Tesla Model Y Trailer Hitch - All Details

The Tesla Model Y – ideal for family adventures with a trailer! 🧳

Are you planning a big summer vacation with the whole family and wondering whether the Tesla Model Y is also suitable for towing a trailer? Don't worry, we have summarized all the important information about trailer load for you. This will guarantee that your next vacation is a complete success! ☀️

Let's go into detail together and find out what the Model Y has to offer in terms of towing capacity and whether a Model Y trailer hitch is worth it

Tesla Model Y Unbraked Towing Capacity

• Tesla Model Y standard range - 750 kg

• Tesla Model Y long-distance - 750 kg )

• Tesla Model Y Performance - 750 kg

Tesla Model Y Braked Towing Capacity

• Tesla Model Y standard range - 1600 kg

• Tesla Model Y long-distance - 1600 kg

• Tesla Model Y Performance - 1600 kg

Tesla Model Y Maximum vertical load (support load)

• Tesla Model Y standard range - 72 kg

• Tesla Model Y long-distance - 72 kg

• Tesla Model Y Performance - 72 kg

If you're considering buying a Model Y, we recommend reading these articles to find out more about the car.

With the clever trailer mode, towing a trailer with the Tesla Model Y is child's play!

The special software function ensures additional safety and comfort in the Tesla by noticeably improving the driving experience. What's special is that when the Tesla autopilot is used, the additional weight of the trailer is taken into account to optimize stability and control. So you can sit back and relax and enjoy the drive.

Trailer mode also intelligently adjusts the vehicle suspension to provide a smoother ride and minimize the risk of swaying.

Important to know: Trailer mode must always be active when towing a trailer. However, it is activated automatically as soon as the electrical connection to your Model Y is established. However, after uncoupling the trailer, you should deactivate trailer mode manually .

The trailer mode can also be deactivated manually while driving in order to be able to access certain vehicle functions.

Range is a crucial factor when planning trips with the Tesla Model Y, especially when towing a trailer. Charging at Superchargers can be challenging in this case, as the trailer may need to be unhitched to avoid blocking other parking spaces.

The vast majority of superchargers do not have a good option for charging a car with a trailer. It is therefore advisable to plan for longer charging times. However, Tesla is gradually building new charging parks with drive-through charging points, which are perfect for cars with trailers.

It is difficult to give a general figure for the actual loss of range when towing a trailer or transporting bicycles. It depends on various factors such as speed, wind and terrain. In winter, when it is cold, the range can generally be reduced by 20-22% , and in summer with air conditioning by around 12-15%. With a trailer or bicycles, a loss of range of around 25-30% is realistic.

For frequent long-distance journeys and especially for vacation trips, we recommend the Tesla Model Y Long Range due to its larger battery capacity. You can choose either the Long Range version with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. They have a good range and are therefore ideal.

Therefore, before buying, you should carefully consider how often you actually need the longer range. Even with the Model Y Standard Range, longer distances are easily possible, provided the charging infrastructure is taken into account and the driving style is adapted.

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