I live in Florida and just got my new Model 3. It’s winter and already the heat coming through the sunroof is oppressive. What is the best way to keep that cooler. Does the Tesla sun shade work?
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Agreed. Tint the car NOW. I can't own a vehicle without tint - especially in S. FL and Vegas.Second, I highly recommend that you get the windows tinted using a high-quality ceramic tint. I personally chose Xpel Prime XR Plus and it definitely keeps the cabin much cooler. The AC turns on less often to keep the cabin comfortable. And with ceramic tint, you don't necessarily have to go super dark to get heat rejection. I chose a very light 55% tint, as I want to keep the inside light and bright. Even with that light tint, the ceramic tint still rejects a lot of heat.
I took delivery on a Model 3 a few days ago. Yesterday parked in the sun, the interior temperature went up to 108 degrees. It was in the low 60s outside. I had reservations about the glass roof when I looked at the car. What is the best solution to interior overheating? Thanks.I live in Florida and just got my new Model 3. It’s winter and already the heat coming through the sunroof is oppressive. What is the best way to keep that cooler. Does the Tesla sun shade work?
I find the Tesla brand sun shade for the two folks up front insufficient. When I park my car in the parking lot at work here in Northern Virginia, I am losing 4-5% battery power during the day for cooling. I know some of that is for cooing the battery, but some is for cooling the cabin. I plan to put a personally cut piece of cardboard that's white on the out-facing side above the Tesla brand sun shade. That will block the sun for sure.
I find the Tesla brand sun shade for the two folks up front insufficient. When I park my car in the parking lot at work here in Northern Virginia, I am losing 4-5% battery power during the day for cooling. I know some of that is for cooing the battery, but some is for cooling the cabin. I plan to put a personally cut piece of cardboard that's white on the out-facing side above the Tesla brand sun shade. That will block the sun for sure.
So far, so good. Have not lost any appreciable % of battery since I installed the cardboard above the Tesla sun shade. It's in the parking lot again today with all day full sun, so today will be a good test. The Tesla sun shade by itself simply isn't sufficient.Let us know how your cardboard insert comes out.
Really? I live in Texas where the sun beats down ferociously and the Tesla Sun Shade does a fantastic jobSo far, so good. Have not lost any appreciable % of battery since I installed the cardboard above the Tesla sun shade. It's in the parking lot again today with all day full sun, so today will be a good test. The Tesla sun shade by itself simply isn't sufficient.
The Tesla sun shade made for the X is not complete sun block. It's like a net. Millions of little holes, so I can't block the sun completely. The cardboard blocks 100% of the sun coming through the roof, and it's saving me energy on my battery. And because of the tinting of the roof glass, you can't even see the cardboard from the outside of the car. From the inside, it just appears solid black, so it looks good inside too. I highly recommend putting custom cut cardboard in between the Tesla brand sun shade and the glass roof. It helps me save the loss of 2-3% battery per day on a sunny day.Really? I live in Texas where the sun beats down ferociously and the Tesla Sun Shade does a fantastic job
ressurection here.....
besides that FUGLY heatshield brand linked about, is there any shade out there that is insulated and doesnt look like crap?
never understood why glass that absorbs so much heat was used on these cars......its literally the one of one 2 things on these cars i despise design wise.