MORE: Tesla Model X door-control software to be updated, Musk says The majority of spots at the stations visited were too short to accommodate both a Model X and trailer. Many also require cars to back in, which puts the tow vehicle too far away from the end of the cords used at Tesla's charging stations. 2016 Tesla Model X Even spots that allow cars to pull in nose first and get close enough to a charging station leave the trailers sticking out into the access roads. Unless a completely empty Supercharger site allows Model X drivers to pull sideways across multiple spaces, it may be necessary for the tow vehicle to unhook from its trailer before charging. Tesla continues to expand its Supercharger network, and customer feedback may spur it to alter the layout of charging sites to increase convenience for drivers with trailers. For now, though, the Model X's towing abilities may only be practical only on shorter trips. [hat tip: Max Looker]