Does the Tesla Roof Get Hot in Summer and Shine on Your Face?
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Tesla roof can get hot in summer and shine on your face. Taking the Tesla Model 3 as an example, here are the specific details of the Model 3: 1. Vehicle Positioning: The Model 3 is a mid-sized electric vehicle with a wheelbase of 2875 mm, and its length, width, and height are 4694 mm, 1850 mm, and 1443 mm respectively. 2. Power: The Model 3 comes in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions. The all-wheel drive version is a dual-motor model, while the rear-wheel drive version is a single-motor model. The total power of the all-wheel drive version is 340 kW, with a total torque of 639 Nm. The rear-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 202 kW and a maximum torque of 404 Nm. 3. Battery: The Model 3 uses ternary lithium batteries across the entire lineup, which have higher energy density and are lighter in weight.
I've been driving a Tesla Model 3 for two years now, and during summer the roof does make you feel the sun on your face. The design features a panoramic glass roof that looks cool but allows direct sunlight to heat up the interior. The glass comes with UV protection, blocking 99% of UVB rays to prevent skin burns, but infrared heat still gets through, making your face and hair feel warm. Tesla offers an original sunshade accessory – I recommend installing it as it works well, reducing heat sensation by about 20%. The car's AC is powerful with quick cooling startup, and the app's pre-cooling feature helps avoid that hot-face moment when entering. Compared to my previous ICE car with a solid roof, the Tesla performs weaker in sun protection, but this is common in modern vehicle designs. We buy it for that open visual experience anyway – just park in shade or apply quality window film to compensate. Not a major issue overall, you'll get used to it.
