Many owners are having fun modifying, customizing, and adding accessories to their vehicles. In each category, select your model for links to more details on each modification. Categories include:
Our DIY Modifications
These modifications include our DIY step-by-step instructions with photos and videos.
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- Battery Cell Size Comparison 3D Print
- Camera Upgrade (Model S HW2.0)
- Dashcam 2022 Ultimate Guide
- Dashcam Power Cable (not Plaid/LR)
- Electroluminescent Dash Lighting
- Extracting Internal Vehicle Data
- FM/XM Radio for the MCU2 Upgrade
- Front Seat Retrofit
- Footlight LED Enhancement (not Plaid/LR)
- FootWarmer (Refreshed Model S, not Plaid/LR)
- Footwell Cover Holder
- HID to LED Headlight Conversion (Classic Model S)
- Home Charging Indicator
- Improved Charge Port Access with Extra FOB Antenna
- License Plate Light Replacement with LEDs (Classic Model S)
- Lighted T Project (Classic Model S)
- Lights – How to Improve Trunk Lighting
- Lights – How to Improve Frunk Lighting
- Lights – How to Improve Frunk Lighting 2 (Classic Model S)
- Magnetically Held Front License Plate (Classic Model S)
- Parking Assist Installation (2012-2013 Model S)
- Power Tap (2021+ Plaid and LR)
- Projector Logo Lights v2 (not Plaid/LR)
- Stalks on Yoke Steering Wheel (2021+ Plaid and LR)
- Starfield Roof Lighting
- Sub-woofer and Amplifier Installation
- Sunglasses Holder (not Plaid/LR)
- Tesla Speakers/Amp Removal Videos
- Tshow Front End Light Show
- Trunk Cupholder (2021+ Plaid and LR)
- Trunk Tie-Down Project
- Upgrading Rear Door Speakers
- USB Port Extensions and Security
- Yellow Border Screen Fix (Refreshed S only)
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- Battery Cell Size Comparison 3D Print
- Camera Upgrade (HW2.0)
- Dashcam 2022 Ultimate Guide
- Dashcam Power Cable (some Model X notes)
- Electroluminescent Dash Lighting
- Extracting Internal Vehicle Data
- FM/XM Radio for the MCU2 Upgrade
- Front Seat Retrofit
- Footlight LED Enhancement
(not Plaid/LR) - Home Charging Indicator
- Power Tap (2021+ Plaid and LR)
- Projector Logo Lights v2 (not Plaid/LR)
- Stalks on Yoke Steering Wheel (Plaid and LR)
- Starfield Roof Lighting
- Tesla Speakers/Amp Removal Videos
(Model S) - Trunk Cupholder (2021+ Plaid and LR)
- Tshow Front End Light Show (For S, but may work on X)
- USB Port Extensions and Security
- Yellow Border Screen Fix
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- Battery Cell Size Comparison 3D Print
- Dashcam 2022 Ultimate Guide
- Extracting Internal Vehicle Data
- Electroluminescent Dash Lighting
- Front Seat Retrofit
- Footlight LED Enhancement
- Home Charging Indicator
- Lights – How to Improve Trunk Lighting
- Projector Logo Lights v2
- Starfield Roof Lighting
- USB Port Extensions and Security
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Other Modifications
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- Audio Enhancements
- Battery Pack Upgrade
- Brakes (Dustless)
- Bulletproofing/Armor
- Center Console (Pre refresh Model S)
- Coat Hooks
- Collision Warning and Lane Departure Warning (Pre AP Model S)
- Coupe/Convertible Conversion
- Cup Holder in Cubby
- Dashcam Extended Time Recorder
- Exterior Chrome Blackout/Color Changes
- FOB waterproofing
- Foot Wave Trunk Opener
- Front Curb Camera
- Headlight Upgrade – RGB and Sequential (Pre LR/Plaid)
- Hidden Front License Plate
- Horn Replacement and Pedestrian Horns
- License Plate Front Hole Plugs – (Pre refresh Model S)
- Liftgate Assist (old Model S)
- Lighting Enhancements and Accents
- Nose cone/Grill Replacement (Pre refresh Model S)
- Paint Armor
- Pano Roof Sunscreen/Insulation
- Parking Assist Proximity Sensors (old Model S)
- Parcel Shelf Auto-Lift (Model S)
- Phone/Accessory Mounting
- Rims and Tires
- Rims Chrome Plating
- Skid Plate Bumper Protector (Refreshed Model S)
- Suspension
- Trailer/Bike Hitch
- Third Row Cooling Console
- Video Camera/Recorder
- Window Tinting
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Wireless Car Charging
- Wood Trim Alternatives
- Wraps and Custom Paint
- Yoke Steering Wheel
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- Audio Enhancements
- Battery Pack Upgrade
- Cup Holder in Cubby
- Dashcam Extended Time Recorder
- Exterior Chrome Blackout/Color Changes
- FOB waterproofing
- Foot Wave Trunk Opener
- Front Curb Camera
- Hidden Front License Plate
- Horn Replacement and Pedestrian Horns
- License Plate Front Hole Plugs
- Lighting Enhancements and Accents
- Paint Armor
- Phone/Accessory Mounting
- Rims and Tires
- Rims Chrome Plating
- Video Camera/Recorder
- Window Tinting
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Wireless Car Charging
- Wraps and Custom Paint
- Yoke Steering Wheel
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- Audio Enhancements
- Dashcam Extended Time Recorder
- Displays behind the Steering wheel – SOC, MPH, etc.
- Exterior Chrome Blackout/Color Changes
- Extra Control Buttons
- Hidden Front License Plate
- Horn Replacement and Pedestrian Horns
- License Plate Front Hole Plugs
- Liftgate Assist
- Lighting Enhancements and Accents
- Paint Armor
- Phone/Accessory Mounting
- Rims and Tires
- Rims Chrome Plating
- Skid Plate Bumper Protector
- Taillight Animation
- Trailer/Bike Hitch
- Trunk auto-opener – fully opens
- USB data for front USB ports (2022+)
- Video Camera/Recorder
- Window Tinting
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Wireless Car Charging
- Wraps and Custom Paint
- Yoke Steering Wheel
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- Audio Enhancements
- Dashcam Extended Time Recorder
- Displays behind the Steering wheel – SOC, MPH, etc.
- Exterior Chrome Blackout/Color Changes
- Extra Control Buttons
- Frunk electric open/close
- Hidden Front License Plate
- Horn Replacement and Pedestrian Horns
- License Plate Front Hole Plugs
- Lighting Enhancements and Accents
- Paint Armor
- Phone/Accessory Mounting
- Rims and Tires
- Rims Chrome Plating
- Skid Plate Bumper Protector
- Taillight Animation
- USB data for front USB ports (2022+)
- Video Camera/Recorder
- Window Tinting
- Wireless Phone Charging
- Wireless Car Charging
- Wraps and Custom Paint
- Yoke Steering Wheel
Tesla Retrofits
Tesla offers a number of documented and undocumented retrofits to add items you did not select or were not available when the car was made. Some are no longer available but may return.
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- 40 to 60 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 60 to 85 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 60 to 75 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 70 to 75 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 85 to 90 kWh Battery Upgrade
- P85 to P85+ Retrofit
- Alcantara Headliner Retrofit
- Autopilot/Lane Departure Retrofit
- Bioweapon Defense Filter Retrofit
- Center Console Retrofit
- Dashcam to pre HW2.5 cars
- Defrost Mesh Grille Update
- FOB Security Upgrade
- Fog Lights Upgrade
- Headlights – Halogen to Xenon HID
- Headliner Change
- LTE Retrofit
- Ludicrous Retrofit
- MCU1 to MCU2
- Navigation Retrofit
- Next-Gen Seat Upgrade
- Pano Roof Center Bar Cover
- Parking Sensors
- Power Folding Side Mirrors Retrofit
- Rear-Facing Seats Retrofit
- Red Brake Calipers
- Steering Wheel Retrofit, Round (2021+ LR/Plaid)
- Supercharging Upgrade (early Model S 60)
- Textile Seats with Memory and Heaters (early Model S)
- Tire Pressure Monitor Retrofit (early Model S)
- Titanium Underbody Shield Retrofit (early Model S)
- Twin Charger Retrofit (early Model S)
- Washer Nozzle Retrofit (early Model S)
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- 60 to 85 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 60 to 75 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 70 to 75 kWh Battery Upgrade
- 85 to 90 kWh Battery Upgrade
- Alcantara Headliner Retrofit
- Bioweapon Defense Filter Retrofit
- Dashcam to pre HW2.5 cars
- FOB Security Upgrade
- HEPA Air Filtration Upgrade
- Ludicrous Retrofit
- MCU1 to MCU2
- Red Brake Calipers
- Steering Wheel Retrofit, Round (2021+ LR/Plaid)
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Accessories
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- Car Covers
- Carbon fiber/red wraps and decals
- Cupholders for 2nd Row Passengers
- Extension Cord and Plug Adapters
- Floor Mats
- Front Sunscreen
- Logging Devices
- Music Connections – Why USB may be best
- Radar/Laser Detectors
- Radar/Laser Jammers
- Radio Flyer Model S for Kids
- Roof Rack (for Glass roof)
- Sunscreens
- Tire Repair Kit and Compressor
- USB adapters and Charging
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- Car Covers
- Carbon fiber/red wraps and decals
- Cupholders for 2nd Row Passengers
- Extension Cord and Plug Adapters
- Floor Mats
- Front Sunscreen
- License Plate holder
- Logging Devices
- Music Connections – Why USB may be best
- Radar/Laser Detectors
- Radar/Laser Jammers
- Roof Rack
- Sunscreens
- Tire Repair Kit and Compressor
- USB adapters and Charging
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- Car Covers
- Carbon fiber/red wraps and decals
- Cupholders for 2nd Row Passengers
- Extension Cord and Plug Adapters
- Floor Mats
- Front Sunscreen
- Logging Devices
- Music Connections – Why USB may be best
- Radar/Laser Detectors
- Radar/Laser Jammers
- Roof Rack
- Sunscreens
- Tire Repair Kit and Compressor
- USB adapters and Charging
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- Car Covers
- Carbon fiber/red wraps and decals
- Cupholders for 2nd Row Passengers
- Extension Cord and Plug Adapters
- Floor Mats
- Front Sunscreen
- Logging Devices
- Music Connections – Why USB may be best
- Radar/Laser Detectors
- Radar/Laser Jammers
- Radio Flyer – My first Model Y for Kids
- Roof Rack
- Sunscreens
- Tire Repair Kit and Compressor
- USB adapters and Charging
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Tools
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- License Plate Socket Adapter – for front license plate removal on refreshed Model S cars
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