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Can you flat tow a Tesla Model S?
Tesla does not allow the 2026 Tesla Model S to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
From the Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America, p. 224 ↗
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2026 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 224 ↗ |
Every version
2025 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 224 ↗ |
Every version
2024 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 224 ↗ |
Every version
2023 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 224 ↗ |
Every version
2022 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 224 ↗ |
Every version
2021 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 224 ↗ |
Every version
2020 Model S: by version
| Version | Automatic | Source |
|---|---|---|
| All versions | ✕ No | p. 215 ↗ |
In the maker's words
Before you tow
- “If Model S must be transported without a flatbed truck, then wheel lifts and dollies must be used to ensure that all four wheels are off of the ground.”
Other options
Can't flat tow it? Here's what works
A version that can't go four wheels down can still travel on a car trailer or, where the maker allows, a tow dolly. Ford's towing guide adds: “Ford Motor Company recommends that a separate functional brake system be used on any towed vehicle, including those dolly-towed or towbar-towed.” p. 3 ↗
Questions people ask
Can you flat tow a 2026 Tesla Model S?
No. Tesla does not allow the 2026 Tesla Model S to be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Does flat towing void the warranty?
Check Tesla's warranty guide before modifying the vehicle for towing.
Source: Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:09:39 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:09:39 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:09:39 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:09:39 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:09:39 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Tesla Model S (2021+) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:09:39 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.
Source: Tesla Model S (2012–2020) Owner's Manual, North America (Tesla, Inc., Software version 2026.32, North America (PDF created 2026-09-22; HTTP Last-Modified Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:52:11 GMT); retrieved 2026-09-29). Page links open the PDF at the page each number is printed on.