Tesla has quietly added headrest pillows ($60 AUD) and lumbar pillows ($70 AUD) to its Australian online store. These accessories address comfort concerns after Tesla removed power lumbar support from passenger seats in 2021.
1. Tesla's Official Accessories
Released July 31, 2025 in Australia (previously China-only):
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Materials:
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Synthetic ultra-fine leather
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DuPont bio-cotton filling
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Flame-retardant properties
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Design:
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Minimalist Tesla-branded look
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Lumbar pillow contours to seat shape
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Pricing:
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Headrest: $60 AUD (~$39 USD)
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Lumbar: $70 AUD (~$45 USD)
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Sold separately
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2. TPARTS Third-Party Alternative
Compatible with all Tesla models including:
Model Y Juniper (2025+)
Model 3 Highland (2024-2025)
Older models (2018-2024)
Key advantages:
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$$35/single or$$65/pair (vs Tesla's $39-$45 each)
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Three color options (black/white/grey)
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Perforated leather for breathability
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Feature |
Tesla Official |
TPARTS |
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Price (Headrest) |
$39 |
$35 ($65/pair) |
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Materials |
Synthetic leather |
SGS-certified eco-leather |
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Filling |
Bio-cotton |
Sorona bio-material |
3. Key Comparison Factors
Tesla's pragmatic approach:
Material quality:
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Tesla uses proprietary synthetic leather
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TPARTS offers SGS-certified eco-leather
Comfort features:
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Both use eco-friendly fillings
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TPARTS adds adjustable straps
Value proposition:
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Tesla: OEM integration
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TPARTS: 30% cost savings
Note: Tesla's accessories market is expanding globally, with these pillows likely coming to more regions soon.