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Do you need a windshield sunshade for your Tesla this summer?
Tesla’s big glass roof and windshield let in a lot of sun. A sunshade is cheap, and the case for one is mostly about protecting the interior, not just comfort.
Window tint for your Tesla: what your glass already blocks, and what your state allows.
Tesla’s factory glass already screens UV rays, so tint is really about heat and privacy — and the legal limits on how dark you can go vary a lot by state.
What summer heat does to your Tesla’s range.
Hot weather cuts into a Tesla’s range and slows down DC fast charging more than most owners expect, but shade, preconditioning, and a few charging habits limit the damage.
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