10 Easy TESLA Battery Tips for MAXIMIZING Range!

If you've owned a Tesla or an electric vehicle, you'll soon discover that there are many variables that affect EPA estimated

range

. My Model Y is EPA rated for 330 miles, but real-life

range

really varies depending on how I'm driving and other conditions, you may be wondering what are some ways you can maximize its rated range and what are some things you should keep in mind while driving to improve your efficiency, so in today's video I will show you the best ones. 10 Things I Do That Really Work to Maximize Your Range and Improve Your Efficiency And with the winter season just around the corner, these top 10 things may come in handy.

Some of these things may seem obvious, but they actually help tremendously if You were like me when you first got your Tesla, you probably kept opening the Tesla app on your phone to check your Tesla and just to admire it, I found that every time I open the Tesla application, the car activates. Tesla has a sleep mode that allows it to conserve

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when it's not in use, so basically every time you open your Tesla app you're using a little bit of power to do it, so the car will wake up on its own to send you the information. updated that you see in the Tesla app.

If you do this several times a day, you will start to notice your range decrease slightly, but it can increase significantly, especially when you are hard pressed for range. Another thing you can do. Helping significantly to maximize your range and efficiency is to precondition your Tesla before getting into it during colder times. Tesla has a preconditioning option within the app and it is recommended that you precondition your car before driving it, this will bring the

battery

to its maximum level. optimal temperature and avoid excessive range loss. You can preheat your car by activating preconditioning or defrosting in the Tesla app or on the center touchscreen.

This will save a significant amount of energy on the road when you are preconditioning while Once plugged in, you can also set a schedule to precondition your Tesla via the central touchscreen or the Tesla app. The intent of preconditioning is to raise the temperature of your Tesla battery to a suitable temperature while it is plugged in before driving it, it is also recommended that you precondition your vehicle before overcharging it to minimize the amount of time you spend there as your battery It would already be heated to charge faster during the colder months. I would recommend that you consider leaving a Tesla plugged in when the temperature drops when you have your

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preconditioned it will use power from the charging source instead of your battery to heat the cabin and battery for optimal performance limiting the use of your heater is another Way to maximize your range and upgrade to increase efficiency in your traditional internal combustion engine vehicle, simply use a radiator to blow some of the engine's waste heat into the cabin.

Basically the way a traditional vehicle heater normally works is that it has a small radiator called a heater core that is connected to the engine cooling system, the heater core is then placed inside your car behind the dashboard and requires hoses to and from the engine compartment cooling system so that the heater system operates when the engine is running and generates heat, usually this heat is dispersed to the outside air through the radiator and coolant The water pump pushes the coolant through the cooling system the air passing through the heater core becomes hot air to heat the passenger area of ​​the vehicle for Tesla however they have a heat pump before this Tesla will use electricity resistance to generate heat instead of electric resistance heating system the

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heat pump basically transfers heat from a heat source to a thermal reservoir in simpler words, it works like an air conditioner, but in reverse, in AC the heat is trapped inside an area using a refrigerant and then thrown outside in the case of a heat pump it works the same way but there is a reverse valve that moves the hot air in so this heat For Tesla it is not free like its internal combustion engine vehicle, heated and heated seats.

The flywheel are great ways to help you conserve energy to maximize your range. Heated seats also use electricity, but they use very little because they are in physical contact with your body. The heated steering wheel works the same way, they warm your hands directly and then heat them. the transfer is more efficient than if you just had warm air coming out of the cabin heater in case you were wondering, I personally turn on the heater when I'm cold along with the heated seats and steering wheel and then adjust it from there once that Get ready just do what makes you feel comfortable honestly hey guys real quick make sure to like this video and subscribe if you haven't already and turn on post notifications to stay updated on more content related to Tesla in the future.

Also comment below how you are doing. has been and the things you personally do to help maximize it. The fourth thing you can do to help maximize your range and improve efficiency is to have the correct pressure in all four tires, each Tesla is different for the psi you have to set. tires on can be found on the door sill or in your Tesla owner's manual. Having the correct tire pressure on your Tesla is essential, it not only reduces rolling resistance but is also beneficial to vehicle handling safety and overall tire life. With the weather getting colder, you may notice your tire pressure dropping quite a bit, especially if you leave your vehicle outside overnight.

Be sure to maintain your tire pressure throughout the year to ensure safety and efficiency. An electric car is about three times more efficient. For a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle, a change in tire pressure that equates to a barely perceptible two percent efficiency increase in an internal combustion engine vehicle would have a very noticeable six percent efficiency increase. electric car, all things being equal, could be attributed to the fact that electric vehicles are much heavier vehicles than internal combustion engine vehicles. Your driving behavior and your environment play an important role in the achievable range. This is another thing you must control to maximize your autonomy.

Frequent stop-start driving in inclement weather conditions and uphill driving. A natural stress on the battery To maximize range it is important to monitor your driving speed and use regenerative braking when possible while driving. Consider common reasons why range may decrease more quickly, such as at high driving speeds, stopping and continuing to drive short trips uphill. Travel in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, and headwinds. Many of these go the same way for your internal combustion engine vehicles. You've probably noticed that your gas tank decreases faster when you step on the accelerator pedal in your internal combustion engine vehicle.

Hard acceleration and driving at high speeds really has an effect on your Tesla's range. It's very tempting to drive fast and hit it, as Teslas have incredible 0-60 speeds along with their instant torque if you're looking to conserve some energy. Maybe you don't drive as enthusiastically wherever you go. The sixth thing you can do to improve your reach is to stay up to date on software releases to improve reach. Tesla generally does not introduce larger batteries, instead making gains through incremental efficiency improvements with these software updates. In the past, Tesla has increased rated range along with better performance and more horsepower through these software updates. .

You need a stable Wi-Fi connection to download these software updates. I have seen between one and two updates per month. It really depends on what improvements Tesla has to implement and all the improvements Tesla has made. These over-the-air software updates are completely free. It's important to make sure you stay up to date with all software updates, not to mention the latest cool features. you will have like how you can now see the sensory mode live from your phone while your tesla is parked the seventh is to use the power app this power consumption graph is a great way to predict your estimated range based on your own driving the epa Estimated range is based on fixed EPA test data and not your personal driving patterns.

When you open the power graph, you can see the estimated range based on the previous 5, 15, and 30 miles, so if you've been hitting the gas pedal a lot, you can see how it affects your estimated projected range; On the contrary, you can also see how your usual driving has an impact on it. This power app is a great way to visually see how you are doing at the range and is also a great way to see what you are doing well and what you could potentially improve to maximize your range and efficiency. Chances are you've heard this next tip several times, but regenerative braking is very useful, try to get used to it.

Driving with just one pedal may be a challenge at first since you have been using a brake pedal in your internal combustion engine vehicle, but over time in your Tesla it becomes easier to know when your car is about to stop. depending on whether you release the accelerator. Drive with the pedal in a way that gives you the most energy recovery possible. Some estimates put regenerative braking at around 30 percent of energy consumption savings. This extra energy is good for your range and not to mention the brake pads, since you will be Driving mainly with the accelerator pedal, you will not use the brake pads as much anymore, unless my ninth tip is to reduce aerodynamic drag .

Some of these options may be easier said than done, but every little detail can make a difference when it comes to the efficiency of all vehicles, you'll probably bend these rules a little more than others, but at least keep them in mind. the back of your mind. Remove the roof or rear racks when not in use. Yes, this sounds a bit complicated. task, but you don't need your snowboard stand in july, another tip to reduce aerodynamic drag is to adjust the ride height or put it on auto mode if you have a model s or a model x, set your ride height to low or very low when Driving at highway speeds this lowers the ride height of your Tesla and as a result reduces aerodynamic drag if you own a model 3 or model y and you have the arrow wheels, replace the covers to maximize efficiency if you don't like it your appearance.

You can dip the covers in plastic or apply a coat of powder paint in the color of your choice, but in general, this helps five to ten percent improve efficiency, depending on the circumstances. The tenth and final thing I have to maximize your range and improve your efficiency is that it has to do with Vampire Drain, if you're not familiar with Vampire Drain, it's basically your Tesla never completely goes to sleep. It contains a large number of computer systems that perform various functions, from monitoring the battery status to listening if Tesla is trying to connect the car over the air and being ready to open the doors when you approach the car along with many more things, the number of computer systems that are running can vary when the car is parked and the trade-off is usually between the responsiveness of your car and the amount of power consumed, you may sometimes see the car say "turn on" or your app says "wake up car".

Basically, it is waiting for the corresponding computer to turn on. Disabling certain features when you don't need them can help mitigate some of the vampire drains, like sentry mode and cabin overheat protection, can be power hungry when in use, although it's great to have a free dash cam that constantly record the surroundings of your tesla, it is not the best option regarding draining it, the car stays in a high state of energy consumption and it is the most important thing you should do to minimize battery consumption, so there you have it , these are the top 10 things I highly recommend to maximize your autonomy and improve your efficiency Some ofThese things may seem pretty simple in retrospect, but they are a huge help when implemented correctly.

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that work well please comment below. I'm interested in your feedback and ways to maximize the range of your Tesla, as always, thanks for watching and I'll see you around. in the next video