7 BEST CHARGING PRACTICES for your TESLA's Battery Life

A lot of people are still new to owning a fully electric vehicle and many just aren’t familiar with them. With that comes the charging habits for your Tesla. Tesla’s batteries are designed and built much different than the batteries used in most consumer electronics. The engineering and R&D that goes into Tesla batteries is second to none. In this video, I outline the top 7 things you can do to minimize battery degradation for your EV and what the best charging practices are.
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▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Tip #1
2:52 - Tip #2
3:32 - Tip #3
4:46 - Tip #4
5:22 - Tip #5
6:15 - Tip #6
7:01 - Tip #7
8:03 - Outro
Topics Covered:
Tesla
Tesla Model Y
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2021 Tesla Model Y
2021 Model Y
Model Y Review
Tesla Review
New Tesla
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New Model Y Review
2021 Model Y Review
2021 Tesla Model Y Review
Model Y Issues
Model Y 2021
Tesla 2021
Model Y Tesla
Tesla Model 3
Model 3 vs Model Y
Model Y Suspension
Model Y Features
New Tesla Features
tesla model Y price
Standard Range Model Y
Standard Range Plus
Cheapest Tesla
Cheap Tesla
Tesla Model Y Interior
Tesla Model Y 0-60
Tesla model Y autopilot
Tesla autopilot
tesla model Y drive
Y Month Tesla Review
Model Y Review 1 Month
Model Y Review
Model Y Issues
Model Y Pros and Cons
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[@MattDanadel]

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[@MattDanadel]

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[@samabdallah7828]

Thank you Matt Danadel, this is great information, especially someone is looking to buy one or a starter.

[@wwrussell180]

Thanks, Matt. You taught me a lot.

[@j688en4]

Just ordered a Tesla model Y… your videos helped a lot!

[@MattDanadel]

Glad to hear that! Congrats on your order 👍

[@xkr510]

Thank you for the clear and precise description of the importance of how best to use your batteries. I don’t have a Tesla yet but you made this so easy to understand. Very well done.

[@MattDanadel]

Thank you!

[@trinawestcoast8719]

I ordered my Model 3 last month. I cannot wait to get it. I am not able to charge everyday though. The Apartment Complex I live does have a Tesla Super Change Station though. The Mall down the street has free charging machines that are a lower voltage so it takes a long time to charge. I used to charge my BMW there, and would see many Tesla owners.

[@ernestogomezjr6322]

Getting myself one as a Christmas gift, I’m so ready!!

[@anoopbains1257]

Just a car dude dont get materialistic

[@jrhepburn1513]

Just ordered my new model Y Thx for the GREAT info once I get my VIN # I will be sure to re-view your videos again

[@MattDanadel]

Glad it was helpful & congrats on your order!

[@BradimusMaximus78]

Well done! Love the content

[@MattDanadel]

Much appreciated!

[@ZaziZazai]

Thank you

[@JeffMathias]

This is next level content, congrats. So if you buy a used rental Tesla your should inquire about how frequently super charging was used and maybe avoid buying prior rentals which would likely be super charged constantly.

[@sylcallone993]

Excellent video! Thanks for the tips

[@javiertule2235]

Hey Matt thank you

[@MattDanadel]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@jwb2814]

One petal driving is the bomb 😘

[@PhongNguyen-nz9kz]

What amp should I set my NEMA 14-50 mobile connector?

[@lawrencenovak5203]

Wiring and charge rate (amps) - check with your local building code. Generally: 1) an EV system should be on a dedicated circuit (have its own breaker) and not shared with a dryer, 2) wiring and breakers are rated for a certain maximum amperage and voltage, and an "80% rule" applies to continuous loads for safety. That means a 50 amp circuit breaker can safely sustain a continuous load of 40 amps, a 15-amp circuit can sustain 12 amps. Always check with your local building code.

[@markm0000]

Yeah that goes right out the window when the power cable on the street isn’t rated for half the breakers in your house.

[@ryanmiller4096]

Tesla chargers automatically limit to 80% of breaker. Obviously sharing a breaker isn't optimal but it works. Most houses are 100 amps anyhow. Breakers are already shared in theory. I believe this guy has a sub box on dryer so he is absolutely ok.

[@johnsundara2028]

Thanks for the tips Matt but I have an unusual situation that I can’t find the answer to. I recently bought a used 2021 model 3 long range and live in an apartment with no home charger. I supercharge the car about every 3 - 4 days when it drops down to 30%. Would it be okay to charge up to 90% or 100% this often?

[@darrickwilliams7136]

If I charge overnight at home everyday during off peak hours where should I set my amp at ?

[@alexhaidari883]

Consider me subscribed! Great content!

[@MattDanadel]

Thanks for subscribing

[@gus-ek4im]

i have a 2020 m3 SR+ does this model have a LFP?

[@royrice6656]

On a cross country vacation count on 300 miles or 5 hours per day then time for a overnight charge and hotel stay. Example: Dallas to Los Angeles would take 5 overnight hotels with battery charges. If you have the time, patience and money go for it!

[@jamzvera496]

Do you still plug it in if it’s already at 80%

[@Dilla255]

What kinda floor mats do you have?

[@adamlee5504]

I superchargered twice and the first time It wasn’t preconditioned and the second time it was preconditioned and the charge times were about the same. The weather was around 59 degrees both days. Maybe, I would see an improvement when it’s colder or on faster superchargers? One tip for faster charging to not to share a charger with someone. For whatever reason, a lady parked next to me and charged. I saw my times increase and charge rate lowered. There were plenty of chargers available. Maybe, she felt safer parked next to someone.

[@carljaekle]

It's all about SOC and battery temperature. A low SOC and a warm battery result in the fastest Supercharging experience.

[@grandegeek1130]

Just got my M3P and all I do is gun it and giggle 🤭

[@jpc23pr]

Hi Matt how do we find out what battery we have in our Model 3 long range we just took delivery 2 weeks ago and I have a Performance model Y coming soon! Thanks for the help

[@MattDanadel]

The LR's have the same battery as the P and the MY's. It's just the M3SR+ that has the LFP batteries. So you have the normal lithium ion batteries (the 2170's)

[@jpc23pr]

@@MattDanadel sounds great thank you son much for the help!

[@jpc23pr]

@@MattDanadel I misspoke we actually have the model 3 S range plus so on that one is recommended to charge to 100%? Right we have a 14-50 Nema set up at home. Thanks for the help sorry for the confusion.

[@MattDanadel]

I would double check with your service advisor to be on the safe side to ensure you have the LFP batteries in your Model 3 👍

[@lindseymercer9239]

Thank you for the video. I'm see alot of conflicting information regarding LFP. Is it better for the battery to set the daily limit to 100% (as tesla indicates) or is it better for the battery to set the daily limit to 90 or 80%?

[@club3g82]

Tesla states 90%, not 100%. They only recommend 100% if you're going on long trips.

[@bzero911]

@@club3g82that doesn’t apply for the LFP battery. You can charge to 100% daily on LFP batteries

[@googlepandit1850]

Hey Matt, thanks for the helpful video. At first, I used to charge my Model Y up to 90% every day using the wall charger, just like the User Manual suggested. However, after about a month, I noticed that my battery had lost more than 3% of its capacity. I talked to the Tesla mechanics about it, and they recommended that I should only charge it when it goes below 20%. So, I started following their advice. In just five months and less than 4,000 miles, my battery degraded to 6%. Do you have any suggestions on how to prevent further degradation? By the way, I recently switched to using a 110V mobile connector since yesterday. Any thoughts on that?"

[@sm753]

From what I've read - that seems normal. In general, you expect to see about 5%-10% degradation in the first year. But after that, *significantly* less.

[@AJ-pr6er]

Model Y performance- I only drive it on weekends, and typically for short stints around town. The battery has never seen anything below 60% SOC (probably because I’ve only had it for two weeks) I leave it plugged nightly during the week with charge limit set to 90%. What are the charging recommendations for this scenario? Or am I already adhering to best practicce? HELP

[@ANDYANDREWPro]

Based upon my research, the state of charge should be below 80%. But, the closer to 50% you are the better. Leave it sitting at 55 to 65%. And charge it up to 80% when you are ready to use 8:32 it. I only charge 70% at home in the morning just before I leave. Depending what I do, I will come home with anywhere between 40 to 60% left of the battery. I plug it in and program it the charge up the next morning over and over again. It is perfectly fine to run it down to 5% or charge it up to 95%. But it should not sit for extended periods of time at those percentages. The battery enjoys the state of charge closer to 50 for the duration. -MYP

[@sherrylewis6932]

I live in a condo. Daily 'at home' charing is not available. Internet is also not available. Personally, I don't like (feel left out?) the most common advice everywhere is 'charge at home'. I think more and more multi-family unit owners are/will become Tesla owners. I'm grateful the charging grid is expanding!

[@michaelsmithers4900]

I have a friend who lives in a condo with the same situation. No plugs at the parking spaces. It’s going to take some work to make that happen. One thing I recommended to him was, if running 220 all over the parking areas is to expensive they could consider 110v. 110 is far cheaper to run could be decimal points difference compared to 220v. Think thinner wires, more circuits on the same supply. The tradeoff of course is that 110v charging is abysmally slow. But if you’re plugged in for 12+ hours/day and you’re commute is less than 60mi round trip(common in the us) then you could do the majority of your charging this way and greatly reduce your reliance on superchargers.

[@michaelsmithers4900]

Another avenue may be to look into destination chargers tesla and non tesla. Tesla has and email address on their website under charging. I think you’re condo can make some money off these and this might be an incentive for them. It would definitely make the condos more attractive as many EV owners won’t buy in a condo or would buy in a condo if there was good charging👌

[@shavscott3412]

I live in an apartment complex with no chargers available. I run a long extension cord from my apartment to my car at night and charge that way.

[@mele2259]

Hello . Just picked up a model y and I didn’t wanna charge it during peak hours so I charged to 90% on Friday and didn’t charge again until Monday and the battery was depleted to 3% . I realize now after my friend yelled at me that this is very bad charging practice but my question is did I ruin anything by doing that ? The mY only has 800 miles . I definitely learned my lesson now but hoping I didn’t ruin anything?? Please reply and help

[@MattDanadel]

Just charge every day at the end of your commute. You can schedule for it to start charging at a specific time so you can take advantage of off peak charging rates. You can also set a charge limit as well.

[@Mr91495osh]

We routinely charge at home on 115 volts and set the peak charge at 70%. We never need more than 20 miles range per day. The Excessive range batteries only increase the MSRP and are not necessary for 90% of buyers

[@rafmanansala1]

I commute my model 3 rwd with lfp 60mi round trip i charge daily to 90% is it okay to charge daily?

[@JoePavana]

Yes. In fact LFP batteries can be charge 100% everyday!

[@mnew213]

my daily usage is about 5%, do I still need to charge the car on a daily basis?

[@egoneoteo]

Not need, but if you can do it.

[@tedduma7943]

I'm thinking of buying a Tesla Y, it would be stored in the summer months (June thru September) in a garage in Tucson AZ. Should the battery be on a charger at low amperage the whole time or does it make more sense to have a timer allow charging for a set period of time. How does the car setting for this length of time affect the battery life?

[@carljaekle]

Leave it plugged in, but set the maximum charge level low, like 50-60%. You could lower amperage of charge if you wish, but it should need very little charging on a daily basis. If you don't leave it plugged in you may end up with a zero SOC, which as stated is bad for the battery. Make sure sentry mode is off, and I would also turn off cabin overheat protection, assuming the car is in the shade in a garage. Check the car occasionally on the phone app just to confirm all is well.

[@paullouis6902]

I have a Tesla wall charger at home and usually charge at lower amps (8-12) unless absolutely necessary! liked the tips, Usually it is normal for Tesla's to have about 10% degradation...Charging between 60% and 75% is a also a sweet spot however, this is practical only if you drive distances between thekms for that range. I am trying to get more range its cold in Canada and I used to have the car preconditiion for departure at 8.00am however I lost about 20 kms (degradation) in 2020-2021 I was at 7% before this!......any tips to bring it back to 95-97%? This is a 2019 and came with 386 kms but now is at 347..

[@MattDanadel]

Try charging to 100% and then driving immediately and getting the battery down low (maybe 10%ish) this will help recalibrate battery management system. If you’re charging to 70% or 80% nearly all the time, the BMS will “think” that’s the max capacity of your battery

[@paullouis6902]

@@MattDanadel thanks Matt will do on the next long trip. Thanks for the tip! Also the hotter and cold weather in Canada does not help! I always park in the garage at home so it helps! Stay safe Matt!

[@dv5466]

Is there a technical reason to not charge at higher amps at home? 32Amps seem like pretty low when talking about a car that can fast charge to 250+KW(around 400+amps). Level 2 charger is limited to 48amps on most Teslas now via its onboard charger, I mean I agree that most of the time you don’t need to charge at 48amps, but is charging at lower amps really technically better for battery health? I’m really curious about this, I think your house electrical system might benefits more from it? 🤔

[@carljaekle]

As was stated in the video, some of this is degradation, and some of this is your particular driving style. I leave mine on percent instead of miles and don't worry about it. Avoid Supercharging unless necessary. And don't charge over 80% unless you really need the range. Both points made by the presenter.

[@sunshinesunshine6654]

I have the 2023 model 3 and they said to charge to 100% once per weekq

[@MattDanadel]

Is it a MIC LFP M3? If not, I wouldn’t recommend charging to 100% that often

[@AlanTrades]

I thought you said lgp batteries can be charged to 100 percent

[@MattDanadel]

Yes, if your Tesla has LFP batteries you can charge to 100%. This video was made before LFP batteries came out. Also not all Teslas have LFP battery, only certain trims/models

[@AlanTrades]

@@MattDanadel which one is better and last longer?

[@compreal]

so is an LFP battery considered superior to a lithium ion one?

[@relaxationsounds6981]

What I hear it has pros and cons for the lithium batteries. I hear the lose more range in colder weather but possibly will have less degradation in the long run in the same time frame. I do like the fact the battery prefers 100% charges.

[@echoplexhandlesaredumb]

there are pro's and cons to both, the LiFe battery doesn't have the ability to output as much amps nor is it as energy dense but not having to worry about it and charge to 100% with theoretically more charge cycles then the car will ever see...I'd take one.

[@DalisYn]

What if we don’t drive everyday

[@RogerWilsonTodd]

I think you mean NEMA 6-50 for EV charging. NEMA 14-50 is for an oven or an RV that requires a Neutral conductor. EV charging uses only two “hot” conductors and a ground. Thus, NEMA 6-50 is the proper outlet.

[@Got2BNoel]

Either or works, the only difference is the ground and neutral. “Proper” outlet is subjective and it depends on the situation for the individual. You want to power an RV, or appliance or charge your EV then 14-50. You want an EV charger only 6-50 or even better just get an actual EV charger not a outlet.

[@TeslaOG]

Nope he meant a 14-50 and a 14-30 works too. Those are actually the two most common for the fastest level 2 charging rates and recommended by Tesla.

[@ronaldgarrison8478]

Charging from 20% to 80% seems a really good rule of thumb, for most situations.

[@neilufe]

90 percent fully charged

[@JackMott]

being below 20% doesn’t hurt the battery, Tesla warns about this only to avoid the very bad scenario of letting the battery go *below* 0% which can brick it. Sitting at exactly 0% would minimize degradation in fact.

[@MattDanadel]

Yes

[@club3g82]

Going below 0% won't brick the battery. Matt Watson from CarWow completely drained a Model 3/Y from 100% to when it died. He then charged it up and drove it like normal like nothing ever happened.

[@JackMott]

@@club3g82 the battery cells have a voltage below which they become damaged. the CAR when it says 0% is a little bit above that, to help prevent this scenario. So yes it is fine to drive to 0% as long as you charge back up relatively soon. How soon? I don't know, probably a couple of days would be fine but I wouldn't risk that. The longer it sits the more chance of dropping below that critical *actual* minimal cell voltage.

[@TylerRedwine]

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[@MattDanadel]

Thank you

[@TheElectricMan]

no matter what you will get battery deradation

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*****

[@lululemon5400]

Tesla doesn’t want you to charge everyday…

[@MattDanadel]

Yeah they do lol

[@iSim0641]

Engineering and R&D into tesla batteries second to none? You lost all your credibility in one sentence.

[@MattDanadel]

Which other EV companies do you have in mind?

[@evalee8097]

@@MattDanadelI’m a senior and ❤my 2022 Tesla Model Y . Thank you for your info .

[@onice33]

I purchased my tesla Y a week ago... i have my wall charger and the company i went with are going to install it soon.. thanks for these tips!!