Every Tesla has a frunk storage, and people use them for everything under the sun. But today, it's not about the sun but rather what’s under the pumpkin moon.
Let’s take a look at some of the best Frunk (or Trunk) or Treat ideas we’ve seen in previous years, and maybe they’ll be just what you need for a little inspiration.
Jaws
One of the easiest things to do is to turn your car into a shark with some nice and spikey teeth. Chrisheninger on Reddit dresses up his Tesla with Shark teeth every year and parks it out front for the trick-or-treaters! Take a look at the hero image above for a preview!
And it's pretty easy to do, too – you just need some white posterboard, tape, and a pair of scissors to get started. Fold the posterboard in half, then cut it into triangles of various sizes. Tape your triangles to the top and bottom of the frunk, and voila! Jaws!
For the bottom side, you can wedge the teeth into the gap between the body and the frunk, so you may not need tape there.
You can also get some clear cellophane tape and cover up the headlights to give them a nice orange or red glow.
Toothless
Jen's Toothless Tesla Dragon
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This one is a bit of a bigger project. @jenstreet over on X posted an absolutely spectacular job of turning their Tesla into Toothless, from How to Train Your Dragon! We’re not going to get into how to do this – instead, Jen posted her own guide on how they did the project. Props to them for the very detailed instructions!
This is an absolutely spectacular way to showcase your creativity! You can read their guide here.
Model X Vampire Bat
A Vampire Bat Model X
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If you’re a creative Model X owner, you can turn your Model X into a vampire bat! All it takes is a few pieces of cardboard for the teeth, like with the Jaws decoration above. While in the example below, the enterprising user placed more teeth on the gullwing doors of the Model X, we recommend draping a few black sheets from the gullwing doors to complete the look, especially if you tear them up at the ends a bit.
Combine this with a well-thought-out Tesla Lightshow (more on this later), and you’ve got a seriously cool-looking vampiric Model X in your driveway.
Lightning McQueen
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Here’s a great and simple one if you have a red Tesla — Lightning McQueen. It can be as simple as buying a Lightning McQueen sunshade for less than $20 (Amazon link) and sticking it in your car. You can also go to the other extreme, like S.E. Robinson Jr., and get custom decals for your Tesla. Although there hasn’t been a new Cars movie since 2017, these movies are still insanely popular with young kids.
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Other Ideas
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You can always use the frunk in other unique ways too – there’s quite a bit of space in there. Put in a decorative gravestone or ghost or cover it up in decorative spider webbing. You can do pretty much whatever your heart desires with the frunk. You can even put in some battery-powered lighting and fog generator and give it an ominous glow.
If you’ve got an older Model S or Model X with a nosecone, there are some unique ideas you can use that for too – including short teeth with googly eyes on the hood. Less scary, but definitely still fun!
Boombox
Using the Boombox feature on your Tesla, combined with keeping it turned on through Camp Mode, will allow you to play all the creepy Halloween music you want to get the atmosphere just right. Maybe throw in a fog generator somewhere, and you’ll have one of the best Halloween attractions on the block!
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Lightshow
You can use Tesla’s Lightshow functionality to take it a step further and sync the music and lights of your car – and if you’ve got a Model X – the gullwing doors too! That’ll really complete the entire Halloween ensemble.
Sadly, there is one catch with this one – you’ll need to keep re-enabling the Lightshow manually from inside the vehicle. Tesla has not yet released functionality for Lightshows to be played remotely from the Tesla app.
I wonder what we’re going to see for this year’s Frunk or Treat? Personally, I have a few things planned for this year, and this is also the first year we’ll see Cybertrucks participating. We’re excited to see what people do with the Cybertruck’s huge and automated frunk and unique shape.
Given the Cybertruck’s frunk also has 120V power in it, there are even more unique and interesting things one can do.
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According to Chinese blog posts from earlier last week, now vetted by Reuters, Tesla intends to produce a cut-down version of the Model Y, initially for the Chinese market, sometime in 2026.
This follows the launch of Tesla’s cut-down Model 3 for Mexico, as well as news that Tesla intends to launch their new next-gen model sometime in the near future.
Cut Down, But How?
The new Model Y, internally referred to as Project E41, is designed to lower the entry price of Tesla’s popular SUV—one of the most compelling options on the market due to its size, range, and versatility, especially following the launch of the refreshed Model Y.
To achieve this, Tesla is reportedly aiming to reduce the Model Y’s total cost by nearly 20%, according to reports from China. While exact changes remain unknown, we can make informed guesses based on the cost-saving measures Tesla implemented in the scaled-down Model 3 for Mexico.
Textile Seats and Trim
One of the most noticeable changes in the cost-cut version of the Model 3 in Mexico was the removal of vegan leather throughout the interior. In its place, Tesla opted for a durable textile fabric for the seats, reducing material costs. Additionally, any Alcantara trim pieces were replaced with the same textile in various areas.
No Heated or Cooled Seats
Another major cost-cutting measure was the removal of heated and cooled seats, along with the heated steering wheel. While these feature reductions may seem minor, eliminating them reduces various things, such as electrical components, harnesses, and ductwork that are required for seat ventilation.
No Rear Screen
One of the more unexpected changes in the reduced-cost Model 3 was the removal of the rear screen, despite it being powered by the same front infotainment computer as the front display. Given that the screen functions primarily as an additional display rather than a standalone system, the cost to include it is extremely low. It’s one of those really smart additions Tesla has added that increases value for the consumer with minimal cost to Tesla.
Tesla is unlikely to redesign or modify the vehicle’s wiring harness for this change, meaning a rear screen could potentially be retrofitted later by the customer. Based on replacement part estimates, the screen likely costs Tesla between $5 and $20 per vehicle, which acts as a secondary monitor for the infotainment computer.
Ambient Lighting, Acoustic Glass, Speakers
The final set of changes also focuses on the interior. Tesla replaced the RGB-capable ambient lighting with a simpler white-only version—likely saving only a few dollars per vehicle. While this may seem like a minor and somewhat unexpected cut, it could serve as an upsell opportunity to the standard RWD variant.
Additionally, Tesla reduced the use of dual-pane acoustic glass, now limiting it to just the front windows and windshield. This change drastically cuts costs but also affects cabin noise levels. The dual-pane glass played a key role in making the refreshed Model Y noticeably quieter, so this downgrade will likely bring noise insulation closer to that of the original Model Y.
As for audio, Tesla scaled down the speaker system in the Mexican Model 3 from 17 speakers to just nine, while also removing the subwoofers and one of the audio amplifiers. While this cuts costs due to wiring and speakers, it also has a large impact on the audio quality in the vehicle.
Project E41 is Not the Next-Gen Model
It’s important to note that Project E41 is not the same as the upcoming, more affordable next-gen platform, which is internally referred to as Project Redwood. While Project E41 focuses on a reduced-cost version of the Model Y, Project Redwood is designed to test Tesla’s manufacturing capabilities, using their innovative unboxed assembly method to reduce both costs and production time. The goal is to create a vehicle that is smaller and more affordable, while also keeping it safe and capable of self-driving.
Tesla previously confirmed that they plan to unveil new models—distinct from cut-down versions of the Model 3 or Model Y—during their Q4 2024 Earnings Call. However, the executive team has been careful not to divulge too many details about the upcoming model during interviews. This suggests there may be a lot more that has yet to be unveiled.
The Cybertruck is something that’s completely out of this world—so much so that when people are unfamiliar with it, their first reaction is often, “What is that?”
And stepping inside only reinforces that impression. With its hidden-button doors and sleek, futuristic interior, the Cybertruck truly feels like something from another world. Recently, Tesla’s Chief Vehicle Designer, Franz von Holzhausen, revealed that an image shared by the official Cybertruck account on X is actually the original sketch that inspired its radical design.
Many Iterations
The Cybertruck has undergone numerous design iterations, and we’ve had the chance to explore some of Tesla’s earliest concepts for a truck that would define the future in many ways. These insights come from Walter Isaacson, who detailed them in his biography of Elon Musk.
Originally shared in 2023, the images revealed a dramatically different vision—one without the now-iconic angular rear sail. The design drew inspiration from various art forms, including video games, books, and movies—essentially, anywhere sci-fi had imagined a sleek, futuristic, or rugged truck.
The Nighthawk
The infamous F-117 Nighthawk.
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The design that ultimately made it to production wasn’t one of those early concepts. Instead, it was inspired by none other than the infamous American F-117 Nighthawk—a now-retired, single-seat stealth bomber developed by the secretive Skunk Works for the U.S. military. As the world’s first stealth aircraft, the F-117 revolutionized aviation with its groundbreaking design.
Much like the Cybertruck’s deluge of new technologies, the F-117 brought innovations that reshaped modern aircraft design. Its angular, faceted surfaces were engineered to deflect radar waves and reduce its infrared signature—features that directly influenced the Cybertruck’s distinctive geometry. When wrapped in black, the resemblance to the Nighthawk is undeniable.
Now, while we can’t say for sure if the Cybertruck is truly “stealthy”—since it turns heads wherever it goes—it does reflect radar waves. That said, don’t expect it to help you evade speed cameras or slip past the police unnoticed.
Super Stealthy
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The Nighthawk’s angular design also required advanced computerization—because, at first, no one believed it could even fly. Without its onboard computers to fine-tune the pilot’s inputs, it simply wouldn’t have. Similarly, the Cybertruck’s steer-by-wire system and rear-wheel steering give it an unexpected level of agility—especially for a massive stainless-steel vehicle that’s this fast.
The Cybertruck is truly one of a kind—there’s nothing else like it on the road today. Franz von Holzhausen delivered on Elon Musk’s vision of a truck from the future, and Tesla’s engineering team brought that vision to life in a way that few thought possible.
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