Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

2024-08-26 Thread Ken Olum via EV
From: "(-Phil-)" Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:53:48 -0700 What model? If it's an older S/X then unfortunately they don't have the hardware to sleep fully. Yes, it is a 2015 Model S, so that explains it. If it's plugged in, then it will take it from the wall when SoC drops a bit

Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

2024-08-26 Thread Cor van de Water via EV
First of all, charging and discharging the batteries in the middle of their range hardly affects the life of the batteries at all. If for some reason you want to fully power off the Tesla and let it sit for months without looking at it, and you can have a jump start available when you return (even

Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

2024-08-26 Thread (-Phil-) via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

2024-08-26 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Phil wrote: > If you are going to routinely leave any car, EV or not, parked without > attention for more than 2 weeks routinely, I advise a 12v battery switch > be installed on the negative lead. That's good advice, with one caveat. Some cars have standard-equipment anti-theft systems that must

Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

2024-08-26 Thread Peri Hartman via EV
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Re: [EVDL] Tesla idle power draw

2024-08-26 Thread Lee Hart via EV
Both vehicles will turn off the headlights (or radio or dome light etc.) if left on for more than ~15 minutes. But... both had 12v accessory outlets that remained *on* when the car was off. Leaving a cellphone charger or other gadget plugged into them *would* run the battery down. Or, just leav