EV & Tesla Towing Quote
EV towing pricing for Tesla, Rivian, Lightning, Ioniq, Bolt and every other electric vehicle in Columbus, OH, all four wheels off the ground. En-route is billed per mile from our yard.
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EV & Tesla Towing Pricing
Electric vehicles always travel with all four wheels off the ground, on a wheel-lift with dollies or on a flatbed, so they are priced on their own rate card: $2.50 per en-route mile (yard to pickup) + $150 EV hook-up + $7.50 per loaded mile. Highway calls +$100; after-hours (10PM–6AM) +$150; weekend +$50; large vehicle +$100. Ohio sales tax applies.
| En-route (from our yard, per mile) | $2.50 per mile |
|---|---|
| EV hook-up fee (flatbed or wheel-lift with dollies) | $150 |
| In-tow mileage | $7.50 per loaded mile |
| Highway call surcharge | +$100 |
| 12V jump start / tire change / lockout | $75 flat plus en-route |
| Winch-out / off-road recovery | $150 per hour |
| After-hours surcharge (10PM–6AM) | +$150 |
| Weekend surcharge | +$50 |
| Large vehicle (Lightning, R1T, Cybertruck) | +$100 |
| Storage | $75 per day |
These are full retail rates for customers who are not registered. Active registered Roadside app members pay a metro flat rate of $125 for the first 5 miles, then $5 per loaded mile, with no en-route charge and no after-hours, weekend or highway fees, for small and medium-size cars picked up inside the I-270 loop or up to 3 miles outside it. You must register in the Roadside app to get it: see our VIP Program.
Pay by cash, debit or credit card, or online by card through Stripe (3% card fee). Booking by phone adds a $35 scheduling fee that the online quote builder waives. Veterans: 10% off retail rates, the app-member metro rate or a VIP membership, with a military or veterans ID. Ohio sales tax is added based on the pickup county.
How the EV Quote Works
Pick the service (flatbed tow, 12V jump start, tire change, lockout or winch-out), tell us roughly how far the car is from our yard at 1620 Harrisburg Pike (typical: Downtown 6 miles, Grove City 5, OSU campus 9, Easton 15, Dublin 18, Westerville 20, Polaris 22, Delaware 32) and how far it needs to go, and the builder shows the exact total. Book and pay online and the phone scheduling fee is waived.
Gas or diesel vehicle? Use the standard quote builder. Want the how and why first? Read EV & Tesla towing and why an electric car has to ride on a flatbed or a wheel-lift and dollies.
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Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc (dba Columbus Roadside Towing).
Corporate office (private, no walk-ins): 3879 Regatta Ct, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Tow yard & impound lot: 1620 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
(740) 812-9489 · chris@columbusroadsidetowing.com
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Frequently asked questions
Why is EV towing priced differently?
Every electric vehicle travels with all four wheels off the ground, on a wheel-lift with dollies or a flatbed, so EVs are billed on their own card: $2.50 per en-route mile from our yard to the pickup, a $150 EV hook-up fee and $7.50 per loaded mile, with a $100 highway surcharge and $75 per day storage. After-hours, weekend and large-vehicle surcharges are the same as the standard card.
What does en-route mileage mean?
The distance from our yard at 1620 Harrisburg Pike to where your car is. Typical distances: Downtown 6 miles, Grove City 5, OSU campus 9, Easton 15, Dublin 18, Westerville 20, Polaris 22, Delaware 32.
Can you jump a Tesla's 12V battery instead of towing it?
Often, yes. A 12V jump is a flat $75 plus en-route, and once the car wakes up it can be put into transport mode. If the high-voltage pack is empty or the car will not wake, we tow it with all four wheels off the ground, on a flatbed or a wheel-lift with dollies, as Tesla's manual allows.
Where can you take my EV?
Anywhere you choose: the Tesla Service Center at Easton, an independent partner shop, your home charger or the nearest Supercharger. Tell the dispatcher the destination and the loaded miles are quoted up front.