Tesla Model Y towing capacity
Cross-year towing decision tools for the Tesla Model Y. Use this page to find which years and configurations fit your trailer job; open a year page for an exact configuration Tow Check.
Figures reflect ratings currently represented in our dataset. Coverage can be partial for some years — confirm the door-jamb sticker and owner’s manual for any specific vehicle.
What are you trying to do?
Find a Tesla Model Y that can tow your trailer
Matches must clear the published trailer rating when known. Where payload exists, remaining payload must also stay non-negative after passengers, cargo and tongue weight.
Tesla Model Y towing history
Range chart of observed min–max towing ratings by year. Click a year to open its page.
Tesla Model Y towing capacity by year
Sorted newest-first below. Use the interactive tools above to filter by trailer weight or compare two years.
Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.
Tesla Model Y towing capacity ranges (dataset)
Observed minimum and maximum trailer ratings in our dataset for each model year. Values remain available without JavaScript; the interactive chart above enhances this view.
Which Tesla Model Y years can tow my trailer?
Compare Tesla Model Y model years
| 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Min towing | 3,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Max towing | 3,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 886 lbs | 1,157 lbs |
| Configurations | 3 | 2 |
| Drivetrains | — | — |
| Cabs | — | — |
| Beds | — | — |
| Axles | 9.00 | 9.00 |
| Engines | — | — |
- 2022 and 2021 share the same highest dataset towing rating (3,000 lbs).
- 2022 shows a 271 lbs higher peak payload in our dataset than 2021.
Coverage warning: one or both years have partial catalog coverage, so differences may reflect dataset gaps rather than true product changes.
Browse Tesla Model Y configurations
Showing 7 results (capped at 50).
- 2022 Long9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 1,157 lbsOpen year
- 2022 Performance9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 747 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Long9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 886 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Performance9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 886 lbsOpen year
- 2021 Standard9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Long9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 886 lbsOpen year
- 2020 Performance9.00 · Tow 3,000 lbs · Payload 886 lbsOpen year
Tesla Model Y towing capacity by generation
Generation windows are reference metadata. Towing and payload figures are calculated only from years present in our dataset.
Tesla Model Y payload capacity by year
Payload includes passengers, cargo and trailer tongue weight. It is not the same limit as maximum trailer weight.
Some years have partial catalog coverage — highest figures are the highest ratings currently represented in our dataset, not a claim of absolute manufacturer completeness.
Towing capacity is not the only limit
The usable towing limit can be lower than the headline trailer rating. Depending on the vehicle and hitch, these limits can all matter:
- Max trailer weight — published towing capacity for a configuration
- Payload — people, cargo, equipment and tongue weight on the tow vehicle
- GVWR — gross vehicle weight rating
- GCWR — gross combined weight rating
- GAWR — axle ratings (front/rear)
- Hitch rating — hitch and receiver limits
- Tongue weight — typically a fraction of trailer weight, counted against payload
Check an exact Tesla Model Y configuration · Jump to year selection
All Tesla Model Y model years
Open a year page to pick your exact configuration and run Tow Check.
Compare Tesla Model Y with another model
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