Tesla’s own online shop sells a version of every pick below, most of them made for specific model years, and a cordless inflator is the one third-party item worth adding. Prices are from Tesla’s US shop on September 30, 2026.
- All-weather floor liners: $225 to $240 for the front and second-row set, depending on model and year.
- A tire inflator: Tesla’s Air Compressor + Tire Repair Kit 3.0 costs $110. The cordless alternative is the Slime Cordless Pro Power, Car and Driver’s best-overall pick among portable inflators.
- A glass-roof sunshade: $105 for a Model Y and $115 for the Model 3’s front-and-rear set.
- Center console trays: $30 to $40.
- Charging gear: usually nothing. Tesla’s US shop says its J1772 adapter for public chargers “is included with every Tesla vehicle delivery.”
Skip the screen protector. The Model 3 and Model Y owner’s manuals both say “Do not apply a screen protector on the touchscreen,” and any damage one causes “is not covered by the warranty.”
Which version fits your Tesla
Tesla’s liners, sunshades and trays come in versions by model and production year. Some pieces fit more than one car, a few cars have no Tesla version of a piece, and the product pages list which cars each one fits. Check the year before you order.
| Accessory | Model 3, 2017 to 2023 | Model 3, 2024 and newer | Model Y, 2020 to 2024 | Model Y, 2025 and newer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-weather interior liners | $225 | $225 | $225 | $240 (not Model Y L) |
| Glass-roof sunshade | $115 set, 2021 to 2023 cars only | $115 set | $105 | $105, Premium and Performance only, not Model Y L |
| Center console trays | $35, “refresh” consoles only | $35 | $35, “refresh” consoles only | $30 (other trims) or $40 (Premium and Performance) |
The tray set for older cars fits only the updated center console Tesla calls the “refresh” console, and the product page has photos to help you tell which one you have. The same $40 Premium and Performance set also fits Model Y L Premium cars built in 2026 or later.
Floor liners: the first thing to buy
Tesla’s all-weather liners are rubber-like trays with raised walls that help protect the carpet and make cleanup easy. The set covers both front footwells and the second row. The 2025 and newer Model Y set is “secured in place with integrated cleats to prevent slipping.” Matching liners for the front trunk and the rear cargo area are sold separately, from $55 to $220 depending on the piece and the car.
How you lay them matters more than which brand you buy. Both manuals say to make sure “the driver’s floor mat is securely fastened, and never place an additional floor mat on top of it,” to avoid “potential interference with a foot pedal.” Automatic emergency braking is one reason: “The brake pedal may move downward abruptly during automatic braking events,” and an extra mat can get in its way. Mats “should always rest on top of the vehicle carpeting surface and not on another floor mat,” so if your car has carpet mats, take them out before you lay the liners.
See the Model Y liners at Tesla · See the Model 3 liners at Tesla
A tire inflator for flats and cold mornings
Tesla’s manual calls its tire repair kit “optional,” so plan on buying one. You will use an inflator more often in winter than for flats: Tesla says tires “will lose one PSI for every 10° F (6° C) drop in outside temperature,” and if the tire pressure warning light comes on, “inflate the tires before driving.” The tire pressure guide explains where to find your car’s pressure (the label on the driver’s door pillar) and why the cold-morning alert comes on.
Tesla’s Air Compressor + Tire Repair Kit 3.0 ($110) is a compressor plus a bottle of sealant. You plug it into the car’s 12-volt socket, attach the hose and press the power button. It comes in two styles, “Model Y,” which adds an extension cable, and “Model S,X,3,Y Premium and Performance,” so pick the one that matches your car. The sealant is a get-you-home fix: Tesla says it seals holes up to 6 millimeters (about a quarter inch) in the tread, not the sidewall, and says to see a tire shop within 62 miles.
Stick with Tesla’s sealant if you use sealant at all. The manual warns that if a tire was repaired “using a different tire sealant than the one available from Tesla” and low pressure is then detected, “it is possible that the tire sensor has been damaged.” Even with Tesla’s kit, the product page says the damaged tire and its sensor should be replaced afterward, and that cost is not covered by Tesla’s warranty.
Slime Cordless Pro Power (check price on Amazon) is the pick if you only need air. It runs on a built-in rechargeable battery, shows the pressure on a digital screen and stops by itself at the pressure you set, according to Slime. Car and Driver named it the best overall portable tire inflator after timing each model from a 10 pounds per square inch (psi) start up to 30 and then 45 psi, which it calls “the approximate range for typical passenger-vehicle tires.” Car and Driver’s one complaint was battery life: after a single 10-to-45 psi test, the readout showed half its charge left. Slime includes a backup 12-volt cord, but Tesla “recommends that you do not plug any non-Tesla accessories” into the car’s low-voltage power outlet, so keep the battery topped up instead; Slime says to charge it every four months.
A sunshade for the glass roof
Tesla’s own advice for hot days: “Use a sun shade (available on the Tesla Shop) if you have to park outside in the sun.” Tesla’s clip-in shades are mesh on a folding frame and pack into a zippered pouch when you take them down. Tesla rates the 2025 and newer Model Y roof shade at blocking 80% of visible light, and the 2020 to 2024 Model Y shade and the Model 3 shade at 66%.
Check the fit first. Tesla lists the newest Model Y roof shade for Premium and Performance cars built in 2025 or later, excluding the Model Y L, and the Model 3 set for cars built in 2021 or later.
See the Model Y sunshades at Tesla · See the Model 3 sunshade set at Tesla
Center console trays
Trays add bins to the center console, which Tesla pitches as keeping “frequently accessed items handy.” The $40 set for the 2025 and newer Model Y Premium and Performance has three bins, with a sliding top tray at the front. Other 2025 and newer Model Y trims take a different, $30 tray that Tesla says does not fit Premium and Performance cars.
See the Model Y trays at Tesla · See the Model 3 trays at Tesla
Snow chains: only the ones Tesla lists
If you drive to the mountains in winter, chains are one add-on where Tesla names the exact brand and size. Both manuals list chains Tesla “has tested and approved,” say they “should only be installed on the rear tires,” and warn that damage from other chains “is not covered by the warranty.”
| Car and wheel size | Chain Tesla lists |
|---|---|
| Model 3, 18-inch | König CG-9 102 |
| Model 3, 19-inch | König CG-9 103 |
| Model 3, 20-inch | König K-Summit K34 |
| Model Y, 18-inch | König CG-9 size 105 |
| Model Y 5- or 7-seat, 19- or 20-inch | König XG-12 Pro size 252 |
| Model Y 6-seat 19-inch, and all 21-inch | König K-Summit XXL K66 |
The table comes from the current Model 3 and Model Y manuals; older cars can differ, and the Tesla snow guide covers chains model by model.
Tesla’s shop sells the chains: $175 for a Model 3 18-inch or 19-inch set, $420 for the 2017 to 2023 Model 3 Performance 20-inch set, $250 for the Model Y 19-inch or 20-inch set and $575 for the Model Y 21-inch set. The $250 set is the König XG-12 Pro 252, the chain the manual lists for 5- and 7-seat cars. It also sells fabric snow socks for $95 to $145, depending on the car and wheel size.
Before you use chains, the Model Y manual says to remove any wheel covers, never to put chains on summer tires, and to stay under 30 mph (48 km/h). It also notes that chains “are prohibited in some jurisdictions,” so check local rules.
Charging gear: probably nothing
For public charging, the J1772 adapter already comes with the car, and Tesla says it works with “most Level 2 public charging stations.”
Tesla’s $300 Mobile Connector is worth it only if you will charge from a wall outlet. It comes with adapters for a standard outlet (NEMA 5-15) and a NEMA 14-50 outlet, which Tesla rates at up to 3 miles of range per hour and up to 30 miles of range, depending on the car. (NEMA stands for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, which sets the outlet shapes.) Wirecutter, which has tested home chargers on a Model 3 and two Model Ys since 2022, did not pick it, noting it “supports only up to 32 A charging” and carries a one-year warranty unless it came with the car.
For a permanent setup, the electric vehicle (EV) charger installation cost guide covers breakers, panels and plug-in versus hardwired chargers. If home charging already seems slow, see why a Tesla charges slowly.
What to skip: the manual’s list
Several popular add-ons are things the Model 3 and Model Y owner’s manuals both say to avoid.
| Skip this | What Tesla’s manuals say |
|---|---|
| Screen protector | “Do not apply a screen protector on the touchscreen.” It can cause “phantom inputs” and static damage, and damage it causes is not covered by the warranty. |
| Seat covers | “Do not use seat covers on Model Y. Doing so could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side airbags if a collision occurs.” The Model 3 manual says the same. |
| Steering-wheel covers and seat cushions | Named in the airbag warning: “steering wheel covers, decals, seat cushions, pillows, etc.” |
| A second mat on top of the first | “never place an additional floor mat on top of it” |
| Clip-ons on the headliner | “aftermarket add-ons such as sunglass holders may reduce the accuracy” of the system that decides whether the passenger airbag is on |
| A non-Tesla car cover while charging | It “can prevent the Battery from being adequately cooled during charging.” |
| Plug-in 12-volt gadgets and inverters | Tesla “recommends that you do not plug any non-Tesla accessories, including power inverters,” into the low-voltage power outlet |
| Rain-repellent (hydrophobic) coating on the windshield | Apply it “only to the side and rear windows, not the front windshield,” because doing so “may affect the visibility of the Self-Driving cameras” |
The headliner rule is in both current manuals, which say “Do not block or obstruct the cabin radar” and lists “modifications to the headliner” among the things that can throw off the system that decides whether the front passenger airbag is on.
One more item worth having: Dashcam and Sentry Mode recordings need a Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive, and the Tesla dashcam USB drive guide covers which ones work.
Does an aftermarket accessory void the warranty?
Not in so many words. The manual says: “Any damage caused by using or installing non-approved parts, or by performing non-approved modifications, is not covered by the warranty.” So the risk is tied to the damage the part causes. A screen protector that leads to a touchscreen fault, or non-Tesla sealant that ruins a tire sensor, is the kind of case that sentence covers.
Tesla accessory questions
Does a Tesla come with a tire repair kit? Tesla’s manual describes it as “an optional tire repair kit available from Tesla,” and the Tesla Shop sells it for $110.
Can you put a screen protector on a Tesla touchscreen? Tesla says no. Both the Model 3 and Model Y manuals warn it can cause phantom touches, slow response and static damage, and that the resulting damage is not covered by the warranty.
Are seat covers safe in a Tesla? Both the Model 3 and Model Y manuals say not to use them, because a cover “could restrict deployment of the seat-mounted side airbags.”
Do you need to buy a charger with a new Tesla? Not for public charging, since Tesla’s US shop says the J1772 adapter is included with every delivery. For home, it depends on your outlet; Tesla’s Mobile Connector costs $300 and comes with adapters for a standard outlet and a NEMA 14-50 outlet.
How should you clean a Tesla screen? Use a soft, lint-free screen cloth, and turn on Screen Clean Mode so wiping does not press buttons. The manual says not to use glass cleaner, hand sanitizer, wet wipes or a “recently washed microfiber.”
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