My 6 Must-Have Tesla Accessories | Paul's Personal Picks

I've been running My Tesla Accessories for a few years now and I get asked all the time — what do I actually use? Not what sells the most, not what looks the best in photos. What do I personally have in my Tesla every single day?

Here's my honest list. Some of these are practical. One of them is personal. All of them are worth it.

1. Phone Holder — It's the Law

I'll start with this one because it's not optional in Australia — it's a legal requirement. You cannot hold or manually operate your phone while driving. It needs to be in a cradle. Full stop.

I know Tesla has great built-in navigation, but I still use my phone for Waze, music, and the occasional call. A quality Tesla phone holder keeps it at eye level, within reach, and on the right side of the law. It's the first thing I'd tell any new Tesla owner to fit — before they even drive away from the dealership.

The fines and demerit points for holding your phone in Australia are significant. Don't risk it.

2. 9.6" Dash Display — Keep Your Eyes Forward

This one changed how I drive. Tesla's central touchscreen is brilliant, but it's off to the right — which means every time I want to check my speed, battery level, or navigation, I'm looking sideways away from the road ahead.

The 9.6" dash display sits directly in my line of sight behind the steering wheel. Speed, range, navigation — all there without moving my eyes off the road. It's a genuine safety upgrade, not a gadget. Once you've driven with it, going back feels wrong.

3. Centre Console Organiser — Because the Deep Console Drives Me Mad

The Tesla centre console looks great. But it's deep, open, and everything disappears into the bottom. My garage remote, sunglasses, coins, charging cable — all of it ends up in a pile I'm digging through at traffic lights.

A centre console organiser fixes this completely. Everything has a place, daily items are accessible immediately, and valuables are hidden under the self-closing lid. Simple fix for something that genuinely annoyed me every single day.

Just make sure you get one designed for your specific model year — the Juniper's console dimensions are different from the 2020–2024 Model Y.

4. All-Weather Floor Mats — The Best Value Accessory We Sell

Tesla's factory carpet is light-coloured and shows everything. One beach trip, one school run in the rain, one takeaway coffee spill — and you're looking at a stained interior that costs a fortune to professionally clean.

Our all-weather floor mats have raised lip edges that contain spills and debris. Lift them out, hose them down, done.

The carpet underneath mine still looks factory-new after years of daily use, beach trips, and school holiday road trips.

At $149.95 versus $360 for Tesla OEM mats, they're the best value accessory we sell. I'd put these in on day one without hesitation.

5. Camping Mattress and Portable Fridge — If You Travel or Have Kids

These two go together and I'm counting them as one because they work as a pair. If you travel with family or do school holiday road trips, these are non-negotiable.

The Tesla Model Y camping mattress is custom-fit for the cargo area — fold the seats flat, lay it down, and you have a genuinely comfortable sleeping space.

Combined with Camp Mode keeping the cabin at the perfect temperature all night, sleeping in your Tesla is a legitimate alternative to a tent. Especially when it's raining or the mozzies are out.

Pair it with the Side Fridge 16L — it sits neatly alongside the mattress in the boot. Cold drinks, fresh food, no ice runs, no expensive servo stops. If you're travelling with kids, you'll wonder how you ever managed without it. And if you need more capacity for longer trips, the Sub Trunk Fridge 33L fits perfectly in the sub-trunk and leaves the entire boot free.

6. Electric Sunshade — This One Is Personal

I'll be straight with you on this one. I've been hit hard by skin cancer. It's changed how seriously I take UV protection — not just outdoors, but in the car.

Most people don't think about UV exposure while driving. But Australian sun through a windscreen is significant, and a parked Tesla in summer heat can reach extreme cabin temperatures that damage your interior and make the car genuinely uncomfortable to get into.

Our electric sunshade deploys automatically at the touch of a button — five layers of material blocking light, UV, and heat.

It's not just about keeping the cabin cool. For me, it's about taking UV seriously every single day. I have one in my Tesla and I use it every time I park.

If you park outdoors in Queensland, NSW, WA, or SA — or if you've had any experience with skin cancer yourself or in your family — don't skip this one.

The Honest Summary

These aren't the flashiest accessories in our range.

They're the ones that make a real difference to daily ownership — safer driving, a cleaner interior, more comfortable road trips, and genuine UV protection.

Start with the phone holder and floor mats on day one. Add the console organiser and dash display once you've lived with the car. Get the sunshade before your first Australian summer.

And if you're heading out on a school holiday road trip, the mattress and fridge will change the experience completely.

Browse our full range of Tesla accessories — all stocked locally in Australia for fast dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I legally need a phone holder in my Tesla in Australia?

Yes. Australian road rules require your phone to be in a cradle or mount if you're using it while driving. Holding your phone — even at a red light — is illegal and carries significant fines and demerit points in every state and territory.

What does the 9.6" dash display show?

Speed, battery level, range, navigation directions, and driver assist information — all in your direct line of sight. It connects to your Tesla and mirrors the key driving data without requiring you to look sideways at the central touchscreen.

Are Tesla floor mats worth buying?

Yes — our custom TPE floor mats at $149.95 protect your factory carpet from day one. At less than half the price of Tesla OEM mats, they're the best value accessory we sell.

Can you sleep in a Tesla Model Y?

Yes — with the rear seats folded flat, the Model Y offers 210cm of sleeping length. Our purpose-built camping mattress makes it genuinely comfortable. Camp Mode maintains a comfortable temperature all night using minimal battery.

Why do you recommend the electric sunshade over a foldable one?

Convenience. A sunshade you have to wrestle with manually is one you'll eventually stop using. The electric version deploys at the touch of a button — which means you'll actually use it every time you park. For UV protection, consistency matters.