White and black Teslas show everything: swirl marks, water spots and the film a week of I-80 leaves behind. A ceramic coating gives the paint a hard, hydrophobic layer, so dirt releases in the wash instead of being scrubbed in, and it slows UV oxidation on a car that lives outside or on a charger in the driveway. Prep and cure both happen indoors.

Tesla & EV specialists
Tesla Window Tinting in Sacramento, CA
Teslas are one of the most common cars in our bay. Ceramic film cuts the heat a glass-heavy cabin soaks up, carries no metal to get between the car and your phone key, and is cut by machine for your exact model.
- Most installs done same day
- Free quote, no deposit
- Open 7 days
- No metal
- In the film, so the phone key and GPS work as before
- 3%to78%
- VLT range we install
- 99% UV
- Blocked by every film we carry
- 2to3 hrs
- Most full-vehicle installs

The service most people come for
Tesla Window Tinting in Sacramento
A Tesla carries a lot of glass for its size, and in a Sacramento July the cabin heats up fast. Nano-ceramic film rejects up to 97% of infrared and 99% of UV, so the cabin stays cooler and the seats and screen are spared the sun, and because it is metal-free, nothing changes for a car you unlock with your phone. The front doors get California-legal clear film; the shade is yours behind them.
What every install includes
- Nano-ceramic and nano-carbon film that rejects heat rather than simply darkening the glass
- 99% of UV blocked, which protects your skin and keeps the dash and seats from fading
- Seven shades: 3%, 5%, 15%, 20%, 35%, 50% and 78% VLT
- Patterns cut by machine from your vehicle’s template, so no blade touches the glass
- Front doors metered and certified for California CVC 26708 compliance
- Lifetime warranty against bubbling, discoloration and peeling
Also available
What else we install for Teslas
Same bay, same warranty, same installers. Each one links through to the page that covers it properly.
Door dings from tight charging bays and busy parking lots are a common Tesla complaint. Paintless dent repair works the dent out from behind, so the panel keeps its factory paint. Some Tesla panels are aluminum, which behaves differently from steel, so send a photo first and we will tell you honestly whether it is a PDR job.
Films we install on Teslas
Why us
Why Tesla owners book with us
Teslas are a regular in our bay, and the details that matter on them are the ones we check first.
Film with no metal in it
Nano-ceramic and nano-carbon film carry no metal, so the phone key, GPS and cell signal behave exactly as they did before the tint went on.
Phone key unaffected
Heat rejection for a glass-heavy cabin
Ceramic film rejects up to 97% of infrared, the part of sunlight you feel as heat. On a car with this much glass that is the difference between a cabin that bakes and one that does not.
Up to 97% of IR rejected
Cut for your exact model
Every pattern is plotted by machine from your Tesla's own template, Model 3 to Model X, so no blade ever goes near the glass.
Machine-cut patterns
Front doors kept legal
We meter your factory glass before anything goes on, so the front doors land inside California's 70% rule, and you leave with the certificate the code asks for.
CVC 26708 certificate
Indoors, start to finish
Every install happens in our climate-controlled, dust-free bay on Fulton Ave, never in a driveway or from a van.
One address, one bay
A warranty for as long as you own it
Every film we install is covered for life against bubbling, discoloration and peeling. Ceramic has no dye to fade purple in the first place.
Lifetime film warranty
Tesla tint in Sacramento
Why so many Teslas come through our bay
Sacramento has a lot of Teslas, and a good share of them end up in our bay on Fulton Ave: Model 3s from Midtown commuters, Model Ys doing the school run in Natomas and Elk Grove, and the occasional Model S or Model X. Most of them come in for the same reason. A cabin with this much glass gets hot in a valley summer, and the heat you feel through a window is infrared, which is exactly what ceramic film is built to reject.
Ceramic is the right film for an electric car for two reasons. It rejects heat rather than only darkening the glass, so the cabin starts cooler and the air conditioning, which runs off the same battery as the motors, has less work to do. And it carries no metal, so it cannot come between the car and the phone key, the GPS or the cell connection it relies on. Nano-carbon is metal-free too, and costs less, if the budget points that way.
California treats a Tesla like any other car. The front doors take clear film only, 88% on its own and 70% once the glass is counted, so we meter your glass first and give you the certificate the code asks you to carry. Behind the front doors the shade is your choice, from 3% to 78%. Call (916) 844-6905 with the model and year and we will quote it before you book.
At a glance
Tesla & EVs in Sacramento, CA
- Models we tint
- Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and other EVs
- Film
- Nano-ceramic or nano-carbon, both free of metal
- Install time
- Two to three hours for most full-vehicle tints
- Where the work happens
- 1972 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 9 AM to 6 PM, Sun 10 AM to 4 PM
Every job is done at 1972 Fulton Ave, Sacramento, CA 95825, in our own climate-controlled bay.
Call (916) 844-6905How booking works
Booking your tesla in
Appointments rather than walk-ins, usually available the same week. Tell us the year, make and model and we will have the film and the pattern ready before you arrive.

Get Your Free Quote
Tell us what you drive and what you want. We’ll match you with the right film and give you a straight, honest price.

Schedule Your Appointment
Pick a time that fits your schedule. Your film is cut and the bay is prepped before you pull into our shop.

We Install Your Tint
Drop off the car and leave the rest to us. Every piece is fitted to your glass and installed clean and bubble free.

Pick Up Your Vehicle
We’ll call you the moment your car is ready. Pick it up and enjoy a cooler, quieter drive from the first mile on.
What customers say
Rated 5.0 by the drivers who booked before you
Reviews from the shop’s Google profile. Google does not record which city a reviewer drove in from, so these are the shop’s, not any one neighbourhood’s.
“Great ceramic window tint work on my 2020 Honda Civic. It was quick, flawless and affordable.”
“Pro Auto Design did a great job at tinting my car windows! They were quick and efficient and great pricing out of all the competitors!”
“These guys have been around the block for some time now, and proven their job is CLEAN and it LASTS. Super friendly staff. I had my car tinted here. It was done the same day, and they did a phenomenal job.”
“Amazing service! Car looks fresh, didn’t take long either. HIGHLY recommend if you need to get your car tinted, best place to go to.”
“I went in for a quote and appointment and left with a great price on a visor tint. Appreciated being able to get it done right then and the price was better than any I’ve gotten. Will absolutely be my go to tint shop.”
“The window tint looks flawless, completely changes the look of the car, and helps keep the interior cool. They also did an incredible PDR job removing a couple of annoying door dings, you literally cannot tell where the dents used to be.”
“Quick and great service. The car tint was finished in a timely manner. Staff was nice and helpful. Would recommend.”
“Amazing experience, just picked up my car and they did an excellent job on the tint. Everyone was super nice, helpful and communicative.”
“Excellent service! They did an amazing job on my car, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Both people who helped me were very friendly, professional, and made the whole experience easy.”
“Sam was very helpful to give me a quote and repaired the dents on my van! He did a wonderful job!”
“Sam is very skilled and professional. Great quality of work, fast and very efficient! Totally recommend his shop.”
“This place is awesome! I called to see if there was an available appointment, they got me right in and gave me a great deal. Awesome customer service and fully satisfied with the work!”
“Expected to be there for 3 hours, it was done way before that! Great job!”
“Johnathan tinted the windows on my Tacoma, fast, efficient and knowledgeable. I’ll be back for my other vehicles.”
“Excellent customer service and quick services. Would definitely recommend my family and friends here.”
“He did a great job tinting my brand new car, did exactly what I asked and looks phenomenal! Would definitely recommend this service, and fair priced!”
“Really good tinting services in Sacramento. Jonathan is super responsive and very detail oriented. He even came in early to get my car done! If you need your vehicle tinted this is the go to place!”
“Got 2 cars done here so far, both came out very great. Only tint shop I go to in Sac. Been to a lot of tint shops and this is my best one.”
“Car came out absolutely amazing. Couldn’t ask for better tint, employees were extremely respectful, no issues and it came with a warranty. I’m absolutely pleased.”
“Quick service and reasonable price. I recommend getting your windows tinted here. They were quick with providing a quote and flexible with appointments.”
“I got my Sonata tinted here and had a great experience. The team did an excellent job, and they offer a variety of tint options. They took the time to explain each type and helped me choose the best one for my car.”
“Absolutely amazing work. Tinted the windows on the Corvette I just bought and even fixed a chip in my windshield. Very friendly, quick responses, and efficient work. Highly recommend!”
“Quick and seamless, Jonathan took the time for me to find exactly the right ceramic tint and coverage. Final product looks insanely good on my Tesla S, exactly what I wanted for UV protection and privacy.”
“Had my Yukon tinted and the experience was outstanding. Sam took the time to explain the different film options and helped me choose the right setup without any pressure. When a couple small bubbles appeared afterward, they were taken care of immediately with zero hassle.”
“Jonathan and Sam did an excellent job tinting my windows with 3M Crystalline ceramic tint. I initially had a few issues with the tint, but they fully stood by their lifetime guarantee and resolved everything quickly and without any hassle.”
“10/10, was able to fit me in same day and got the job done fast! Amazing quality and great customer service skills!”
“Always professional and take great care of our cars! Attention to detail is high with efficient service.”
“Jonathan and Sam were both awesome. Fantastic customer service and very professional. Would recommend them to ANYONE who needs tint, PPF and more in the Sacramento and surrounding areas.”
“Owner is very responsive and professional. Work performed was exceptional at a good price. Highly recommended.”
“Perfect customer service, great window tint job. They did a fantastic job on my car with ceramic window tint, and I also had a couple of door dings that they fixed in no time with PDR.”
“Good service and good quality work.”
“Great experience with pro auto design, Nice window tint job, on point customer service and friendly.”
“I have been in this place several times, their job is perfect on window tinting and PDR ( paintless dent removal)”
“Very professional, detailed, and friendly! They did a great job on my previous car and I couldn’t wait to bring my new car in for a tint.”
“Amazing customer service and clean tints”
Book an appointment today
Get a free estimate for your tesla
Tell us the year, make and model and what you want done. We will call or text back with a price and the next open slot.
By appointment, not walk-in. Most bookings land the same week.
Having trouble with the form? Call the shop and we will book you in over the phone.
(916) 844-6905Our work
Recent Tesla and EV work
Teslas and EVs we tint
- Tesla Model 3
- Tesla Model Y
- Tesla Model S
- Tesla Model X
- Porsche Taycan
- Other EVs and hybrids




Common questions
Tesla window tinting FAQs
No. The films we install are nano-ceramic and nano-carbon, and neither carries metal, which is what causes interference with signals in cheaper metallized film. Your phone key, GPS and cell connection work the same after the install as before it.
A full tint covers every side window and the rear glass. On a Model 3 that is $299–$379 in nano-ceramic or $199–$279 in nano-carbon, the same as any sedan; a Model Y is priced with the SUVs, at $319–$399 in ceramic. The Model X is quoted separately. We confirm your exact price before any film goes on, and the quote is free.
The same as any other car. The front doors can only take clear, colorless film that passes 88% of light by itself and leaves glass and film together at 70% or above, and you carry the installer's certificate for it. The rear side windows and rear glass can be any darkness as long as the car has dual side mirrors, which every Tesla does.
If heat is the reason you are tinting, yes. Ceramic rejects up to 97% of infrared against up to 79% for our nano-carbon film, and a cooler cabin means less work for air conditioning that runs off the battery. Both block 99% of UV, both are metal-free, and both carry a lifetime warranty.
California allows a non-reflective strip across the top four inches of the windshield, or down to the AS-1 line marked on the glass. A fully tinted windshield is not street legal here, on a Tesla or anything else.
Yes. Porsche Taycans, hybrids and other electric cars come through the bay too, and the same metal-free film goes on them. Tell us the year, make and model and we will quote it the same way.

Same-week appointments
Book your Tesla in on Fulton Ave
Tell us the model, the year and which windows you want done. We will quote it and put you on the calendar, usually the same week.
Mon to Sat 9 AM to 6 PM, Sun 10 AM to 4 PMServing Sacramento, Arden-Arcade & Carmichael and nearby communities
Other vehicles
Other vehicles we service
Sedans & coupes
Daily drivers and commuters, compact to full-size.
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More glass and a bigger cabin to keep cool, third rows included.
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Crew cabs and work trucks that sit in the Sacramento sun all day.
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Patterns cut by machine, so no blade ever touches the glass.
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