The Tesla Model Y is great for car camping. This is one of many reasons it’s become the best-selling car in the world. As a result, lots of accessories have come to market. That’s why I’m sharing my favorite Tesla Model Y air mattresses today.
I’ve lived in a Tesla for almost a full year. To say the least, I’ve gotten to know it well and have some good tips to share. On top of that, I was a Boy Scout growing up. I’ve done plenty of camping and have tested many sleeping pads and mattresses.
Without further ado, here are the top Tesla air mattresses to buy…
Tesla Model Y Air Mattresses
You can’t go wrong buying directly from Tesla. The company has a custom fitted mattress for the Model Y. Although, I haven’t been the happiest camper with buying accessories directly from Tesla. Or more so, their service and support around them.
The cars are great, but Tesla is still going through growing pains with its products and services. Some of the accessories don’t seem as well engineered. It’s also tough to reach someone at the company to answer questions (but when you do, they’re usually great).
If you don’t want to shell out $225 for the custom Tesla mattress, you can find cheaper third-party mattresses (affiliate link). Those are the top ones on Amazon. Some are around the same price but have different features. The lower cost ones come in a wide variety as well.
Although, most of these Tesla air mattresses don’t have many reviews yet. So, if you buy one, please leave a review. That helps us all out in the Tesla community. Here’s a custom mattress (affiliate link) that’s half the price of the ones from Tesla. If you layer it with some good blankets and pillows, it should be plenty comfortable. Here’s one more to consider as well (affiliate link).
Tesla Air Mattresses Review
When buying a mattress for your Model Y, here are a few things to keep in mind…
- Mattress Fit: Make sure it’s custom fitted so the mat won’t slip around at night.
- Material: Is it a durable mattress that will last awhile? It’d be good to come with a warranty.
- Smell: Most new products have a plastic smell. Some are worse than others. Keep an eye out for others’ reviews.
- Effort to Inflate/Deflate: Most Tesla air mattresses come with pumps. Although, some are self-inflating.
- Size: You don’t have a lot of space in a Tesla Model Y. Depending on your camping trip, you might want a smaller air mattress.
- Return Policy: Always good to keep this in mind with any products. If you don’t like the air mattress you buy, there might be a return and refund process.
A custom Tesla Model Y air mattress can be great for the right camping trips. They’re also better for two people sleeping at the same time. If you’re going solo, the following Tesla sleeping pads might be a better option…
Best Tesla Sleeping Mats
While living in my Tesla Model Y, I tested out different sleeping setups. And to save space, I now default to a standard sleeping pad. It’s smaller than custom Tesla mattresses. Here’s the one I picked up…
Top Sleeping Pad on Amazon (affiliate link and the one I use – in image above)
To expand your search, here’s a list of camping pads on Amazon (affiliate link). Using a standard sleeping pad has some big benefits over a custom Tesla air mattress.
Overall, these have more reviews and are more versatile. They’re easier to bring along for hiking and camping trips. They also take up less space in your Tesla Model Y. On top of that, they take less time to set up and put away.
One tradeoff is the smaller size. However, I’ve found easy ways to wedge it in to stop it from slipping around. I usually have other bags and equipment along. And as mentioned before, having good blankets and pillows makes it much more comfortable.
For another benefit that the full Tesla mattresses don’t have, these sleeping pads come with better insulation. On a cold night, this helps out. And to improve your car camping further, here’s more gear to consider…
More Tesla Camping Gear
For your car camping adventures, a sleeping pad is one of the top six Tesla camping accessories. Feel free to check out the other five. I’ve learned a lot while living in my Tesla and I’m happy to share some hands-on insight.
If you have any questions about Tesla Model Y air mattresses or sleeping pads, feel free to reach out. You can contact me directly or I should see any comments on any of my YouTube videos. You can find a few of my videos in this article: Sleeping in a Tesla Model Y for six months.