has more torque from a standing start than a VW Tiguan at optimum speed and can therefore compete with more traditional petrol or diesel tow cars. If you are looking for the towing capacity for a Tesla Model 3 then we're here to help. The towing capacity is a term used to describe the maximum weight of a trailer a Tesla Model 3 can tow. There may be certain models of Tesla Model 3 that cannot be used to tow a trailer. These will be highlighted with 'N KG' in the below list of Tesla Model 3 towing weights.
For those models of Tesla Model 3 where towing is allowed, we have detailed the Tesla Model 3 towing capacity for a braked trailer (this is when the trailer being towed has its own breaking system). To ensure you are both safe and legal it is really important that you check the Tesla Model 3 towing weight limit for the car.
As well as providing the braked towing capacity for your Tesla Model 3, where data is available we also have also listed the Tesla Model 3's unbraked towing capacity.
Here is a full list of the Unbraked and Braked Towing Capacity for the Tesla Model 3. If you cannot find the Tesla you are looking for please drop us a email and we will add this to the list.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the towing weights provided on this website are accurate, we always recommend checking the vehicle log book (V5) for the official towing capacity. We accept no responsibility if the towing weights provided on this website are incorrect.
| Car Make & Model | Max Towing Weight - Unbraked | Max Towing Capacity - Braked |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2023 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 (239 kW/325 PS) (2023) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 (239 kW/325 PS) (2022) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long range AWD (258 kW/351 PS) (2023) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long range AWD (258 kW/351 PS) (2022) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long range AWD (258 kW/351 PS) (2021) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long range AWD (258 kW/351 PS) (2020) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long range AWD (258 kW/351 PS) (2019) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (239 kW/325 PS) (2023) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (239 kW/325 PS) (2022) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (239 kW/325 PS) (2021) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (239 kW/325 PS) (2020) | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD Electric, 1 Speed Automatic | 1000kg | |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2020 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 1000kg |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 910kg |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 910kg |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 910kg |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 910kg |
| 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD Electric, 1 SP AUTO | - | 910kg |
Are you the proud owner of a Tesla Model 3 and want to know whether you can tow a trailer with your car? After several days of research, we have answers to all the questions about the Tesla Model 3 towbar. To save you this work, we have compiled all the information in this article. We clarify which trailer hitches are available for the Model 3, whether you need an extra driver's license for them and which trailers you are allowed to tow at all. We have also listed the costs.
Can The Tesla Model 3 Tow A Caravan or Trailer?
Yes, a Tesla Model 3 can tow a trailer. The maximum trailer load is 910kg. This means that, for example, high and low loaders as well as motorcycle transporters can be attached. You can find out here what restrictions this causes when driving.Tesla initially only had the Model X with a trailer hitch, later followed by the Tesla Model 3 with a trailer load of up to 910 kg. The detachable tow bar was available for a while at the time of ordering and is available as a tow pack on request.
Tesla's Model 3 is of course far from being a real tow vehicle with its low towing capacity, but it is perfectly suitable for domestic use and towing a trailer or transporting bicycles.
Towing, hitching and maneuvering with a trailer works the same with the Tesla Model 3 as with any other car with a trailer hitch. At 493 Newton metres, the Model 3 Long Range has more torque from a standing start than a VW Tiguan and can therefore compete with more traditional petrol or diesel towing vehicles. Even with maximum payload on the trailer, you don't notice any loss in performance.
How much weight can a Tesla Model 3 pull?
As already mentioned, the Model 3 is not specifically designed to tow a trailer. Therefore, the maximum draw weight is rather low. If you have to pull more weight, you should think about a Model Y.The Tesla Model 3 is allowed to tow 910kg. While this is not excessively high, it is perfectly adequate for attaching bike racks and smaller trailers. However, this is not enough for most caravans.
If you are the owner of a larger caravan, the Tesla Model 3 trailer hitch is not sufficient due to the limited towing capacity. Tesla also points out that the tire pressure on the rear axle should be increased by 0.2 bar when towing.
