Daily Battery Drain
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Posted Apr 16, 2018, 2:49 PM UTC
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Yup, normal. It’s worse if it is sitting in below freezing weather/cold weather.
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Yeah it's snowing today and was around 30 this weekend.
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In Maine, own Tesla.
Just plug it in at night.
You’ll notice your electric bill will go up because of the losses, but at least the car will have the necessary energy and range you need when required.
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Thanks. The building we live in had a few chargers but there are multiple Tesla's so constantly switching to charge. Also means done nights it won't be plugged in. Going to try putting on energy saving mode.
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That’s unfortunate, sorry about your situation.
Could build in a degradation buffer that includes the miles needed next plus your anticipated losses.
Or, find a spare 120 outlet somewhere else and use the mobile connector to stay topped off?
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I typically lose less than a mile overnight. Make sure your car is setup to sleep at night and that will save some range. And depending on where you live, if it’s hot enuf already the AC may be running to keep cool.
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Okay, thanks. I wasn't aware of Sleep mode. I'll need to look that up. It's been around freezing weather lately and snowing today so guessing the colder temp had something to do with it as well.
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Yes the cold will zap the battery. I forget that it’s still snowing in some parts... it’s supposed to be close to 90 again today where I live. I’d also recommend checking out teslafi.com it gives you a lot of stats on your driving and charging. You can get two weeks free on your own or a month free if I send you a referral.
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It was 87 degrees Thursday here in the DC area. Down to 39 tonight. Weird times.
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AZ here. It’s nearly always hot lol.
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Appreciate it. Please send. Where do you find Sleep mode?
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I’ll send you a PM in a min.
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Yea the only weird downside to electric cars. Gasoline doesn't seemingly disappear over night. The people at "what's inside" YouTube channel parted at an airport and when they got back the battery was dead. They had to get it towed to a supercharger.
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Thanks for the tip on the video.
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Normal-ish.
It can vary a bit depending on weather conditions.
It's been cold around 30 degrees this weekend and snowing today. Guessing in colder weather it drains faster? #ChargeNoob
Very possible - thermal management for the battery