My Model Y order is in queue with a DEC2022 estimated delivery date.
I was originally interested in getting the TESLA add-on tow hitch for $1,000 because I plan to eventually purchase a travel trailer and would love to tow it with my new Model Y (as I have no other vehicles capable of towing). However, TESLA’s website stipulates a MAX towing capacity of 3,500lbs with their factory tow hitch on a LR Model Y AWD. Sadly, this is not enough towing capacity to effectively tow much of anything. Plus, does the “80% towing rule” apply to EV’s as well? Meaning, if your diesel FORD F-150 has a towing capacity of 10,000lbs, then you should not exceed 8,000lbs of actual towing (so they say). Does this rule apply to EV’s, also? (NOTE: I have seen YouTube videos from Model Y owners who are towing their 24ft Air Stream trailers at up to 6,000lbs, but I don’t think I would exceed TESLA’s stated capacity.)
Finally, now that I know I cannot tow much with my new Model Y (only 3,500lbs or less), I am not sure that I want to spend the extra $1,000 on the towing package from TESLA. However, I was thinking that it might be worth it for resell purposes. (Plus, you never know when I may need to tow something light, and it would be nice to have the option to do so.)
Thoughts…??? Is it worth it to spend the extra $1,000 for resell purposes alone? I’m not much of a cyclist, but perhaps a prospective buyer of my (in the future) used Model Y will want a tow hitch…??? Let me know your thoughts…Thanks!
I was originally interested in getting the TESLA add-on tow hitch for $1,000 because I plan to eventually purchase a travel trailer and would love to tow it with my new Model Y (as I have no other vehicles capable of towing). However, TESLA’s website stipulates a MAX towing capacity of 3,500lbs with their factory tow hitch on a LR Model Y AWD. Sadly, this is not enough towing capacity to effectively tow much of anything. Plus, does the “80% towing rule” apply to EV’s as well? Meaning, if your diesel FORD F-150 has a towing capacity of 10,000lbs, then you should not exceed 8,000lbs of actual towing (so they say). Does this rule apply to EV’s, also? (NOTE: I have seen YouTube videos from Model Y owners who are towing their 24ft Air Stream trailers at up to 6,000lbs, but I don’t think I would exceed TESLA’s stated capacity.)
Finally, now that I know I cannot tow much with my new Model Y (only 3,500lbs or less), I am not sure that I want to spend the extra $1,000 on the towing package from TESLA. However, I was thinking that it might be worth it for resell purposes. (Plus, you never know when I may need to tow something light, and it would be nice to have the option to do so.)
Thoughts…??? Is it worth it to spend the extra $1,000 for resell purposes alone? I’m not much of a cyclist, but perhaps a prospective buyer of my (in the future) used Model Y will want a tow hitch…??? Let me know your thoughts…Thanks!