Calculating Load Limits; Towing A Trailer - Tesla S Owner's Manual

Calculating Load Limits

1. Locate the statement "The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on your
vehicle's "Tire and Loading Information"
label.
2. Determine the combined weight of the
driver and passengers that will be riding in
the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
driver and passengers from XXX kg (see
Step 1).
4. The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load
capacity. For example, if the "XXX"
amount equals 635 kg, and there will be
five 68 kg passengers in the vehicle, the
amount of available cargo and luggage
capacity is 295 kg (635 ‑ 340
(5 x 68) = 295 kg).
5. Determine the combined weight of cargo
and luggage being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight must not exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
Warning: The front and rear trunks are
the preferred places to carry objects. In
an accident, or during hard braking and
sharp turns, loose items in the cabin
could injure occupants.
Example Load Limit Calculations
How much cargo you can carry in Model S
depends on the number and weight of
passengers. The following are typical
examples of calculated load limits. These
examples assume passengers weighing 68 kg.
If the passengers weigh more or less, the
available cargo and luggage load capacity
decreases or increases respectively.
Example 1: Driver and one passenger
Description
Vehicle capacity weight
Subtract occupant weight (2 x 68
kg)
Available cargo weight
Specifications
Example 2: Driver and four passengers
Description
Vehicle capacity weight
Subtract occupant weight (5 x 68
kg)
Available cargo weight
The available cargo or luggage weight should
then be distributed between the front and
rear trunks.
Caution: Do not exceed the maximum
front trunk load weight of 136 kg.

Towing a Trailer

Warning: Do not tow a trailer. Model S
does not support a trailer hitch. Installing
one could damage Model S and increase
the risk of an accident.
Total
433 kg
136 kg
297 kg
Specifications
Total
433 kg
340 kg
93 kg
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