Tesla Frunk Cooler Guide: What Fits, the Frunk Weight Limit and What Tesla Says About Ice

The front trunk is a handy place for drinks and groceries in a Model 3 or Model Y: they stay apart from the cabin, and the rear trunk stays free for bags. This guide explains which frunk cooler fits your car, how much weight the frunk can take, what Tesla says about water and ice, and how to load and close the frunk the way Tesla's manual shows. The Tesla facts come from the Front Trunk pages of Tesla's owner's manuals, linked at the end. Some details differ by model and year, so check the manual for your car too.

What a frunk cooler is

A frunk cooler is an insulated soft bag, not a fridge: it has no power and doesn't cool anything by itself. It slows down how fast cold food and drinks warm up, so it works best when what goes in is already cold. This is the set we list, as the seller describes it:

• Two bags per set, shaped to sit side by side in the frunk. The seller says they also work in the rear trunk.
• Insulated: recycled 1680D nylon outside, EPE foam insulation and a food-grade aluminum foil lining inside, with zippered lids that keep food cold, or warm, on the way.
• Easy to carry and store: side handles and straps, foldable when empty and easy to wipe clean.

To get the most out of it, we pack drinks and food cold from the fridge, add ice packs or ice in a sealed bag, and keep the lid zipped. We don't list a powered fridge for the frunk at the moment.

Which frunk cooler fits your Tesla

The cooler set comes in a version for each frunk shape, so you pick your car in the options on the product page:

For the Model Y Juniper and Model Y L, the seller of our frunk organizer lists two ABS divider panels that split the frunk into compartments, so bags and small items stay in place. Everything for the front trunk is in our frunk accessories collection. Check the fit for your exact car in the seller's listing before you order.

How much weight can a Tesla frunk hold?

Each of Tesla's owner's manuals gives a maximum load for the front trunk. The 2025+ Model Y manual describes two versions of the frunk and tells them apart by where the tow eye is located in the front trunk:

Tesla says that loading more than this can cause damage. It also asks you to spread cargo as evenly as possible between the front and rear trunks, and to keep the whole car within its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the maximum total mass with passengers, fluids and cargo. Drinks are heavy, so a full cooler plus groceries can reach the limit faster than you'd think. The European Model Y manual gives the same limits in kilograms only: 50 kg and 30 kg.

Frunk answers by car, in our Tech Library: Model 3 2017–2023 · Model 3 2024+ · Model Y 2025+ · Model X 2021+ · Cybertruck.

Can you put ice in a Tesla frunk?

Yes, as long as the ice and the melt water stay sealed inside the cooler or another container. Tesla's 2025+ Model Y manual is the most detailed on this:

• Frunk with the tow eye on the side wall: it has a waterproof liner and a drain plug at the bottom. Tesla says not to drive if water or ice in the front trunk is not in containers, to always keep the level of liquid below the interior emergency release (if equipped), and to keep debris such as sand or leaves out of the drain. When you clean it, don't let liquid reach electronic parts such as modules, lights, switches or exposed cabling.
• Frunk with the tow eye on the bottom: Tesla says it is not sealed and should not be used for items that water could damage. It also warns that small items dropped down the sides of the frunk can't be reached.

For the Model 3 and the 2020–2024 Model Y, the Front Trunk pages don't describe a liner or a drain, so we treat the frunk like any other trunk: ice goes in sealed packs, the cooler stays zipped, and spills get wiped up straight away. A frunk mat under the cooler catches drips and is easy to rinse. Several of our mat sets include one, such as the Model 3 Highland set, the Model 3 2018–2022 set and the Model Y Juniper build-your-set mats: pick an option that includes the frunk. On the Model 3 Highland, Model Y Juniper and Model Y L, the seller of our frunk water channel covers says they keep leaves out of the open water channels at the sides of the frunk and still let water drain.

Loading and closing the frunk the way Tesla shows

Tesla's manuals for the Model 3 and Model Y describe the same steps:

1. Open it in Park. Shift into Park, then touch the Open icon for the front trunk on the touchscreen, double-click the front trunk button on the key fob, or touch the front trunk button in the app. Before you open or close the hood, check that no people or objects are in the way.
2. Load it. Stay within the weight limit above. Tesla's Model 3 manual asks you to make sure nothing in the front trunk bumps against the interior release button, because that can open the hood by accident. It also says never to leave your authenticated smartphone in the front trunk.
3. Lower the hood until the striker touches the latches.
4. Press with both hands on the front of the hood, on either side of the center front edge (shown in green in Tesla's images), and press down firmly to engage the latches. Don't press on the center of the front edge, don't close the hood with one hand, and don't slam or drop it. Tesla also says to keep keys and jewelry out of your hands, so they don't scratch the hood.
5. Check it. Carefully try to lift the front edge to make sure the hood is fully latched.

If the front trunk is still open when you shift out of Park, the touchscreen asks you to confirm that you want to drive, and if you keep driving with it open, the car's speed is limited. Before we close the hood, we tuck the cooler's straps and handles inside, so nothing sits in the way of the latches.

If the frunk won't open

Tesla's 2020–2024 Model Y manual says that if the car has no low voltage power, you can't open the front trunk with the touchscreen, the key fob or the app. Its section "Opening the Hood with No Power" explains how an external low voltage power supply, connected to the terminals behind the tow eye cover, releases the hood latches. Tesla says this only releases the latches, can't charge the low voltage battery, and that the cables should not stay connected for more than 30 seconds. The steps differ between models, so follow the same section in your own car's manual. Our jump-start guide covers what to do when the low voltage battery is flat.

More for the frunk

• Frunk soft-close lock: the seller says it pulls the hood shut once it's within about 5 mm of closing, so there's no pressing down on the hood.
• Power frunk kit: it motorizes the front trunk so it opens and closes on its own, according to the seller. It replaces the frunk struts, so consider a professional install.
• LED light upgrade: the seller lists it for the trunk, frunk, puddle and footwell lights, so it's easier to see what's in the frunk at night.

Before you change how the frunk closes, read our guide to soft-close doors and the frunk lock.

How we pick what we list

The products in this guide are from third-party sellers on AliExpress, not made by Tesla. We look for stores with high positive feedback and read buyer reviews for fit and quality problems. Product claims on our pages are the seller's, and facts about the car come from Tesla's own manuals and pages. When you buy through the button on a product page, we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

Does a cooler fit in a Tesla frunk?

Yes. The cooler set we list is shaped for the frunk of the Model 3 (2017–2023 and Highland) and the Model Y (2021–2024 and Juniper), with two bags side by side, according to the seller. Pick the version for your car.

How much weight can a Tesla frunk hold?

Tesla's manuals say never to load more than 110 lbs (50 kg) in the front trunk of the Model 3 and Model Y. The exception is a 2025+ Model Y with the tow eye on the bottom of the frunk, where the limit is 65 lbs (30 kg).

Is the Tesla frunk waterproof?

It depends on the car. Tesla's 2025+ Model Y manual says the frunk with the tow eye on the side wall has a waterproof liner and a drain plug, while the one with the tow eye on the bottom is not sealed. The Front Trunk pages for the Model 3 and the 2020–2024 Model Y don't mention a liner or a drain.

Can I put ice in my Tesla's frunk?

Keep it in a sealed container or inside the cooler. On the 2025+ Model Y with the sealed frunk, Tesla says not to drive if water or ice in the front trunk is not in containers, and to keep any liquid below the interior emergency release (if equipped).

Does the Model Y Juniper cooler fit the Model Y L or the Model Y Standard?

The seller says the Juniper version also fits the Model Y L, but not the Model Y Standard.

Can I leave my phone in the frunk with the cooler?

Not your phone key. Tesla's Model 3 and 2020–2024 Model Y manuals say never to leave your authenticated smartphone in the front trunk.

Next steps

Find the version for your car in our frunk accessories collection, see more organizers and storage, or plan a trip with our Model Y camping guide.

Sources

The Tesla facts in this guide come from these pages of Tesla's owner's manuals:

• Model 3 (2024+) Owner's Manual: Front Trunk
• Model 3 (2017–2023) Owner's Manual: Front Trunk
• Model Y (2025+) Owner's Manual: Front Trunk
• Model Y (2025+) Owner's Manual, Europe: Front Trunk
• Model Y (2020–2024) Owner's Manual: Front Trunk
• Model Y (2020–2024) Owner's Manual: Opening the Hood with No Power