Model 3 vs Model Y: What Fits Both (and What Doesn't)
WattCabin · 8 min read · Updated May 2026
The Model 3 and Model Y share a lot of DNA, which leads owners to assume accessories swap freely between them. Some do. Many do not. This guide walks category by category through what actually cross-fits, what is strictly model-specific, and the Highland and Juniper refresh caveats that trip people up at checkout. When in doubt, the rule is simple: anything that touches the body, the floor, or the glass is almost always model-specific, while anything that sits inside a shared part is often interchangeable.
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The short version
Console organizers cross-fit between the two cars because the Model 3 and Model Y share the same center console design. Cupholder inserts and hidden drawers follow the same rule.
Floor mats, screen protectors, sunshades, and mud flaps do not cross-fit. They are cut to a specific footwell shape, screen size, roof curvature, or wheel-arch, and those differ between the 3 and the Y. Buying a Model 3 mat set for a Model Y leaves gaps and curled edges.
On top of the 3-versus-Y split, there is a second axis: model year. The Highland Model 3 (2024 onward) and Juniper Model Y (2025 onward) refreshes changed parts that older accessories were cut for. Always check both the model and the year.
Console organizers: these DO cross-fit
This is the happy exception. The Model 3 and Model Y use the same second-generation center console, so a console organizer set built for one fits the other. The BASENOR 4PCS TPU Center Console Organizer Set is sold as a Highland/Juniper kit precisely because that one console spans both cars.
The same goes for the Abstract Ocean Cup Holder Insert (2nd Gen Console) , the Tesery Center Console Organizer Set , and the JOWUA Foldable Center Console Hidden Drawer hidden drawer. None of these are listed as 3-only or Y-only, because the part they sit in is identical.
The one caveat is generation, not model. The pre-refresh console differs slightly from the Highland/Juniper console, so match the set to your console generation rather than worrying about whether you drive a 3 or a Y.
BASENOR 4PCS TPU Center Console Organizer Set
Tested-winner for Highland/Juniper, dual-layer TPU with a 0.3mm precision fit, cupholder to armrest in one box.
JOWUA Foldable Center Console Hidden Drawer
Hidden pull-out drawer that adds a secure layer of storage under the armrest area without permanent mods.
Floor mats: model-specific, every time
The Model Y sits taller and has a different floor pan, footwell depth, and second-row shape than the Model 3. A laser-scanned mat is cut to one of those shapes, not both. Even sets that list both models, like 3D MAXpider KAGU All-Weather Floor Mats , ship a different physical mat depending on which car you select.
So when you order BASENOR 3D All-Weather Floor Liners or a full Tesmanian All-Weather Floor Mat Full Set set, the brand may make a version for each car, but you must pick the right one. The mats themselves are not interchangeable.
The Juniper Model Y and Highland Model 3 redesigned their footwells again, so a 2021 Model Y mat will not fit a 2025 Model Y, let alone a Model 3. Match model and year.
3D MAXpider KAGU All-Weather Floor Mats
The Tesla-forum default pick, triple-layer all-weather mats with a precision laser-scanned fit and grippy non-slip backing.
BASENOR 3D All-Weather Floor Liners
Heavy-duty waterproof liners with deep channels and tall lips that swallow a surprising amount of slush and sand.
Screen protectors: tied to screen size and orientation
A screen protector is cut to an exact display. The Highland Model 3 and Juniper Model Y use a 15.4-inch center screen, and the Spigen GLAStR EZ FIT Tempered Glass (Center Display) for that screen does span both cars, because the panel is shared.
But it will not fit an older 15-inch display, and it certainly will not fit a Model S or X 17-inch landscape screen, which needs the Tapole Tempered Glass Screen Protector (Model S/X 17" Landscape) instead. The rear-screen protector Spigen GLAStR Slim Anti-Glare (Rear Screen) only matters on Highland and Juniper cars that have the second-row display at all.
Bottom line: between a 3 and a Y of the same generation the center protector often crosses, but you are matching screen size and generation, not the model badge.
Spigen GLAStR EZ FIT Tempered Glass (Center Display)
The easy-install benchmark, 9H tempered glass with an alignment tray and matte anti-glare, anti-fingerprint finish.
Spigen GLAStR Slim Anti-Glare (Rear Screen)
Rear-touchscreen protection for Highland Model 3 and Juniper Model Y with the same 9H matte glass.
Sunshades: cut to the roof, not the badge
The Model 3 and Model Y have different glass-roof dimensions and curvature, so a panoramic sunshade is sized per model. The VION Glass Roof Sunshade and Tesery Dual-Layer Glass Roof Sunshade are sold in model-specific cuts for exactly this reason.
A shade made for the Model Y roof will sag or leave gaps in a Model 3. The Model S and X panoramic roofs are larger still and need the Tesloid Panoramic Roof Sunshade (Model S/X) . Pick the shade for your roof, and double-check the listing names your car.
VION Glass Roof Sunshade
UPF 50+ shade blocking 95% of UV with multi-layer insulation that meaningfully drops cabin heat.
OEM-Style Mesh Glass Roof Sunshade
Lightweight collapsible mesh shade with a rigid frame that clips to the roof for an OEM-clean look.
Mud flaps: the most model-and-year-specific of all
Mud flaps bolt to wheel-arch mounting points that differ between the Model 3 and Model Y, and the no-drill fit depends on hitting the exact factory holes. There is no universal Tesla flap.
Worse, the Juniper Model Y moved those points versus older Model Ys. The BASENOR No-Drill Mud Flaps (Model Y Juniper) fit the 2025 onward Y, the BASENOR Mud Flaps (2020–2024 Model Y) fit the 2020 to 2024 Y, and neither fits a Model 3, which needs the Tesloid Splash Guards (Model 3) . This is the category where ordering the wrong version is most common, so confirm model and year twice.
BASENOR No-Drill Mud Flaps (Model Y Juniper)
Laser-scanned TPE splash guards that bolt to factory mounting points, no drilling, no tape, OEM-precise fit.
BASENOR Mud Flaps (2020–2024 Model Y)
The pre-Juniper version of the proven no-drill set, fitting legacy Model Y mounting points.
Charging gear and universal extras
Charging accessories are the great equalizer. The Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3) , the Lectron J1772 to Tesla Charging Adapter , the Lectron CCS to Tesla DC Fast Charging Adapter , and the TOPABYTE Charging Cable Organizer Wall Mount all work across every Tesla because the charge port is shared platform-wide.
A few interior extras also cross everything: the BASENOR Collapsible Trunk Storage Bin , the JOWUA Trunk Grocery Bag Hooks (Set of 2) hooks, and the Tesla-Friendly Microfiber Detailing Towel Pack are model-agnostic. But trunk and frunk organizers that mold to a specific cargo well, like the Model Y TOPABYTE Frunk Storage Organizer (Model Y) or the Model 3 TOPABYTE Under-Trunk Storage Organizer (Model 3) , go right back to being model-specific.
Tesla Wall Connector (Gen 3)
The official Level 2 home charger delivering up to 11.5 kW with Wi-Fi monitoring and a tidy wall-mounted cable.
Lectron J1772 to Tesla Charging Adapter
Compact adapter that unlocks public J1772 Level 2 stations for any Tesla, rated to 48A.
Featured in this guide
BASENOR 4PCS TPU Center Console Organizer Set
Tested-winner for Highland/Juniper, dual-layer TPU with a 0.3mm precision fit, cupholder to armrest in one box.
3D MAXpider KAGU All-Weather Floor Mats
The Tesla-forum default pick, triple-layer all-weather mats with a precision laser-scanned fit and grippy non-slip backing.
Spigen GLAStR EZ FIT Tempered Glass (Center Display)
The easy-install benchmark, 9H tempered glass with an alignment tray and matte anti-glare, anti-fingerprint finish.
BASENOR No-Drill Mud Flaps (Model Y Juniper)
Laser-scanned TPE splash guards that bolt to factory mounting points, no drilling, no tape, OEM-precise fit.
VION Glass Roof Sunshade
UPF 50+ shade blocking 95% of UV with multi-layer insulation that meaningfully drops cabin heat.