Tesla Window Tinting

1. Free quote. Tell us your model and the shade you want, and we give you a fixed price with no obligation.
2. Remove any existing tint. If your Tesla already has old or bubbling film, we strip it cleanly first, with no scratches to the glass.
3. Prepare and cut the film. We measure and cut your XPEL film to suit the frameless edges, so it sits below the door rubber without catching.
4. Install in a controlled workshop. The film is squeegeed on in our enclosed Castle Hill workshop to keep dust out of the finish.
5. Cure and check. We inspect every panel before you collect the car.

Most Tesla window tints take between 3 and 5 hours, depending on how many windows you choose. If you add the external roof film, that adds to your appointment, so allow some extra time. You are welcome to wait in our lounge or drop the car off and collect it later the same day.

Tesla window tinting at EverClear costs between $395 and $895 for the side windows and rear glass, depending on the film you choose. On a Model Y that covers the side windows and rear tailgate, and on a Model 3 the side windows and the lower section of the rear window. Because the Model 3 rear window is so large, having the whole window done as a single piece needs an oversized film and costs more, depending on the option you choose. A carbon film sits at the lower end of the range and premium XPEL ceramic at the upper end. Tesla itself does not offer aftermarket window tinting in Australia, so for anything beyond the factory glass you go to an independent specialist like us.

Tinting the glass roof is priced separately, because it uses an external PPF film rather than window tint (see above), and is quoted per job based on the size of the roof glass. For a fuller breakdown of what drives the price, see our guide to window tinting costs.

In NSW, your front side windows (the driver and front passenger windows) must let through at least 35% of light, so 35% VLT is the darkest legal tint for the front of any Tesla. The windows behind the driver can legally go darker, down to 20% VLT, because the law treats the rear of the car differently. These rules come from Transport for NSW under the Light Vehicle Standards Rules (Rule 44), and they apply to your Tesla as a standard passenger vehicle.

VLT means Visible Light Transmission, so a higher number is lighter and a lower number is darker. A 20% tint is darker than a 35% tint, and on a Tesla a 20% film on the rear gives strong privacy while still letting you see out. Here is how the limits map to each window:

For most Tesla owners, XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic film is the best choice, because it delivers the highest heat and infrared rejection without any metal that could interfere with your Tesla’s signals, screens or sensors. If you want strong protection on a tighter budget, XPEL PRIME CS carbon film is an excellent option that still blocks more than 99% of UV. We never fit cheap metallised films, which can disrupt mobile and GPS signals, and we recommend a heat-reflective film on the rear window to help guard against heat stress cracking on a large piece of glass.

For most Sydney owners, tinting a Tesla is well worth it. A Tesla has a large glass area, including the panoramic roof, so without quality film the cabin heats up quickly and your air conditioning works harder, which costs you range. A good ceramic tint blocks up to 96% of infrared heat and more than 99% of UV, keeps the interior cooler, protects the dash and seats from fading, and reduces the “IR burn” you feel on your skin in direct sun, as one of our Model Y customers noted after upgrading to XPEL XR PLUS. The reason some owners hesitate is that they assume the factory glass already does the job, but factory privacy glass offers far less heat and UV protection than a proper aftermarket film.

Having your Tesla professionally tinted does not void your vehicle warranty. Under Australian Consumer Law, a manufacturer cannot cancel your whole warranty simply because you fitted an aftermarket accessory, and can only decline a claim if it can show the tint directly caused the specific fault. The window film itself is separately covered by XPEL’s lifetime manufacturer replacement warranty, which covers issues such as bubbling, peeling, cracking and fading. On insurance, compliant window tint is treated as a standard, legal modification, but it is good practice to let your insurer know about any changes to your vehicle so there are no surprises at claim time.

Teslas come from the factory with lightly tinted privacy glass on the rear windows and a coated panoramic glass roof, which is why the rear of the car already looks darker than the front. This is not the same as aftermarket window film. The factory glass adds some privacy and a little heat reduction, but it offers far less infrared and UV protection than a quality ceramic tint, and the front windows are left clear. That is why most owners still add professional film, both to bring the front into line with the rear and to get real heat and UV performance across the whole car, including the roof.

Yes. Tinting a Tesla is safe and legal in NSW as long as the film meets the VLT limits, which means 35% or lighter on the front side windows and 20% or lighter on the rear. Done by a professional, tinting will not damage the frameless glass, and it adds heat, UV and glare protection. EverClear fits compliant film to every Tesla model.

No. Professionally fitted aftermarket tint does not void your Tesla’s vehicle warranty. Under Australian Consumer Law, a manufacturer can only decline a claim if it proves the tint caused the specific fault, not cancel the whole warranty. The film is separately covered by XPEL’s lifetime manufacturer replacement warranty.

The factory glass roof blocks some UV, but plenty of radiant heat and sun still comes through, which is why many owners feel it on a hot day. We do not use interior tint on the roof, as on a flat panel it can overheat and crack the glass. Instead we fit an external PPF film, the Terminax Sunroof X-Shade, to the outside of the Model 3 and Model Y roof, which reflects the heat and shields you from the sun overhead.

Teslas leave the factory with lightly tinted privacy glass on the rear windows and a coated glass roof, but the front windows are clear and the factory glass offers limited heat and UV protection. It is not the same as aftermarket film, so most owners add professional tint to match the front to the rear and gain real heat and UV performance.