{"product_id":"the-hatch-powered-frunk-closer-tesla","title":"The Hatch | SATONIC V6S Powered Frunk Closer for Tesla Model 3 and Model Y","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-narrative\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA front trunk is a good idea that the factory left half finished.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds what the rear trunk cannot: charging cables, a folded stroller, a bag of shopping that will not roll around. What it does not do is open and close itself, which means both hands occupied and a hood that has to be pressed shut with a firm hand on painted aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SATONIC V6S converts that manual action into a powered one. Two gas struts replace the factory units, a control module drives them, and the result opens and closes on command. The V6S version adds app control, so the frunk can be opened from a phone before the driver reaches the car. Opening speed is adjustable, which matters more than it sounds: a frunk that rises too quickly on a cold morning is a frunk that slams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater and dust resistance is rated IPX6, the struts are metal rather than plastic-sleeved, and the installation is plug and play with tools supplied. Fitments are listed per model year because the mounting points and hood geometry differ across Model 3 and Model Y production runs, including Highland and the Austin and Berlin builds. That detail is the difference between a kit that fits and a kit that almost fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is certified to CE and CCC and carries a one year warranty on damaged parts with free replacement shipping, which is the level of backing a powered mechanism deserves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConvenience is not the feature. The feature is never touching a painted surface with a dirty hand again.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-features\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eHow the upgrade works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Powered open and close.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two upgraded struts and a control module replace the manual hood action entirely, from the cabin, the app or the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ App control on V6S.\u003c\/strong\u003e The frunk can be opened before you reach the car, which is the version of this upgrade that actually changes a routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Adjustable opening speed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rise rate is tunable, so the hood behaves predictably in cold weather instead of snapping up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ IPX6 water resistance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated for sustained water exposure, which is the minimum for hardware mounted in the front bumper area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Metal struts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal gas struts rather than plastic-sleeved alternatives, which is where cheap kits fail first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Plug and play install.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiring and tools are supplied and no cutting is required, so the installation is reversible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✦ Model-year fitments.\u003c\/strong\u003e Separate listings for Model 3 Highland, earlier Model 3, Model Y and the Austin and Berlin 2023 and later builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eKit specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSATONIC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eVersion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eV6S\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eFunction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePowered open and close of the front trunk\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eTesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X by model year\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eApp control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eOpening speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAdjustable\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eIPX6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eStrut material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eInstallation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePlug and play, tools included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003eCE, CCC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #ececec;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#6b7280;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111827;text-align:right;font-weight:600;\"\u003e1 year on damaged parts, free replacement shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-applications\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe ownership case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.75;margin:0;\"\u003eOwners who use the frunk daily are the ones who notice the difference: delivery drivers loading and unloading, parents folding a stroller in a car park, anyone who charges publicly and stores cables up front. Owners who rarely open it will not get much back for the money, and that is worth saying plainly. Installation is manageable for a confident DIY owner and routine for a workshop; the wiring is plug and play but the trim panels still have to come off carefully. Buyers in markets with harsh winters should note that gas struts behave differently in extreme cold regardless of brand, which is exactly why the opening speed is adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" style=\"margin-top:26px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:17px;letter-spacing:.02em;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eOwner questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Will it fit my Model Y?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;\"\u003eFitment is listed by model year and factory. Model Y from Austin or Berlin built in 2023 and later has a different mounting arrangement from earlier cars, so confirm the production year before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Does the app need a subscription?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;\"\u003eNo. App control uses the local connection provided by the kit rather than a paid service, and the physical controls continue to work independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Is the installation reversible?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;\"\u003eYes. The kit is plug and play with no cutting, so the original struts can be refitted if the car is sold or returned at the end of a lease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. Can the hood still be closed manually?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;\"\u003eThe mechanism is designed for powered operation. Manual force should not be used to close it, because the struts and control module are calibrated for the motorised path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What happens in very cold weather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;\"\u003eGas struts lose some force at low temperatures, which is why opening speed is adjustable. Set the rise rate for the climate the car is used in rather than the one it was delivered in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ. What does the warranty cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#374151;\"\u003eOne year on damaged parts with free replacement shipping. Wear items and damage from incorrect installation or accident are not manufacturing faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"supplier-promise\" style=\"margin-top:28px;padding:18px 20px;border-left:3px solid #1a1a2e;background:#f8f8f6;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.75;color:#2d2d2d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment confirmation before dispatch.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because this part is model-year specific, we confirm the vehicle year, factory and trim against the selected variant before the kit ships. 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