Does Tesla's sunroof have a sunshade?
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Tesla's sunroof is equipped with a sunshade, which can be adjusted through the 'Climate Settings' screen on the touchscreen display. When this function is selected and the car doors are locked, the sunroof shade will automatically close. When the engine is running, the sunroof shade will return to its previous open position. The sunshade is designed to avoid glare from the sun and to prevent the effects of sunlight. Some can be moved back and forth to adjust the intensity of sunlight on the eyes, preventing accidents and also providing a good cooling effect. Car sunshades: Sunshades also make it difficult for sunlight to directly enter the car, providing a good cooling effect while also protecting the dashboard and leather seats. Precautions: Plasticizers (DOP) in PVC gaskets and certain chemicals in rubber gaskets can migrate to the surface of the gasket and damage the PC board upon contact. Therefore, they must not be used. It is recommended to use gaskets made of EPDM rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer), silicone rubber, or Neoprene rubber (chloroprene rubber). If suitable gaskets are not available, it is better not to use any rather than choosing gaskets that could damage the PC material.
I've driven the Tesla Model 3 several times. The panoramic sunroof offers a genuinely cool and wide view, but the factory standard doesn't include a sunshade. In summer, the top of the car gets as hot as an oven, and I once experienced the interior temperature soaring to 40 degrees Celsius during a family trip. Later, a friend recommended a third-party clip-on sunshade, which was simple to install—just a few minutes to clip on—and the effect was immediate, significantly improving cooling and comfort while also saving electricity by reducing the air conditioning load. I think Tesla's minimalist design slightly lacks practicality and would recommend owners to purchase one at the time of buying the car or order an affordable accessory online, especially for those in southern regions. In the long run, this small investment offers great benefits by protecting the interior from aging and UV damage.
Sharing a real-life experience: My old friend from driving school drove his Model Y without a sunshade. On a hot day when he took his kid out, the child's forehead got sunburned, and the interior was stuffy and uncomfortable. Luckily, I had a portable sunshade ready for him—once installed, it immediately became cooler. Most Tesla sunroofs don’t come with factory-installed sunshades, so many owners add affordable options from Amazon or Taobao that clip into the frame. In actual driving, sun protection isn’t just about comfort—it also saves energy by reducing the need to crank up the AC. I feel that while the factory design looks sleek, it needs supplementation. Getting a sunshade early avoids such awkward situations.
