What is the towing capacity of the 2021 Tesla Model Y?

19", 20" and 21" wheels, up to 3 passengers: 3,500 lbs; 19" and 21" wheels, 4-5 passengers: 3,300 lbs; 20" wheels, 4-5 passengers: 2,300 lbs; 19" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles): 1800 lbs; 21" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles): 1200 lbs. Source: 2021 Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual.

2021 Tesla Model Y Towing capacity

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19", 20" and 21" wheels, up to 3 passengers 3,500 lbs
19" and 21" wheels, 4-5 passengers 3,300 lbs
20" wheels, 4-5 passengers 2,300 lbs
19" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles) 1800 lbs
21" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles) 1200 lbs

2021 Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual, PDF page 96

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Towing capacity · 19", 20" and 21" wheels, up to 3 passengers · PDF page 96
3,500 lbs

Towing capacity · 19" and 21" wheels, 4-5 passengers · PDF page 96
3,300 lbs

Towing capacity · 20" wheels, 4-5 passengers · PDF page 96
2,300 lbs

Towing capacity · 19" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles) · PDF page 96
1800 lbs (816

Towing capacity · 21" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles) · PDF page 96
1200 lbs (544

All versions

5 values

Applies to	Value	Manual says	Page
19", 20" and 21" wheels, up to 3 passengers	3,500 lbs	“3,500 lbs”	PDF page 96 ↗
19" and 21" wheels, 4-5 passengers	3,300 lbs	“3,300 lbs”	PDF page 96 ↗
20" wheels, 4-5 passengers	2,300 lbs	“2,300 lbs”	PDF page 96 ↗
19" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles)	1800 lbs	“1800 lbs (816”	PDF page 96 ↗
21" wheels, 6-7 passengers (seven-seat vehicles)	1200 lbs	“1200 lbs (544”	PDF page 96 ↗

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