Tesla Just Released a Full Camping Kit in Europe — Here’s How to Complete It
This summer Tesla quietly rolled out a proper camping lineup in Europe. Alongside the 2026 Model Y Premium (now with a seven-seat option), the EU shop picked up a set of official accessories that turn the car into a credible base camp: the Model Y air mattress, a Model Y cooler, the Glow lantern, a Core backpack, plus the tow hitch and bike rack. Independent reviewers who bought every Tesla camping product available in Europe this year came away genuinely impressed — the official gear is good.
But the official kit is only half the story. Here is what it covers, what it leaves out, and exactly how to round it out for real off-grid trips — with gear you can buy today.
What Tesla Now Sells in Europe
- Model Y Air Mattress — shaped to the flat cargo floor, with an included pump. Two adults lie straight, no diagonal squashing.
- Model Y Cooler — sits in the boot and holds up surprisingly well on a 30°C day.
- Glow Lantern — soft cabin and campsite light that runs off the car.
- Core Backpack, Tow Hitch, Bike Rack — the carry-and-carry-more extras for longer trips.
It is a strong start. The mattress alone solves the biggest complaint about car camping. But if you want to sleep somewhere without hookups for more than a night, the official kit has three gaps.
The Gaps the Official Kit Leaves
- No real refrigeration. The cooler is passive — fine for a day trip, not for keeping food safe across a weekend.
- No power source. The car battery is not meant to run your kitchen. You need a portable power station you can recharge at a Supercharger.
- No cooking. There is a lantern and a mattress, but nothing to actually make a hot meal when the campfire is damp.
- Storage and insects. Gear multiplies fast, and opened windows invite midges.
Complete the Off-Grid Kit
- A 35L Dual-Zone Compressor Fridge gives you true refrigeration — freeze section plus fridge section — so food stays safe for days, not hours.
- A 2048Wh LiFePO4 Portable Power Station powers the fridge, a kettle and your devices, and tops back up every time you stop to charge the car.
- The Tesla Induction Cooktop means a proper hot meal even when the weather turns, running cleanly off the power station.
- The Tesla Trunk Organiser Box keeps the boot from becoming a jumble of cables, shoes and cooking kit.
- Our own Tesla Inflatable Air Mattress is a flat-fit alternative to the official mattress if you want a second sleeping option.
- Magnetic Mesh Bug Screens let you crack the windows for airflow at night without letting insects in.
A Sample Weekend Build
| Day | Setup |
|---|---|
| Friday | Load the fridge, power station, cooktop and organiser box. Pre-cool the fridge while plugged in at home. |
| Saturday | Drive to the lake, run Camp Mode overnight, cook breakfast on the induction cooktop off the power station. |
| Sunday | Mount the bike rack for the trail, light the Glow lantern at dinner, drive home with a full battery. |
The official Tesla gear gets you 80% of the way there. Add a compressor fridge, a portable power station and a cooktop and you have a setup that rivals a small motorhome — for a fraction of the cost, and without giving up your daily driver.
The Bottom Line
Tesla’s new European camping lineup is genuinely good and makes the Model Y a credible camper straight from the factory. But the official kit is built for overnights, not off-grid weeks. Pair it with a real fridge, a portable power station and a cooktop — all available in our store — and the car becomes the most flexible adventure base you own. The hard part is no longer the gear. It is picking where to go first.
