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Nice video! Here's one just for Model S owners: You have either have had a door handle fail, or you will have a door handle fail. There's a gear in the mechanism that is surprisingly fragile, when it breaks the handles won't present anymore. When you go to open the door, don't haul back on it like it's a tug o' war...first pull just enough to activate the switch that unlatches the door, then pull the door open. This might not prevent an eventual failure but hopefully will at least make the handles last longer.
As for charging to 100%: Model 3 and Model Y built in China have LFP batteries which can be charged to 100 % as often as you wish and left in that state for as long as you like. Those are the cars that are typically delivered outside of North America. They don't, however, like the cold very much and lose tons and tons of range at low temperatures. They also start to (Super)charge verrrry slowly when the cells are cold.
Phew! Glad to learn I'm not guilty of these mistakes! Don't have a Model X. Never close my Model 3 doors with the windows, but rather the little "corner" beyond them on the door. The first thing I tell new passengers is how to open the doors with the button. I always use two hands to close the frunk (I also close the trunk by first pulling down on the handhold and then pushing on the license plate to avoid scratch the lid's paint). I don't have car seats, but I do use a doggy cover in the rear. I have dark seats, no problem. I charge to 80% daily *and* on roadtrips, rarely more. Ours is always plugged in to the HPWC in the garage. BTW, I tried the "recalibration" trick… and it turned badly; not gonna do it again!
@@Yanquetino Whenever possible avoid extremes of charge or discharge. Agree the idea of deeply discharging the battery pack to recalibrate the charge calculation probably is not a good one.
I’ve been watching your videos since your silver Model X. Thanks for all the educational videos; they’ve been preparing me for this day. Tesla finally delivered my Model 3 on Monday and I used your referral code!
Thanks for the service hack. Just carried it out on my 2021 m3lr with 12k on the clock 16 months old and still showing battery health at 100% full charge still shows 332miles. Mainly ac charged at home in uk so colder climate.
I've been watching your videos for years now since I got a model 3 back in 2019. I can see that you've obviously done much more research than most people in regards to battery charging habits. My question is, when you talked about doing a deep discharge and charge it back up again, do you charge it to 100% or do you just charge to 70-80% again like you would normally do? Just wondering what you've heard about this. Thanks.
Anyone who know/understand why Tesla make the frunk in a way, you need special training to operate it, and that you need both hands. This is kust bad design.
@@trevorshields7347 I installed aftermarket electical open/close. Makes the frunk much more usable. I can open from imside my car, and close using button inside thrunk. And open/close from app as well. Makes the frunk usable for my daughter to put her school bag, whitout me having to help her close it :-)
Kim, trying using liquid Woolite, 1 part to 5 parts water. Saw a UA-cam video on this for leather seats. Used it on my previous car with gray seats and worked well.
The correct way to close a car door is with one or two fingers on the outer belt seal molding.. the chrome or black trim between the door and window. Closing it the way you did will scuff up the paint
Sure staying as close to 50% all the time is best for the battery. Balancing and help the BMS is another thing. And the LFP batteries they use now for some SR+ if yet another story
Love the behind the scenes at the end of the videos. I’m planning on getting a Tesla model 3 or Model Y just so hard to decide. My goal is end of October on placing an order.
Y not choose a little more space ? Unless the extra cost is a factor. What we did was we drove both our cars to dealer with our stuff including a stroller and luggage and M3 was too small for us.
@@Gasmiser1 Depends on one's needs. Model Y holds more stuff and slightly taller people, but Model 3 is already somewhat too large for my needs. Model 3 will easily seat tall people in the front or back seats.
M3P: Doubtful about that claim bc the HV DC to LV DC charging is controlled based on the battery voltage state of charge monitor irregardless of the SOC of your HV battery (except at very low HV SOC).
Thanks- love your videos. Have you made one about supercharger etiquette? I see that as a big problem on social media and have experienced it with uneducated Tesla owners. Empty charging lot and they pull up and plug in on same charger. I kindly try to educate them Since I would want someone to teach me (as my teenager shrinks below the dash in embarrassment ). That’s a common mistake Tesla owners make. Thanks again!!
It depends on the Supercharger. The lower power Metro chargers each get their own 50kW circuits. For those, it doesn't matter if people park next to you. The higher power chargers do share power with another charger. Most commonly the chargers that share power are next to each other, but not always. Look at the charger numbers. For example, 2A and 2B share a circuit. 2A and 3A do not share power.
Not only that, at Superchargers in Mall Parkings (ie: Aventura or Brickell City Centre) some Tesla owners charge, unplug, leave their cars and return shopping!... Either they are lazy to move their cars to a parking spot or the parking is full, but this triggers me as at peak hours all stations are occupied.
@@sak_5 Tesla charges a monetary penalty for people who leave their cars on the Superchargers after they're finished charging. But mostly this is wrong because it denies other people the ability to charge.
@@LoanwordEggcorn Totally agree this is inconsiderate. I believe Tesla charges a monetary penalty only if you leave the vehicle plugged in after charging has been completed (I don't know how Tesla would know you're still in the spot otherwise). s.k said they saw people unplug and then leave their car in the charging spot; in this case, I don't believe they'd be charged a monetary penalty (maybe just a karma penalty!)
Hey Kim, I picked up my brand spanking new Model Y last thursday!.. Awesome car, love driving it!! I had a nice long drive to get used to the Model Y, from the Tesla Delivery center in Tilburg (the old factory where Tesla used to assemble the Model S for the EU market) to my home at the other side of the country (Netherlands is tiny LOL!). BUT I cannot have my car plugged in all the time, because I have not a garage or drive way, so I need to charge in the street or go to a super charger.. Its now sitting in the parking lot, sentry mode on. Probably will charge next week at a 11Kwh charging pole, when it drops to about 50Km of range left. I wonder what is so bad in doing it this way. I thought as long as you do not drain the battery to zero and not charge it to 100% all the time, the battery will do just fine. Btw, did you know that charging at a supercharger here in the Netherlands is actually cheaper than charging on one of these charging poles that are scattered all over our neighbourhoods these days.. Tesla Super charger 24 Euro cents per Kwh, in the street at a 11 or 22 Kwh charging pole, 37 Euro cents. Ultimately I want to charge at home, using my free energy from my solar panels, but for that I need to park my Model Y in the front yard.. which is a bit awkward, not impossible, already looking into this how to implement.
Congratulations on your Model Y. Honestly, these are some of the best cars anyone has made, along with the Tesla Model 3. For reference, suburban homes with their own parking garages are very common here in the U.S., and most EV drivers can charge at home overnight, which is very convenient. We understand this situation is less common in Europe. Definitely hope you can work towards charging at home. Regarding charge levels, definitely avoid the extremes of charge and discharge as that's where maximum battery degradation happens. Ideally keep charge levels centered around 50%. So 70% to 30% is better than 80% to 20%, for example. Avoid going to 100% or below 10% whenever possible. That said, Tesla's battery engineering and construction are excellent and will easily last several decades of typical driving with very little degradation.
Supercharger power sharing is another big mistake & something many ppl don’t know about. And also taking the pull in stall instead of leaving it for someone with a bike rack or trailer. This is what I usually share with new Tesla owners to explain it: V3 stations don’t share, but few stations are V3 since they’re still pretty new. On most Superchargers you’ll see numbers on the pedestals (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, etc). If cars are using 1A & 4B don’t go to 1B or 4A because you’ll be sharing power. Rather go to 2A/2B or 3A/3B etc. If you’re sharing you’ll be limited to half power (about 70 kW) instead of getting 140-150 kW. Sometimes 1A & 1B are next to each other & sometimes all the A stalls are together followed by all the B stalls. So pay attention to the numbers always. You can tell if a station is V3 where sharing doesn’t matter by looking at the display on your in-car navigation. If it says the station does up to 250 kW it’s V3, anything less would potentially have reduced power due to sharing. And if you see other Tesla owners pulling in & sharing power when they aren’t forced to take the time to educate them about Supercharger power sharing. Also, never use the pull in space if you don’t have a legitimate need (like towing a trailer) unless it’s the only space available. Leave that one for ppl who really need it.
Power sharing knowledge is important, but You can also make educated guess where to plug in if there are only shared spots left. Check which car is closest to finishing charging. Charging slows down the more battery You have. So If You see someone with 80% or more, then go ahead and share because he will not use full power for sure.
Sentry uses 1mile/hour , not 3, at least on a model 3... so uses 1% (300mi batt) around each 3hrs. 8% every 24hrs (though, it's also not good for the battery if Sentry is constantly on, as it doesn't allow the car to "sleep" when it does some cleanup & management, just like our bodies.)
Mostly good advice. Lithium ion batteries will last longest when kept around 50% state of charge. So if one needed to use 30% of charge on a daily basis, ideal discharge level would be 35% and ideal charge level would be 65%. Avoid extremes of charge and discharge since that's where most of the battery degradation happens. Definitely don't charge to 100% except immediately before a very long road trip. 80% is a good daily charging limit. Not sure I agree with the suggestion to relatively deeply discharge the battery every several months. The main benefit might be to recalibrate the computers, but the battery pack itself probably doesn't benefit from it.
Yes, it's to the recalibrate the BMS, in order to get some range back! Charge to 100%, drive it down to 5%, or lower if you like a challange and charge back up again, repeat it 2 or 3 times! Can be done when you notice the range going down! This usually takes a few years before it happens and when you supercharge a lot!
@@dennisvanhelden9253 Agree that probably works, but keep in mind that it's a little hard on the battery pack to reach those extremes. Definitely don't do it often.
So, I wanted to buy a Tesla and i have 2 models in my mind. The Model X and they Model Y. I was wondering if i should get the 6 or 7 seat interior as I have 2 teenage kids, one 9 year old and a 2 year old who is in a car seat. so would the 7 seat model y be a good choice, or will the 6 or 7 seat model x be best for me?
Very surprising about the doors. What am I supposed to do when my Model X door doesn't open all the way in the first place? If it's not good to close it manually, and it doesn't open right automatically...something's gotta give!
Hi Kim, I manage the Vermont Tesla Owners Group. I advise new Tesla owners not to charge to 100% on trips because it takes as long to charge from 90% to 100% as it does to charge from 50% to 90%. It's more efficient time-wise to charge to 80% or 90% and get on your way. When one does charge to 100%, it is important to drive the vehicle immediately after the charging is complete. Allowing the battery to sit at a 100% state of charge for an extended period can accelerate cell degradation.
Good points. I once saw a video of Elon closing a door by pushing the upper corner of the window. When exiting, I always remind passengers to 'push the button' to open the door. Since mine is an early Model 3, I put aftermarket stickers on the buttons.
In beginning of video Kim said that you shouldn’t force doors by manually shutting them; instead use the “buttons” to close the front doors…Then, moments later 1:40 she says you shouldn’t hold the glass to shut the doors, but instead close them the “correct way” …then manually slams the door shut by hand. Lol.
You’re confusing two different cars. Watch or listen again and notice the first point is only for the automated front doors of the Model X. Doesn’t apply to any other Tesla, of course there are no buttons that close your doors on Mode 3, Y, or S.
The model 3 frunk closing technic got my attn, my Tesla associate said to only push the T emblem when I picked it up. I’ve also seen a model 3 with two dents in the frunk ,next to each emblem , so I’m gonna take my chances with the T emblem.
Matty - use the heels of each hand on the edge of the frunk ("below and on opposite sides of the logo"). Next to the logo as well as at the logo is just thin and hollow. The edge is thick and strong - and the heels of your hands do not get pinched.
I think the best would be to corelate where the latch is screwed in and push directly on opposite side of latch. At least that's what Porsche recommended for years in it's models.
Great video! I wish closing the frunk was less fussy. Why is my Tesla so much more fragile than the hood on my cheap Nissan. I’d suggest a clean washable cloth as a reusable alternative to baby wipes for cleaning the interior. I use one for the seats and dash and a separate one for the glass. Both with relevant spray cleaners. Does Sentry Mode really use 3-5 miles per hour of range? My 2021 M3 uses much less than that. Maybe about 10 miles a day max here in the U.K.
How low you don’t want to go better it may damage the battery? I had ran my battery (‘21 Model 3 P) to 18% once and charge back to 65%(my limit) will the 18% harm the battery?
So you have to put your packages or bags on the ground in order to close the trunk in the approved manner? That's dumb. Shouldn't they be able to soft close on their own like the doors?
This is just the front trunk. The rear trunk is automatic. There are aftermarket mods that allow the front trunk to also be automatic, but expect to spend $500.
What percentage should you let your car go down to? I drive about 20miles 5x a week.. I plan to charge to 80% every night... can I just charge to 80%.. drive for couple of days.. then go down to like 30% then recharge back up after several days to 80%?
Closing the door by the window is not a good idea with any car, not just Tesla. I will never understand building a car where you have to push a button to open and close a door. Tesla is an excellent car, but they did not have to throw out mechanical doors because everyone else does it. If anything, I see big repair bills as friends and relatives use human instinct and pull the handler and push the door closed.
1. Filling up with gas 2. Not ordering the car soon enough 3. Not washing your car 4. Not changing the tires when they are bald 5. Stilling in the back seat cause you think the car is going to drive it self
Just a gentle remark: it's not good for the cable to leave it partly rolled up (in this case around the charger) while charging. It creates an electric-magnetic field into the cable. It's the same with all of your equipment like a vacuum cleaner or when you use an extension cable for (eg) an electric lawn mower. Kind regards.
Can you quantify how bad that would be exactly? And in what way? I really don't think a couple of turns is enough to create an inductance high enough to cause problems. Like you said, vacuum cleaners, extension cables are coiled up all the time, and you don't really see warnings about that.
This is mostly a myth that comes from 2 points: First is how voltage transformers are build (coiled up wires) but they require core to produce electromagnetic field. The second one is from cheap extension cords that require to be unrolled before using, otherwise wires heat up (because of internal resistance) and don't have space to cool down. If You use cheap extension that is rolled in and over the limit at what is was designed to handle, it will basically melt the insulation because of all the heat that is generated because of long wire resistance. Both shouldn't apply in this situation.
SMH, this UA-cam algorithm is horrific. I like every Kim Java video, I'm subscribed and rang that bell yet these videos don't show up in my feed! WTF?!
Tell me about it. We’ve had plenty of subs ask us recently why we haven’t posted in so long. We tell them we’ve been posting almost every week since 2016.
Depends on what kind of Tesla you have. Multiply your max range by 0.7 to figure it out. For example a Model S long range has 400 miles, so if you charge it to 70 percent you would have 280.
In one of your previous UA-cam I understood that we should charge to 90%. I have been doing this since then but now it sounds like 80% would be better. Could you clarify this? Thank you.
100% and keep plugged in for 60 minutes or so after 100% until it reads “charging complete” You can be at 100% but the calibration process may take longer.
The frameless windows on the Model 3, I feel, is the worst thing about my SR+. Having windows rattle when you close them (with the window fully down), in 2021 is poor design. Sorry Tesla fans. I love my car, but not the floppy driver & passenger windows. Tesla needs to fix this. : ( My workaround is to raise the window an inch when closing the doors. This at least gives the window a rubber 'stop' on the B pillar. Better, but not great.
As always, great video Kim. I was thinking of going to 80% charge daily but I leave in Miami and do drive a lot so I am worry of being to low on charge is I need ti drive longer that day. 🤷. Thank you!!
If you don’t regularly fall below 20% you should be fine. Miami is a constant warm climate and your thermal management system in the car probably works overtime to keep the pack temp low. I would stay below 90% daily, 80% sounds like a good compromise for you.
Your UA-cam I was referring to was from 2 years ago titled “Tesla’s New Stance On Your Charging Habits Eon Responds To Us”. After watching it again I see you did not say to charge to 90% Elon said it would probably be ok. You then explained Tesla probably has buffered the charging on the low and high ends so 90% is less than that. I have been charging to 90% without seeing any real degradation. Since I will probably not be driving to 300,000 miles should not have a problem. Thanks for your GREAT UA-cams from a loyal Subscriber.
90% is ok, but unless you are driving unusually long distances each day, 80% or even 70% is better as a charge limit. Avoid the extremes of charge and discharge as that is where most battery degradation happens. That said, Tesla battery packs are extremely well engineered and built and will easily last multiple decades of typical use with minimal degradation.
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Nice video! Here's one just for Model S owners: You have either have had a door handle fail, or you will have a door handle fail. There's a gear in the mechanism that is surprisingly fragile, when it breaks the handles won't present anymore. When you go to open the door, don't haul back on it like it's a tug o' war...first pull just enough to activate the switch that unlatches the door, then pull the door open. This might not prevent an eventual failure but hopefully will at least make the handles last longer.
You always seem to manage to discuss topics not covered by anyone else. Excellent and thanks!
The last outtake 🤣🤣🤣
Those are the worst kind of friends right?
Thanks for the great tip on the X drivers door, didn't know any of that info, and I've owned mine since December. Changed immediately.
Thank you, Kim!
I had no idea about closing the frunk. Thanks for the knowledge.
As for charging to 100%: Model 3 and Model Y built in China have LFP batteries which can be charged to 100 % as often as you wish and left in that state for as long as you like. Those are the cars that are typically delivered outside of North America.
They don't, however, like the cold very much and lose tons and tons of range at low temperatures. They also start to (Super)charge verrrry slowly when the cells are cold.
The new LFP batteries in the M3 should avoid the whole charging to 70-80% issue. LFP batteries are recommended to charge to 100% per Tesla.
Phew! Glad to learn I'm not guilty of these mistakes! Don't have a Model X. Never close my Model 3 doors with the windows, but rather the little "corner" beyond them on the door. The first thing I tell new passengers is how to open the doors with the button. I always use two hands to close the frunk (I also close the trunk by first pulling down on the handhold and then pushing on the license plate to avoid scratch the lid's paint). I don't have car seats, but I do use a doggy cover in the rear. I have dark seats, no problem. I charge to 80% daily *and* on roadtrips, rarely more. Ours is always plugged in to the HPWC in the garage. BTW, I tried the "recalibration" trick… and it turned badly; not gonna do it again!
What happened recalibration ?
@@sarahcid6530 Rather than restoring range, it lowered it.
@@Yanquetino Whenever possible avoid extremes of charge or discharge. Agree the idea of deeply discharging the battery pack to recalibrate the charge calculation probably is not a good one.
Good tips.. I’ve been using baby wipes to clean my cars for over 12 years! They have worked great on my cars with leather interiors.
Great episode! I always learn something from Kim.
I’ve been watching your videos since your silver Model X. Thanks for all the educational videos; they’ve been preparing me for this day. Tesla finally delivered my Model 3 on Monday and I used your referral code!
Congrats and thanks for the support!
Congrats! You're going to be amazed how good it is. I'm amazed every time I drive my Model 3.
Thank you Kim Java!
Thank you for the great tips! I have two teenage kids & a black dog. Keeping the white seats clean is a chore in my MY.
Sometimes, I use doggie wipes!
Thanks for the service hack. Just carried it out on my 2021 m3lr with 12k on the clock 16 months old and still showing battery health at 100% full charge still shows 332miles. Mainly ac charged at home in uk so colder climate.
I've been watching your videos for years now since I got a model 3 back in 2019. I can see that you've obviously done much more research than most people in regards to battery charging habits. My question is, when you talked about doing a deep discharge and charge it back up again, do you charge it to 100% or do you just charge to 70-80% again like you would normally do? Just wondering what you've heard about this. Thanks.
100%
Excellent info on the battery
Anyone who know/understand why Tesla make the frunk in a way, you need special training to operate it, and that you need both hands.
This is kust bad design.
Porsche also has frunk and same problems for decades now with closing it properly
Why not just drop the Frunk from a sensible height like any other hood/bonnet. Then you don't have to press on the panel?
@@trevorshields7347 I installed aftermarket electical open/close. Makes the frunk much more usable.
I can open from imside my car, and close using button inside thrunk. And open/close from app as well. Makes the frunk usable for my daughter to put her school bag, whitout me having to help her close it :-)
Good refresher and a couple new.
Great video! Thanks sooo much Kim!!
For such a hi tech car, the frunk closing design is the worst thing. Makes me not want to use it.
Install a Hansshow Power Frunk - easy and you'll love it!
Exactly why I say the frunk is useless. F150 does it right.
Why isn't there a self-closing fronk yet ?
That money went to SpaceX. The SpaceX shuttle has the self-closing frunk.
Kim, trying using liquid Woolite, 1 part to 5 parts water. Saw a UA-cam video on this for leather seats. Used it on my previous car with gray seats and worked well.
Best idea is those pool foams you have cut in half on the wall. My daughter is constantly opening the door into the powerwall. I think that may work.
regarding the charging and discharging the same should apply to any devices like laptops tablets and smartphones.
Thanks for good tips Kima J
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Have had my Telsa Model S for 4 years now and consume a lot of content...still learned quite a few news things from your video! Thanks Kim!
Hey Kim , is that a wrap on your 3 ? I'm getting a model 3 performance when the refresh comes. That color looks amazing !!!
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The correct way to close a car door is with one or two fingers on the outer belt seal molding.. the chrome or black trim between the door and window. Closing it the way you did will scuff up the paint
Sure staying as close to 50% all the time is best for the battery. Balancing and help the BMS is another thing. And the LFP batteries they use now for some SR+ if yet another story
yeah. more palm prints to close the frunk. two instead of one. Can't even drop it down from a height because it won't latch.
Well I think the amount of percentage you charge depends also the range you have. I have a SR and I need all of my 90-100% charge.
Love the behind the scenes at the end of the videos. I’m planning on getting a Tesla model 3 or Model Y just so hard to decide. My goal is end of October on placing an order.
Recommend getting a Model Y. I coming from a Model 3, to a a model S and now the Y. Perfect size.
Y not choose a little more space ? Unless the extra cost is a factor.
What we did was we drove both our cars to dealer with our stuff including a stroller and luggage and M3 was too small for us.
@@Gasmiser1 Depends on one's needs. Model Y holds more stuff and slightly taller people, but Model 3 is already somewhat too large for my needs.
Model 3 will easily seat tall people in the front or back seats.
@@Gasmiser1 Even for a single guy?
Not hard, Y.
I read somewhere that for those that have a lithium 12v battery, it’s preferred to charge at least 90% or it was very ok to do.
M3P: Doubtful about that claim bc the HV DC to LV DC charging is controlled based on the battery voltage state of charge monitor irregardless of the SOC of your HV battery (except at very low HV SOC).
I doubt there's much info on that since the lithium 12v is new as of the Plaid...
Hi Kim, thanks for the seat cleaning tip.
I believe there was an update to using the emergency door nob that now is the same as pushing the button.
Awesome video. I need an extensive review on S. Learning more about car everyday.
Thanks- love your videos. Have you made one about supercharger etiquette? I see that as a big problem on social media and have experienced it with uneducated Tesla owners. Empty charging lot and they pull up and plug in on same charger. I kindly try to educate them Since I would want someone to teach me (as my teenager shrinks below the dash in embarrassment ). That’s a common mistake Tesla owners make. Thanks again!!
Yes she did a video.
It depends on the Supercharger. The lower power Metro chargers each get their own 50kW circuits. For those, it doesn't matter if people park next to you.
The higher power chargers do share power with another charger. Most commonly the chargers that share power are next to each other, but not always. Look at the charger numbers. For example, 2A and 2B share a circuit. 2A and 3A do not share power.
Not only that, at Superchargers in Mall Parkings (ie: Aventura or Brickell City Centre) some Tesla owners charge, unplug, leave their cars and return shopping!... Either they are lazy to move their cars to a parking spot or the parking is full, but this triggers me as at peak hours all stations are occupied.
@@sak_5 Tesla charges a monetary penalty for people who leave their cars on the Superchargers after they're finished charging.
But mostly this is wrong because it denies other people the ability to charge.
@@LoanwordEggcorn Totally agree this is inconsiderate. I believe Tesla charges a monetary penalty only if you leave the vehicle plugged in after charging has been completed (I don't know how Tesla would know you're still in the spot otherwise). s.k said they saw people unplug and then leave their car in the charging spot; in this case, I don't believe they'd be charged a monetary penalty (maybe just a karma penalty!)
The end was funny! 🤣🤣 Adult humor only!
Hey Kim, I picked up my brand spanking new Model Y last thursday!.. Awesome car, love driving it!! I had a nice long drive to get used to the Model Y, from the Tesla Delivery center in Tilburg (the old factory where Tesla used to assemble the Model S for the EU market) to my home at the other side of the country (Netherlands is tiny LOL!).
BUT I cannot have my car plugged in all the time, because I have not a garage or drive way, so I need to charge in the street or go to a super charger.. Its now sitting in the parking lot, sentry mode on. Probably will charge next week at a 11Kwh charging pole, when it drops to about 50Km of range left. I wonder what is so bad in doing it this way. I thought as long as you do not drain the battery to zero and not charge it to 100% all the time, the battery will do just fine.
Btw, did you know that charging at a supercharger here in the Netherlands is actually cheaper than charging on one of these charging poles that are scattered all over our neighbourhoods these days.. Tesla Super charger 24 Euro cents per Kwh, in the street at a 11 or 22 Kwh charging pole, 37 Euro cents.
Ultimately I want to charge at home, using my free energy from my solar panels, but for that I need to park my Model Y in the front yard.. which is a bit awkward, not impossible, already looking into this how to implement.
Congratulations on your Model Y. Honestly, these are some of the best cars anyone has made, along with the Tesla Model 3.
For reference, suburban homes with their own parking garages are very common here in the U.S., and most EV drivers can charge at home overnight, which is very convenient. We understand this situation is less common in Europe. Definitely hope you can work towards charging at home.
Regarding charge levels, definitely avoid the extremes of charge and discharge as that's where maximum battery degradation happens. Ideally keep charge levels centered around 50%. So 70% to 30% is better than 80% to 20%, for example. Avoid going to 100% or below 10% whenever possible.
That said, Tesla's battery engineering and construction are excellent and will easily last several decades of typical driving with very little degradation.
This was really fascinating, great job Kim! The closing of the frunks and doors was quite interesting the way they designed it
Supercharger power sharing is another big mistake & something many ppl don’t know about. And also taking the pull in stall instead of leaving it for someone with a bike rack or trailer.
This is what I usually share with new Tesla owners to explain it:
V3 stations don’t share, but few stations are V3 since they’re still pretty new. On most Superchargers you’ll see numbers on the pedestals (1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, etc). If cars are using 1A & 4B don’t go to 1B or 4A because you’ll be sharing power. Rather go to 2A/2B or 3A/3B etc. If you’re sharing you’ll be limited to half power (about 70 kW) instead of getting 140-150 kW. Sometimes 1A & 1B are next to each other & sometimes all the A stalls are together followed by all the B stalls. So pay attention to the numbers always. You can tell if a station is V3 where sharing doesn’t matter by looking at the display on your in-car navigation. If it says the station does up to 250 kW it’s V3, anything less would potentially have reduced power due to sharing.
And if you see other Tesla owners pulling in & sharing power when they aren’t forced to take the time to educate them about Supercharger power sharing.
Also, never use the pull in space if you don’t have a legitimate need (like towing a trailer) unless it’s the only space available. Leave that one for ppl who really need it.
Power sharing knowledge is important, but You can also make educated guess where to plug in if there are only shared spots left. Check which car is closest to finishing charging. Charging slows down the more battery You have. So If You see someone with 80% or more, then go ahead and share because he will not use full power for sure.
Sentry uses 1mile/hour , not 3, at least on a model 3... so uses 1% (300mi batt) around each 3hrs. 8% every 24hrs (though, it's also not good for the battery if Sentry is constantly on, as it doesn't allow the car to "sleep" when it does some cleanup & management, just like our bodies.)
Thanks for your video! Great information to know.
I love that the Y and 3 have different hand positions vs the S and X. SeXy...
Mostly good advice. Lithium ion batteries will last longest when kept around 50% state of charge. So if one needed to use 30% of charge on a daily basis, ideal discharge level would be 35% and ideal charge level would be 65%. Avoid extremes of charge and discharge since that's where most of the battery degradation happens.
Definitely don't charge to 100% except immediately before a very long road trip. 80% is a good daily charging limit.
Not sure I agree with the suggestion to relatively deeply discharge the battery every several months. The main benefit might be to recalibrate the computers, but the battery pack itself probably doesn't benefit from it.
Yes, it's to the recalibrate the BMS, in order to get some range back! Charge to 100%, drive it down to 5%, or lower if you like a challange and charge back up again, repeat it 2 or 3 times! Can be done when you notice the range going down! This usually takes a few years before it happens and when you supercharge a lot!
@@dennisvanhelden9253 Agree that probably works, but keep in mind that it's a little hard on the battery pack to reach those extremes. Definitely don't do it often.
These are legit good tips that I have not heard anywhere.
So, I wanted to buy a Tesla and i have 2 models in my mind. The Model X and they Model Y. I was wondering if i should get the 6 or 7 seat interior as I have 2 teenage kids, one 9 year old and a 2 year old who is in a car seat. so would the 7 seat model y be a good choice, or will the 6 or 7 seat model x be best for me?
Nice job Kim, thanks.
Very surprising about the doors. What am I supposed to do when my Model X door doesn't open all the way in the first place? If it's not good to close it manually, and it doesn't open right automatically...something's gotta give!
...If you need a diagram to close a "frunk" you should probably redesign it.
Great video. Thank you for the tips.
Thanks for the frunk closing tip. I was doing it the wrong way!
My God...
Battery health should be prompts at different times
fantastic video Kim! learned a lot especially about closing the frunk, and about doing the full recharge once in a while!
hi Kim. nice vid. liked b4 watching b/c I knew it was goin to b good
Hi Kim, I manage the Vermont Tesla Owners Group. I advise new Tesla owners not to charge to 100% on trips because it takes as long to charge from 90% to 100% as it does to charge from 50% to 90%. It's more efficient time-wise to charge to 80% or 90% and get on your way. When one does charge to 100%, it is important to drive the vehicle immediately after the charging is complete. Allowing the battery to sit at a 100% state of charge for an extended period can accelerate cell degradation.
Centery mode should also alert our phones when someone is near the vehicle
Good points. I once saw a video of Elon closing a door by pushing the upper corner of the window. When exiting, I always remind passengers to 'push the button' to open the door. Since mine is an early Model 3, I put aftermarket stickers on the buttons.
Thank u SO MUCH
In beginning of video Kim said that you shouldn’t force doors by manually shutting them; instead use the “buttons” to close the front doors…Then, moments later 1:40 she says you shouldn’t hold the glass to shut the doors, but instead close them the “correct way” …then manually slams the door shut by hand. Lol.
You’re confusing two different cars. Watch or listen again and notice the first point is only for the automated front doors of the Model X. Doesn’t apply to any other Tesla, of course there are no buttons that close your doors on Mode 3, Y, or S.
The model 3 frunk closing technic got my attn, my Tesla associate said to only push the T emblem when I picked it up. I’ve also seen a model 3 with two dents in the frunk ,next to each emblem , so I’m gonna take my chances with the T emblem.
Matty - use the heels of each hand on the edge of the frunk ("below and on opposite sides of the logo"). Next to the logo as well as at the logo is just thin and hollow. The edge is thick and strong - and the heels of your hands do not get pinched.
I think the best would be to corelate where the latch is screwed in and push directly on opposite side of latch. At least that's what Porsche recommended for years in it's models.
This is definitely a great video! I knew maybe a couple of these.
My 2021 model 3 is a good car. However built quantity needs to improve.
Great video!
I wish closing the frunk was less fussy. Why is my Tesla so much more fragile than the hood on my cheap Nissan.
I’d suggest a clean washable cloth as a reusable alternative to baby wipes for cleaning the interior. I use one for the seats and dash and a separate one for the glass. Both with relevant spray cleaners.
Does Sentry Mode really use 3-5 miles per hour of range? My 2021 M3 uses much less than that. Maybe about 10 miles a day max here in the U.K.
Probably it depends on the amount of events that happen around the car. Also being at home location turns it off completly I guess?
Lot of strange design decisions leading to those mistakes
I don’t like how cheap the interior feels
I saw another UA-camr say it’s better to put your hands above and below the logo to close the frunk on the 3 and Y as this area is more solid.
How low you don’t want to go better it may damage the battery? I had ran my battery (‘21 Model 3 P) to 18% once and charge back to 65%(my limit) will the 18% harm the battery?
Thank you Kim , myself and my model Y appreciate all that you do .
Great tips Kim!
To my surprise this was some good advice. Thanks.
I wonder how Step 1 changes with the new Model X Refresh.
So you have to put your packages or bags on the ground in order to close the trunk in the approved manner? That's dumb. Shouldn't they be able to soft close on their own like the doors?
This is just the front trunk. The rear trunk is automatic.
There are aftermarket mods that allow the front trunk to also be automatic, but expect to spend $500.
Very.... Very good video! Love it.
I've never closed my X doors like any of the no no examples. I press the outside handle to close itself or the fob. Good to know though.
What percentage should you let your car go down to? I drive about 20miles 5x a week.. I plan to charge to 80% every night... can I just charge to 80%.. drive for couple of days.. then go down to like 30% then recharge back up after several days to 80%?
That's wild.
I have definitely seen some dented Tesla hoods because of improper Frunk closing techniquies
4:39 by putting a seat cover on it hinders the deployment of the airbags so your to,d not to do it
Closing the door by the window is not a good idea with any car, not just Tesla. I will never understand building a car where you have to push a button to open and close a door. Tesla is an excellent car, but they did not have to throw out mechanical doors because everyone else does it. If anything, I see big repair bills as friends and relatives use human instinct and pull the handler and push the door closed.
Thank you Kim love the videos
1. Filling up with gas
2. Not ordering the car soon enough
3. Not washing your car
4. Not changing the tires when they are bald
5. Stilling in the back seat cause you think the car is going to drive it self
Just a gentle remark: it's not good for the cable to leave it partly rolled up (in this case around the charger) while charging. It creates an electric-magnetic field into the cable. It's the same with all of your equipment like a vacuum cleaner or when you use an extension cable for (eg) an electric lawn mower. Kind regards.
Can you quantify how bad that would be exactly? And in what way? I really don't think a couple of turns is enough to create an inductance high enough to cause problems. Like you said, vacuum cleaners, extension cables are coiled up all the time, and you don't really see warnings about that.
This is mostly a myth that comes from 2 points: First is how voltage transformers are build (coiled up wires) but they require core to produce electromagnetic field. The second one is from cheap extension cords that require to be unrolled before using, otherwise wires heat up (because of internal resistance) and don't have space to cool down. If You use cheap extension that is rolled in and over the limit at what is was designed to handle, it will basically melt the insulation because of all the heat that is generated because of long wire resistance. Both shouldn't apply in this situation.
@@darekmistrz4364 Absolutely correct!
SMH, this UA-cam algorithm is horrific. I like every Kim Java video, I'm subscribed and rang that bell yet these videos don't show up in my feed! WTF?!
Tell me about it. We’ve had plenty of subs ask us recently why we haven’t posted in so long. We tell them we’ve been posting almost every week since 2016.
Yep. I'm having that issue with other channels
Great video. You probably meant to say that Sentry mode looses 3-5 miles *per day*
Great video, great job
Great video. If you are charging to only 70%, what kind of range do you have then?
Depends on what kind of Tesla you have. Multiply your max range by 0.7 to figure it out. For example a Model S long range has 400 miles, so if you charge it to 70 percent you would have 280.
Great tips tysm!
Which engineer did you talk to? I would personally NEVER run the battery below 30%. Wtf do I know. I'm just a scientist.
To properly recalibrate your range is to reset the odometer on the main page every six months or so.
Thx for this tip. How do you do this?
You're joking, of course!
@@geoffgeoff3333 Who knows at this point!
In one of your previous UA-cam I understood that we should charge to 90%. I have been doing this since then but now it sounds like 80% would be better. Could you clarify this? Thank you.
Must not have been our videos. We’ve always noted charging between 70-80% for longevity.
Regarding the deep discharge and charging back to full every 3 to 6 months, what does full mean? Back to the normal 80% or all the way to 100%?
100% and keep plugged in for 60 minutes or so after 100% until it reads “charging complete”
You can be at 100% but the calibration process may take longer.
Nice video. Personally I don't feel comfortable leaving my car plugged in all the time it is in the garage.
The frameless windows on the Model 3, I feel, is the worst thing about my SR+. Having windows rattle when you close them (with the window fully down), in 2021 is poor design. Sorry Tesla fans. I love my car, but not the floppy driver & passenger windows. Tesla needs to fix this. : (
My workaround is to raise the window an inch when closing the doors. This at least gives the window a rubber 'stop' on the B pillar. Better, but not great.
The frunk design is terrible. You shouldn't have to baby closing a mechanism like that. Same with the Model X front doors.
As always, great video Kim. I was thinking of going to 80% charge daily but I leave in Miami and do drive a lot so I am worry of being to low on charge is I need ti drive longer that day. 🤷. Thank you!!
If you don’t regularly fall below 20% you should be fine. Miami is a constant warm climate and your thermal management system in the car probably works overtime to keep the pack temp low.
I would stay below 90% daily, 80% sounds like a good compromise for you.
Hi Kim I hope you and your family have been doing good with the hole covid thing
Your UA-cam I was referring to was from 2 years ago titled “Tesla’s New Stance On Your Charging Habits Eon Responds To Us”. After watching it again I see you did not say to charge to 90% Elon said it would probably be ok. You then explained Tesla probably has buffered the charging on the low and high ends so 90% is less than that. I have been charging to 90% without seeing any real degradation. Since I will probably not be driving to 300,000 miles should not have a problem. Thanks for your GREAT UA-cams from a loyal Subscriber.
90% is ok, but unless you are driving unusually long distances each day, 80% or even 70% is better as a charge limit.
Avoid the extremes of charge and discharge as that is where most battery degradation happens.
That said, Tesla battery packs are extremely well engineered and built and will easily last multiple decades of typical use with minimal degradation.