The pre-Highland Model 3 ran from 2017 to 2023 — long enough for the aftermarket to mature and short enough that almost everything is still stocked. The footwell shape held across the whole run, which makes mats straightforward. One thing did change part way through, in 2021, and it affects exactly one category.
Quick picks
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  JOWUA windshield sunshade If you buy one shade, buy this one. Nothing else returns as much per dollar. | Buy first | 9.0 | |
| 2 |  WeatherTech FloorLiner Buy these if winter is the problem you are actually solving. | Buy second | 8.6 | |
| 3 |  BASENOR cup-holder insert A few dollars, removes a daily annoyance. Easy recommendation. | Cheapest worthwhile fix | 8.8 |
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. Buy first
JOWUA windshield sunshade
Cut to shape and the single best-value accessory for an older Model 3, where original glass coatings have had years to degrade. Parked use only, and it has to be stowed when you drive.
Best for: Anyone who parks outside — the highest-value shade you can buy
Fits: Model Y Juniper (2025-2026) · Model Y L (2026+, six-seat) · Model Y (2020-2024) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026) · Model 3 (2017-2023)
What works
- Solves the actual parked-heat problem — the windshield is the biggest single heat aperture in the car
- Far cheaper than a roof shade and takes fifteen seconds to deploy
- Cut to shape, so there is no gap at the corners where a universal shade leaves one
What does not
- Only works while parked, unlike a roof shade which works while driving
- Has to be stowed somewhere when you drive off
Manufacturer specifications
- Black mesh fabric with a silver anti-light coating
- Manufacturer claims up to 99% UV blocking
- Cut to the specific windshield shape; listed for Juniper and Model Y L
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: JOWUA windshield sunshade for Model Y Juniper / L
2. Buy second
WeatherTech FloorLiner
On a car this age, WeatherTech's per-year fitment lookup is the most valuable thing in the mat category — it names 2017 through 2023 individually. Rigid underfoot and utilitarian in appearance.
Best for: Snow-belt owners who want the deepest tray walls available
Fits: Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026) · Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026)
What works
- The tall perimeter wall is the most convincing containment in this category for slush and road salt
- A long-standing fitment database means the year you own is usually explicitly listed, not implied
What does not
- The rigid material is the least pleasant underfoot of the premium options and can creak on a cold morning
- Finish is utilitarian — nobody buys these because they look good
Manufacturer specifications
- High-density tri-extruded material with raised channel walls
- Digitally measured per vehicle and per model year
- US-manufactured; the company's own fitment lookup is by year, make and model
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Reference: WeatherTech fitment lookup — we do not earn a commission there.
Specification sources: 3D MAXpider vs WeatherTech for the Model Y Juniper, Independent Juniper floor-mat comparison (3W, 3D MAXpider, WeatherTech)
3. Cheapest worthwhile fix
BASENOR cup-holder insert
The pre-Highland Model 3's cup wells are as wide as any Tesla's, and a soft insert stops narrow cups rattling for a few dollars. It reduces the maximum cup diameter the well accepts.
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
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Specifications for this generation
| Item | 2017-2023 Model 3 |
|---|---|
| Center display | 15 in — shared size with the 2020-2024 Model Y |
| Rear screen | None |
| Steering column | Indicator and gear stalks fitted |
| Roof glass | Two panels, front and rear |
| Console | Revised in 2021 — lid and charging pad |
| Frunk | Shallow; much smaller than a Model Y's |
What is worth buying on a car this age
Be selective. The highest-value purchases on an older Model 3 are the ones that make a tired interior feel better: floor liners over worn carpet, a cup-holder insert, a windshield shade. A full console reorganization is harder to justify on a car you may not keep for years, and a screen protector is harder still — if the display has survived six years unscratched, the case for covering it against Tesla's own guidance is weak.
The one genuine repair in this range is the console lid, which is a wear item on these cars and is the thing owners most often search for. That is a repair rather than an accessory, and the console lid guide covers telling the two apart before you spend anything.
Questions people actually ask
Will Highland accessories fit my 2021 Model 3?
No. The Highland changed the footwell, console, roof and display. Buy from a listing that names 2017-2023.
Did the 2021 update change the floor?
No. It changed the console lid and the charging pad. Floor mats are unaffected; console parts are not.
What screen does a pre-Highland Model 3 have?
A 15-inch panel, the same size as the 2020-2024 Model Y, which is why several protectors are listed for both cars.
Are Model 3 and Model Y parts interchangeable?
Screen protectors on the 15-inch cars, yes. Footwells, frunk, cargo area and sills, no — despite the shared platform.
Sources
- Teslaunch generation-scoped collection taxonomy
- WeatherTech per-year fitment catalog
- Supershieldz 15-inch protector listed for both Model 3 and Model Y
- Tesla Owner's Manual — touchscreen guidance
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.
Read next
Floor Mats & Liners
Best Floor Mats for the Model 3 (2017-2023)
Mat sets for the pre-Highland Model 3, with the 2021 interior revision and the Highland boundary both spelled out.
Console Organizers
Best Console Organizer for the Model 3 (2017-2023)
Console trays and inserts for the pre-Highland Model 3, including the 2021 console change that affects fitment.
Sunshades
Best Sunshade for the Model 3 (2017-2023)
Roof and windshield shades for the pre-Highland Model 3, including the two-panel roof split that affects fitment.
Screen Protectors
Model 3 Screen Protectors: the 15-inch Display (2017-2023)
Protectors for the 15-inch pre-Highland Model 3 display, with an honest case for skipping it.
Guides
Model 3 Console Lid and Armrest: Repair or Replace
What fails on a Model 3 console lid, the free check to try first, and whether to repair or just organize.
Shop by Year
Model 3 Highland Accessories (2024-2026)
The complete accessory path for a 2024-2026 Model 3 Highland, across all six categories.