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M3 Trunk mods. Useful or not, you decide.

Suvi2k | 2026-02-28 18:45 | 66 views

Sharing some feedback about usefulness on some of the first mods I did for my Tesla Model 3 trunk. Giving it a usefulness rating and my thoughts and curious if others agree. \- Trunk mat - 10/10 - Basic protection for anything going in the trunk. A must have. \- LED strip lighting - 10/10 - I find this very functional compared to the light that’s back there already. \- Seat back protectors - 9/10 - I don’t like factory carpet and where I can avoid it , I try. Reason being because the material attaches too much debris over time. These help a lot with that and extend the trunk mat protection. \- Sub trunk dividers - 7/10 - really find these useful for separating my stuff and it’s very sturdy despite being just Velcro straps. Also, it’s really cheap and has pocket style areas. There’s a sub trunk mat down there too below it that helps too. \- Side trays with covers - 6/10- it’s useful for additional storage/segregation and the covers help make it look neat when not in use. I wish the covers were not the carpet fabric material though. \- Hook - 4/10 - a cool idea but I don’t really use it for what I wanted to (groceries) because it’s hard to attach at times when bags are too heavy. \- Hatch cover - 3/10 - it’s useful to prevent stuff from getting stuck to the carpet fabric, and for me, why I got it. I don’t think it would actually happen often so it may not be that useful. There’s a cut out for the trunk close button conveniently. \- Speaker and top cover 1/10 - really doesn’t provide much use but it’s weird Tesla didn’t cover just this one part of the car. I like it as an aesthetic mod but not going to say it’s useful.

Comments (21)
bossman-808 2026-02-28 19:26

I like it! I have most of these but now I might get one or two other items. Looking good!

Suvi2k 2026-02-28 19:28

Awesome, glad it helps. Which part do you find the most useful?

pjax_ 2026-02-28 19:35

https://preview.redd.it/5v16fmwnfamg1.jpeg?width=4080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0c81dd88faa24a226e62441932be75a79279d07f Hook for the sub-frunk lid so that I can keep it up while I access the sub-frunk. 10/10

Suvi2k 2026-02-28 19:38

That’s pretty cool, my car doesn’t look like that, is it a highland? How’s the hook attached, tape? My mat folds and this would be a nice addition/diy. Thanks for sharing it!

bossman-808 2026-02-28 19:42

I absolutely love the LED strip lighting. I also one in the frunk. Total game changer. Trunk liner/mat is great as well as the left side cover and protector. I throw a cold soda and a water for the end of medium length trips. It’s funny but I hang my hat on the hook as well with occasional groceries. Haha! I have a subtrunk carrier with dividers but I fold it up flat. Mainly use the subtrunk for tools and to hold the roof protector during the winter months. I might bust out the dividers now that I see yours. I didn’t see any need to protect the speakers or seat backs though. So I didn’t get those.

pjax_ 2026-02-28 19:44

No, not Highland. 2021 refresh. Epoxy. https://www.reddit.com/r/TeslaLounge/s/HdISrZ60YN

Suvi2k 2026-02-28 19:45

I’m inspired to try something else by seeing it. A small Velcro hook should work well since what it will be holding is very light. 💡

Suvi2k 2026-02-28 19:49

Glad I’m not alone with the use of some of these parts. I’m with you 100% on the speaker covers. Purely aesthetic

Kekafuch 2026-02-28 19:56

https://preview.redd.it/1jcxzei2jamg1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a613076877b953bbd08b2561d589309506fadafe How about adding some folding table legs to the subtrunk cover. It could be used as a small table or stool.

Suvi2k 2026-02-28 19:57

That’s a stretch, for me anyway lol.

Phonafied 2026-03-01 04:57

Do you have links for all those mods so we can buy them?

Suvi2k 2026-03-01 16:43

Unfortunately some of these protective covers and parts were purchased on Ali Express and those links don’t work here. Try searching the names of the parts on Google or Amazon and I’m sure you will find everything or an equivalent just the same. Here are some links to the items I did purchase on Amazon: - Sub dividers : https://a.co/d/0hhf1GyG - seat back covers: https://a.co/d/022YLD9w - floor mats which include trunk mats: https://a.co/d/0fOIfHit Hope it helps.

Clement_Li 2026-03-02 10:12

Interesting how every stick on things are “misting a car” now a days….🤔

Quick_Possibility_99 2026-03-02 13:54

I did everything you did in Tesla m3 2023. In mine, I also added protection to the side walls with something from Aliexpress. It is the same material you cover your liftgate. My trunk still looks brand new compared to other cars I seen.

Suvi2k 2026-03-02 14:04

Hey thanks for your input and engagement. I couldn’t find anything for the sides but would have loved that, it’s the only factory carpet I missed in the entire car.

DrPeppehr 2026-03-02 15:52

Insanely useful. I keep the back seats down and open the trunk

Suvi2k 2026-03-02 15:57

Yea I find they are most useful when the back seats are down also. When there’s a need to transport something large that extends that far, it helps with protection.

Leather_Milk_7321 2026-03-02 20:27

I like that hat hook idea, I printed a trunk hook but never use it for bags. I always like to keep a hat and hoodie in the car

ThMogget 2026-03-03 18:44

Trunk mat with hole cut for sub-trunk

Suvi2k 2026-03-07 16:52

Interesting, I’d be curious to see how that looks and how beneficial it is.

Kekafuch 2026-03-08 21:49

They make it! https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKiMTJf

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