A cargo net won’t fit everyone’s needs, but if you regularly haul groceries, gym bags, or anything else that slides around under hard braking, it’s a cheap way to keep the trunk organized. It’s not a factory-installed part on any Tesla, so it’s an aftermarket add rather than something you’re missing out of the box.
What it actually does
A trunk cargo net is a stretchable mesh panel that mounts across the trunk, dividing it into sections or simply holding items against one side so they don’t tip over or slide forward into the seatbacks when you brake. It’s built for lighter, loose items — bags, boxes, loose gear — not for restraining anything heavy enough to be a hazard on impact.
How it mounts
Mounting method varies by product, and it’s worth checking before you buy. One common design uses four plastic fasteners screwed into the trunk’s side liner panels, with the net’s corners clipping on and off in seconds once the fasteners are in place — that means small screw holes in the trunk liner, not the sheet metal. Other nets use adhesive-backed or hook-and-loop anchors instead, which skip the screws entirely but can loosen over time or leave residue if removed. If you’d rather not put anything into the liner at all, look specifically for an adhesive or hook-style mount rather than a screw-in one.
What to check before buying
Confirm the net is listed for your specific model — mounting points differ enough between Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X that a net cut for one won’t line up cleanly in another. Fit and finish vary a lot between listings at this price point, so it’s worth reading recent reviews on whichever retailer you’re buying from rather than assuming every trunk net is the same product with a different label.
