Upgrades

Over-the-air upgrades improve your vehicle with the touch of a button. Offering additional features and functionality that help customize your Tesla vehicle to your needs, these upgrades are available for purchase from the Tesla app.

Depending on your configuration, different upgrades will be available for your vehicle and will automatically appear in the Tesla app. These upgrades do not require a service visit and you can simply purchase with a payment method on file. Unless otherwise specified, your vehicle will update when parked and connected to Wi-Fi.

Open the Tesla app to learn more about the upgrades available to you.

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Upgrades can be purchased via credit card from the Tesla app. You can adjust the selected card prior to check out by editing your payment method.
Yes. For upgrades purchased from the Tesla app, you can request a refund from the Tesla app within 48 hours of purchase. If an upgrade was purchased in a Service Center, contact your local Service Center.

You cannot receive a refund for subscriptions including Premium Connectivity. Learn more about cancelling your Premium Connectivity subscription.
No, we are continuing to provide over-the-air software updates that help your Tesla get better over time. Some upgrades offer optional improvements or feature sets to your Tesla, which permanently enhance its overall performance or capabilities, and are available for purchase.
Certain Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive and Model 3 Standard Range Plus vehicles are eligible to purchase either a Cold Weather Feature upgrade or a Rear Heated Seats upgrade, depending on the below eligibility criteria.

Cold Weather Feature upgrade (including heated steering wheel):

The vehicle is a Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive or Model 3 Standard Range Plus.

The vehicle was delivered before November 1, 2021.

The vehicle was built with hardware for heated steering wheel and rear heated seats.

Rear Heated Seats upgrade:

The vehicle is a Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive or Model 3 Standard Range Plus.

The vehicle was delivered before November 1, 2021.

The vehicle was built with hardware for rear heated seats only (retrofits not available at this time).

For Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Model 3 Standard Range Plus vehicles built after November 1, 2021, a heated steering wheel and rear heated seats come standard.