Inside BASENOR
Go behind the scenes of BASENOR's product development. Learn about our 3D laser scanning process (0.05mm precision), 1000+ hours of extreme testing, and the engineering decisions behind every product.
Tesla OEM vs BASENOR TPE Floor Mats — Side-by-Side Engineering Test
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Tesla OEM vs BASENOR TPE Floor Mats — Side-by-Side Engineering Test
We bought a set of Tesla OEM all-weather...
When We Don’t Recommend a Tesla Accessory: A Buyer’s Guide to Honest Fitment Advice
A useful Tesla accessory guide should sometimes tell you not to buy. Here is the test we use when a topic has no exact BASENOR product behind it, so the advice stays useful instead of turning into a forced sales pitch.
Design Story: The Door Pocket Insert That Doesn't Block Your Emergency Exit
Most aftermarket Model Y door pocket inserts cover the rear-door emergency release button. If the 12V system fails, your passengers can't get out. We scanned the button location and designed a 759.2mm full-length insert with a specific cutout that keeps it accessible.
Design Story: How We Built an Under-Screen Storage Box Without Breaking Your HVAC
Most concealed-mode under-screen boxes block Tesla's cabin temperature sensor — and the HVAC system throws heat-pump errors as a result. We 3D-scanned the whole cavity, found where the sensor lives, and designed an open-mode box with a dedicated cutout that keeps the climate control happy.
Design Story: A Trunk Sill Guard That Follows Every Millimeter of the Factory Edge
Universal trunk sill guards are rectangles — Tesla's sill isn't. We 3D-scanned the full rear opening and molded a single continuous TPE guard that matches the raised latch, the asymmetric corner sweeps, and every millimeter in between.
Design Story: How We Found a Home in Your Tesla for Sunglasses
Tesla put zero sunglasses storage in the Model 3 Highland and Model Y Juniper. We 3D-scanned the narrow gap between the armrest and the cup holder ring, then molded a 191.6mm tray that fills exactly that space — so your sunglasses stop living in the cup holder.
Design Story: How We Engineered a Rear Organizer That Doesn't Steal Legroom
Most rear-seat organizers protrude into the footwell and block airflow or USB-C. We 3D-scanned the seat rails, the HVAC vent clearance, and the port layout — then molded a TPE organizer that tucks flush against the rear console and leaves every inch of legroom intact.
Design Story: How We Engineered the Cup Holder Insert That Actually Stays Quiet
Tesla's factory cup holders rattle every water bottle, coffee cup, and metal can they hold. We 3D-scanned both wells plus the center divider, then molded a 167.87mm single-piece TPE mat that drops in and shuts them up for good.
Design Story: How We Engineered the Flush Mud Flap for the 2024 Tesla Model 3
A separate R&D project with its own injection mold. One brief: full spray protection with a profile so low, most people won't notice it's there.
Design Story: How We Engineered the Traditional Mud Flap for the 2024 Tesla Model 3
A dedicated R&D cycle, an independent injection mold, and one design principle: if you're going to add a mud flap to a Model 3, it should look like the car was built to wear it.
Design Story: How We Engineered a 0.91mm Wireless Charger Mat That Still Charges
Most silicone charger pads are thick enough to kill Qi efficiency. We 3D-scanned the Tesla charging dock at 0.02mm and engineered a mat that's 0.91mm at the charging zone — thin enough not to interfere, grippy enough that your phone doesn't slide when you brake.
Design Story: How We Engineered the Tesla Door Lock Cover — No Tape, No Residue
Stick-on door lock covers melt, peel, and leave yellow residue on your paint. We 3D-scanned the Tesla latch and stopper arm at 0.02mm and engineered an 8-piece set that snaps on — no tape, no glue, no damage when you take it off.