What Accessories Should I Buy in the First Week After Taking Delivery of My New EV?

Congratulations on your new EV!

After taking delivery, it's tempting to start buying every accessory you see online. But you probably don't need all of them — and you definitely don't need them all on day one.

For most new EV owners in Australia, the best accessories to buy first are the ones that protect the parts of the vehicle that begin wearing, scratching or getting dirty immediately.

Our recommended first-week priorities are:

1. Vehicle-specific floor mats

2. Boot liner

3. Windscreen sunshade

4. Screen protector

5. Centre console and storage organisers

6. Mud flaps, depending on your vehicle and driving conditions

7. Basic charging accessories

Everything else can usually wait until you've lived with the car for a little while.

The Short Answer: Protect First, Upgrade Later

During your first week of ownership, focus on protection rather than decoration.

A useful way to prioritise EV accessories is:

Protect → Organise → Charge → Personalise

Why?

Because scratches, stains, sand and spills can happen from the first day you own the vehicle.

Decorative upgrades can always be added later.

1. Floor Mats — Usually the First Accessory to Buy

If your EV didn't come with good all-weather floor protection, floor mats should usually be near the top of your list.

Every time you enter your vehicle, your shoes can bring in:

• Dirt

• Sand

• Water

• Mud

• Grass

• Small stones

• Everyday debris

For Australian conditions, vehicle-specific TPE floor liners can be particularly practical because they're generally easy to remove and clean.

What should you check?

Don't buy based on appearance alone.

Check:

• Exact vehicle model

• Model year or generation

• Australian right-hand-drive (RHD) compatibility

• Driver-side pedal clearance

• Factory retention points

• Edge coverage

• Material

The driver's mat should always sit securely and must not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal.

Priority: ★★★★★ — Buy early

2. Boot Liner — Especially for Families, Pets and Outdoor Lifestyles

Your boot can start getting dirty surprisingly quickly.

Think about what might go into it during your first few weeks:

• Groceries

• Prams

• School bags

• Sports equipment

• Dogs

• Plants

• Beach equipment

• Camping gear

• Wet umbrellas

• Takeaway food

A vehicle-specific boot liner protects the original cargo carpet and can make cleaning much easier.

It's particularly useful for Australian EV owners who regularly visit beaches, parks or campsites.

Do you still need one if you already have floor mats?

Possibly, yes.

Floor mats protect the passenger footwells.

A boot liner protects the cargo area.

They're complementary products rather than alternatives.

Priority: ★★★★★ for families, pets and outdoor use
★★★★☆ for general daily driving

3. Windscreen Sunshade — A High Priority in Australia

This is one accessory whose importance depends heavily on where you live.

In Australia, a good windscreen sunshade can be extremely useful when your vehicle is parked outside during warmer months.

EV interiors often contain:

• Large infotainment displays

• Digital instrument clusters

• Touch-sensitive controls

• Synthetic interior materials

• Large glass areas

A properly fitted sunshade helps reduce direct sunlight entering through the windscreen while the vehicle is parked.

Vehicle-specific vs universal sunshade

Universal folding shades are inexpensive and can work.

However, a vehicle-specific sunshade is shaped around the windscreen of your particular model, which can provide more consistent coverage.

Look for:

• Correct vehicle fit

• Good windscreen coverage

• Easy installation

• Compact storage

• Reflective construction

Priority: ★★★★★ in Australian summer

4. Screen Protector — Best Installed While the Screen Is Still New

Modern EVs rely heavily on touchscreens.

That means the main display can quickly collect:

• Fingerprints

• Fine scratches

• Dust

• Cleaning marks

A screen protector is inexpensive compared with the display it's protecting.

And there's another advantage to installing one early:

Your screen is never going to be newer than it is during your first week.

Installing a protector before months of use makes the process much easier.

Depending on your preferences, you may choose:

Tempered Glass

Good for owners who prioritise physical surface protection and a glass-like feel.

Matte / Anti-Glare Film

Useful for reducing reflections and fingerprints, although it may slightly change the appearance of the display.

Always buy a protector designed for the exact screen dimensions of your vehicle.

Priority: ★★★★☆

5. Centre Console Organiser — Small Upgrade, Big Convenience

Many EVs have surprisingly large centre-console storage spaces.

That's great for capacity.

It's not always great for organisation.

Without an organiser, smaller items can disappear into the bottom:

• Keys

• Coins

• Sunglasses

• Charging cables

• Cards

• Lip balm

• Garage remotes

• USB drives

A vehicle-specific console tray can turn one large storage compartment into several useful sections.

This isn't really a protection accessory.

It's a daily convenience accessory.

We recommend driving the vehicle for a few days first. If you constantly find yourself searching through the console, you'll know whether you actually need one.

Priority: ★★★☆☆

6. Mud Flaps — Useful, But Not for Everyone

Mud flaps can help reduce the amount of road spray, mud and debris reaching the lower sides of the vehicle.

They're worth considering if you regularly drive on:

• Gravel roads

• Country roads

• Wet roads

• Muddy areas

• Construction areas

• Unsealed roads

For an EV used almost entirely on clean suburban roads, they may be less urgent.

Always make sure the mud flaps are specifically compatible with your model and don't require unnecessary modification to the vehicle.

Priority: ★★★☆☆ — Depends on driving conditions

7. Charging Accessories — Check What You Actually Need First

This is where new EV owners can easily overspend.

Before buying charging equipment, understand:

• What charging cable came with your vehicle

• Your vehicle's AC charging connector

• Its maximum AC charging rate

• Your home charging situation

• Which public chargers you expect to use

• Whether the public chargers you use provide their own cable

You may eventually benefit from accessories such as:

• Compatible charging cable

• Cable storage bag

• Charging cable organiser

• Portable charging equipment where appropriate

But don't buy charging equipment simply because another EV owner has it.

Charging requirements vary significantly between vehicles and households.

Priority: ★★★☆☆ — Assess your charging setup first

What Accessories Can Wait?

This is where we'd recommend slowing down.

Aftermarket accessories are everywhere, especially for popular EVs.

You'll find:

• Decorative trim

• Cup holder inserts

• Door handle accessories

• Seat accessories

• Dashboard decorations

• Storage boxes

• Lighting upgrades

• Cosmetic exterior parts

• Electronic gadgets

Some of these are genuinely useful.

Others solve problems you may never have.

Drive your EV for a few weeks first.

You'll quickly discover what actually annoys you about the vehicle — and those are usually the accessories worth buying.

First-Week EV Accessory Priority List

What If I Have Kids?

For family EVs, we'd move these accessories to the top:

Floor mats → Boot liner → Seat-back protection → Sunshade → Screen protector

Children introduce a completely different category of wear:

• Muddy shoes

• Food crumbs

• Drink spills

• School bags

• Sports equipment

• Prams

Protecting high-use areas early can make everyday cleaning considerably easier.

What If I Have a Dog?

For dog owners, prioritise:

Boot liner → Rear-seat protection → Floor mats → Cargo protection

Pet hair can be difficult to remove from some automotive carpets, while muddy paws can quickly dirty both the cargo area and passenger footwells.

If your dog regularly travels in the boot, a boot liner becomes one of the highest-priority accessories.

What If I Go to the Beach or Camping?

For Australian outdoor lifestyles, we'd prioritise:

All-weather floor mats → Boot liner → Sunshade → Mud flaps

Sand is one of the biggest reasons we like removable interior protection.

It's much easier to remove a floor liner and shake or wash it than repeatedly vacuum sand from factory carpet.

Vehicle-Specific Accessories vs Universal Accessories

Not every accessory needs to be vehicle-specific.

A generic cable bag, cleaning cloth or small storage container may work perfectly well.

But for accessories that follow the physical shape of the vehicle, exact fit becomes much more important.

We recommend checking vehicle-specific compatibility for:

• Floor mats

• Boot liners

• Windscreen sunshades

• Screen protectors

• Console organisers

• Mud flaps

For Australian vehicles, also check whether differences exist between right-hand-drive and left-hand-drive versions.

A product being advertised for the same model name doesn't automatically guarantee identical fitment across every market.

What Should I Buy Before My New EV Arrives?

If you want accessories ready for delivery day, we'd keep the list simple:

Buy before delivery:

1. Floor mats
2. Boot liner
3. Windscreen sunshade
4. Screen protector

Wait until you've driven the car:

5. Storage organisers
6. Charging accessories
7. Cosmetic upgrades
8. Convenience accessories

This avoids spending hundreds of dollars on accessories before you even know whether you need them.

The EV-Mart First-Week Rule

When deciding whether an accessory deserves your money, ask:

Does it protect something, solve a problem, or make something I do regularly easier?

If the answer is no, you probably don't need it during your first week.

For most new Australian EV owners, we'd prioritise accessories in this order:

Protection → Organisation → Charging → Personalisation

Start with the parts of your new EV that can get dirty or damaged from day one.

Then drive it.

After a few weeks, you'll know exactly which upgrades are actually worth buying.

EV-Mart specialises in vehicle-specific accessories for electric vehicles sold in Australia, including products for popular BYD, DENZA, ZEEKR and other EV models. Our focus is on clear Australian vehicle compatibility and practical accessories that solve real everyday problems.