Tesla Towing Capacity Calculator: The Cybertruck Rewrites the Rulebook
Nobody outside the truck world expected an electric pickup to hit 11,000 lb, and yet the Cybertruck did exactly that, beating plenty of established gas trucks in the process. The Model X and Model Y carry their own genuine figures too, while the Model S and Model 3 were simply built for range and speed rather than trailers. This calculator gives every current Tesla the honest number it actually earned.
Tesla towing calculator
Set Up Your Tesla
Look on the windscreen through the driver's side glass, the door jamb sticker, or the Tesla app under vehicle details.
Your Result
Pick a model or drop in a VIN
Choose a Cybertruck, Model X or Model Y trim or decode your VIN, check the pre-filled numbers, add what you're carrying, then hit Run the Numbers.
The six checks
Standards used
- Tow rating:
SAE J2807 - Hitch class:
SAE J684 - GVWR / payload:
FMVSS 110 - Trailer electrics:
ISO 11992,ISO 1724 - VIN structure:
ISO 3779
An electric truck that beat the establishment at its own game
Owners after a figure specific to their own Tesla rather than a brochure average should use the Tesla towing capacity by VIN feature above, since motor configuration genuinely shifts the certified number across the Cybertruck and Model X lineups. The Cybertruck leads the range with a genuinely class-leading figure on Cyberbeast and Foundation trims, the Model X follows with a strong three-row electric SUV number, the Model Y carries a modest but real figure ahead of most compact crossovers, and the Model S and Model 3 simply were not built with a tow hitch in mind, which this calculator states plainly.
Class-leading, genuinely so
Up to 11,000 lb on Cyberbeast and Foundation, a figure that beats most gas trucks.
Falcon doors, real muscle
Up to 5,000 lb, a strong figure for a three-row electric SUV.
Compact but capable
Up to 3,500 lb, notably higher than most rivals in its class.
No guessed numbers
Model S and Model 3 get a clear not-rated notice, not a fabricated towing figure.
The full Tesla towing capacity chart
Every trim below loads straight into the calculator with a single click. Models with no published towing figure are marked plainly rather than left to guesswork.
| Model / motor config | Tow rating | GVWR | Payload | Curb weight |
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Getting a result in five steps
Enter VIN
Decodes model, motor configuration and tow package fitment.
Check the numbers
Cross-check against your Tesla towing capacity chart.
Load it up
Add passengers and cargo before the trailer.
Add the trailer
Loaded weight and tongue target, plus your unloaded range.
Read the checks
Payload, GVWR, GCWR, tow, tongue, hitch, plus range impact.
How the figures are worked out
SAE J2807
Ratings for the Cybertruck, Model X and Model Y with the factory tow package follow J2807 test methodology, the same standard applied to gas trucks.
VIN structure (ISO 3779)
The 17-character VIN carries WMI, VDS and VIS segments encoding model, motor configuration and equipment used to pin down your real figure.
Payload checked first
Tongue weight and cargo are weighed against payload before tow rating, since the large battery pack already eats into payload more than a comparable gas vehicle.
FMVSS 110
GVWR and payload definitions plus the certification label rules that apply across the current lineup.
SAE J684
Hitch class matched to trailer weight, Class IV for most setups scaling to Class V on a fully equipped Cyberbeast.
More towing tools worth pairing with a Cybertruck or Model X
Hummer EV and classic H2 towing hub
Another electric-and-classic towing powerhouse comparison, genuinely comparable to the Cybertruck's own figure.
Hyundai Palisade and Santa Cruz towing hub
A mainstream gas three-row and pickup comparison for buyers weighing a Model Y against something more affordable.
Infiniti QX80 and QX60 towing hub
A luxury gas SUV comparison for buyers weighing a Model X against a more traditional premium badge.
Isuzu D-Max and MU-X towing hub
A ladder-chassis diesel ute and SUV comparison, a genuinely different engineering philosophy from the Cybertruck.
Jaguar F-Pace and E-Pace towing hub
A performance-luxury gas comparison for context against Tesla's electric approach to performance.
Jeep Gladiator and Grand Cherokee towing hub
An off-road-capable gas pickup comparison, a direct rival for the Cybertruck's own adventure truck identity.
JMC Vigus Pro and Grand Avenue towing hub
A value-focused gas pickup comparison, the widest possible price and drivetrain gap from a Cybertruck.
Kia Telluride and EV9 towing hub
Another electric SUV in this comparison set, useful for weighing the EV9 directly against the Model X.
Lamborghini Urus towing capacity
A genuinely surprising super-SUV figure, purely for contrast against Tesla's own everyday numbers.
Lexus towing capacity hub
A premium gas comparison point for buyers weighing a Model X against a traditional luxury badge.
Mazda CX-90 and CX-70 towing hub
A gas-powered three-row comparison, useful for weighing refueling speed against Tesla's charging network.
Mercedes-Benz GLE and G-Class towing hub
The luxury gas ceiling of this comparison set, useful context against Tesla's own premium electric pricing.
MG RX8 and HS towing hub
A value-focused gas comparison for buyers weighing a Model Y against a more budget-friendly badge.
Mitsubishi Triton and Pajero Sport towing hub
An established gas pickup and SUV comparison, another data point for a very different drivetrain philosophy.
Nissan Titan and Pathfinder towing hub
A genuine full-size gas truck figure, a direct benchmark for the Cybertruck's own class-leading number.
Plymouth Grand Voyager towing capacity
A discontinued badge's genuine minivan figure, an interesting historical contrast to Tesla's brand-new approach.
Porsche Cayenne towing capacity
A performance gas badge that also surprises with a genuinely serious tow rating, much like the Model X.
Rivian R1T and R1S towing hub
The most direct electric pickup rival, a genuinely close comparison against the Cybertruck's own figure.
Subaru Ascent and Outback towing hub
A gas AWD comparison for buyers weighing all-weather grip against Tesla's own traction control approach.
Suzuki Jimny and Vitara towing hub
A genuinely different scale and price bracket entirely, purely for context against Tesla's own range.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Tesla Cybertruck towing capacity?
The Cybertruck is rated to tow up to 11,000 lb on the Cyberbeast and Foundation variants with the factory tow package, a genuinely class-leading figure for any pickup. The rear-wheel-drive variant carries a lower figure.
Can the Tesla Model X tow a trailer?
Yes. The Model X is rated to tow up to 5,000 lb with the factory tow package fitted, a strong figure for an electric three-row SUV.
Does the Tesla Model Y have a towing capacity?
Yes, though modestly. The Model Y is rated to tow up to 3,500 lb with the factory tow hitch fitted, notably higher than most compact crossovers in its class.
Do the Model S and Model 3 have a towing rating?
No. Neither carries a manufacturer towing rating in most markets. Both are sedans built for efficiency and range rather than towing.