Mud flaps are the one item in this hub that protects the outside of the car, and the one most likely to be a waste of money. What they do is intercept the spray your front wheels throw at the painted rocker panel behind them, and at the leading edge of the rear door. On a treated winter road, that spray is brine, and brine on a stone chip is how rust starts. On a dry road in a dry climate, it is dust.
Quick picks
| # | Product | Best for | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tesloid snow and mud flaps The coverage upgrade over the factory flap, for the people who need it. | Best overall | 8.7 | |
| 2 |  Tesla mud flaps (factory) The safe flap. Buy it for certainty, not for maximum coverage. | Lowest-risk buy | 8.2 | |
| 3 | Tesery Model 3 / Model Y mud flaps The discreet flap. Choose it when you want protection nobody notices. | Most discreet | 8.2 | |
| 4 | Tesloid Model 3 snow and mud flaps The sensible Model 3 flap if you drive on treated roads. | Best for Model 3 | 8.6 |
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
Tesloid snow and mud flaps
Deeper than the factory flap, which is the only reason to fit one, and a material chosen to stay flexible when it is genuinely cold. Deeper flaps are more exposed on steep driveway lips.
Best for: Winter drivers who want more coverage than the factory flap
Fits: Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026)
What works
- Deeper than the factory flap, which is the whole point of fitting one
- Stays flexible rather than going brittle when it is genuinely cold
What does not
- Deeper flaps are more exposed on steep driveway lips and curbs
- Finish is functional rather than invisible
Manufacturer specifications
- Flexible impact-resistant material chosen to stay pliable in cold weather
- No drilling required
- Separate 2026 Model Y and Model 3 part numbers
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: Tesloid Model Y snow and mud flaps (2026), Independent Juniper mud-flap comparison
2. Lowest-risk buy
Tesla mud flaps (factory)
Factory fit, factory finish, no debate about whether a fastener will hold. Smaller coverage than the aftermarket flaps, at a higher price than several of them.
Best for: Owners who want a factory-fit flap and no drilling debate
Fits: Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026) · Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026)
What works
- Fitment and finish match the car because it is the car maker's own part
- No question about whether a fastener will hold
What does not
- Smaller coverage area than the deeper aftermarket flaps
- Priced above several aftermarket sets that cover more
Manufacturer specifications
- Sold by Tesla for the specific Model Y generation
- Mounts to existing fixing points with no drilling
- Four-piece set
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Reference: Tesla Shop — Model Y mud flaps — we do not earn a commission there.
Specification sources: Tesla Shop Model Y mud flaps
3. Most discreet
Tesery Model 3 / Model Y mud flaps
The lowest-profile flap here, which matters if you dislike how flaps look. Less protection follows directly from that, and the Model 3 and Model Y variants share a product page so read the picker carefully.
Best for: Owners of either car who want one brand to cover both
Fits: Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026) · Model Y (2020-2024) · Model Y Juniper (2025-2026)
What works
- Convenient if you run one of each car in the household
- Low profile, so it is the least visually intrusive flap in this group
What does not
- A line that spans two cars means you must read the variant picker carefully
- Lower profile means less protection than the deeper winter flaps
Manufacturer specifications
- Single product line listed for both Model 3 and Model Y
- No-drill fitment using existing arch fixings
- Four-piece set
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: Tesery Model 3 / Model Y mud flaps
4. Best for Model 3
Tesloid Model 3 snow and mud flaps
A Model 3-specific molding rather than a universal flap trimmed down, protecting the painted rocker behind the front wheel where the spray actually lands. Adds a visible edge below the arch.
Best for: Model 3 owners in salt country
Fits: Model 3 (2017-2023) · Model 3 Highland (2024-2026)
What works
- Model 3-specific molding rather than a universal flap trimmed to fit
- Protects the painted rocker behind the front wheel, which is where the spray actually lands
What does not
- Adds a visible edge below the arch that not everyone wants on a Model 3
- Pre-Highland and Highland arches differ, so you must select the right year
Manufacturer specifications
- Model 3-specific flap set, listed separately from the Model Y part
- No-drill fitment
- Impact-resistant flexible material
Specifications as published by the manufacturer. We have not independently tested this product.
Specification sources: Tesloid Model 3 snow and mud flaps
Deeper is better, up to a point
Coverage is almost entirely a function of how far the flap extends down and rearward. The factory flaps are deliberately conservative, because Tesla has to accommodate steep driveways, curbs and ramps worldwide. The aftermarket flaps that cover more are also the ones that will eventually catch on something. If you have a steep driveway apron, buy the shallower flap and accept the compromise rather than tearing a deep one off in month three.
No-drill means no-drill
Every flap on this page mounts to existing fixing points. Do not buy a flap that requires drilling into the arch liner or the body: it is unnecessary on these cars, it creates a corrosion path, and it will be visible to any future buyer. If a listing is unclear about fixings, treat that as a no.
Questions people actually ask
Are Model Y mud flaps necessary?
Not usually. They matter if you drive on salted or gravel roads, where they genuinely reduce brine and stone damage to the rocker panel. In a dry climate on paved roads they do very little. See [are Model Y mud flaps worth it](/guides/tesla-model-y-mud-flaps-worth-it).
Do mud flaps affect range?
Any addition to the underbody disturbs airflow, and flaps sit in a high-pressure area behind the wheels. The effect is small — small enough that nobody has published a credible figure for these cars — but it is not zero. We are not going to invent a number for it.
Will mud flaps fit a Juniper?
Buy a Juniper-specific set. The refreshed arch and liner changed, and several flap sets list 2025-2026 separately for exactly that reason.
Can I fit them myself?
Yes. These are all no-drill sets using existing fixings, typically fifteen to thirty minutes for four flaps with a basic socket and a trim tool. Do it somewhere warm — cold plastic is more likely to crack.
Sources
- Tesla Shop Model Y mud flaps
- Tesloid Model Y snow and mud flaps
- Independent Juniper mud-flap comparison
- Tesery Model 3 / Model Y mud flaps
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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