EVs are technical marvels—but in some areas, they still fall short. Whether it’s functional cupholders, charging challenges, or even looks, there are many useful electric car accessories that will improve your experience.
We know your time is valuable so we took the time to find seven of the most practical and useful accessories that you can gift or buy for yourself. Enjoy!
1. Custom Seat Covers for Tesla $327
Teslas have beautiful interiors… that is if you like white, black, or walnut. While other luxury car dealerships today have a large selection of colors for interiors, Tesla is limited.
For example, Lexus offers fifteen different interior color options in the new 2023 RX500h. I know this because when my wife went to buy her Lexus Hybrid she insisted on her “first brand new car” to have the Saddle Brown or the Rioja Red interior.
She wouldn’t even consider buying a Tesla because the interior didn’t feel luxurious enough for her. And she may have a point. Tesla’s interiors have basically remained unchanged since 2012 and if you’ve seen one Tesla interior you’ve seen them all!
So we say it’s time to upgrade your Tesla’s interior with these custom seat covers from Inch Empire. These seat covers are made from environmentally friendly, high-quality synthetic leather. They are designed to fit tightly like they are original seats.
These seat covers come in over ten colors to choose from. Including my wife’s favorite, Wine Red. Each set of seat covers comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 1-year replacement warranty. So say goodbye to those boring standard Tesla seat covers!
2. Armrest Cover for Hyundai Ioniq 5 $22
While I’m on the topic of my wife and her obsession with her Lexus, I have to mention this armrest cover by Coleya. The one pictured is made specifically to fit the new 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5, but they are available for most EVs.
The reason this stood out to me is that when I drive my wife’s new Lexus RX400h she asks me not to place my elbow on the armrest so I don’t leave an indent. So when I came across this for the new Ioniq 5, I had to order one for her RX400h.
If you have pets, your electric car’s armrest may easily be scratched by animal claws, keys, or other sharp objects. The Coleya armrest cover will protect it from scratches as well as sweat, coffee stains, and other dirty and sticky substances while also adding additional padding.
3. Stainless Steel Bumper Guards for Mustang Mach-E $83
Have you ever seen the trunk sill on a rental car? They’re oftentimes so scratched and dinged that they look as if they’re used to transport tigers! It’s such a simple solution to place a piece of scratch and ding-resistant stainless steel in place of the soft plastics that manufacturers use.
The stainless steel bumper and sill guards from AOSKonology will prevent your electric car’s trunk sill and bumper from being damaged when you’re loading and unloading luggage or cargo.
They are simple to install using two-sided adhesive tape. They’re also easy to clean and they will add a little bling to your EV.
4. Waterproof Outdoor Electric Car Charging Plug Cover $18
If you are charging your electric car outside, then this rain, water, and snow-proof electric car charger cover from LZSTEC is a must-have! Yes, yes… we know that the plug and charge port on our EVs are weatherproof. But let’s be honest for a minute, aren’t you a little nervous when you are unplugging your snow-covered plug with your bare hands? I am!
The double-sided weather-proof canvas is designed to keep snow, rain, and sleet away from your electric car’s charge port and keep the entire port enclosure clean and free of weather and other contaminants.
The LZSTEC waterproof charger cover attaches to most EVs with a strong magnetic strip that can support up to 9 lbs. So, you don’t have to worry about it being blown away by the wind and it will keep its position on the vehicle even if snow or ice piles up.
The end of the charging port cover is designed with a drawstring so that the end opening can fit and close tightly with the charger cable to avoid rain and snow being blown in.
Keep in mind that the magnets that attach the charger cover to your EV will only work on cars made of steel. The EV charger cover doesn’t work on body panels made of fiberglass, carbon fiber, plastic, or aluminum. Therefore before you order, test the area around your charge port with a fridge-magnet to ensure there is a strong magnetic connection.
5. Dash and Navigator Screen Protectors for Hummer EV $20
After you buy your Hummer EV, the first accessory you must buy is a screen protector. Like most EVs today, the 2023 Hummer has two screens. One on the dash for the driver’s information, and the center touchscreen for navigation and entertainment.
Whether you take this high-voltage machine off road or keep it between the lines on the highway, you’ll want to protect your precious screens from scratches.
The screen protector kit comes with one dash screen protector and one center infotainment screen protector, cleaning wipes, dust tape, and a squeegee to make the installation simple.
6. Morse Code Emblem Cover for Ioniq 5 $50
The first time I saw the new IONIQ 5 I was driving down Broadway in Boulder, Colorado. It looked so unique and space aged. “What is it?,” I thought. I sped up to get a closer look… just to see the signature italicized “H” of Hyundai. I remember feeling a little disappointed.
With the price of the IONIQ 5 being in line with the Tesla Model 3, I don’t think I’d buy one simply because of the glaring Hyundai label. And yes, I know how shallow this sounds.
The Morse Code Emblem Cover from BestEVMod has solved this problem. This affordable and easy-to-install EV accessory replaces your Hyundai emblem with the unique IONIQ 5 morse code pixel design. This simple solution provides, at least in my mind, a separation of the IONIQ 5 EV from the standard run-of-the-mill Hyundai.
7. Cup Holder Expander Adapter with Phone Holder $20
One of the biggest frustrations in any car is the cupholders. Drivers’ cup holder needs vary from country to country, state to state, and driver to driver. There simply isn’t a one size fits all solution to cupholders.
Then add in the fact that we have our cell phones taking up the spare cup holder and the console of your electric car starts to look more like a kitchen junk drawer than a driver’s command center.
This one-of-a-kind cup holder adapter from Suranew changes the game! The simple and smart design can hold large water bottles, thermoses, or coffee cups with handles-all while cradling your precious iPhone. You’ll like it so much that you may want to buy one for your gas-powered spare car too!
Final Thoughts
New electric cars are coming to market every day, and with them so are electric car accessories to make our EV experience even better.
If you have an electric car accessory that you love, or if you have an accessory idea please share it with us. We’d love to hear about it!
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