First Time Supercharging our Tesla Part 3

Created with the #GoPro App on my iPhone.

[@beaconterraoneonline]

You know you need to precondition the battery first, just navigate to a supercharger (about 30 minutes prior to arrival). You don't need a subscription, just a connection to wifi ... including Xfinity hotspots or you phone's hotspot. The subscription provides other features like satellite view on maps.

[@81MercTurbo]

You're pretty high in the pack (68%) - the charging speeds you're getting are about right. You'll get higher speeds at like 10-20%. Like others have said, navigate to the Supercharger(s) and the car will get the battery to optimal temperature by the time you get there.

[@ChickyNugg]

connectivity is provided by AT&T currently. Cellular only. Of course at most superchargers you are on the tesla provided wifi network, and when you are home it will connect to your wifi if you have it set up.

[@timparsons7348]

Thanks to all who have left comments. They are highly valued and appreciated. This will help all new Tesla owners as well as our journey forever and beyond!

[@MattAtLids]

Congrats on your Tesla. Along with preconditioning your battery by navigating to a supercharger, you can also schedule preconditioning via the app on your phone. I precondition every morning before work about 30 minutes prior to departure. I primarily home charge now, so I just schedule my home charging as well. Scheduling during non-peak times is helpful on cost.

[@haanc2]

You'll be perfectly fine in cold weather, it just needs time for the car to heat itself. It can take an hour or more for the battery to heat to optimal temperature if you're starting with a cold battery. On a long drive, it'll take care of that in the background.

[@timparsons7348]

Awesome info! Thank you!

[@ryen7512]

Navigate to the charger next time so the car knows it will be charging. It will start heating itself for faster charging early.

[@roadtotesla2632]

Has it ever been a close call on the way to a supercharger when the battery was running low?