Tesla has recently introduced a window tinting service that covers both front and rear windows, with the option of adding a sunroof. Prices for this service range from $150 to over $1,200.
Partnership with Xpel
This tinting service is offered in collaboration with Xpel, which means that if the glass breaks while under Tesla's basic vehicle warranty, the company will take care of reinstalling the tint film. For those looking to tint the front windows of a Model Y, the base price starts at $150 for a basic film. However, if you want to go all out, you can choose the premium film for a complete tinting job covering the Model Y's windows and sunroof, which can cost as much as $1,275.
Pricing Breakdown
For a more budget-friendly option, you can opt for a simple tint on the front driver and passenger windows of the Model Y using Xpel's midrange Premium XR film. This film blocks 99% of UV rays and reflects 85% of infrared heat, costing $225. This price is only slightly higher than the cheapest tint option, which rejects only 35% of the infrared heat and is merely a colored film. The highest-end Prime XR Plus film for the front windows of the Model Y is priced at a reasonable $275 and provides a dual-layer Nano Ceramic coating that achieves 96% heat rejection.
Full Tinting Packages
If you're looking to tint all side and rear windows of the Model Y with the Premium XR Plus film, the total cost would be $700, and the same pricing applies to the Cybertruck. Interestingly, window tinting for the Tesla Model 3 is priced higher at $850, despite being under the same partnership.
The process for getting your windows tinted through Tesla involves placing a service request when ordering. Your stored card in the app will be charged, and then a nearby Xpel products dealer will reach out to set up an appointment for the tinting. Tesla only steps in if any windows break under warranty, ensuring the tinting film is reinstalled, which is a significant advantage of using this service. However, local shops with extensive Tesla tinting experience might not be part of the program if they lack certain products like the Xpel Clear Paint Protection Film.
Windshield Tinting Considerations
Owners of Tesla vehicles must negotiate the terms for windshield tinting directly with the chosen shop, as Tesla does not take responsibility for it. Payments for windshield tinting and any necessary removals when returning a leased vehicle must be handled with the Xpel dealer directly.
