Car Cover

[ThatsMySeat]

Has anyone purchased / used the outdoor car cover available on the Tesla website? Looking for recommendations for that cover and any alternatives available from other vendors.

I'm in an area that gets a lot of snow over winter and have to park the car outside.

 

[BadWolf]

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[1051]

This is cover I purchased, it is a great cover for California, not sure how it would do in the snow. Farasla Waterproof Car Cover for Tesla Model Y

 

[jcanoe]

I would suggest that you use a windshield cover to prevent snow and ice build up. Any car cover that comes in contact with the vehicle will, over time, cause wear of the paint finish.

 

[ThatsMySeat]

This is cover I purchased, it is a great cover for California, not sure how it would do in the snow. Farasla Waterproof Car Cover for Tesla Model Y

Thanks! That looks like a reasonable option, and is much cheaper

I would suggest that you use a windshield cover to prevent snow and ice build up. Any car cover that comes in contact with the vehicle will, over time, cause wear of the paint finish.

I hadn't considered that. I actually live in the woods underneath mature oaks and hemlocks that have caused issues with paint in the past with sap, small branches etc. Even a cover isn't going to protect the car completely, I had a large branch fall on my Boxster earlier this year which caused over $3000.00 of damage. So my plan is to build a garage some time next year.

 

[jcanoe]

Thanks! That looks like a reasonable option, and is much cheaper



I hadn't considered that. I actually live in the woods underneath mature oaks and hemlocks that have caused issues with paint in the past with sap, small branches etc. Even a cover isn't going to protect the car completely, I had a large branch fall on my Boxster earlier this year which caused over $3000.00 of damage. So my plan is to build a garage some time next year.

Your next problem could be rodents nesting inside the vehicle, chewing wire harnesses; you can't win.

 

[angus[Y]oung]

This is cover I purchased, it is a great cover for California, not sure how it would do in the snow. Farasla Waterproof Car Cover for Tesla Model Y

They have some "interesting" photoshopping going on in their images. There are a blue and red image (which appear to be the same image that's been color-changed) where the wheels are shown in motion while the car is nearly completely covered. Pretty funny, not sure that's recommended though!

 

[Mincerray]

This is cover I purchased, it is a great cover for California, not sure how it would do in the snow. Farasla Waterproof Car Cover for Tesla Model Y

I bought the same one. The quality seems pretty good for the price and it fits tight - almost a little too tight. My Y is mainly under a carport or parked at a dusty resort I frequent so it won't see much rain. I mainly want to keep the dust and ash off of it and keep it clean longer.

 

[jsight]

I've used covercraft on another vehicle (not Tesla). They have a lot of fabric options to suit your specific needs and it was really well made.

 

[Itsuo-DC]

This is cover I purchased, it is a great cover for California, not sure how it would do in the snow. Farasla Waterproof Car Cover for Tesla Model Y

I used the outdoor Tesla cover for my M3 and really like it. I’m tentatively planning to get another when I get the MY. This Farasla cover looks VERY similar to the Tesla cover. Even down to the shape of the storage bag etc..

If you have a heavy rain on this cover will it eventually get soaked?

 

[Waynedude]

I have the Tesla factory cover. I previously had a covercraft for my BMW which was much lighter and more compact. The Tesla cover Is quite thick and when it was wet and froze, it was almost rigid and almost impossible to fold up. I was able to get it off with no problem, but it took up the entire hatch space since it wouldn’t fit in the under deck pit (which it takes up most of when dry). It is quite tight but does a great job of protecting the car.

 

[Waynedude]

P.s. since it was one of the first model Y’s, the original Tesla cover was the only option. I’m sure there are more third party covers now.

 

[Itsuo-DC]

I have the Tesla factory cover. I previously had a covercraft for my BMW which was much lighter and more compact. The Tesla cover Is quite thick and when it was wet and froze, it was almost rigid and almost impossible to fold up. I was able to get it off with no problem, but it took up the entire hatch space since it wouldn’t fit in the under deck pit (which it takes up most of when dry). It is quite tight but does a great job of protecting the car.

I once had to roll it up after a downpour and it wasn’t pretty. However, I don’t drive it daily and park it outside so I get great utility out of a cover and just have to be mindful of when I might plan to drive it how the weather is.

 

[julio'sEV]

I would suggest that you use a windshield cover to prevent snow and ice build up. Any car cover that comes in contact with the vehicle will, over time, cause wear of the paint finish.

Will the cover or windshield cover damage the windshield?

 

[julio'sEV]

I would suggest that you use a windshield cover to prevent snow and ice build up. Any car cover that comes in contact with the vehicle will, over time, cause wear of the paint finish.

Hello, will the windshield cover scratch the windshield?

 

[jcanoe]

Hello, will the windshield cover scratch the windshield?

It shouldn't if you install it correctly. There is more of a chance of damaging the windshield using an ice scraper.

 

[julio'sEV]

It shouldn't if you install it correctly. There is more of a chance of damaging the windshield using an ice scraper.

If the exterior cover damage the paint work because of dust and debris , I wonder if it will scratch the wind shield as well.

 

[jcanoe]

If the exterior cover damage the paint work because of dust and debris , I wonder if it will scratch the wind shield as well.

No more so than the normal abrasion from sand and grit while driving. This type of cover is only used for short periods, i.e. overnight, when parked outside, when the weather forecast calls for snow, sleet or ice.