4. Tesla Best Charging Habits

The best charging practices according to Tesla.
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[@LeeStotts]

This is the FIRST video that all new Tesla owners should be watching. Very well done, easily understood information communicated simply and directly.

[@marcoaurelio6941]

thank you for your opinion

[@BroncoPH]

Totally agree. I’m waiting the delivery of my first Tesla EV and this is exactly what I was looking for to understand the basics. Love that it was just the facts as stated by Tesla.

[@360compass]

Excellent explanation on battery charging. Appreciate how well you boil down just the essential information.

[@bluelightning8812]

Thank you for simplifying what the owner manual says. I’ve worked in a well-known German dealership for many years. Every time a customer came over with a complaint, the first thing we were trained to do was pull the owners manual from the glove box and show the owner precisely what they recommend; it is challenging to explain this to the owner or operator that doesn’t usually seem clear by pulling owners manual to show them more about their vehicle. Sometimes that doesn't even go well or is not clear enough, but your research and breakdown of the explanation are straightforward and well done.

[@beno177]

Gee someone who reads the owners manual. Tks and enjoy your efforts. Thank you.

[@StormsparkPegasus]

This is super helpful...I'm getting a model 3 in about 1.5 months (already ordered, just waiting). Under normal circumstances I drive about 10 miles/week...I've owned a Prius since 2004. This is exactly what it does (automatically), it tries to keep the battery at 80%. 90% for daily driving sounds good. I don't make road trips often, and when I do they are within 100 miles from home...when I know a road trip is coming up I'll set it to 100% the day before.

[@harrisbernstein3099]

Love your channel, bottom line simple for all to understand. Great job💯

[@bigteach454]

I just bought my Model 3 and accepted delivery yesterday. I only have level 1 charging capabilities at my home right now. This answered a lot of my questions. Very helpful thanks.

[@TerpsHouse]

Great job Mike! Your explanation is the most clear of all I have seen. Thanks

[@dianestanley-williams273]

Thank you for this video. I have a 2021 M3, I do a lot of driving therefore I find myself having to charge my car quite often. This was concerning to me. I think using the practices you mentioned might help to preserve some of my battery life. I just recently had the home charger installed so I'm anxious to see if leaving the car plugged in when not in use will decrease some of the battery drain. Thanks...

[@nikosteslakias3379]

The best video about charging! Thank you!!!

[@orionism42]

Best informative video on KZbin. Thank You!

[@bmacuc]

Love this battery series, very informative. Will absolutely recommend your videos to any potential Tesla buyers with battery/charging questions.

[@FrugalTeslaGuy]

Thanks Brian! I appreciate it!

[@wam44]

Picked up my MYLR Thursday last week. Thanks for the information, CLEAR CONCISE and TO THE POINT. I charged at level one charged for the first time starting Saturday night. Took almost 36 hours to add 100 miles of charge. Level one might be all I need for now. I work from home and really don't drive that much. Taking a road trip at the end of the month though... 🙂

[@peterdean9489]

So nice (and rare) to have clear information delivered succinctly. Thanks.

[@alibakr6176]

A very well put together clip!! Thx man!!

[@wwrussell180]

Thanks for bringing some clarity! Great work!

[@-Atmos1]

Really well thought out explanation of good charging habits .

[@eduardoescarticarbonell9201]

Thanks for the for the video, interesting. I will follow your recommendations

[@mshell1959]

Straight forward, very helpful.

[@MidWesti]

great straight to the point break down. That last screen shot should be in every tesla owners glovebox. thank you

[@richbrown401]

Thank you for giving us facts from Tesla instead of opinions from owners. Best video I’ve found yet! Keep up the good work.

[@johnparsons3454]

I found charging to 90 percent had the regenerative braking not working right away. I've started charging it to 80 and regenerative braking works right away. It's better to have consistent braking in my opinion.

[@Rivenrock]

yep, it doesn't want to be sending more excess energy to the batteries when they're already full. Such good technology to be able to monitor this.

[@mackie5million625]

There's a setting for this now in the Pedals and Steering menu. The car can imitate the feeling of regenerative braking by slightly applying the regular brakes when you step off of the gas pedal, so the one-pedal driving feel is largely consistent at all levels of charge. It doesn't feel exactly the same, but it's much closer and won't have you rolling past stop signs.

[@heidiedwards1361]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@sentino68]

Thanks for this. I did not have a chance to go through the manual yet.

[@dougfrith5001]

Timely. New Wall Connector being installed today. Thanks!

[@Robbie_jojo]

Good luck...mine got installed yesterday and the guy charged me 200$

[@hollystryker9280]

Great video... Thank you! As a new Model 3 owner, it answered many of my questions.

[@KinderrKill]

Thank you for the explaination !!!

[@danielr.7658]

I just bought a 2015 Model S. I was interested in knowing the best options to charging the car to prolong the battery since it is around eight years old (at time of post). One of the key perks of purchasing this year is the "Free Supercharging" this year offers. Now I find out Telsa recommends not to supercharge if possible. To preferably charge at a less rate. At home of course, where I pay the bill. Thank you for the video. This did help me decide on the rest of the charging info I was looking for. Thumbs up.

[@saggo1712]

Brilliant. Thank you from W.Australia.

[@dianneperkins9192]

I am happy to hear that It does not damage my battery if I keep it plugged in. I plugged it in at home and didn’t use the car for two days. I was concerned that I would hurt the battery.

[@nickholmes3942]

Great informative piece. Been confused by this since owning my MICM3.

[@McQ14]

Great video, again. Your battery series has been really straightforward and helpful for a lot of people. Thanks.

[@Alvesr2099]

Thank you for the very informative video!

[@rascaltp]

Thank you so much! This helps.

[@ecliptic21]

Thanks, very informative video. It would be great if you could do a video on the LFP battery in the 2021 MIC Model3 SD+. I have seen from owner's videos that there is no "Daily/Trip scale displayed on the "Set level" charging screen. And apparently one can charge up to 100% on a regular basis.

[@pcnz]

There is one now kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH2umntvg9qaiJo

[@sibu2]

These advices are true for all lithium batteries including phones

[@jimadams2113]

One thing you have not mentioned, is the amperage at which you charge. I have the Tesla wall charger but I usually only charge at 5-7 amps. Is a slower charge beneficial for the battery? Thanks

[@raffly4449]

How do you find all this info and keep up with it!! Amazing. I learned from this video, thank you!

[@danedgar5132]

Thanks Mike I've had my M3 for just about 3 years and it's a great refresher course. Well done!

[@KJSvitko]

Great summary.

[@mjayjock1]

Outstandingly valuable information! Many thanks...

[@premsun]

Thanks for a much needed video !

[@kevinreed1885]

Great video, very informative. Thank you.

[@davidchen92127]

Very good! I got my model Y five weeks ago (9/29/22). So far I have been charging it "free" at home. Here are my situations. I live in SoCal and I have solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall battery. I set my Y charging limit to 88% (in case of cloudy days). Every morning my Powerwall is recharged to 100% near noon time. Instead of sending surplus solar energy to the grid for pennies. I started charging my Y for a few hours and I turned it off if not fully charged to give enough time for the Powerwall to get recharged back up to 100% before sunset for night home usage. So far it works perfectly, solar produces about 4.5kW and Powerwall delivers 4kW while charging Y, no or very little draw(0.1kW) from grid. Of course you have to do your own calculations based on your situations. BTW, I am retired, that helps when staying home around lunch time. Get a solar system installed at home! The best thing that I have done in 2022! I have NEMA 14-50 outlet at home, it gives 30 miles of range per hour of charging. My charging habit pretty much match what you stated in this video, thanks!

[@eeddssoonn1989]

great video! I've had my Model 3 LR for a week and I am following all of your advices :)

[@TheMoegig]

Definitely a cool video. Mostly use Level 1 charger. Level 2 only needed if you drive more than 60 miles/day in my opinion. (5 mph times 12 hours on 110 outlet). Use Super Chargers on Road Trips. Max charge is set to 86%.

[@DaCh2023]

Great information and video.

[@raymondtrippy3610]

As I contemplate a model 3 I found this to be excellent info, thank you and I did subscribe too. 👍

[@Marlin365]

Thanks for the video! I have a 2021 Model Y LR. I am away for weeks and sometimes several months at a time, and the car is plugged in to 14-50 240V in the garage. Is there any advantage to keeping the charge maximum at 50% vs at 90%? I read a couple places online 50% is better for the battery.

[@davidmahdavibrokermbaceoha5176]

Thank you ,excellent information. I have 2 tesla model y and I was wondering about the charging percentage. Thanks again

[@dnslong]

Great video! Very helpful information.

[@enochowen8971]

You should be the official voice of Tesla support videos.. super smooth :)

[@parnamsaini4751]

Tku. Most welcome

[@antonioyapha3855]

Very helpful video!👍🏼

[@mrjp2149]

I know I'm a year late but thank you for making this very clear! Just bought my wife a Tesla Y performance and she is not tech savvy at all and I don't drive her car. I'll subscribe and go through your playlist. Thanks again

[@shaunventulan9372]

Can’t wait to own one someday! Thank you for this thorough video. Nice money trees! 🙏🏼

[@santadam]

I've had my M3 since 2018 and still found this vid informative...much thanks! Still LOVE the car.

[@jman8128]

thanks! chrystal clear.

[@thevaloanguy9601]

Mike, I just ordered a Model Y, and it will deliver on or about July 1st. I cannot begin to tell you how helpful your wonderful videos are. I have been learning all about my new car, thanks to you. I no longer feel overwhelmed, at the learning curve, thanks to your great videos. Thanks so very much sir!

[@Kurspro_]

Did you get your model Y yet, And does it have the new HEPA filter

[@Karamazov112]

@@Kurspro_ we got our model Y is early September and it did have the Bioweapon Defense Mode, aka medical grade HEPA filter

[@erichannes6392]

I got mine on the 1st of July 2023! Blue long range model y!!!!

[@kristakilian1394]

going for my test drive in two days, ready to buy my M3, with delivery in June... sooooo excited, the more videos I watch the better it gets!!! :) Thanks for the important info

[@adasmith7141]

Awesome 👏 video... Very informative 🙌🙌🚘

[@rolfedg7212]

Thanks for this. Just on the charging limit, thisnis what Tesla says > Charge the battery to the appropriate charge limit for your vehicle based on the installed battery. To adjust the charge limit for your vehicle, open the Charging screen on your touchscreen and then touch ‘Set Limit’ or open the Charging screen in your mobile app and drag the slider. For Rear-Wheel Drive vehicles, If the image of the battery displays ‘50%’ and ‘100%’: Tesla recommends that you keep your charge limit to 100%, even for daily use, and that you also regularly charge your vehicle to 100% . If your vehicle has been parked for longer than a week, Tesla recommends driving your vehicle as you normally would and charge to 100% at your earliest convenience. If the image of the Battery displays ‘Daily’ and ‘Trip’: keep the full charge limit of the battery to under 90% for daily use by using the mobile app or vehicle’s touchscreen to set charge limit within the ‘Daily’ range. If you need the full range (i.e. 100%) of your battery for a long-distance trip, you can increase the limit to the ‘Trip’ range (>90%) as necessary. For All-Wheel Drive vehicles, keep the full charge limit of the battery to under 90% for daily use by using the mobile app or vehicle’s touchscreen to set charge limit within the ‘Daily’ range. If you need the full range (i.e. 100%) of your battery for a long-distance trip, you can increase the limit to the ‘Trip’ range (>90%) as necessary.

[@adam-user]

This was great, thanks!

[@MarkoPareigis]

My M3 is a China build LFP battery version. I'd be interested in a video covering this slightly different battery type... Tesla explicitly recommended regular 100% charges for instance...

[@kkitzhaber]

Thanks for the video. I have the '15 MS90D, known for degrading more than the S85. I got it with 260-263 Range Miles, about 9% degradation. 40k miles later (at 93k miles) the Range Miles are 260-261. Daily charge to 60% because I do not need more range. Don't go below 15% or over 90%, except on trips. About 1/3 of my miles, I'm Supercharging on a long road trip. At this rate, battery should outlive the car. Only caveat is that supercharging maxes out at 100 kW, and when I first got it, there were a couple times it charged up to the 110-120 kW range.

[@stevieg3078]

Thank you. Excellent video.

[@garethanderson9063]

Thanks for this video..

[@KurtSandersSr]

Very informative and I'm in the daily 80% club, but when the temperatures dip below 15°F, I go to 90% since much of the miles lost will be in the inefficiency and power load of extremely cold weather with resistance heating to seats, wheel & Tesla'a heat pump to warm cabin and components!

[@happyhippo1710]

How much do you lose during winter?

[@KurtSandersSr]

@@happyhippo1710 Probably 5-10% of MY range due to preference of pre-heating cabin and less recovery braking.

[@Magneto2606]

I just received delivery of my model 3 SR+ made in Shanghai factory, and Tesla employee told me that I do not have to worry about charging limit anymore, and just charge to full. So I think if your new Tesla comes with LFP battery, it would solve some range anxiety.

[@chosenjustin]

Very nice! Fast! And easy to understand! 😊 thank u!

[@markdub07]

First-time Tesla owner - - excellent video! Thanks bro

[@thrustsst]

Unfortunately, I have only known your channel for a limited time, but I really like what I see. I have a model 3 SR+ MIC, which is the Chinese Tesla with LFP battery. This type of battery has other characteristics and Tesla states that this type of battery can easily be charged to 100% regularly without damaging the battery. Therefore, in Tesla with LFP battery there is no DAILY or TRIP in the charging screen - as shown at 6:35. The charging curve is also very different from the one in the US-Tesla and the battery is more sensitive to cold. I am writing solely to inform that Tesla, by supplying cars with this particular type of battery, has added additional complexity to what should be best practices for charging.

[@rhydlew]

Yes, this is an important update for the LFP batteries. Those cars don't have a "daily" and "range" setting in battery % as there is deemed to be no need, as LFP batteries don't operate at the same high voltages as other lithium battery types

[@jshio1563]

Thank you 👌

[@BlueElwood]

Great video, very informative

[@georgehodgson8064]

Hi Frugal Tesla Guy excellent information clear and concise and to the point My Tesla model 3 will be due 1st July so I will adopt your charging habits

[@kio5614]

I bought a model S in 2013, when I charged it to 90%, the range was 382 Km, 10 years later, I am still driving it. the range of 90%full is 372 KM. no complain. I keep it charge every night at home (level 2). I went to few long trips and the battery went just below 20% a few times. So, I totally agree on this clip.

[@lainelucke4369]

I enjoyed your informative video. I have a Tesla S and now I am reassured I'm doing the right thing charging my S every time I return home. On another note, while listening to your narrative, I couldn't believe how much you reminded me of a radio host from the past named casey casem... A radio host who had a long time career years ago playing oldies songs over the radio with a vast following. Thank you.

[@FrugalTeslaGuy]

Thanks Laine! And it's an honor to have his name mentioned in the same breath as mine. I listened to him on American Top 40 back in the day.

[@nevillejames2200]

Thanks for great info

[@user-ky2mx3uu2t]

THANK you...i had questions about the mobile charger ( only one i have as a new owner) and i think you answered it!

[@aussietaipan8700]

These 4 tips are exactly what I do with my Tesla model S 85, after 8 years of use the battery is still in excellent condition and range has hardly dropped. One problem has risen, the maximum charge rate on my newly installed 40amp Gen3 wall charger is only 16 amps, I believe there is an issue with the charge controller.

[@jefferyjohnson9847]

Question - I drive Uber/Lyft so I drive for about 4_5 hours and normally hit the supercharger to get back to 90plus range before continuing - do you think is a practice I can maintain since I’m driving between 250-300 miles a day 7 days a week

[@PS-zw4yc]

Great video. Should be practical for phones too

[@HcutiegirlY]

this is such good and simple information, thank you! My model 3 RWD 2023 depleted from 272 to now 223 in 6 months, i also live in the east coast with cold seasons. I'm wondering will my battery capacity go back up in warmer seasons or it'll stayed degraded at 223 and possibility goes lower

[@lauryshattock5773]

Great video!! Thx! Getting my Y in a week!!

[@louisbringhurst1299]

Thanks for your info

[@roizig]

Thank you for the video. What do you recommend - charging at home to 100% for a road trip or charging to 90% and using a supercharger? Using a supercharger or getting home with less than 20%?

[@RaC09]

Brilliant! Subscribed..

[@tizintest]

Great video. Thanks.

[@brianf2893]

Excellent series! I'm supposed to take delivery of my Model 3 on Sunday, and will definitely be utilizing these tips. Thank you!

[@FSEVENMAN]

Taking delivery of your new model 3 is very exciting Enjoy the experience my friend congratulations...

[@brianf2893]

@@FSEVENMAN thank you so much! The process was great and like I’ve heard from other Tesla owners, feels like every day is my birthday driving in it.

[@FSEVENMAN]

@@brianf2893 I hear you, I got my 2020 in October and the car just continues to blow my mind.

[@giliwsapiandante8454]

Thank you excellent 👏

[@ThanhTLam1]

hey thank you for this video

[@wallaceshanon]

Thank you!

[@realtalk6340]

Great video. Thank you. Liked and subbed

[@AKJ_007]

Thank you

[@alexc6946]

What a clear, simple and straightforward explanation. The best one I’ve seen yet. Keep it up and thank you!!

[@user-kb8gh5jv9t]

You know he is reading it straight out of the manual and Teslas Website, right? I’m amazed at how “amazed” people seem to be by basic stuff that’s available to anyone who can read...🤔

[@alexc6946]

@@user-kb8gh5jv9t That may be true - and I’m one of the few people that read the manual almost entirely. However, most owners imo won’t touch the manual and having Frugal Tesla Guy bottom line it like that is great for them. I’m so surprised that most people are still confused about optimal charging practices because Tesla provides that information clearly. This video is for all those people, some of whom still believe that batteries need to be discharged & charged fully to prevent ‘the memory effect’. They must be Gen NiCad :)

[@grunt98444]

I also understand that if you must charge to 100% (long trips and the like) you should be planning on using range as soon as possible

[@BRBallin1]

Yeah exactly. I'd imagine using up that first 10% right away is better for the battery than if it were stored for a longer duration before being consumed

[@JacobGagoOfficial]

This is the only channel I’ll be watching regarding my Tesla experience. Periodt. Thank you.

[@FrugalTeslaGuy]

Thanks Jacob! Glad to help.

[@JacobGagoOfficial]

@@FrugalTeslaGuy can you or do you have a video on why someone should go SR vs LR?

[@jasoncook2403]

Excellent, thanks!!

[@rodrigodezubiria2007]

Great video thank you Would be interesting to see a video on the auto pilot

[@hiteshpatel3910]

If TESLA manual says 50 to 90% for daily. I keep it 90% levels and plugin as soon as I pull in garage. This way when I am ready to long distance I need to charge 10% more in hour and half. This has been working great for me. 👍 great job on videos series

[@Ebaybbq]

I’m doing the same and it works great

[@beatsbyjules.]

Any degradation going to 90 often?

[@aussiet5817]

Same here ,,,, it works for me

[@barndoor1701]

@@beatsbyjules. idl like to know that as well 👍

[@ymcpa73]

I assume that you would know about long trips in advance. Just setup the departure time and it will start charging at the right time so that the battery is fully charge before you leave.

[@Billyhime]

I wonder if the charging practices are the same for older model S with different battery chemistry and software updates.