Tesla Battery Draining Fast
One of the most common issues Tesla owners face is their battery draining too quickly. When your battery quickly drains, you face the uncertainty of knowing if you’ll make it to your destination and many questions of what could be happening to your Tesla run through your mind. Here at Legend Motor Works, we take the care and maintenance of your electric vehicle seriously, and all of our technicians are trained to diagnose and fix any issues your EV may have. We would love to be your trusted Tesla repair shop in Colorado Springs! In today’s blog, we will be discussing the most common reasons why Tesla batteries begin draining fast.
Vampire Battery Drain in Tesla
With how Teslas are designed, regardless of whether your car is turned off or parked, some internal systems are constantly running. The motor, computer systems, lights, and other factors contribute to what’s called vampire battery drain. While mileage loss can be significant or insignificant depending on the settings you have for your Tesla, average users see a loss of 1-5 miles of driving range per day.
Improper Tesla Charging Habits
Improperly charging your Tesla by using fast chargers or being on an inconsistent charging schedule can result in the degradation of the battery. While convenient, fast chargers can affect overall battery life when used in excess. Fast chargers will produce extra heat, which as we discussed above can decrease battery life and performance. Home chargers are typically more gentle on your battery. Batteries degrade more quickly when drained to 0 or fully charged. Most manufacturers will design EVs to avoid full-capacity charging to prevent battery degradation. Charging to a level of 80-90% is recommended and not allowing your battery percentage to drop below 20% will aid in prolonging battery life. Establishing a consistent charging schedule and avoiding super chargers can prolong the lifespan of your Tesla battery.
Sentry Mode Activation in Tesla
Tesla has a built-in, anti-theft safety system that alerts you and allows you to monitor suspicious activity happening around your vehicle when you’re not there. The problem with this system is that it can cause excessive battery drain if you have it running 24/7. The camera, sensors, and alarms consume a lot of your battery, so it’s better to turn the sentry mode off and only turn it on when absolutely necessary.
Smart Summon Mode in Tesla
Another great feature in Teslas that can lead to battery drain is leaving the smart summon mode on. This feature allows you to call your Tesla to your location. While on, smart summon is constantly running the GPS in the background. While practical and handy, leaving this feature on constantly as opposed to turning it on when needed can lead to a faster drain of your battery life.
Why Legend Motor Works?
Here at Legend Motor Works, we are a client-first auto shop with a crew of technicians who are highly skilled in handling any and all problems that occur in Teslas and other electric vehicle models.
What does client-first mean? It means we truthfully communicate every step of the way, we never move forward on repairs without your consent, and we run a loyalty rewards program where you earn a percentage of your invoiced amount added to your Rewards Card to use towards future services at Legend Motor Works. Other rewards benefits include:
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We would love to get your Tesla or other electric vehicle operating at its highest capacity of performance! Click here to be taken to our home page where you can schedule an appointment today.
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