Does the Tesla Glass Roof Lack Sun Protection, Heat Resistance, and Sa

Does the Tesla Glass Roof Not Provide Sun Protection, Heat Resistance, or Safety? What's the Point of the Design?

Tesla's sunroof design, especially the panoramic glass roof, may face some scrutiny in certain aspects, but its design serves multiple purposes and holds various meanings.

Tesla with glass roof Upward View of Tesla Model Y and Model 3 with Glass Roofs Without Sunshade Equipment

Firstly, a major highlight of Tesla's sunroof design is its innovativeness and intelligence. The sunroof incorporates advanced technologies such as intelligent sunshades and smart filters to improve the driver's comfort. This intelligent design reflects Tesla's brand philosophy centered around technology, transforming the vehicle into not just a means of transportation but also a high-tech intelligent space.

Secondly, Tesla's panoramic glass roof provides passengers with a more expansive view and better lighting effects. For rear passengers, the large panoramic sunshade gives them a better view and a more comfortable riding experience compared to traditional models. Additionally, the design of the panoramic glass roof makes the interior space more transparent and bright, enhancing the comfort of the ride.

Regarding sun protection, Tesla's panoramic glass roof uses special sun protection technology. A special glaze is applied to the external glass, effectively blocking most UVA and UVB radiation, thus reducing the damage caused by prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays to passengers inside the car. According to tests, Tesla's panoramic glass roof has even better UV protection capabilities than professional sunscreens.

A Model 3 with a Tesla glass roof, driving in the sunlight without sunshades.

However, while it reduces the harm of UV rays to the human body, the thermal insulation effect is not significantly reduced, which is also a controversial point. Some people may think that enduring the heat for a while will pass the summer, but most people cannot bear the high temperature inside the car and must turn on the air conditioning. Tesla does not display the current temperature inside the car, so it is impossible to adjust the temperature in real time based on the interior temperature. It only retrieves network information to display the temperature in the city for the day and week. This easily leads most people to only feel the heat and not consider the heat insulation of the sunroof. After 232 temperature inspections, it was found that the thermal insulation effect of the Tesla sunroof is indeed very poor, which is an unavoidable problem.

Here are four Teswing sunshade devices currently available for sale, recommended for you:

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1.Tesla Sunshade Separate：

2.Tesla Sunshade Retractable Accordion

Teswing Tesla Sunshade Retractable Accordion for Model 3/Y

3.Tesla Sunshade Retractable Roller Fabric

Teswing Tesla Model 3/Y Sunshade Retractable Roller Fabric

4.Tesla Windshield Sun Shade Covers （Side window）

Model Y owners may have a more direct experience than Model 3 owners. Because the large glass does not block sunlight at all, the interior of the car becomes a sauna. Amazon's third-party sunshades offer a variety of options. From $100 two-piece sunshades to $1200 retractable sunshades, to $2000 electric sunshades, as long as your budget allows, you can find everything you need without worrying about the sun. Of course, do not be misled to apply heat insulation film to the sunroof, as it is basically useless. It is still better to rely on physical heat insulation.

As an electric car owner, I really appreciate the "range anxiety" of oil car owners for me. In August, I drove to 1% battery three times, and I felt nothing in my heart, because 1% is equivalent to 7 kilometers (you can click to switch from percentage battery display to remaining mileage display). Then, without turning on the air conditioning, the Tesla display was very accurate, almost reaching 1:1. Therefore, I can accurately plan routes and time. When I get home, it seems that there is still 1% battery left, and I can actually run about 5 kilometers. However, this is a lithium iron phosphate battery. If it is a ternary lithium battery model, it is not recommended to do so, as it will damage the battery. Also, do not deep discharge (automatically stop when the battery is out of power).

Of course, mentioning this is because the high temperature in summer also causes our air conditioning to run, forcing us to increase our electricity consumption, and the driving distance after a single charge becomes shorter. Therefore, it is recommended that Tesla owners consider purchasing sunshades from Teswing, the original factory.

A Tesla Model 3 without a sunshade device on its glass roof

Regarding safety issues, although the panoramic sunroof "may reduce the overall strength of the vehicle body", Tesla has already considered this when designing and has taken corresponding measures to ensure the safety of the vehicle. In addition, Tesla's models have performed excellently in crash tests, proving the strength and safety of their body structure.

In summary, although Tesla's sunroof design may be controversial in some aspects, its innovativeness and intelligent design, expansive view and lighting effects, and special sun protection technology all contribute to the significance and advantages of its design. Of course, every consumer has different needs and expectations for vehicles, so when choosing a vehicle, they need to weigh and choose according to their actual needs and preferences.