E-TARGA licence plate installation kit | front
License plate holder
- Developed exclusively for the classic front of the Tesla Model S
- Made from pure rustproof steel that is safe and non-corroding
- Complete set of fasteners for a front-end licence plate is included
- Made from ageing and weather-resistant neoprene rubber used in automotive manufacturing
E-TARGA Licence Plate Installation Kit
E-TARGA comes in pure rustproof steel that is safe and non-corroding. After a lengthy search and countless prototypes, we obtained special parts for this that were difficult to source, partly customised them and had the high-precision, hexagonal pins specially laser cut and drum polished out of chromium steel. The non-ageing and weather-resistant neoprene rubber from the vehicle construction has a corrosion-resistant brass core and fits together like a blind rivet.
The kit contains all the equipment needed to attach a front licence plate and 2 replacement rubber nuts just in case (ideal if you change the plate position multiple times. We recommend replacing the rubber after reinstalling 2-3 times).
NOTE: The sheet metal part shown is not supplied and is part of the following tip:
If you do not wish to reuse your licence plate frame, we recommend also buying the Perfect Click Replacement Plate Holder that we provide at a very special price.
Question of the month:
"I have a Tesla Model n S with new front, and a Model X. Does it fit both?"
Unfortunately it does not fit both. E-TARGA has been developed for the classic front of the Model S, for the design with the oval black plastic nose. For the new front, we’re currently determining whether the air flow and stability allow a reliable, acceptable solution. Send us an e-mail using the contact form, if you are interested.
Complete kit
The E-TARGA front licence plate attachment fits elegantly to the lower front grille (central or to the side, but to the side only for all models with wheels) in compliance with traffic laws. It does not affect or spoil the stylish nose cone. Helping you in the battle against drilling the nose!
Important information: According to TESLA Service, fitting the E-TARGA has no impact on warranty and will not render the warranty invalid. Conversely, TESLA will of course not accept any liability for consequential damage, e.g. as a result of the E-TARGA being incorrectly attached.
According to the traffic regulations: As long as the front licence plate is at least 20 cm above the ground and is not inclined at an angle greater than 30°, it is all legal and not subject to inspection. In all mountable positions, E-TARGA meets these requirements.
Tesla also has this to say: Tesla is not able to fit the holder from America because it is a third-party product. Understandable to a certain extent. The Californian company has assessed the E-TARGA and had this to add: “it seems like a decent kit and looks attractive" (thanks!) and that, without tests, they could not rule out the temperature limit (yellow line on the display) being reached sooner, “especially with larger plates”. Since Swiss plates are relatively small however, this does not apply.
We also initially provided the Tesla Service Center Winterthur with the set and everyone agreed: The cooler concealed behind the grille is not affected, on the one hand due to the small size of the Swiss front licence plate and, on the other, because we have left sufficient space for optimum air flow. Euro plates are in fact too large for this solution which is why we are expressly offering the E-TARGA for Switzerland only. An aerodynamics expert had this to add: The air flow is ensured with this design without any concerns. The preferable side position (for all new Model S vehicles with central proximity radar) also favours ventilation. This is demonstrated by our extensive testing: We have performed multiple test drives in all weather conditions (hot and sunny, rain and snow), including on the German motorway at 210 km/h and in high-speed sessions. In none of the tests were we able to discern any difference in heat development/limitation whether or not the E-TARGA was fitted.
We are currently unable to tell definitively whether or not the E-TARGA also fits the new Model S front or the Model X front.
Conclusion: You have to fit the E-TARGA yourself, which is really easy, and there is no risk involved in doing so.
Although the E-TARGA can be fitted with any conventional licence plate frame, we recommend using a truly elegant, black, slimline and thin licence plate holder here that does not look cheap. The quality product from Perfect Click bears no resemblance to the simple plastic frame with securing straps protruding from it or which feature printed advertising on the bottom. Perfect Click is also suitable as a replacement licence plate holder. It comes with 2 front retaining plates and 2 rear retaining plates as well as one magnetic frame each for front and rear. Swiss format length.
Caution: The licence plate holder is only suitable for the classic model. It doesn’t fit on the Model S with facelift.
Wir bieten Ihnen auf dieses Produkt 2 Jahre Gewährleistung und 24 Monate Garantie gemäss unseren AGB.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve heard that I will invalidate my warranty if I fit the E-TARGA. Is this true?
This statement is completely untrue. In such cases, please contact us straight away so we can give the Tesla employee in question the correct information. When used with Swiss licence plates, the E-TARGA does not result in ANY warranty limitations.
I have an S with a new front and an X. Does it fit both?
Unfortunately it does not fit both. E-TARGA has been developed for the classic front of the Model S, for the design with the oval black plastic nose. For the new front, we’re currently determining whether the air flow and stability allow a reliable, acceptable solution. Send us an e-mail using the contact form, if you are interested.
My Model S has a proximity radar, can I still fit the E-TARGA?
Yes, no problem. In this case, choose the side mounting position or fit the E-TARGA centrally on the small honeycomb grille above the radar.
My Model S is due to arrive. Do I need to let Tesla know in advance that I do not want a pre-drilled nose?
Yes, absolutely. Notify the Service Center and your Delivery Manager in Winterthur by email as soon as possible. Write that you will fit the front licence plate yourself and that Tesla wants to check that the nose cone is undamaged. Either bring the E-TARGA along when collecting the vehicle or simply place the front licence plate on the dashboard for the journey home if you wish to fit the E-TARGA at home.
My Model S already has holes. What do I do?
Either order a new nose cone from Tesla - or for a cheaper solution - mask the holes from behind with black gaffer tape, cloth insulating tape or similar (from the construction market). It looks a lot less conspicuous and much better than you might think.
Is the E-TARGA suitable for central and side mounting?
Yes. We have designed the E-TARGA so you can attach your plate to the lower front grille in any position. The spacing is always right and it always looks good.
Can’t it be cheaper?
Unfortunately no. The special rustproof chrome steel parts come at a price - but they also prove their worth. The specially developed honeycomb pins (fully laser cut) and chrome tubes are custom-made precision parts and the neoprene nuts and even the screws in this length are constructed in costly small batches. But the result, we find, is well worth the price.
Does the E-TARGA pull on the front grille? Do I need to remove the E-TARGA in the car wash?
The great thing about the E-TARGA is the honeycomb pins and the neoprene nut. They ensure that the connection to the front grille has minimum flexibility which absorbs and prevents those micro vibrations when driving that make the licence plate permanently tug at the front grille. The E-TARGA will withstand modern car washes without any problems.
Do I need to order the WZ-TA01 and the WZ-TPC1 now?
With the WZ-TA01 you only get the installation kit for attaching the front licence plate to the bottom of the grille rather than to the nose. You can use any conventional licence plate frame (e.g. the one supplied by Tesla or one from a DIY store) or you can also screw directly through the plate itself.
The WZ-TPC1 kit is optional and is just very nicely made. More and more people are also using it without a replacement plate holder because it looks nice and neutral. The chrome steel plate part shown is part of this kit by Perfect Click and acts as a retaining plate for the licence plate frame which comes with magnets.
Both parts are in the “once-in-a-lifetime purchase” category. Perfect for those who love well made, durable things.
E-TARGA Licence Plate Installation Kit
E-TARGA comes in pure rustproof steel that is safe and non-corroding. After a lengthy search and countless prototypes, we obtained special parts for this that were difficult to source, partly customised them and had the high-precision, hexagonal pins specially laser cut and drum polished out of chromium steel. The non-ageing and weather-resistant neoprene rubber from the vehicle construction has a corrosion-resistant brass core and fits together like a blind rivet.
The kit contains all the equipment needed to attach a front licence plate and 2 replacement rubber nuts just in case (ideal if you change the plate position multiple times. We recommend replacing the rubber after reinstalling 2-3 times).
NOTE: The sheet metal part shown is not supplied and is part of the following tip:
If you do not wish to reuse your licence plate frame, we recommend also buying the Perfect Click Replacement Plate Holder that we provide at a very special price.
Question of the month:
"I have a Tesla Model n S with new front, and a Model X. Does it fit both?"
Unfortunately it does not fit both. E-TARGA has been developed for the classic front of the Model S, for the design with the oval black plastic nose. For the new front, we’re currently determining whether the air flow and stability allow a reliable, acceptable solution. Send us an e-mail using the contact form, if you are interested.
Complete kit
The E-TARGA front licence plate attachment fits elegantly to the lower front grille (central or to the side, but to the side only for all models with wheels) in compliance with traffic laws. It does not affect or spoil the stylish nose cone. Helping you in the battle against drilling the nose!
Important information: According to TESLA Service, fitting the E-TARGA has no impact on warranty and will not render the warranty invalid. Conversely, TESLA will of course not accept any liability for consequential damage, e.g. as a result of the E-TARGA being incorrectly attached.
According to the traffic regulations: As long as the front licence plate is at least 20 cm above the ground and is not inclined at an angle greater than 30°, it is all legal and not subject to inspection. In all mountable positions, E-TARGA meets these requirements.
Tesla also has this to say: Tesla is not able to fit the holder from America because it is a third-party product. Understandable to a certain extent. The Californian company has assessed the E-TARGA and had this to add: “it seems like a decent kit and looks attractive" (thanks!) and that, without tests, they could not rule out the temperature limit (yellow line on the display) being reached sooner, “especially with larger plates”. Since Swiss plates are relatively small however, this does not apply.
We also initially provided the Tesla Service Center Winterthur with the set and everyone agreed: The cooler concealed behind the grille is not affected, on the one hand due to the small size of the Swiss front licence plate and, on the other, because we have left sufficient space for optimum air flow. Euro plates are in fact too large for this solution which is why we are expressly offering the E-TARGA for Switzerland only. An aerodynamics expert had this to add: The air flow is ensured with this design without any concerns. The preferable side position (for all new Model S vehicles with central proximity radar) also favours ventilation. This is demonstrated by our extensive testing: We have performed multiple test drives in all weather conditions (hot and sunny, rain and snow), including on the German motorway at 210 km/h and in high-speed sessions. In none of the tests were we able to discern any difference in heat development/limitation whether or not the E-TARGA was fitted.
We are currently unable to tell definitively whether or not the E-TARGA also fits the new Model S front or the Model X front.
Conclusion: You have to fit the E-TARGA yourself, which is really easy, and there is no risk involved in doing so.
Although the E-TARGA can be fitted with any conventional licence plate frame, we recommend using a truly elegant, black, slimline and thin licence plate holder here that does not look cheap. The quality product from Perfect Click bears no resemblance to the simple plastic frame with securing straps protruding from it or which feature printed advertising on the bottom. Perfect Click is also suitable as a replacement licence plate holder. It comes with 2 front retaining plates and 2 rear retaining plates as well as one magnetic frame each for front and rear. Swiss format length.
Caution: The licence plate holder is only suitable for the classic model. It doesn’t fit on the Model S with facelift.
Wir bieten Ihnen auf dieses Produkt 2 Jahre Gewährleistung und 24 Monate Garantie gemäss unseren AGB.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’ve heard that I will invalidate my warranty if I fit the E-TARGA. Is this true?
This statement is completely untrue. In such cases, please contact us straight away so we can give the Tesla employee in question the correct information. When used with Swiss licence plates, the E-TARGA does not result in ANY warranty limitations.
I have an S with a new front and an X. Does it fit both?
Unfortunately it does not fit both. E-TARGA has been developed for the classic front of the Model S, for the design with the oval black plastic nose. For the new front, we’re currently determining whether the air flow and stability allow a reliable, acceptable solution. Send us an e-mail using the contact form, if you are interested.
My Model S has a proximity radar, can I still fit the E-TARGA?
Yes, no problem. In this case, choose the side mounting position or fit the E-TARGA centrally on the small honeycomb grille above the radar.
My Model S is due to arrive. Do I need to let Tesla know in advance that I do not want a pre-drilled nose?
Yes, absolutely. Notify the Service Center and your Delivery Manager in Winterthur by email as soon as possible. Write that you will fit the front licence plate yourself and that Tesla wants to check that the nose cone is undamaged. Either bring the E-TARGA along when collecting the vehicle or simply place the front licence plate on the dashboard for the journey home if you wish to fit the E-TARGA at home.
My Model S already has holes. What do I do?
Either order a new nose cone from Tesla - or for a cheaper solution - mask the holes from behind with black gaffer tape, cloth insulating tape or similar (from the construction market). It looks a lot less conspicuous and much better than you might think.
Is the E-TARGA suitable for central and side mounting?
Yes. We have designed the E-TARGA so you can attach your plate to the lower front grille in any position. The spacing is always right and it always looks good.
Can’t it be cheaper?
Unfortunately no. The special rustproof chrome steel parts come at a price - but they also prove their worth. The specially developed honeycomb pins (fully laser cut) and chrome tubes are custom-made precision parts and the neoprene nuts and even the screws in this length are constructed in costly small batches. But the result, we find, is well worth the price.
Does the E-TARGA pull on the front grille? Do I need to remove the E-TARGA in the car wash?
The great thing about the E-TARGA is the honeycomb pins and the neoprene nut. They ensure that the connection to the front grille has minimum flexibility which absorbs and prevents those micro vibrations when driving that make the licence plate permanently tug at the front grille. The E-TARGA will withstand modern car washes without any problems.
Do I need to order the WZ-TA01 and the WZ-TPC1 now?
With the WZ-TA01 you only get the installation kit for attaching the front licence plate to the bottom of the grille rather than to the nose. You can use any conventional licence plate frame (e.g. the one supplied by Tesla or one from a DIY store) or you can also screw directly through the plate itself.
The WZ-TPC1 kit is optional and is just very nicely made. More and more people are also using it without a replacement plate holder because it looks nice and neutral. The chrome steel plate part shown is part of this kit by Perfect Click and acts as a retaining plate for the licence plate frame which comes with magnets.
Both parts are in the “once-in-a-lifetime purchase” category. Perfect for those who love well made, durable things.
