On May 7, honoring a promise made in 2016 to Tesla customers, Elon Musk made a tow hitch available as an option for Model 3. So far, the feature is open only to Europeans for an extra charge of about $1,262. Tesla has been talking about a towing capacity of up to 910 kg (2,000 lbs).

Disappointingly, Tesla is not making available the tow hitch for Model 3 vehicles already delivered, so you can only get one if you haven't taken delivery yet.

Tesla Model 3 Trailer Hitch

In response to the long-standing requests of customers, Tesla updated the Model 3 online configuration in Europe to incorporate a tow hitch as an option, and it's now available for £970 or about $1,262 at current exchange rates.

Tesla’s electric cars are quite ideal for towing, especially with the instant torque produced by their electric motors. Talking about the new Model 3 feature, Tesla says that the towing capacity goes up to 910 kg (2,000 lbs):

910 kg is a capacity that can also tow a small trailer, which definitively increases the usability of the 2020 Tesla Model 3, especially in Europe.

Teasing all Model 3 reservation holders and buyers, Tesla has been making clear that cars already delivered will not be able to benefit from the feature and that custom order is needed. I sincerely hope that Tesla will change its mind in the future and allow tow hitch retrofits for existing Model 3 vehicles.

Further reading

Read our full review on the 2018 Tesla Model 3.