Towing and Accessories 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: 18 or 19" Tires
20" Tires
55 kg
20 kg
55 kg
55 kg
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 76 for reference). 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.
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