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2023 Tesla Model Y towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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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
63% of 4,416 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: Standard AWD, $44,240.

2023 Tesla Model Y tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingCurb weightMSRP
Standard AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb4,416 lb$44,240
AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb4,416 lb to 4,555 lb$47,740
Long Range AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb4,416 lb$48,990
Performance AWDelectricAWD3,500 lb4,416 lb$52,490

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0002020202120222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2020 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2020 to 2026: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2023 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Tesla Model X5,000 lbAWD$79,990
Volvo XC604,960 lbT8 Recharge Core AWD$57,200
Audi Q54,400 lb40 TFSI Premium AWD$44,200
Tesla Model Y (this car)3,500 lbStandard AWD$44,240
Cadillac XT51,000 lbLuxury FWD$44,195

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked