Owning a Tesla is already a different experience from driving a traditional gas-powered car. Instant torque, fewer maintenance headaches, a clean and modern design, and software updates that keep it feeling fresh. But for most Tesla owners, stock is only the starting point. Whether you just picked up a brand-new Tesla or scored a used Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, or Cybertruck, the right upgrades can completely transform how your vehicle looks, drives, and feels.
At Unplugged Performance, our focus is simple: build Tesla upgrades that actually make a difference. For some owners that means replacing a set of curb-rashed factory wheels. For others it’s about fixing tired suspension, dialing in tire sidewall for daily comfort, or building a Cybertruck that can handle real-world utility. Whatever brought you here, here’s a breakdown of the best Tesla upgrades by model.
Best Tesla Model 3 Upgrades
The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most popular enthusiast platforms in the EV world. It’s quick, efficient, and incredibly responsive to upgrades. For Model 3 owners, the best starting points are wheels, tires, suspension, and brakes.
If you bought a used Model 3, there’s a good chance the factory wheels have seen better days. Curb rash, worn tires, stretched fitments, and tired wheel setups are all extremely common. This is exactly where an Unplugged Performance wheel and tire package makes an immediate difference. We offer Model 3 wheel packages in 18-inch, 19-inch, and 20-inch fitments across multiple styles including UP-RW, UP-RW FF, UP-03, UP-05, CYBRHEX, and UP.FIT forged packages. For daily drivers, moving to an 18- or 19-inch setup allows for more tire sidewall, better real-world comfort over broken pavement, and a more forgiving ride than the low-profile factory performance tires. If you want a sportier look, the UP-03 or UP-05 forged wheels give the Model 3 a sharp motorsport-inspired stance while shedding unsprung weight.
Suspension is the next logical upgrade. A higher-mileage Model 3 may start to feel loose, harsh, or less controlled than it once did. Our Model 3 suspension lineup covers everything from the Luxury Suspension Kit that smooths out the stiff factory ride while reducing body roll, all the way up to coilovers, sway bars, camber and toe arms, and full autocross packages. For most street owners, a suspension upgrade improves comfort, reduces wheel gap, and makes the car feel far more planted without going full track build.
Best Tesla Model Y Upgrades
The Tesla Model Y is Tesla’s everyday SUV, but it’s also one of the models that responds best to the right upgrades. Many owners love the space and practicality but want a better stance, more comfort, or improved tire fitment.
For Model Y owners, wheels and suspension are the strongest starting point. The factory wheels can be expensive to replace, easy to damage, and not ideal for owners who want more sidewall. We offer a wide range of Model Y wheel and tire packages including 18-inch UP-RW, 20-inch UP-RW, UP-03 forged sets, UP-05, CYBRHEX, UP.FIT, and off-road-oriented packages with Yokohama Geolandar tires. A Model Y on a proper 18-inch wheel and tire package is a major quality-of-life upgrade, with more durability, better ride comfort, and a fresh look that makes a used Model Y feel like a completely different vehicle.
On the suspension side, if the ride feels too stiff or worn, our Luxury and Comfort Suspension lineup is a strong move. We also offer Model 3 and Model Y sport and luxury suspension kits, adjustable sway bars, camber arms, lift kits, off-road suspension packages, Race Pro setups for more aggressive builds, and flush fitment kits to keep your Model Y looking nicely stanced.
For the Model Y owner who wants one upgrade path that makes the whole vehicle feel better, start with wheels and tires, then pair it with suspension.
Best Tesla Model S Upgrades
The Tesla Model S is the original performance EV sedan, and it still deserves a serious upgrade path. Whether you drive an older Model S, a Refreshed Long Range, or a Plaid, the right upgrades make it feel sharper, more controlled, and more premium.
Wheels are one of the most impactful changes you can make. We offer Model S forged wheel and tire packages in 19-inch, 20-inch, and 21-inch fitments across UP-03, UP-05, CYBRHEX, and UP-RW FF options. For older Model S owners dealing with worn tires, outdated styling, or uneven tire wear from alignment issues, a full wheel and tire package paired with our Complete Refresh Package is the fastest way to breathe new life into the car.
Alignment and suspension components are also worth serious consideration. Rear camber and uneven tire wear are common issues on older Model S platforms, and our billet adjustable rear camber arms and toe arms help owners dial in alignment and stop burning through tires prematurely. If you drive your Model S hard, attend track days, or simply want stopping confidence to match the car’s performance, our brake upgrades including Stage 1 Essential Brake Kits, Superlight Carbon Ceramic big brake kits, UP x PFC brake pad and rotor combos, and stainless steel brake lines are a necessary complement to all that power.
Best Tesla Model X Upgrades
The Model X is heavy, powerful, and impressively capable, but its size means upgrades need to be chosen thoughtfully. The best Model X upgrades focus on control, braking, stance, and tire performance.
We offer Model X wheel and tire packages in 20-inch, 21-inch, and 22-inch configurations across UP-03, UP-05, CYBRHEX, UP-RW FF, and other forged options. For daily driving, a 20-inch wheel package with more tire sidewall is often a smarter choice than the largest available fitment, with better ride quality, better durability, and a look that’s still far more athletic than the stock setup.
Suspension matters too. Our Model X lineup includes adjustable sway bars, street and high-performance suspension packages, camber arms, toe arms, and compliance arms, all designed to make the Model X feel less floaty, more stable, and more predictable when cornering or braking. And on a heavy SUV with serious acceleration, brake upgrades aren’t just a performance item, they’re a confidence item. We offer Model X brake options from Stage 1 Essential Brake Kits all the way up to Superlight Carbon Ceramic front big brake kits and stainless steel sport brake lines.
Best Tesla Cybertruck Upgrades
The Cybertruck is unlike every other Tesla, so the upgrade path is different too. For Cybertruck owners, the first priority is protection, and the place to start is replacing factory plastic with real steel.
The Tesla Cybertruck Heavy Duty Base Protection Kit from our UP INVINCIBLE® line is exactly that. It includes a heavy-duty steel front bumper, rock sliders, and a rear bumper with side steps, all chassis-mounted, camera-friendly, and fully reversible. The front bumper improves your approach angle, supports optional high-output LED lighting, and replaces the factory plastic with powder-coated steel built to handle real-world use. The rock sliders protect your stainless body and battery pack from side impacts while doubling as usable steps. The rear bumper adds recovery points, a hi-lift jack point, and a better departure angle. Everything is finished in a satin black powder coat over zinc primer for long-term corrosion resistance.
If you want to go further, UP also offers Cybertruck wheel and tire packages, CYBRSHOCKS, lift kits, underbody armor, bed storage systems, roof racks, light bars, and full UP INVINCIBLE builds. But for most owners, the Base Protection Kit is the right foundation that takes the Cybertruck from futuristic pickup to properly armored utility vehicle, the way it should have arrived from the factory.
There’s a Tesla Upgrade for Every Owner
The best upgrade depends on how you use your vehicle. If you bought a used Model 3 or Model Y, start with wheels, tires, and suspension to refresh the look and feel. If you drive a Model S or Model X, add alignment components, brake upgrades, and suspension to match the vehicle’s real performance potential. If you own a Cybertruck, start with real protection and replace the plastic with steel before anything else.
Tesla ownership is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is our parts catalog. Whatever your goal is, whether it’s more comfort, better performance, a fresh stance, or a truck built for serious work, Unplugged Performance builds upgrades that make your Tesla feel more complete, more capable, and more yours.
