Vehicle Load Limit - Tesla Model S Owner Safety Information

VEHICLE LOAD LIMIT

WARNINGS:
Overloading the vehicle has an adverse effect on braking and handling,
which could compromise your safety or damage Model S. Therefore you
must understand how much weight your Model S can safely carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo and any additional equipment fitted to Model S since it
was manufactured.
Always ensure tires are inflated to their recommended levels. Doing so is
especially important when carrying heavy loads.
To calculate load limit
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 (illustrated on page 16).
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will
be riding in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from
XXX kg or XXX lbs.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage
load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs,
and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in the vehicle,
the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 650 lbs
(1400 - 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Example load limit calculation
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 150 lbs (68 kg).
If the passengers weigh more or less, the available cargo and luggage
load capacity decrease or increase respectively.
Example 1: Driver and one passenger
Description
Vehicle capacity weight
Subtract occupant weight (2 x 150 lbs)
Available cargo weight
Example 2: Driver and four passengers
Description
Vehicle capacity weight
Subtract occupant weight (5 x 150 lbs)
Available cargo weight
The available cargo or luggage weight should then be distributed between
the front trunk and the trunk.
CAUTION: Never load more than 300 lbs (136 kg) into the front trunk.
Total
954 lbs
300 lbs
654 lbs
Total
954 lbs
750 lbs
204 lbs
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