Tesla Model Y owner manual reveals it is not rated for towing
The recent Model Y owner manual reveals one potentially disappointing detail: it is not rated for towing!
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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