Magnets for Tesla

We get many inquiries about magnets for the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3. However, we will answer generally for Tesla cars, as there are many smart magnet solutions for the cars, even though many parts of the Teslas are made of aluminum and are thus not magnetic. We are continually expanding as we help with magnet solutions that can help others. And of course this does not only apply to Teslas - can be used for all cars with metal parts. But we make a lot of magnetic solutions specifically for Tesla owners, so it is addressed directly here in this post.

Which parts of a Tesla are magnetic?

There may be a difference between the different models, so the easiest answer is that you can test on your own Tesla with a magnet (e.g. a fridge magnet or whatever else you have at hand - and otherwise this rubber magnet really good to test for magnetism with) .

Most of the bodywork is made of aluminum (i.e. external parts of the car such as the doors) and is therefore not magnetic. But front fenders and rear fenders can be made of either iron or plastic, and if e.g. the bumper is made of metal, so you can use magnets directly on it to fix dents and other good things or to store things inside magnetically. The tailgate is usually also made of iron, so you can put magnetic signs on the car.

Why use magnets on a Tesla?

There can be several reasons for using magnets in and on your Tesla. But also in relation to accessories such as charging cable etc.

In the car itself, you can, for example, hang up a curtain to block the sun or avoid prying eyes when the car is parked. You can also hang a small first aid kit or a bag for waste when you are going on a long journey, so that it does not lie and drone around on the floor but is close at hand.

But especially in relation to accessories such as charging cables and similar, it makes really good sense to make a magnetic solution, because everything is so clean in advance for both the car and the accessories, and often it is also cheaper to make magnetic solutions than to buy brand-name spare parts.

Magnetic cover plate for towbar

The cover plate itself is not necessarily magnetic already on your Tesla (depends on the model and optional equipment). But you can make it magnetic by putting a magnet on the inside of the cover plate. When you have to take the cover plate on and off, you make it easy with an extra rubber magnet to grab the magnet behind the cover plate, so you have full control over the plate and don't have to bother getting it on and off from the sides .

Are you going to use this solution? Then send us a photo of the cover plate and some measurements so that we know we can advise you on the right magnets, since as I said there can be some major differences between the different models.

Important bonus info: because you have to use strong magnets and because we have to make sure that the car is not scratched, a magnet must be chosen to the outside, which has a rubber coating, and which is large enough for you to hold all the way around it, so you can "tilt" the magnet off. You cannot just pull it off in one straight move again, as it will then take the cover plate with it again. Some would prefer to combine 2 pieces. 22x11 rubber magnets to add some height, while others build their own with a handle from a slightly larger square rubber magnet. We therefore have several proposed solutions for you. And of course we have rubber magnets in many colors if you want to color match your car.

Charging cable fits Tesla

It can be cool to make a hidden solution for your electric car charging cable, and this is where magnets are brilliant. We have made a solution together with Mads - good enough for a VW, but I am sure that you can also see the idea with the same solution for your Tesla! You can see the whole case with Mads here< /a>; and how he has made a magnetic hidden charging cable holder in his garage (and remember that we have the magnets in several colors - but they can also be painted over with paint or varnish).