EV & Tesla towing

Transport requirements vary by manufacturer and model, so the owner manual for your specific vehicle is the authority. As one example, Tesla's Model 3 owner manual calls for transport with all four tires off the ground and recommends a flatbed. Rather than assume one rule fits every EV, dispatch confirms the handling for your exact vehicle. Like other cars and SUVs, EVs move on light-duty flatbed towing, with extra attention to how the vehicle is placed in a transport or tow mode before loading.

Dispatch confirms vehicle details before loading. A dead EV can be harder to move because the parking brake and shifter may need power. If the 12-volt battery is the issue, EV 12V battery service may be worth discussing first.

• Year, make, and model, and whether the vehicle powers on at all
• Remaining charge or range if the screen still works
• Whether you can put it in transport or tow mode
• Destination, such as a service center, charger, or home

An EV that has been in a crash, has visible underbody damage, or shows battery warnings should be treated with caution. Keep people away from the vehicle and tell first responders and dispatch it is electric. For collisions, see accident recovery. The broader towing services category lists every transport option, including emergency towing.