Tesla has just soft-launched two new official accessories for its two best-selling vehicles, the Model 3 and Model Y. These items, which are currently only available on the Australian Tesla Shop, are a new Headrest Pillow and Lumbar Pillow, which are designed to offer improved comfort and support for drivers and passengers.
Tesla is pricing the Headrest Pillow at $60 AUD (about $39 USD), while the Lumbar Pillow is priced at $70 AUD ($45 USD). While Tesla is advertising them as a set in their shop, they are sold individually.
Update: These two items have been available in China, but recently expanded to Australia.
Designed to Match
According to Tesla, the design inspiration for these new pillows comes directly from the already comfortable seats of your Tesla. They feature a minimalist design that matches the vehicle's interior and simply display a Tesla wordmark.
According to Tesla, both accessories are built from a synthetic ultra-fine leather material chosen to match the existing vehicle interior - it seems quite similar to the already existing and much-loved Alcantara trim, but without the suede-like texture. Tesla describes the material as having excellent wear resistance and a delicate texture, which means it should last and be comfortable to put your head on.
Comfort and Support
The focus of the new products is on improving passenger and driver comfort. The headrest is filled with DuPont bio-cotton, which means it should be soft, safe, and eco-friendly.
The lumbar pillow is tailored to the specific curvature of the Model 3 and Model Y seats and is designed to conform to the body’s natural lumbar curve, offering additional support.
The new lumbar pillow is a particularly welcome addition, as Tesla has stopped including adjustable lumbar support on the passenger seat on the Model 3 and Y in 2021. Tesla claimed that data showed passengers weren’t adjusting the lumbar support on the seat, so they decided to cut costs by removing the ability to adjust it.
Availability
For now, both the new Headrest and Lumbar Pillows are only available for purchase in Australia (Thanks, Mike and Kamal). However, as is common with Tesla accessory launches, a wider rollout to other regions and markets will likely follow in the coming weeks or months.
Tesla also recently launched new dash trim upgrades for the Model 3 and Model Y in carbon fiber or Alcantara finishes.
