Tesla Dashboard Display vs Heads-Up Display — which one should you buy?
Both put speed in front of you instead of on the center screen. A heads-up display does that for under $90. A dashboard display costs more, but adds CarPlay, a bigger screen and driver-assist alerts. When you weigh a Tesla dashboard display vs heads-up display, start with your car's model year: it rules out half the options before price comes into it.
- $59–$89head-up displays
- $235–$429+dashboard displays
- CarPlaydisplays only
- Highland / Juniperdisplays only
A HUD and a display, side by side
Model 3 2019–2023 · Model Y 2020–2024
Grundig T10 Head-Up Display
Speed, gear, range, battery and tire pressure on a slim display that sticks to the dash.
- $89
- Auto brightness
- No drilling
Model 3 & Y incl. Highland / Juniper
Grundig 9.66" Digital Instrument Cluster
A 9.66-inch cluster with wireless CarPlay and mirrored blind-spot, lane and collision alerts.
- Up to 3000 nits
- Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto
- ~30-minute install
Tesla dashboard display vs heads-up display: the full comparison
| Heads-up display | Dashboard display | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59–$89 | $235–$429+ |
| Shows | Speed, gear, battery; tire pressure on T10/T2 | All of that plus turn signals, alerts, Autopilot status |
| CarPlay / Android Auto | No | Yes, wireless |
| Model 3 2019–2023 | Yes | Yes |
| Model Y 2020–2024 | Yes | Yes |
| Model 3 Highland 2024+ | No | 8.9", 9.66", 10.88" |
| Model Y Juniper 2025+ | No | 8.9", 9.66", 10.88" |
| Install | Vent or adhesive mount | Factory connector, ~30 min |
How to choose in ten seconds
Buy a heads-up display if…
- You drive a 2019–2023 Model 3 or 2020–2024 Model Y.
- You only want speed and gear in view.
- Your budget is under $100.
Buy a dashboard display if…
- You drive a Highland or Juniper.
- You want wireless CarPlay.
- You want blind-spot and lane alerts in front of you.
More upgrades for your Model 3 or Model Y
Every product below is listed as compatible with the Model 3 or Model Y. Check the year options on each product page before ordering.
10.88" Touchscreen Dashboard Display
Model 3 2017–23 (LHD) & Highland · Model Y 2020–24 (LHD) & Juniper
$599.00$330.00
8.9" Dashboard Display (F9 Pro)
Model 3 2017+ incl. Highland · Model Y 2020+ incl. Juniper
$255.00
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Tesla Soft-Close Door Kit (All 4 Doors)
Model 3 2017+ incl. Highland · Model Y 2020+ incl. Juniper
$599.00$459.00
Grundig Automatic Door Handles
Model 3 2021+ · Model Y 2020+ (incl. Highland & Juniper)
$499.00$389.00
Grundig Physical Buttons & Rotating Knob
Model 3 2021–23 & Highland · Model Y 2021–24 & Juniper
$322.00$230.00
Grundig Tesla Gear Shift Stalk
2025+ Model 3 Highland · 2025+ Model Y Juniper
$229.00$188.00
GRUNDIG Angel Wing Welcome Lights
Model 3 2021+ · Model Y 2021+ (incl. Highland & Juniper)
$399.00$145.00
Grundig Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter for Tesla
Model 3 & Model Y (not for Australian cars)
$179.00$95.00
Grundig Smart Knob Control Dock
Model Y 2021–24 · Model 3 2021–22 & Highland
$179.00$85.00
Grundig Frunk LED Light Strip (Highland & 2025+)
Model 3 2018+ incl. Highland · Model Y 2021–23 & 2025+ · S/X
$49.00$35.00
Grundig Wireless Charging Pad Silicone Mat
Model 3 2021+ · Model Y 2021+ (incl. Highland & Juniper)
$39.00$19.00
Grundig Center Console Armrest Cover
Model 3 2024/25 refresh · Model Y 2025/26 refresh
$59.00$39.00
GRUNDIG TPMS Sensors for Tesla (BLE)
Model 3 / Y / S / X 2021+ (internal BLE sensors)
$55.00From $29.00
Grundig Power Frunk Soft Closing Lock
Model 3 2017+, Model Y 2020+ (incl. 2025+), Model S/X 2021+
$159.00From $135.00
Dashboard Display vs HUD: FAQ
Is a dashboard display better than a heads-up display for a Tesla?
It depends on what you want. A heads-up display shows speed and gear for under $90. A dashboard display adds a larger screen, wireless CarPlay and, on some models, driver-assist alerts — for $235 and up.
Do heads-up displays fit the Model 3 Highland or Model Y Juniper?
Not ours. The Mini HUD, T10 and T2 fit 2019–2023 Model 3 and 2020/2021–2024 Model Y. For Highland and Juniper, choose the 8.9-inch, 9.66-inch or 10.88-inch display.
Which option has CarPlay?
The dashboard displays. The 8.9-inch, 9.66-inch and 10.88-inch screens all support wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. The HUDs don't.
Which is easier to install?
The HUDs: the Mini HUD sits in an air vent and the T10 mounts with adhesive. Dashboard displays plug into the factory connector — the 9.66-inch cluster takes about 30 minutes.
Go deeper: Model 3 speedometer display options · Highland dashboard screens · Juniper dashboard displays · all HUDs
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