Pack Summary
The Tesla Model 3 Facelift Standard Audio upgrade is a vehicle-specific Focal Inside speaker package designed for compatible 2024-onwards Tesla Model 3 vehicles.
The package upgrades the primary front and rear speaker locations, including the dashboard centre channel, front dashboard speakers, compatible door-pillar tweeters, lower front-door woofers and rear-door speakers.
The original Tesla touchscreen, factory audio processing and integrated vehicle functions are retained. The upgraded speakers are installed behind the vehicle’s original interior panels, maintaining the clean and minimalist appearance of the Model 3 cabin.
Many newer Tesla Model 3 variants are not equipped with suitable factory tweeter mounting locations. Where a compatible location is unavailable, the separate tweeters supplied with the IS T3Y 100 kit can be omitted.
The factory connectors used with the IW T3Y 200 front-door woofers are reversed compared with the supplied Focal connection. Professional connector modification and adaptation are therefore required during installation.
Pack Description
Improve the Standard Audio system in your Tesla Model 3 Facelift with a carefully matched combination of vehicle-specific Focal Inside speakers.
The Tesla factory audio system is closely integrated with the vehicle’s touchscreen, electronics and interior. Replacing the factory source unit is neither practical nor necessary. Instead, this package focuses directly on improving the speakers responsible for reproducing the music.
At the centre of the dashboard, the ICC T3Y 100 improves vocal positioning, dialogue clarity and front sound-stage stability.
The IS T3Y 100 component system upgrades the front dashboard speakers and compatible pillar-mounted tweeter locations. Its Flax midrange speakers and aluminium inverted-dome tweeters improve vocal clarity, musical detail and sound dispersion across the front of the cabin.
The IW T3Y 200 woofers replace the original lower front-door speakers, providing stronger and more controlled mid-bass. Connector modification is required because the corresponding factory plugs use a reversed arrangement.
At the rear, the IC T3Y 100 coaxial speakers improve rear-seat listening quality while creating better front-to-rear tonal consistency throughout the cabin.
The result is a clearer, stronger and more balanced sound system without replacing the factory touchscreen or compromising the original appearance of the vehicle.
Why Upgrade the Tesla Standard Audio System?
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Audio system provides excellent vehicle integration, but its performance can remain limited by the construction and acoustic capability of the original speakers.
Factory speakers are generally designed around manufacturing cost, weight, available space and basic performance requirements. They may lack the cone rigidity, motor strength and acoustic control required for accurate and dynamic music reproduction.
Replacing the original speakers with Focal Inside components allows the factory Tesla electronics to operate through substantially more capable loudspeakers.
Focal’s Flax speaker cones provide natural and well-defined midrange reproduction. Vocals become clearer, instruments are easier to distinguish and music gains greater depth and presence.
The aluminium inverted-dome tweeters improve high-frequency detail and sound dispersion where suitable mounting locations are available.
The larger IW T3Y 200 front-door woofers provide improved mid-bass weight and control, while the IC T3Y 100 rear-door speakers create more consistent sound distribution throughout the cabin.
The upgrade can provide:
- Clearer vocals
- Improved instrument separation
- More natural midrange reproduction
- Stronger and tighter mid-bass
- Greater musical detail
- Better front sound-stage definition
- Improved rear-seat listening quality
- More consistent sound throughout the cabin
- Reduced distortion at higher listening levels
What’s Included
ICC T3Y 100 Front Centre Channel
The ICC T3Y 100 is a vehicle-specific centre-channel speaker designed for compatible Tesla Model 3 and Model Y applications.
Installed in the centre of the dashboard, it helps improve:
- Vocal positioning
- Dialogue and spoken-audio clarity
- Centre-image stability
- Front sound-stage depth
- Sound distribution across the dashboard
- Listening consistency between the driver and front passenger
The centre channel helps anchor vocals and centrally positioned musical information across the front of the cabin.
Vehicle compatibility and mounting clearance should be confirmed before installation because Tesla speaker arrangements can vary between production dates and vehicle variants.
IS T3Y 100 Dashboard Speakers and Pillar Tweeters
The IS T3Y 100 is a two-way component speaker kit consisting of separate 100mm Flax midrange speakers and aluminium inverted-dome tweeters.
The Flax speakers upgrade the front dashboard locations. Where compatible factory tweeter mounting positions are available, the separate tweeters can be installed in the corresponding pillar or dashboard locations.
The IS T3Y 100 system improves:
- Vocal clarity
- Front sound-stage width
- High-frequency detail
- Instrument separation
- Midrange accuracy
- Sound dispersion
- Overall tonal balance
Many newer Tesla Model 3 variants are not equipped with suitable factory mounting locations for the separate dashboard or pillar tweeters.
Where a suitable factory position is unavailable, the tweeters can be omitted. This allows the compatible Flax dashboard speakers to be installed without introducing visible aftermarket tweeter pods or unnecessary modifications to the cabin.
IW T3Y 200 Front-Door Woofers
The IW T3Y 200 kit includes two 200mm Focal Flax woofers developed for the lower front-door locations.
These larger woofers improve:
- Mid-bass depth
- Bass definition
- Percussion impact
- Lower-midrange weight
- Dynamic performance
- Front-system authority
- Control at higher listening levels
The IW T3Y 200 woofers use Flax sandwich cones and compact neodymium motors to provide strong performance from the limited space available inside the Tesla doors.
They work with the dashboard speakers and centre channel to produce a more complete and balanced front speaker system.
IW T3Y 200 Connector Adaptation
The electrical connectors used with the front-door woofers in the Tesla Model 3 Facelift are reversed compared with the standard IW T3Y 200 connection.
The connectors must therefore be professionally modified or adapted during installation.
This is an important compatibility consideration because incorrect connection can result in:
- Incorrect speaker polarity
- Reduced mid-bass response
- Poor integration between the left and right speakers
- Weak or unfocused front-stage performance
- Potential damage to connectors or vehicle wiring
The modification should be completed without compromising the factory wiring, connector security or serviceability of the installation.
Because connector adaptation is required, this package should not be described as an entirely modification-free Plug & Play installation.
IC T3Y 100 Rear-Door Speakers
The IC T3Y 100 is a two-way coaxial speaker kit designed for the rear-door locations.
Each speaker combines a Flax midrange cone with an integrated aluminium inverted-dome tweeter. This provides improved midrange and high-frequency reproduction from a compact factory-style speaker.
The rear-door upgrade improves:
- Rear-seat listening quality
- Vocal definition
- Musical detail
- High-frequency clarity
- Rear-cabin sound distribution
- Front-to-rear tonal consistency
- Overall cabin immersion
The IC T3Y 100 speakers help prevent the upgraded front system from sounding disconnected from the rear of the vehicle.
Focal Flax Cone Technology
The Focal speakers used throughout this package feature the company’s distinctive Flax sandwich-cone technology.
Flax cones are constructed using high-quality French flax fibres positioned between thin layers of fibreglass. This construction combines lightness, rigidity and effective internal damping.
The benefits include:
- Natural and detailed vocals
- Improved midrange accuracy
- Controlled mid-bass
- Reduced unwanted colouration
- Better transient response
- Greater clarity at higher listening levels
- Improved musical dynamics
- More realistic instrument reproduction
Using Flax cone technology across the centre channel, dashboard speakers, front-door woofers and rear-door speakers helps create a consistent tonal character throughout the Model 3 cabin.
Aluminium Inverted-Dome Tweeters
The IS T3Y 100 and IC T3Y 100 speaker kits use Focal aluminium inverted-dome tweeters.
This tweeter design provides:
- Detailed high-frequency reproduction
- Wide sound dispersion
- Improved sound-stage definition
- Clearer vocals and instruments
- Better off-axis listening performance
- Improved clarity throughout the cabin
The IC T3Y 100 tweeters are integrated into the rear coaxial speakers. The separate IS T3Y 100 tweeters are only installed at the front where suitable mounting locations are available.
Dashboard and Pillar Tweeter Compatibility
Many newer Tesla Model 3 variants are not equipped with suitable factory mounting locations for the separate tweeters supplied with the IS T3Y 100 kit.
Where no compatible factory position is available, the recommended approach is to omit the separate tweeters and install the compatible dashboard speakers.
This avoids:
- Cutting visible interior trim
- Adding external tweeter pods
- Creating unnecessary permanent modifications
- Compromising the original appearance of the cabin
- Installing tweeters in acoustically unsuitable positions
The exact speaker arrangement should be inspected before installation because Tesla can change audio-system configurations between variants and production periods.
Installation and Compatibility Notes
- Compatible with facelift 2024-onwards Tesla Model 3 (Highland) vehicles, including Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), Premium Rear-Wheel Drive, Premium Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range and Performance variants.
- Intended for compatible factory Standard Audio configurations.
- Tesla speaker layouts and electrical connections can vary between production dates and vehicle variants.
- The factory touchscreen, audio processing and integrated vehicle functions are retained.
- The ICC T3Y 100 upgrades the front centre-channel location.
- The IS T3Y 100 upgrades the compatible front dashboard speaker locations.
- Many newer Tesla models do not provide factory mounting positions for the separate dashboard or pillar tweeters.
- Where a compatible tweeter location is unavailable, the tweeters can be omitted.
- The IW T3Y 200 kit upgrades the lower front-door woofers.
- The Tesla woofer plugs use a reversed connector arrangement.
- IW T3Y 200 connector modification and adaptation are required.
- Correct polarity must be confirmed during installation.
- The IC T3Y 100 kit upgrades the rear-door speakers.
- Vehicle-specific mounting points and electrical connections are used wherever compatible.
- This package should not be described as an entirely modification-free Plug & Play installation.
- No aftermarket amplifier or separate subwoofer is included with this package.
- The original appearance of the Tesla interior is retained.
- Compatibility must be confirmed before purchasing or commencing installation.
- Professional installation by an Authorised Focal Australia Dealer is strongly recommended.
Recommended For
The Tesla Model 3 Facelift Standard Audio upgrade is recommended for owners who want a meaningful improvement over the factory speaker system while retaining the original Tesla electronics and interior appearance.
It is particularly well suited to:
- Owners of compatible 2024-onwards Tesla Model 3 vehicles
- Drivers who find the factory system lacks clarity
- Owners wanting stronger and better-controlled mid-bass
- Listeners wanting a more focused front sound stage
- Drivers wanting clearer podcasts, audiobooks and hands-free calls
- Rear-seat passengers who would benefit from improved sound distribution
- Owners who want an OEM-style installation
- Customers who want to retain the original touchscreen and vehicle functions
- Drivers who prefer a speaker upgrade before considering additional amplification or a subwoofer
