- Tesla adds faux suede dashboard upgrade to Model 3 and Model Y via online store.
- Previously exclusive to Model Y Launch Series, the trim is now available for all buyers.
- It costs $250 in US and $345 in Canada with installation included at service centers.
Tesla’s interiors have always marched to the beat of their own drum – spartan, screen-centric, and unapologetically minimal. If you were holding out for plush armrests and quilted leather seats, well, you were looking at the wrong brand. That said, a little upgrade has quietly slipped onto the scene, and it might just take the edge off that utilitarian vibe.
While the Model 3 and Model Y remain solid choices in the EV market, they’ve never been praised for luxurious cabins. Tesla has always leaned hard into simplicity, choosing clean lines and uncluttered surfaces over traditional comfort cues. But now, there’s a small step toward softness: a new interior option that adds a touch of upscale texture.
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Recently added to the Tesla Shop is a piece of 100% vegan suede finished in black that can be added to the dashboard of the two models. This trim sits behind the steering column and the central infotainment screen, promising to add a nice area of soft-touch material and a slightly more premium feel.
The Tesla Model Y Launch Series actually launched with this same piece of vegan suede trim, but it’s only now available across the rest of the 2024+ Model 3 and 2025+ Model Y line-up. It costs $250 in the US and $345 in Canada and can be added to newly-ordered vehicles and fitted at a Tesla Service Center. Current owners can also order the trim and have it installed at a service center, with fitting costs included in the price.
Typically, this part of the dashboard is wrapped in a standard textile, functional, but far from upscale. The new material is a simple tweak, but for a brand that rarely goes in for interior frills, it stands out. Sort of.
Leasing Deals Too
This month, Tesla has also launched some tempting new US leasing deals for the updated Model Y. It’s now possible to lease a Long Range RWD for $491 a month on a 36-month, 10,000-mile-per-year lease before taxes and fees. Importantly, this deal doesn’t require a down payment. State EV incentives can reduce the lease to under $400, depending on where you live.
For those who’d prefer to finance a new Model Y, Tesla has you covered, too. The Long Range All-Wheel Drive is available with an APR of 1.99%, but does require a down payment of 15% in addition to applicable taxes and fees.
