Tesla & EV

Tesla and EV towing in San Diego. Flatbed only. Always.

Quick Tow SD dispatches operators set up specifically for electric vehicles. Every Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Mustang Mach-E, Cybertruck, and Hummer EV 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. That rule applies to every EV regardless of brand, and dispatch walks Tesla owners through Transport Mode on the phone before the driver arrives.

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Quick Tow SD flatbed loading a Tesla Model 3 with soft straps in a San Diego residential street, charge port closed and Transport Mode engaged

What's included in this service?

Flatbed-only transport for every EV - no exceptions
Transport Mode walkthrough by phone (Teslas) before the 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 drivers ask about tesla and ev towing?

Can you tow my Tesla in San Diego?

Yes. Teslas get towed county-wide, every model, on flatbed only. Quick Tow SD is not a Tesla-authorized partner, and the operators we dispatch follow Tesla's published towing specification: flatbed transport, Transport Mode engaged, wheels in their original travel direction. If you have Tesla Roadside coverage and want to use it first, call them. If you call us direct, you skip that 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. Wheel-lift on an EV is refused as a matter of policy here. 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 the driver uses Tesla's manual procedure to free the wheels. Dispatch 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. The 12V can be jumped on scene on 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 jump does not bring the car back, it goes on a flatbed 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. Dispatch routes 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 is priced higher because of curb weight and approach-angle constraints.