No Model 3 Highland tow hitch for U.S.?

[Grinsler]

This is my first post, so apologies if this has been discussed. I'm interested in the New M3 and have noticed that a factory tow hitch is available in other markets but not the US. Is there a reason for this? Can we expect the tow hitch to become available here sometime soon?

 

[jjrandorin]

There is no factory tow hitch for any other model 3 here in the US, so I would expect that to remain the case for the new model (no factory tow hitch).

I have no idea why, but dont expect a factory tow option on a model 3 in the US. Tesla US would tell you "buy a model Y and add the factory tow option".

 

[Grinsler]

There is no factory tow hitch for any other model 3 here in the US, so I would expect that to remain the case for the new model (no factory tow hitch).

I have no idea why, but dont expect a factory tow option on a model 3 in the US. Tesla US would tell you "buy a model Y and add the factory tow option".

Makes sense. Thank you, friend

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I am sure you can get an aftermarket one, for 1/3 of the price OEM hitch.

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[rotarypower101]

Anyone failure with towing rules in the US?

Is there any ordinance, rule or law prohibiting Adding a hitch to any US vehicle on the state or federal level?

Other than reasonable practicality or self preservation, what if anything dictates when a vehicle can tow or how much it can tow in the US?

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Trailer Towing Laws by State 2024

https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/dmv109.pdf

*If the vehicle’s gross weight exceeds the weight limit by 25% to 50%, the assessment is doubled. If the gross weight is over 50%, the assessment is tripled.
**Fines are assessed based on the weight in excess of the permit.