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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 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 kg (see Step 1).
4. The resulting figure equals the available
cargo load capacity. For example, if the
“XXX” amount equals 635 kg and there
will be five 68 kg passengers in the
vehicle, the amount of available cargo
capacity is 295 kg (635 ‑ 340
(5 x 68) = 295 kg).
5. Determine the combined cargo weight
being loaded on the vehicle. That weight
must not exceed the available cargo load
capacity calculated in Step 4.
Warning: Trunks are the preferred places
to carry objects. In a collision, or during
hard braking and sharp turns, loose items
in the cabin could injure occupants.
Example Load Limit Calculations
How much cargo Model 3 can carry depends
on the number and weight of passengers. The
following calculated load limit examples
assume passengers weigh 68 kg. If passengers
weigh more or less, available cargo weight
decreases or increases respectively.
Driver and one passenger
Description
Total
Vehicle capacity weight 433 kg
Subtract occupant weight
(2 x 68 kg)
136 kg
Available cargo weight 297 kg
Driver and four passengers
Description
Total
Vehicle capacity weight 433 kg
Description Total
Subtract occupant weight (5 x
68 kg)
340 kg
Available cargo weight 93 kg
The cargo weight should be distributed
between the front and rear trunks.
Caution: Do not exceed the maximum
front trunk load weight of 25 kg.
Caution: Never load more than 60 kg on
the rear load floor (above the lower trunk
compartment) or more than 130 kg in the
lower trunk compartment. Doing so can
cause damage.
Roof Racks
Model 3 supports the use of Tesla-approved
roof racks using a Tesla mounting accessory.
To install roof racks, you must use this
accessory and you must use only roof rack
systems that have been approved by Tesla
(see Parts and Accessories on page 163).
Failure to do so can cause significant damage.
Note: Mounting accessories and roof rack
systems may not be available at time of
vehicle purchase.
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