2021 Tesla Model Y towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- Standard Range RWD, electric.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 71 of 127 SUVs (2021).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,500 lb: Standard Range RWD, $39,990.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Range RWD | electric | RWD | 3,500 lb | 3,924 lb to 4,416 lb | $39,990 |
| Long Range AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,416 lb | $58,990 |
| Performance AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,416 lb | $63,990 |
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model X | 5,000 lb | Long Range Plus AWD | $79,990 |
| Jaguar E PACE | 3,968 lb | P250 AWD | $40,995 |
| Tesla Model Y (this car) | 3,500 lb | Standard Range RWD | $39,990 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2,200 lb | Pro RWD | $39,995 |
| Buick Enclave | 1,500 lb | Preferred FWD | $40,300 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree