Tesla and EV towing in San Diego. Flatbed only. Always.
Quick Tow SD is one of the few San Diego County tow operators set up specifically for electric vehicles. Every Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Mustang Mach-E, Cybertruck, and Hummer EV we move goes on a flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. Tesla's owner manual is explicit: a wheel-lift tow can destroy the drive units. We follow that rule on every EV regardless of brand, and our dispatchers walk Tesla owners through Transport Mode on the phone before the driver arrives.
What's included in this service?
- Flatbed-only transport for every EV - no exceptions
- Transport Mode walkthrough by phone (Teslas) before driver arrives
- Soft-strap wheel nets - no frame hooks, no chain damage
- Routing to the correct Tesla service center: Kearny Mesa, Carlsbad, or Mission Valley
- Rivian, Lucid, Mach-E, Hummer EV, Cybertruck, and conversion EV loading
- Battery-event protocol if the high-voltage system is compromised
- 12V dead battery jump in EVs (yes, EVs have a separate 12V system)
- Coordination with Tesla Roadside, Rivian Service, and Lucid Studio
When do you need this service?
- Your Tesla shows "Unable to Drive" or 12V battery warning
- EV will not exit Park or wheels are locked
- Range hit zero on the freeway and no nearby Supercharger
- Charge port stuck or charge cable will not release
- Collision damage to an EV - flatbed is mandatory
- Lowered or modified EV that cannot use a wheel-lift safely
- Cybertruck transport (curb weight + clearance demands special handling)
- Battery thermal event or pyrotechnic disconnect deployed
What do homeowners ask about Tesla & EV?
Can you tow my Tesla in San Diego?
Yes. We tow Teslas county-wide, every model, on flatbed only. We are not a Tesla-authorized partner, but we follow Tesla's published towing specification: flatbed transport, Transport Mode engaged, wheels in their original travel direction. If you have Tesla Roadside coverage and you want to use it first, call them - they often dispatch us anyway in this market. If you call us direct, you skip the queue.
Can a Tesla be towed with a wheel lift or a dolly?
No. Tesla's owner manual states clearly that wheel-lift towing or flat-bed-with-front-or-rear-wheels-down can damage the drive unit motors, even over short distances. We refuse wheel-lift on EVs as a matter of policy. Any operator who offers it is either misinformed or willing to let you eat the repair bill.
How do I put my Tesla in Transport Mode?
Touchscreen → Service → Towing → tap and hold "Transport Mode" until the message appears. The car will roll freely with no regen, no auto-park, no parking-pawl engagement. If the 12V battery is dead, Transport Mode is unavailable and we use Tesla's manual procedure to free the wheels. Our dispatcher walks you through both paths when you call.
What if my 12V battery is dead in my Tesla?
Common problem - the 12V battery in a Tesla can die independently of the main pack and lock everything up. We can jump the 12V on scene for many models (it lives in the frunk on Model 3/Y and behind the rear seat on Model S/X), often skipping the tow entirely. If the 12V jump does not bring the car back, we flatbed it to your service center.
Which Tesla service center will you tow to in San Diego?
Three Tesla service centers in San Diego County: Kearny Mesa (the largest), Carlsbad, and Mission Valley. We route based on the issue, the service center's published wait times, and your preference. If your car is under warranty and Tesla Roadside is paying, they typically dictate the destination.
Do you tow Rivian, Lucid, and other EVs?
Yes. Rivian R1T and R1S, Lucid Air, Mustang Mach-E, Ford F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV, GMC Sierra EV, Volkswagen ID.4, Chevy Bolt and Blazer EV, BMW iX and i4, Kia EV6 and EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6, Polestar 2, and any plug-in hybrid. Same flatbed-only rule applies across the board. Cybertruck transport runs slightly higher because of curb weight and approach-angle constraints.
Where do we offer Tesla & EV in San Diego County?
We provide tesla & ev in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.
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Homeowners who hired us for this
Examples of the kind of feedback we work to earn on every job. Verified reviews from real customers live on our Google Business Profile and Yelp pages.
Broke down on the 5 at 1 a.m. Dispatcher answered on the first ring, gave me a real ETA, and the flatbed showed up 35 minutes later. Driver walked me through the load and I was home by 3. Exactly what I needed.
Our 26-foot rental truck died halfway through a move. Called three companies; Quick Tow was the only one who picked up. Heavy wrecker was onsite in under an hour and they dropped the truck exactly where we needed.
Model Y wouldn't shift out of park. They rolled up with a low-clearance flatbed, knew exactly what button combo puts it in transport mode, loaded with soft straps. No drama, no scratches, no nonsense.
Need tesla & ev in San Diego County?
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