2027 Tesla Model Y towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500 lb
- Cheapest at max
- RWD
- electric
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
Rank 53 of 79 SUVs (2027).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Room left
- 700 lb (20% of the rating)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight (guideline 85%)
- 69% of 4,061 lb
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit. 85% of curb weight: a common owner guideline for cars and SUVs.
What it can pull
80% of the rating: a common owner margin, not a maker limit.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 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: RWD, $39,990.
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| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | electric | RWD | 3,500 lb | 4,061 lb | $39,990 |
| Standard AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,061 lb | $40,240 |
| AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,246 lb | $41,990 |
| Premium RWD | electric | RWD | 3,500 lb | 4,184 lb | $45,990 |
| Premium AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,264 lb to 4,396 lb | $49,990 |
| Performance AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,264 lb to 4,398 lb | $57,990 |
| L Premium Launch Series AWD | electric | AWD | 3,500 lb | 4,612 lb | $61,990 |
Highest rating by year
Same max rating from 2020 to 2027: 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lb | Altitude 4WD | $46,960 |
| Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lb | SE FWD | $39,735 |
| Tesla Model Y (this car) | 3,500 lb | RWD | $39,990 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | 3,500 lb | Premium AWD | $39,995 |
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.
- Two or more sources agree
- One source
- Model-level or estimate
- Sources differ