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Carrying Capacity- Accessories
The towing package allows you to tow a trailer or carry an accessory (bicycles, skis, snowboards, etc.) with your
Model 3.
The tow package includes a weight-carrying hitch with a 50 mm ball coupling that can support an accessory carrier.
When carrying accessories, the ball coupling is designed to support vertical loads of up to 55 kg. When carrying
bicycles or other items on the Model 3 hitch, always check to ensure that the maximum weight is not exceeded.
Maximum weight capacity for the tow hitch depends on the number of occupants in the vehicle:
Five occupants in the vehicle.
Two or fewer rear occupants in the vehicle.
When calculating weight, remember to include the weight of the accessory carrier.
NOTE: The weights shown previously are for Tesla recommended accessory carriers. They are based on measuring
the vertical and horizontal distances between the accessory carrier's center of gravity and the ball of the hitch (see
the example image in
Non-Tesla Approved Accessory Carriers on page 79
CAUTION: Exceeding the maximum weight the Model 3 hitch is designed to support (as previously described)
can cause significant damage.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to install an accessory carrier on Model 3 that is not equipped with the towing
package. Doing so can cause significant damage.
Non-Tesla Approved Accessory Carriers
In addition to calculating the weight, it is important to ensure your accessory's overall load does not exceed the
specified weight and distance from the ball on the hitch. This distance is calculated based on the center of gravity of
the accessory carrier and the items mounted to it. For non-Tesla approved carriers, measure the vertical and
horizontal distances from the ball on the tow hitch to the accessory's center of gravity.
NOTE: Consult the product details of your accessory carrier for more information, such as additional weight or load
limits. Damage caused by non-Tesla approved accessories is not covered by the warranty.
Seating and Safety Restraints
Towing and Accessories
18 or 19" Tires
55 kg
55 kg
for reference).
20" Tires
20 kg
55 kg
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