Having a car is helpful, only a vehicle means a breakdown… And regrettably, we know very well, also the luckiest among us hardly ever fall through the cracks. Nevertheless, between a car that doesn’t start in the morning and breaking down on the highway, the consequences are going to be quite different. Whatever the case, a Tesla Model S that doesn’t drive is difficult to move and the only answer is often to tow it to the nearest workshop. In this guideline we will teach you how to tow a Tesla Model S, respecting the laws and guaranteeing maximum safety. To do this, first we will look at the rules to follow when towing a Tesla Model S, then how to tow a Tesla Model S yourself, and at last, the most sensible solution is to hire a specialist to tow your car.
The rules to follow if you want to tow an Tesla Model S
It is surely possible to tow your vehicle. Nevertheless, if you want to go into towing a Tesla Model S you will have to follow some protocols. We present them to you below:
- Do not drive on motorways or expressways, because the speed at which you will tow your Tesla Model S may endanger yourself and other drivers if you do it on an expressway.
- Do not go over 25 km/h, you must all the time stay in control of both vehicles, a high speed will not allow you to anticipate possible obstacles and the towed car may enter the first one
- Limit yourself to short distance journeys. If you have to travel several dozen kilometres, it is better to call a breakdown service.
- When towing, try to be certain that the Tesla Model S and the car towing it are correctly lined up, to maintain a great behaviour.
- Turn on the warnings lights on both vehicles.
- If the Tesla Model S being towed has no battery, you will need to use a removable plate plugged into the first vehicle so that you can alert the drivers behind you.
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How to tow a Tesla Model S by yourself
Now that you have discovered the basic rules for safely towing a Tesla Model S, we will present you the different approaches to do it:
- Use only a tow bar to tow your Tesla Model S, as ropes, straps or other products are not appropriate and will only risk you having an incident. If the towing device is flexible, you risk hitting the towing vehicle. It will be better to buy a towing bar.
- You can use one of the three types of existing tow bars to tow your Tesla Model S, telescopic bars (40 to 50 euros), folding bars (30 to 100 euros) and standard bars (30 to 40 euros).
- Verify that you have two towing rings on the vehicles, which will allow you to ttach them together with the tow bar.
- Verify that the towing vehicle is heavier than the vehicle to be towed.
- Have functional signalling on the Tesla Model S to be towed.
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These are the regulation to follow if you want to tow your Tesla Model S. Nevertheless remember that this alternative should only be used for short distances to avoid a more expensive towing, if you have a long distance to cover we recommend you to read the following section.
Have your Tesla Model S towed by a specialist
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To conclude, last part of our guidebook, if you are not able to tow your Tesla Model S in good conditions, it remains the most rational solution, to call a tow truck to tow your car. This might sound like an expensive option, but in most insurance contracts, there is a clause that allows you to use their services absolutely free. Here are the points to check on your insurance contract before calling a tow truck:
- That the distance between your home and the place of breakdown is in respect with the mileage shown in your agreement (generally covered more than 50 km from your home).
- Verify that the complications you are being confronted with are well taken care of by your insurer.
- Finally, check the deductible amount on your account.
Now you have all the information you need to tow your Tesla Model S in good conditions.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Tesla Model S, do not hesitate to consult our Tesla Model S category.
