How Do You Tow a Tesla Without a Key?
Unlock car and start from the app. Leave phone in kitchen, walk out to car. Get in, press the brake, tap towing/transport button. Done.

Can Tesla's be towed?

The only approved method of towing a Tesla involves transporting it with all four wheels off the ground using a flatbed tow truck or wheel lifts and dollies. Because the wheels generate power when they spin, towing with the wheels in contact with the ground can result in overheating and significant damage.

How do you put a Tesla in neutral without a key?

You can put your Tesla in neutral by giving the gearshift a half pushso that it falls halfway between the Drive and Reverse options. But if you need your Tesla to remain in neutral for an extended period, you'll need to put it in Tow Mode. To do this: Shift into the parking gear and hold the brake.
Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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