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Top 10 Tesla Model 3 accessories every owner needs this holiday
Tesla Model 3 is the perfect car in many ways but here are our picks for the Top 10 Model 3 accessories that can make it even better!
First, it’s worth noting that while Teslarati receives an abundance of inquiries from vendors who seek product endorsement, all of the products in our pick are actual products that one of our several Model 3-owning team members have either purchased for personal use or had a favorable and memorable experience with!
Here’s our Top 10 pick for Tesla Model 3 accessories!
Tesla Model 3 Ultra-bright LED Lighting Kit
The Tesla Model 3 is equipped with LED lights inside that many have said are just simply not bright enough, specifically in the trunk. That’s why we chose this lighting kit from Abstract Ocean. These are the exact same size and easy to replace lights that are 5x brighter. Installation is as simple plug n’ play helped by its precision fit.
Improve trunk visibility and elegantly highlight Model 3’s beautiful interior with this Tesla Model 3 Ultra-Bright LED kit!
Tesla Tire Repair Kit
The Tesla Model 3, like the Model S and Model X, does not come with a spare tire and thus it’s vitally important to carry a tire repair kit in case of a flat tire. Tesla’s Tire Repair Kit includes a 12V air compressor that’s useful for maintaining recommended tire pressures, which is especially useful when you face the dreaded low tire pressure warning indicators. Plus, maintaining proper tire pressure ensures maximum range!
The device has a built-in sensor that will electronically check for a secure connection between the sealant hose and tire valve to prevent accidental misuse of the kit.
We highly recommend the Tesla Tire Repair Kit for every Model 3, Model S, and Model X owner!
Scent Wedge
The new car smell that some people love is a result of chemical off-gassing in the car. Some people love it, and others can’t wait to get rid of it! With no regular vents, traditional air fresheners tend to be overpowering and disrupt the minimal aesthetic of the car. That’s why we recommend ScentWedge. It is a discreet all-natural aroma for your Tesla Model 3. We like it because it stays hidden and adds a non-overpowering scent to your car that can be controlled with the intensity of your heater.
Tesla Model 3 Center Console Wrap by Tesla Bros
Tesla Model 3’s OEM center console is a glossy piano black finish. Some like it but many despise it because it attracts a ton of lint, scratches, and fingerprints. Tesla Bro’s makes a premium 3M vinyl wrap that’s easy-to-apply and available in a variety of colors and finishes to suit your taste!
This Tesla Model 3 center console wrap is a quick, easy, and cheap way to give your car a unique look while protecting it at the same time.
Tesla Model 3 Seat Safety Lock by Drop Lock
With the rise of Tesla Model 3 break-ins via the rear quarter window, giving thieves access to the trunk, having a way to secure the back seat latch is the number one defense for the unattended intrusion. Tesla’s Sentry Mode has helped capture footage that led to captures of criminals, but keeping your valuables safe in the trunk is arguably even more important.
Because of that, we recommend DROPLOCK. A simple, cheap and easy way to “lock” the back seats from being able to be folded down. This will protect your valuables in your trunk from being stolen and deter any would-be thieves.
Tesla Model 3 Screen Protector
Model 3 has one large, amazing touch screen which is used to control just about everything in the car. However, the downside to having everything touch-based is… well… they show fingerprints! Additionally, fingerprints combined with the reflective glass can make it difficult to clearly view the screen when in sunlight.
For those reasons, we recommend this popular Tesla Model 3 screen protector on Amazon that’s popular with the Tesla community, easy to apply, and makes Model 3’s touchscreen simple to see, any time of day.
All-weather Tesla Model 3 Custom Fit Floor Mats
With the need for all-season protection from rain/snow/dirt and general everyday use, the Tesla owner’s community has turned to this proven, all-weather floor mat. We recommend the 3D MAXpider Tesla Model 3 Custom Fit Floor Mats because of its anti-slip design, precision fit with a non-invasive look that blends with the Model 3 interior, and its affordable price point!
Tesla Model 3 License Plate Holder
In many states, there is a requirement for front license plates however Tesla’s option is to drill a license plate holder onto the vehicle. Naturally, Tesla Model 3 owners wouldn’t like the idea of sticking something to their new car and so enters The Bandit. This lightweight and durable license plate bracket is CNC-machined in California for a precision fit onto the bottom grill and doesn’t touch the paint of the car.
Be it for a car show or washing your car, The Bandit’s Tesla Model 3 license plate bracket can be easily secured and removed.
Tesla Model 3 Center Console Organizer
We get it. You love your stuff, but Tesla Model 3’s minimalistic interior may not.
Without a good way to organize your belongings inside the Tesla Model 3 center console, many owners find their loose belongings clunking around inside the center console while being virtually impossible to find. It needs some organization.
This Tesla Model 3 Center Console Organizer brings additional functionality to the big, bucket-like openness of the factory console. Doing away with the need to reach down to the bottom of the center console, while fishing around aimlessly in an attempt to find something is a thing of the past.
That’s why we like the Model 3 center console organizer. It’s cheap; it’s very functional and takes the frustration away from finding our favorite sunglasses and the FastTrak!
USB Drive for Model 3 TeslaCam and Sentry Mode
With safety and security in mind, the best part of the Tesla Model 3 is the built-in Sentry Mode Alarm system. However, to make the most out of this we recommend getting a good USB drive so that the video footage can be recorded for you to view later. The USB drive that we recommend is Sandisk iXpand Mini 128gb USB drive, which provides ample storage space for TeslaCam footage.
But, perhaps, our favorite feature of this USB stick is Sandisk’s compatibility with the Sentry View app, giving Model 3 owners a way to quickly view the footage directly from their iPhones without needing to download the footage.
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Trump’s invite for Elon just reshuffled Tesla’s big Signature Delivery Event
Tesla rescheduled its final Model S farewell to May 20 after Musk joined Trump in China.
Tesla has rescheduled its Model S and Model X Signature Edition delivery event to Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after abruptly calling off the original May 12 celebration. The event will take place at Tesla’s factory at 45500 Fremont Boulevard in Fremont, California, the same location where the Model S first rolled off the line in 2012. Invitees received a follow-up email asking them to reconfirm attendance and download a new QR code ticket, with Tesla noting that all travel and accommodation expenses remain the buyer’s responsibility.
The reason behind the original cancellation came into focus the same day it was announced. President Trump invited Elon Musk, Apple’s Tim Cook, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, Boeing’s Kelly Ortberg, and executives from Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Citigroup, and Meta to join his trip to China this week for a summit with President Xi Jinping. The agenda covers trade, artificial intelligence, export controls, Taiwan, and the Iran war, following weeks of escalating friction between Washington and Beijing over AI technology, sanctions, and rare earth exports. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I am very much looking forward to my trip to China, an amazing Country, with a Leader, President Xi, respected by all.”
Tesla launches 200mph Model S “Gold” Signature in invite-only purchase
The vehicles at the center of all this are the last Model S and Model X units Tesla will ever build. Priced at $159,420 each, the 250 Model S and 100 Model X Signature Edition units come finished in Garnet Red with a one-year no-resale agreement, giving Tesla right of first refusal if the owner decides to sell. As Teslarati reported, the Model S defined Tesla’s early identity as a serious luxury automaker, and the Fremont factory line that built it is now being converted to manufacture Optimus humanoid robots.
Musk’s inclusion in the China delegation drew attention given his very public relationship with Trump, and the invitation signals the two have moved past and past grievances. Trump originally brought Musk on to lead the Department of Government Efficiency following his inauguration, and despite a sharp public dispute in mid-2025, the two have appeared together repeatedly in recent months. A seat on the China trip, the most diplomatically consequential visit of Trump’s current term, puts Musk back at the table on U.S. economic policy at a moment when Tesla’s China revenue remains one of the company’s most important financial pillars.
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Tesla Semi hauls fresh Cybercab batch as Robotaxi era takes hold
A Tesla Semi was filmed hauling Cybercab units out of Giga Texas for the first time.
A Tesla Semi loaded with Cybercab units was recently filmed leaving Gigafactory Texas, marking what appears to be the first documented delivery run of Tesla’s autonomous two-seater. The footage shows multiple Cybercabs secured on a flatbed trailer being hauled by a production Tesla Semi, a truck rated for a gross combination weight of 82,000 lbs. The location is consistent with Giga Texas in Austin, where Cybercab production has been ramping since February 2026.
The sighting follows a wave of Cybercab activity at the Austin facility. In late April, drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer spotted approximately 60 Cybercabs parked in two organized groups in the factory’s outbound lot, the largest concentration observed to date. Units being staged in an outbound lot is a standard pre-delivery step, and the Semi footage is the logical next frame in that sequence.
En route with @tesla_semi pic.twitter.com/ZfuOjaeLH1
— Tesla Robotaxi (@robotaxi) May 7, 2026
This is not the first time Tesla has used its own Semi to move Tesla products. When the Semi was unveiled in 2017, Musk noted it would be used for Tesla’s own operations, and over the years Semi prototypes were spotted carrying cargo ranging from concrete weights to Tesla vehicles being delivered to consumers. In 2023, a Semi was photographed transporting a Cybertruck on a trailer ahead of that vehicle’s delivery launch.
The Cybercab itself was first revealed publicly at Tesla’s “We, Robot” event on October 10, 2024, at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, where 20 pre-production units gave attendees rides around the studio lot. Musk stated at the event that Tesla intends to produce the Cybercab before 2027. The first production unit rolled off the Giga Texas line on February 17, 2026, with Musk posting on X: “Congratulations to the Tesla team on making the first production Cybercab.”
Tesla’s annual production goal is 2 million Cybercabs per year once multiple factories reach full design capacity, with the company targeting a price under $30,000 per unit. Tesla has confirmed plans to expand its robotaxi service to seven cities in the first half of 2026, including Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and Las Vegas, building on the unsupervised service already running in Austin. Musk has said he expects robotaxis to cover between a quarter and half of the United States by end of year.
Tesla has taken home the “Overall Loyalty to Make” award from S&P Global Mobility for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing Tesla owners’ willingness to come back. The 2025 awards are based on S&P Global Mobility’s analysis of 13.6 million new retail vehicle registrations in the U.S. from October 2024 through September 2025. The complete list of 2025 winners includes General Motors for Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer, Tesla for Overall Loyalty to Make, Chevrolet Equinox for Overall Loyalty to Model, Mini for Most Improved Make Loyalty, Subaru for Overall Loyalty to Dealer, and Tesla again for both Ethnic Market Loyalty to Make and Highest Conquest Percentage.
Tesla’s streak in this category started in 2022, and the brand has now won the Highest Conquest Percentage award for six straight years, meaning it keeps pulling buyers away from other brands at a rate no competitor has matched. Tesla’s retention among Asian households reached 63.6% and among Hispanic households 61.9%, rates that significantly outpace national averages for those groups. That breadth of appeal across demographics adds a layer of significance to a win that some might dismiss as routine.
The timing matters too. After several consecutive quarters of decline, Tesla’s share of U.S. EV sales jumped to 59% in Q4 2025. That rebound, arriving just as competitors were flooding the market with new models and incentives, suggests Tesla’s loyalty numbers are not simply the result of limited alternatives. Buyers are still choosing it when they have plenty of other options.
What keeps Tesla owners coming back has a lot to do with the and convenience of charging. The Supercharger network is the most straightforward example. With over 65,000 Superchargers globally, it remains the largest and most reliable fast-charging network in the world, and owners who have built their routines around it face a real practical cost when considering a switch. Competitors have made progress, but the consistency, speed, and availability of Tesla’s network is still the benchmark the rest of the industry is chasing. Then there is the software side. Tesla has built a model where the car you own today is functionally different from the car you bought two years ago, through over-the-air updates that add continuous game-changing improvements such as Full Self-Driving that has moved from a driver-assist feature to an increasingly capable autonomous system. For many Tesla owners, leaving the brand means starting over with a car that will not get meaningfully better over time, and that is a trade-off fewer and fewer are willing to make.
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