Vehicle Loading 2. Determine the combined weight of all The cargo weight should be distributed occupants that will ride in the vehicle. between the front and rear trunks. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the Caution: Do not exceed the maximum occupants from XXX kg or XXX lbs (see front trunk load weight of 55 lbs (25 kg). Step 1). 4. The resulting figure equals the available Towing a Trailer cargo load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs (635 kg) Warning: Do not use Model 3 for towing and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) purposes. Model 3 does not currently passengers in the vehicle, the amount of support towing. Towing can cause available cargo capacity is 650 lbs damage and increase the risk of a (1400 ‑ 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs) or 295 kg collision. (635 ‑ 340 (5 x 68) = 295 kg). 5. Determine the combined cargo weight Caution: Using Model 3 for towing before being loaded on the vehicle. That weight Tesla-approved towing components and must not exceed the available cargo load accessories are available may void the capacity calculated in Step 4. warranty. Warning: Trunks are the preferred places Roof Racks to carry objects. In a collision, or during hard braking and sharp turns, loose items Model 3 is equipped with a glass roof that in the cabin could injure occupants. supports the use of Tesla-approved roof racks using a mounting accessory that can be Example Load Limit Calculations purchased from Tesla. To install roof racks, you How much cargo Model 3 can carry depends must use this accessory and you must use on the number and weight of passengers. The only roof rack systems that have been following calculated load limit examples approved by Tesla (see Parts and Accessories assume passengers weigh 150 lbs (68 kg). If on page 130). Failure to do so can cause passengers weigh more or less, available significant damage. cargo weight decreases or increases Note: Mounting accessories and roof rack respectively. systems may not be available at time of vehicle purchase. Driver and one passenger Description Total Vehicle capacity weight 954 lbs (433 kg) Subtract occupant weight 300 lbs (2 x 150 lbs/68 kg) (136 kg) Available cargo weight 654 lbs (297 kg) Driver and four passengers Description Total Vehicle capacity weight 954 lbs (433 kg) Subtract occupant weight (5 x 750 lbs 150 lbs/68 kg) (340 kg) Available cargo weight 204 lbs (93 kg) Specifications 133