Teslas are NOT father-friendly vehicles apparently

Jan 20·1 min read

So I've got a Model 3 and getting a carseat installed in the backseat is a NIGHTMARE. The seat belt routing is weird, the car is narrow, and the angle is off. I've tried three different seats. Just installed a Britax Marathon and I still feel like it's not quite right. Anyone else dealing with this? Considering just trading it in at this point because I can't have a car that makes me anxious about whether my kid is secured properly. Would not recommend a Tesla to new dads.

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BBob G.RegularJan 22

Yeah dude Teslas prioritize tech over practicality sometimes. Check if you can get a carseat adapter or look into specific carseats that fit the Model 3 better - some are just more compatible than others with that particular interior design.

DDerekNew DadJan 22

The Model 3 rear seat is weirdly angled. Have you tried the LATCH connectors instead of the belt? My brother had the same issue and switching to LATCH made it actually work. Still annoying but better than fighting the belt.

SSteve Q.RegularJan 21

This is such a frustrating design oversight. You'd think they'd test this with actual parents. Have you contacted Tesla customer service about it? Some guys on the Tesla subreddit might have workarounds too.

MMarcus T.New DadJan 23

The angle of that back seat is insane. We ended up switching to an Ioniq and never looked back. If you're stuck with the Tesla definitely invest in a good quality carseat designed for tight spaces.