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How do I put a Tesla in neutral when the battery is dead?
The battery on my Tesla was at 15% when I decided to run a quick errand. I came back an hour later and the battery was completely drained. I already called the tow truck, but I need to shift the car into neutral. How do I shift the Tesla into neutral with no power?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
To put a Tesla in neutral when the battery is dead, you have two options. The first is to charge the 12-volt battery. The battery is directly under the hood closer to the cockpit of the car. Use either jumper cables or a solo charger to get it started. Once inside the car, simply hold down on the gear lever for about two seconds to go into neutral. Just make sure the parking brake is engaged.
You can also put a Tesla in neutral when the battery is dead by disengaging the parking brake. Just make sure that the rear wheels are moving freely before the tow truck driver pulls it onto the flatbed. This will avoid any damage to the drivetrain or the electric motor.
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