BUYER GUIDE · TESLA ACCESSORIES
The best Tesla accessories for Model Y and Model 3.
The cabin in a new Model Y or Model 3 is as simple as Tesla can make it, and a big part of the fun is making that space your own. These cars pack more storage than you would expect for their size, but without a bit of optimization that space goes to waste fast. These are the 25 accessories I actually use, in the same order as the video, with the same links. I keep this list updated when new deals or coupons come up.
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All-Weather Floor Mats
The 1 accessory that tops this list every year. Tesla ships most trims with minimal carpet mats, and the Standard Range Model 3 comes with none at all, so the interior is unprotected from day 1. A good all-weather set is molded for each model with deep channels and raised sidewalls that trap water and debris instead of letting them slosh around the footwells, and the material is softer than traditional hard rubber, so it feels fine under your feet.
My preference is the full kit: footwells, frunk, under-storage, side cubbies, trunk floor, and the backs of the rear seats. I load drums in and out of this car constantly, and the seatback mats have saved my interior more times than I can count. It just matches up with the quality of the car you bought.
Screen Protector
The 15 inch center screen runs climate, navigation, media, and even the steering mode, and if something happens to it you are looking at a serious repair bill. A protector costs a fraction of a replacement, cuts down the fingerprints that build up fast on a display that large, and a matte finish reduces sun glare.
When you sell the car, peel it off and the screen underneath looks factory fresh. One of the cheapest upgrades here and one of the easiest to justify.
S3XY Knob and Buttons
The biggest upgrade you can make to how you actually use a Tesla. The Commander module unlocks over 60 functions Tesla buries in touchscreen menus, and the Knob puts them on a rotating, pressable dial with 4 customizable buttons and haptic feedback, so you can operate it without taking your eyes off the road. Set it to autopilot, preconditioning, wipers, drive modes, whatever you keep digging through menus for.
The wireless Buttons are the simpler way in if you only want quick access to a couple of controls: small, battery powered, and they stick anywhere. The latest version fully supports the Highland Model 3 and Juniper Model Y, with features like blind spot alerts on the LED strip and a kickdown mode that jumps from Chill to Sport when you floor it.
S3XY Dash
The first practical driver-facing display for a Model 3 or Y, and it brings full CarPlay and Android Auto support to a Tesla. It runs on the new Gen 2 Commander, connects over Bluetooth, and tucks above the steering column, which fills the instrument cluster gap Tesla has never offered.
Install takes more work than most accessories on this list, but once it is set up, it unlocks functionality you cannot get any other way. If you really like customizing your car, this is probably for you.
Cyber Backpack
The same angular, hard-edged look as the Cybertruck, and the hard shell actually protects what is inside instead of just looking cool. There is room for a laptop and camera gear, a built-in USB charging pass-through for a power bank, and anti-theft touches like hidden zipper pockets and a locking mechanism for travel.
If you like the Cybertruck design and are not ready to buy the actual truck, this is the lower-commitment way in. A matching carry-on case exists if you want to go further on the look.
MagBak Phone Mount
My pick for a clean, built-in look. It mounts to either side of the center screen, holds the phone magnetically with MagSafe, and charges it wirelessly while it sits there. The whole setup looks like part of the car's original design.
The trade-off is a fixed position next to the screen. For larger phones, or if you sit far back or forward, the adjustable magnetic alternative linked on the same page lets you position the phone wherever works. Either way, grab the version for your specific model, because the refreshed Model 3 screen shape is different from the older cars.
Fanttik V10 Cordless Vacuum
Tesla-sized cleanups are a lot easier with a good cordless vacuum, and the Fanttik V10 Apex line fits: a very small version that lives in a side pocket and still does a very good job, and a fold version that pivots 210 degrees to reach the tight spots around the seats, console, and pedals.
Both charge over USB-C straight from the car, and the battery outlasts a full interior detail. They pair perfectly with the all-weather mats: pull the mats, vacuum the crumbs and sand that collect underneath, drop them back in.
Fanttik Portable Air Compressor
Tesla includes no spare and no onboard inflator, so topping off a tire yourself is the difference between a 2 minute stop and a call for roadside assistance. This one is the size of a water bottle, charges over USB-C, and shuts off automatically at your target PSI.
Tire pressure directly affects range in an EV, which makes this one of the highest ROI accessories on the entire list. A heavier-duty version exists for trucks and SUVs; I use it on the Cybertruck, where it takes a tire from 22 to 42 PSI in under 3 minutes. For most Model 3 and Y owners, the compact one is all you need.
Modern Spare Tire Kit
Neither the Model 3 nor the Model Y comes with a spare. Tesla pulled it to save weight and improve efficiency, with the expectation that owners lean on roadside assistance. That works in the city, but for road trips or anywhere rural, a backup is worth having.
The Modern Spare kit matches Tesla's exact bolt pattern, stores cleanly under the sub trunk, and is built to get you to the next stop safely. I do not keep mine in the car day to day, but it comes along anytime I head beyond city limits. Versions for the Y and 3 are linked separately on that page.
QuickBandit License Plate Mount
Tesla's front plate solution is a bracket on 3M tape, and removing it later can pull paint or leave residue. The QuickBandit slots into the lower front vent with no adhesive and no damage, clicks in and out in seconds, and includes a locking screw if you want the plate secured beyond the built-in lever.
I pull mine off for filming and snap it back on constantly, hundreds of times without an issue. The design differs between the Y, the 3, and the refresh versions, so pick the one for your car.
Glass Roof Sunshade
The all-glass roof opens up the cabin, and in direct sun it turns the car into an oven. Tesla's factory tint helps, but it is still a glass roof. I took my Model 3 to Las Vegas when the high hit 118 degrees, and with the AC maxed the cabin still sat over 80. After that trip I added a sunshade, and it changed both the cabin temperature and how hard the AC works.
The Model 3 roof is split into 2 panels and the Model Y roof is 1 continuous piece, so there are different products for each. I run mine in the warm months; if you live somewhere hot year-round, it can just live in the car.
Rear Seat Pet Liner
The floor mats cover the footwells, trunk floor, and seatbacks. The pet liner covers everything they cannot: it clips onto the headrests and extends over the folded rear seats, protecting the sidewalls and anything else dirt, claws, or bikes could damage.
For anyone actually using the Model Y's cargo space the way it was designed, or traveling with a dog regularly, this is the accessory that keeps the interior looking new.
Scent Wedge Air Freshener
Designed specifically for the Model Y and 3, it slides into the hidden front AC vent, completely out of sight and actually effective. There are rear vent versions to keep the whole cabin consistent, plus an adapter for the vent design in the newest cars.
The scents lean natural, with options like Valencia, Grounded, and Coastal Forest, and the company plants a tree with every purchase. The Discovery Pack with adapters is the easiest way in.
Center Console Organizers
These cars pack more storage than most in their size, and all of it is open compartments: great for space, terrible for finding anything. Console organizers turn the open console into a proper sliding drawer with dividers, add a matching armrest organizer, and some sets include a hidden compartment under the armrest for valuables.
Each version is model-specific, with separate sets for the Juniper Model Y, the Highland Model 3, and the older generation cars.
Rear Seat Organizer
A multi-compartment bin that sits between the front seats: snacks, bottles, kids' stuff, or a small trash receptacle for road trips. The build looks like something Tesla could have shipped from the factory, and it installs without tools.
If you drive other people around regularly, it turns the pile of loose stuff in the footwell into something organized.
New Owner's Bundle
6 accessories from this list in 1 discounted package: the all-weather floor mats, screen protector, front license plate mount, a car cleaning kit, center console organizers, and door pocket organizers. Compared to buying them individually, the bundle is a real discount.
If you just took delivery of a new Model Y or Model 3 and want to cover the basics in one go, this is the single best place to start. Each car has its own configuration, so match it to your exact model.
Tablet Mount
Standard trims have no rear screen, and this turns any tablet into one instantly. It clips to the back of the front headrests and clamps onto an iPad, a Samsung tablet, or pretty much anything.
The viewing position lands at eye level, which is more comfortable than looking down at the built-in display on premium trims, and you stream whatever you want instead of being limited to Tesla's built-in services. If you already own a tablet, this is the cheapest rear-seat entertainment there is.
Performance Pedals
Tesla's performance trims come with metal pedals; the regular trims get plain rubber. A set of performance-style covers with a metal surface and rubber grips makes the footwell look noticeably more premium for not much money.
They feel solid underfoot, hold up well, and if one ever wears out, replacements are cheap.
Large Bottle Holder
I carry a 32 oz water bottle pretty much everywhere, and these cars have no great spot for a bottle that size within reach of the driver. This drops into the cup holder and tightens down to hold a large bottle securely, and the rubber flaps still grip normal-sized drinks.
Not Tesla-specific by any means, but it works really well in these cars, and it pays off every single drive.
Side Cubby Bins
The refreshed Model 3 and Y have 2 rear side cubbies behind the back seats: useful, but open and carpeted, so everything slides around, scratches the surface, or soaks in if it spills. These rubber bins drop right into place and handle all of that.
I keep cleaning supplies in mine, a wet wipe pack and a spray bottle, with nothing staining the interior. The version I use adds a low-profile lid that blends into the cabin trim, so the trunk stays clean-looking.
Door Pocket Organizers
The door pockets are deep, which is useful right up until everything inside ends up in 1 pile at the bottom. This thin liner drops into the existing pocket and splits it into sections, so what you actually need stays near the top.
Flexible thermoplastic, wipes clean, sits flush with the interior, installs in seconds. If chargers, snacks, and sunglasses permanently live in your door pockets, this is a subtle but meaningful upgrade.
Sunglasses Holder
It tucks under the center touchscreen, soft-lined inside so it protects the lenses, and stores your glasses completely out of view but in easy reach.
A small thing that permanently ends the where-are-my-sunglasses problem.
Underseat Storage Bins
A storage spot most Model Y owners miss entirely: the car uses the same seats as the Model 3, but they sit on risers, which leaves a gap underneath. These low-profile bins slide into that gap, completely hidden from view.
Perfect for the things you want with you but do not need every day: emergency supplies, extra cables, a backup charger. Free storage the car already had.
Steering Wheel and Armrest Trays
If you work or eat in your car, a tray makes a real difference. The steering wheel tray hooks onto the wheel when you are parked and gives you a flat surface for a laptop or a quick meal.
If you want more room, the folding armrest tray rests across both armrests for a wider, more stable surface for longer work sessions or full meals. I have used all 3, and they each earn their spot.
Tesla Cleaning Kit
For day-to-day upkeep, the essentials are a detail spray for the exterior, a streak-free glass cleaner, a gentle interior cleaner, and a stack of good microfiber towels so nothing scratches. The starter bundle linked here is the set I personally use.
If you do full washes at home, the upgrade path is a pressure washer, a foam cannon for even soap coverage, and a 2 bucket system to minimize swirl marks. The results get genuinely close to a professional detail shop.
That is a lot of accessories, but I actually use all of these. Some are essential early in ownership, and the New Owner's Bundle is the fastest way to cover those in one go. The smaller upgrades are what let you tailor the car to how you actually drive.