For a long time, the Tesla Model Y was delivered without a trunk cover as standard. Now, the cover is included as standard equipment, but it was a long road to get there – one that resulted in numerous different Model Y versions.
Here you can find out which ones they are and what you can do if you don't yet have a Model Y parcel shelf.
Tesla Model Y parcel shelf: Long dominated by in-house designs
Whether Tesla omitted the storage compartment at the beginning for cost reasons, pragmatism, or conviction is unclear. The fact is: many early Model Y buyers didn't receive one. Those who valued it, for example for privacy or noise insulation, often had to rely on third-party covers or attempt a DIY solution.
Thankfully, that's no longer necessary. If your Model Y is still missing a parcel shelf, you'll find help at us Found it. However, please note that the Teslabs trunk cover is only compatible with Model Y vehicles produced in Shanghai before May 2022.
Manufacturer coverage since mid-2022
Likely due to pressure from German and European customers, Tesla has since equipped all Model Y vehicles produced in Shanghai with a parcel shelf. Models with a trunk cover had already been introduced to the Asian market several months prior. sightedModel Y vehicles produced in Grünheide, Germany, were equipped with the storage compartment almost from the beginning.
Model Y trunk cover now in its second version
The trunk cover initially introduced by the US automaker was three-part and, if one User reports Reading it, it's rather unusable. Therefore, a second four-part version is now used in the new Model Y.
But it should happenIt appears that some of the old covers are still being used. There seems to be no warranty, therefore no grounds for a complaint.
The situation is different, for example, when the steering wheel is in the new Model Y. wrong and vibrations occur, – which is probably not that rare.
