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Is Battery Drain Normal For A Tesla When It's Not In Use

So, there you have itu2026 a list of reasons why a Tesla might lose charge at an alarming rate when parked. If your Tesla is experiencing a similar problem, reach out to the nearest Tesla repair shop to have your vehicle checked by certified techinians.

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Is Battery Drain Normal For A Tesla When It's Not In Use

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  1. Is Battery Drain Normal For A Tesla When It's Not In Use?

  2. Nope, it’s not normal… • In a support post, TESLA wrote that its vehicles should consume around 1% of charge per day while parked.

  3. If the consumption is higher than that, it is a sign of trouble… and it shouldn’t be overlooked.

  4. Today’s presentation explains the likely reasons behind unusual battery drain in Teslas when parked.

  5. Common Causes Of Unusual Battery Drain While Parked

  6. There can be many reasons your Tesla may lose more than 1-2% of battery charge per day when parked. • Some of the most obvious ones are listed below…

  7. Reason #1- Background processes

  8. Background processes like… Software updates Sentry mode Keep Climate Preconditioning • … can contribute to unusual battery drain in a Tesla―when it is parked.

  9. The use of aftermarket equipment can also result in unusual power drain.

  10. Reason #2- Environmental conditions

  11. Where you park your Tesla does matter… • Extreme weather conditions can take a toll on its battery.

  12. So, if you park it outdoors in freezing weather, its battery drain will skyrocket.

  13. Reason #3- Battery age and health

  14. The battery your Tesla comes equipped with has a maximum serviceable life… • As it gets older, its ability to hold a charge will diminish.

  15. Reduced charge retention capacity can result in increased battery drain in your Tesla―even when its not in use.

  16. Reason #4- Hardware issue

  17. Faulty battery cells Wiring or connection problems Battery Management System (BMS) malfunctions Faulty sensors Defective charging port Problematic electrical components … are among the reasons why your Tesla might lose charge at an alarming rate when parked.

  18. Reason #5- Supercharging regularly

  19. Yup, you read that right… • Supercharging can diminish your Tesla battery’s charge retention capability.

  20. This can contribute to unusual battery discharge among other issues.

  21. KEY TAKEAWAYS

  22. Batteries incorporated into Tesla models are reliable… no one is disputing that.

  23. If your Tesla is losing charge at an alarming rate when parked, it is a sign of trouble. • And could point to one of the above issues.

  24. https://motronix.net/ THANK YOU

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