Tesla revised the Model 3's interior in 2021: a new console lid, a different wireless charging pad and revised trim. On this page that matters, because a tray or insert shaped to the pre-2021 console will not necessarily sit correctly in a 2021-2023 car. It is the clearest example on this site of a mid-generation change that affects one category and nothing else — floor mats are unaffected by it.
Quick picks
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TAPTES console organizer for Model 3 A workable answer for the older Model 3, with rattle as the trade-off. | Best overall | 8.3 | |
| 2 |  BASENOR under-screen console organizer tray A small part that fixes a specific irritation. Cheap and worth it. | Cheapest worthwhile fix | 8.7 | |
| 3 |  BASENOR cup-holder insert A few dollars, removes a daily annoyance. Easy recommendation. | Most noticed per dollar | 8.8 | |
| 4 | Tesery console tray Fine, focused and cheap. Not the one to buy if rattle is your complaint. | Best single tray | 8.1 |
Scores are our editorial assessment of fitment scope, published materials and coverage. They are not lab measurements and we have not tested these products.
1. Best overall
TAPTES console organizer for Model 3
Year-scoped Model 3 listings, which is the one thing that matters on this generation because the 2021 update changed the console. Hard plastic transmits more rattle than the TPU sets, and there is less independent fit reporting than for BASENOR's parts.
Best for: Pre-Highland Model 3 owners
Fits: Model 3 (2017-2023)
What works
- Year-scoped listings, which matters because the 2021 Model 3 update changed the console
- Covers a generation many brands have stopped tooling for
What does not
- Hard plastic transmits more rattle than the TPU sets
- Less independent fit reporting than BASENOR's parts
Manufacturer specifications
- Console tray and bin pieces listed per Model 3 generation
- Drop-in fitment, no adhesive
- From a brand whose catalog is explicitly year-scoped
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: TAPTES Model Y Juniper floor mat set
2. Cheapest worthwhile fix
BASENOR under-screen console organizer tray
Non-slip, no adhesive, and it turns the shelf below the display from a slide into a tray. Friction fit, so it can shift under load.
Best for: The dead space under the touchscreen
Fits: Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026) · Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026)
What works
- Turns a shelf that items slide straight off into a usable tray
- No adhesive means no residue when you sell the car
What does not
- A friction fit can shift if you load it heavily and corner hard
- Single-purpose — it does nothing for the armrest bin or cup holders
Manufacturer specifications
- Non-slip base, no adhesive required
- Shaped to the shelf beneath the center display
- Listed across Model Y and Model 3 fitments
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: BASENOR under-screen console organizer tray
3. Most noticed per dollar
BASENOR cup-holder insert
The pre-Highland Model 3's cup wells are as wide as any Tesla's. Cheap, effective, and it reduces the maximum cup diameter.
Best for: Stopping cups from rattling and tipping
Fits: Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026) · Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026)
What works
- Tesla's cup wells are wide, and a narrow cup rattles in them constantly — this is the direct fix
- Cheapest single accessory on this site that you will notice every day
What does not
- Reduces the maximum cup diameter the well can take
- Needs lifting out to clean properly after a spill
Manufacturer specifications
- Insert mat shaped to the console cup-holder wells
- Soft compound chosen to damp movement
- Supplied as part of the four-piece set and separately
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: BASENOR 4-piece console organizer for Juniper and Highland, Model Y cup-holder accessory comparison
4. Best single tray
Tesery console tray
Buy exactly one piece with no bundle, and a simple shape means fewer edges to fit badly. Hard plastic, so it can click against the console on rough surfaces.
Best for: A single tray without buying a set
Fits: Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026) · Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026)
What works
- Buy exactly the one piece you want with no bundle
- Simple shape means fewer edges to fit badly
What does not
- Hard plastic, so it can click against the console on rough surfaces
- Does nothing for the armrest or the cup wells
Manufacturer specifications
- Single molded tray for the console well
- Listed across Model Y and Model 3 fitments
- Drop-in, no adhesive
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: Tesery Model 3 / Model Y mud flaps
The console lid question
On an older Model 3 the console lid and armrest are a wear item — the sliding cover and the lid hinge are the parts owners most often ask about replacing. That is a different purchase from an organizer and worth separating in your head: an organizer divides the space, a replacement lid fixes a broken mechanism. Console lid and armrest covers the repair-versus-organize decision.
What is worth it on an older car
Honestly: the cup-holder insert and the under-screen tray, and not much else. A full console reorganization makes sense on a new car you will keep for years. On a six-year-old Model 3 the two cheap pieces fix the two daily irritations, and the money saved is better spent on floor liners, which do more for how the car feels.
Questions people actually ask
Did the 2021 Model 3 update change the console?
Yes — the lid, the sliding cover and the wireless charging pad. That affects console accessories, though not floor mats.
Will a Highland console part fit a 2022 Model 3?
No. The Highland console is a different design including the lid mechanism.
Which piece is worth buying on an older Model 3?
The cup-holder insert and the under-screen tray. A full set is harder to justify on a car you may not keep.
Can I replace a broken console lid?
Replacement lids and armrest assemblies are sold for this generation. That is a repair rather than an accessory — see [console lid and armrest](/console-organizers/model-3-console-lid-and-armrest).
Sources
- TAPTES year-scoped Model 3 console listings
- BASENOR under-screen console tray (both models)
- Model Y and Model 3 interior organizer round-up
Specifications and fitment claims on this page come from the manufacturer and retailer pages listed above. We have not tested these products and do not claim to have.
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