Tesla Model 3 News & Updates

Everything about Tesla Model 3, including the 2024+ Highland refresh. From design changes and performance specs to owner tips, accessories, and real-world reviews for Model 3 owners.

Why You Must Cover Your Tesla Under-Seat Air Vents (Before It's Too Late) — BASENOR Tesla Guides

Why You Must Cover Your Tesla Under-Seat Air Vents (Before It's Too Late)

FamilyDaniel Zhang 3 min read

Tesla's under-seat air vents are open — no grille, no filter. They swallow Cheerios, crayons, earbuds, and hair ties, which then rattle against the blower fan. A $16 cover takes 30 seconds to install and eliminates the problem for life.

Design Story: How We Engineered the Flush Mud Flap for the 2024 Tesla Model 3

Design Story: How We Engineered the Flush Mud Flap for the 2024 Tesla Model 3

Inside BASENORJacob Guo 6 min read
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

Design Story: How We Engineered the Traditional Mud Flap for the 2024 Tesla Model 3

Inside BASENORJacob Guo 7 min read
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.
BASENOR snap-on door lock cover installed on 2024+ Tesla Model 3 door stopper arm

Design Story: How We Engineered the Tesla Door Lock Cover — No Tape, No Residue

Inside BASENORJacob Guo 8 min read
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.
Tesla Fitment Guide: Model 3 vs Model Y Compatibility

Tesla Fitment Guide: Model 3 vs Model Y Compatibility

FitmentJacob Guo 10 min read

The expensive mistake is assuming that “Tesla compact platform” means Model 3 and Model Y accessories are close enough to share. They are not.

Tesla Wheels & Rims Comparison

Tesla Wheels & Rims Comparison: What Actually Fits Your Model 3 or Model Y

Buying GuidesDaniel Zhang 7 min read

If you are deciding between Tesla wheel covers, hubcaps, and rim protectors, the right choice depends less on style than on generation + wheel size + what problem you are solving .

Best Tesla Accessories 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide

Best Tesla Accessories 2026: Complete Buyer's Guide

Buying GuidesDaniel Zhang 14 min read

If you asked us to narrow Tesla accessories down to the products that actually improve ownership in 2026, we would not start with flashy gadgets.

We Tested 6 Tesla Phone Mounts — Here’s What Actually Holds Up in 2026

We Tested 6 Tesla Phone Mounts — Here’s What Actually Holds Up in 2026

Buying GuidesDaniel Zhang 16 min read

We tested Tesla phone mounts across Model 3 Highland, Model Y Juniper, and legacy Model 3/Y dashboards to find which ones actually stay stable, fit cleanly, and make sense for hands-free visibility, passenger viewing, and daily driving in 2026.