9 Useful Gift Ideas for Electric Car Owners

If you’re searching for the perfect gift for an EV owner, we have gift ideas for any budget. From twenty-five dollars to a couple thousand you’re sure to find the right gift for the EV driver in your life.

Here are our 9 favorite gift ideas for electric car owners:

1. Pulidiki Detailing Gel ($8) 

Our favorite gift for EV owners is the ooey-gooey Detail Cleaning Gel from Pulidiki. What we love about this detailing gel is its ability to get into all those difficult spots like cup holders, vents, and door handle pockets, and clean any crumbs and pet hairs that wipes and vacuums can leave behind.

The detail gel is safe for plastics, leather, and metal, making it versatile for any electric car. However, it is not to be used on glass, displays, or touchscreens. The gel is also not washable. It is designed to be used, stored, and reused until the product turns black then it is to be tossed and reordered as needed.

2. Frunk/Trunk Organizer by TrunkCratePro ($40) 

Trunk organizers are a must for EVs because they require more accessories than gas-powered cars. A Level 1 Charger, Level 2 Charger, charger adapters, and maybe even an extension cord are likely sliding around in the frunk of your favorite EV driver’s car.

TrunkCratePro is a large 23.6” x 14.5” x 12.5” collapsible car container and bag that is perfect for any frunk organization. The large foldable organizer is made from heavy-duty Oxford polyester fabric designed to withstand wear and tear, yet is soft enough not to scratch seats or soft plastics.

The container has clips and panels so you can customize your TrunkCratePro to fit a portable charger, adapters, and cords easily. It also comes with two thoughtful straps to secure your TrunkCratePro from sliding around when zipping around on curvy roads.

3. True Line Precut Window Tint ($60)

This gift may not be top-of-mind in the winter months, but window tint is an excellent upgrade to any electric car. Window tint not only keeps your EV cooler, but it also provides privacy and protects your electric car’s interior from harmful UV rays.

For the do-it-yourselfer, True Line offers window tint that is precision cut for the make and model of your EV. This saves a lot of time over having to prepare and cut the film yourself. In my opinion, this is the hardest part of tinting windows. True Line precut window tint is practically ready to be installed right out of the box.

True Line offers their window tint in four different grades of tint, from the darkest at 5% (percentage of light allowed through), 20% or manufacturer shade, 35% or medium, and 50% the lightest. True Line does not offer tint for the windshield.

When you order the True Line Precut Window Tint for your EV lover you will need to know the year, make, and model of the electric car to place the order. You may also want to spend a few more dollars on an inexpensive window tint kit to make the installation much easier. Your receiver will appreciate it!

4. Lectron Level 2 Portable Charger ($315)

If you want to make the EV driver in your life really happy, give them a Portable Level 2 Charger by Lectron. While a Level 1 charger, which is included with most electric cars, may take a day and a half to fully charge, the portable Level 2 Charger from Lectron can fully charge your EV overnight.

The Lectron is also the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to portable chargers. The portable charger comes with an easy-to-read screen, so you know that your car is charging, a long 15ft cord, and a standard J1772 connector that is compatible with all electric vehicles.

Keep in mind that not all homes or parking situations will be compatible with the Lectron Level 2 Portable Charger’s NEMA 14-50 plug. However, Lectron offers several plug options and adapters to meet your charging needs. 

5. 303 Exterior Car Care Kit ($100)

Originally developed for the aviation and aerospace industry to protect rubber and plastics from both UV and ozone degradation, 303 Automotive Products are designed to clean your precious electric car without leaving behind damaging residues. 

303 cleaning and protective products are safe for all surfaces including rubber, vinyl, plastic, fabric, and even leather. The best part is none of the 303 products leave behind a sticky or greasy residue that will leave fingerprints or attract dust like other similar products.

For the complete gift for your EV enthusiast, the 303 Exterior Car Care Kit comes with a bottle of Ultra-Concentrated Car Wash, Tire and Rubber Cleaner, Interior and Exterior Protectant, Tire Balm and Protectant, and Speed Detailer. Included in the car care kit is the 303 Wash Mitt, microfiber towels, tire brush, and tire dressing applicator sponges, everything your EV fanatic will adore.

6. Seal Skin Supreme Car Cover ($170) 

Ask any electric car owner and they will tell you a car cover is a great gift. Whether you use it to keep your baby from getting sun damage or to protect it from an air assault from birds, a form-fitting car cover is the solution.

Seal Skin offers a large selection of Supreme Covers for most models of electric vehicles. Their SEAL-TEC technology is waterproof, durable, and protects against rain, sun, snow, and even light hail. The durable construction includes ultrasonically welded seams and reinforced grommets to ensure many years of use.

The Seal Skin Supreme Cover features a 100% waterproof, elastic, and breathable exterior shell with a soft non-abrasive fleece interior lining. Seal Skin also offers a lifetime warranty for rips, tears, breathability, and waterproofing.

7. Windshield Sun Reflector from HeatShield ($50)

The foldable shield is strong enough to rest securely between the dash and the sun visors of an electric car, yet flexible so it can be quickly removed, rolled, and stored away. Heatshield offers a full line of sun reflectors for most types of electric cars, from the Leaf SV to the Tesla Model Y.

You can also add an additional HeatShield for the back window or even cover the windows in the doors.

8. BougeRV Charger Connector Holster with Cord Holder ($24)

If you have been in any EV owners’s garage, you have probably noticed their creative solutions for holding their charger cord and connector. Bicycle seats, bungee cords, and even other cars serve as temporary homes for many connectors and cords.

The reason for this is that some chargers come with cord and connector holders attached to the unit but are nowhere near the charge port of the car—leaving a rushed EV owner to unplug the connector and place it on the most convenient nearby object. This can both damage the charger and be possibly dangerous if the connector is run over or someone unknowingly trips over the charger cord.

It doesn’t have to be this way. This inexpensive holster and universal J1772 connector holster with cord holder from BougeRV can be mounted closer to the charge port of the EV making it an easy and safe solution for cord and connector management.

We like this holster because of the easy mounting, rounded corners, and the ability to mount it outdoors due to the integrated connector cover—and at this price, you can buy two. If you have two electric cars of course.

9. Borla Active Performance Sound ($1,699 Est.)

A Best New Electric Vehicle Product for 2023 by SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), The Borla Active Performance Sound for EV will give the electric car driver you love the feeling of driving an 800hp fire-breathing muscle car again.

The innovative system uses a custom Digital Signal Processor to sync the sound with the electric motor’s RPM, Torque load, and throttle position giving your EV the feeling of driving a gas-powered muscle car again.

The kit includes two dynamic all-weather speakers that can be mounted behind the rear under-car splash shield to project exhaust notes that you can both hear and feel. The Borla Active Performance Sound features an app that allows the driver to select from multiple car sounds including the Mustang Shelby GT500, Camaro SS Pro Stock, Corvette C8 Stingray, and many more to come.

The Borla Active Performance Sound is a simple bolt-on design that comes with the vehicle-specific wiring harness to make installation a snap. Today, Borla only has the Borla Active Sound for the Ford Mustang Mach E. They plan to have the Ford Lightning EV next with kits available for other EVs shortly.

Final Thoughts

Whether your budget is twenty-five or a few hundred dollars, there are plenty of fun and practical gift ideas for electric car owners this year. We hope we made your shopping easier, and if you come across something we should add to our gift guide please let us know.