Owner's Guide

Vehicle Loading
Load Capacity Labeling
It is important to understand how much
weight your Model 3 can safely carry. This
weight is called the vehicle capacity weight
and includes the weight of all occupants,
cargo and any additional equipment added to
your Model 3 since it was manufactured.
Two labels attached to Model 3 indicate how
much weight Model 3 can safely carry.
Both labels are visible on the door pillar when
the driver's door is open.
Note: If your Model 3 is fitted with Tesla
accessory wheels or tires, your Model 3 may
include an additional label indicating that load
capacity may dier from what is stated on the
label. If this is the case, instead of referring to
the label, refer to the Owners Manual.
1. Tire and Loading Information Label
2. Vehicle Certification Label
Warning:
Overloading Model 3 has an
adverse eect on braking and handling,
which can compromise your safety or
cause damage.
Caution: Never load more than 55 lbs
(25 kg) in the front trunk. Doing so can
cause damage.
Caution: Never load more than 130 lbs
(60 kg) on the rear load floor (above the
lower trunk compartment) or more than
285 lbs (130 kg) in the lower trunk
compartment. Doing so can cause
damage.
Caution: Never store large amounts of
liquid in Model 3. A significant spill can
cause electrical components to
malfunction.
Tire and Loading Information Label
The Tire and Loading Information label
provides:
• The maximum number of occupant
seating positions.
• The maximum vehicle capacity weight.
• The size of the original tires.
• The cold inflation pressures for the
original front and rear tires. These
pressures are recommended to optimize
ride and handling characteristics.
Mexico:
Never change this label, even if you use
dierent tires in the future.
Note: If Model 3 is loaded to its full capacity,
double check all tires to ensure they are
inflated to their recommended pressure levels.
Vehicle Certification Label
The Vehicle Certification label provides:
• GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The
maximum allowable total mass of Model 3.
This is calculated as the weight of Model
3, all passengers, fluids, and cargo.
• GAWR FRT and GAWR RR - Gross Axle
Weight Rating for the front and rear axles.
The GAWR is the maximum distributed
weight that each axle can support.
Caution:
To prevent damage, never load
Model 3 so that it is heavier than GVWR
or exceeds the individual GAWR weights.
Calculating Load Limits
1. Locate the statement “The combined
weight of occupants and cargo should
never exceed XXX lbs or XXX kg” on the
“Tire and Loading Information” label.
2. Determine the combined weight of all
occupants that will ride in the vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the
occupants from XXX lbs or XXX kg (see
Step 1).
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