Batteries

Several days ago I’ve driven on a mixed road including hi-way for 48km and recorded the data by Scan my Tesla. After I plotted the chart I though why not calculate the internal resistance of the battery. Extract an 8 minutes section data when the power change seems to be the most. Modify the...

Came home to no power. We have a 21 (whatever) whole home Generac Generator. Anyone ever charge off one of these before I plug in and take down the local grid?

Curios if any other MS60 owners run into an issue where range reduces at a rate of nearly 2x actual miles traveled. For example, my commute into work is 2.3 miles, but I'll lose 5-6 miles in range. Temperature outside is in the 40's, and I dont have the car heater on. My wh/mi average often...

Wanted to share observation that api/ logging tools on Model 3 disables it from sleeping. Some tools are better than others, though anyone polling the apis at a minute or less refresh rate may cause in the order of >5% loss per day. I believe if/when “always connected” mode is enabled will...

I want to know any downsides to 120v charging – beyond the obvious slowness. I'm about to be the proud owner of a 100D. I'm also retired with nowhere to go every day. I've searched this forum for information about charging, and specifically 120v charging. The consistent advice is: “Don't waste...

There’s a Global Race to Control Batteries—and China Is Winning And China has its hands all over Congo and its cobalt supply. GM is supposedly moving to a 811 Li-on battery (less cobalt) for its next gen BEVs due in 2021, and Nissan's 60 kWh 2019 Leaf will supposedly have the 811 battery. LG...

hi all I’m wondering what the total energy that gets released in a battery fire. Assuming it is a lithium ion battery as used in Tesla EVs. Assuming that the battery is fully charged. As a non battery expert, and a non chemist, I am making a guess that the lithium will oxidise, releasing the...

40 miles short of 60,000 and my 12v warning lights up. Still under warranty! Stupid car. I've had the same yellow top in my 09 Tahoe since... 2009! with 130,000 miles.

I am new to the site. I thought I should share my last weeks experience of a 100 km range increase. I emailed Tesla help and they responded saying "Tesla is constantly recalculating and getting firmware updates. There may have been an update that was able to extend the range of the battery"...

Besides looking at 100% rated miles, is there anything I can do when looking at a used Tesla to determine the health of the battery? When I bought my leaf I used an OBD2 reader to get info from the BMS. I'm going to inspect / buy a 2015 Model S 70D with 70k miles on Monday night. Are there any...

I performed some idling consumption tests before by Scan my Tesla but the CAN bus always shut off after about 1 or 2 hours making it impossible for long duration test. Several days ago, I started the test again but this time I measure the voltage of the 12V battery directly and here are some...

As a Model S owner, will I continue to get free supercharger with my model 3? Also, does anyone know if we can still get HOV stickers in California?

I live near Green Bay, 2014 P85 charged at 24amps on 30amp circuit, parked outside and work is completely exposed to winds, commute is all of 7miles each way, sometimes a lunch trip or errands after work. I hate the way the car drives with Range Mode on in winter, the power limited and lack of...

(CORRECTION: 2017) US retroactively extends tax credits for charger installations, electric motorcycles and fuel cell vehicles through end of 2017 I installed mine Jan 4th, 2018. I hope they eventually keep this going for 2018 also.

I will be leaving my 75D at Toronto airport parking for about 10 days . I hope to have about 70% charge when I leave it. I estimate the average temperature while away t to be -10 Celsius / 14 Fahrenheit How much drain should I expect to see over the 10 days. Trying to figure if I'll have...

All, I acquired an inventory 100D in November and have been experimenting with charging levels. My results so far are not conclusive, so I propose the following question: Assume I drive the same distance and utilize about the same amount of battery daily; maybe 20% Environmental factors...

car ate 20 miles over 2 nights parked at train station. Had 35 miles when I parked, came back to 12. Fortunately there's a level 2 charger nearby 1/4 mile but it ate 4 miles getting there. Now I'm sitting here on a 30A/240V trying to charge enough to get to a supercharger that is 15 miles away...

I am a new Model X owner that also purchased the Tesla wall charger to have installed in my garage. Before installing I discovered that I have a 220 outlet and can plug into it using one of the adapters that came with the car. My question is whether there is any reason to install the Tesla...

I have maybe a dumb question. I have tried a few times to use the Tesla provided cable (that comes with the car), to charge on a regular 110V outlet in my garage. I plug it on the wall side, the green light comes on, and when I connect the other end to the car: pop! It clicks out. There is a...

All the data needs to be combined, sorted, and turned into a robot-friendly picture of the world, with instructions on how to move through it. That takes huge computing power, which means huge electricity demands. Prototypes use around 2,500 watts, enough to light 40 incandescent light bulbs...

As many on this forum , patiently waiting for Model 3 Asking fellow skiers who own Model S about trickle charge. Impossible to secure garage at most resorts for car but sometimes Ive been able to trickle charge my Volt. Adds tiny amount of range which is not the issue. Wondering about leaving...

I have a timeshare in Pinecrest CA. In the last 6 months, I've been getting regen limit starting around 25 into my descent. This was December 10th. Warm for this time of year but 59F is not too cold or too warm for normal regen. When I first started out, I got the normal regen limit dashed...

I used a Juice Box Pro 40 for home charging. It is set for 11 PM (off peak charging) and I simply plug in my Model S with scheduled charging turned off in the car. I expected the same from my Model 3 but was surprised when it did not charge overnight. Tesla sent me a work around which is to...

My last road trip was almost 2 years ago in my P85D, so perhaps things have changed. But I seem to remember getting a faster charge back then than I just experienced on a trip last weekend. Of course back then the charge rate was shown in amps, and now it is shown in kW, so I guess a bit of math...

My Model S 75D is scheduled to arrive 3/12/18. I'm considering using it to drive 2000 miles from the Boston area to Colorado in early June. Does that give enough time to work the bugs out of the car? (I'm old enough to remember the bad old days of Detroit cars which often spent the first month...

Anybody successfully install a newer style (motorized) charge port into an older car that had the pop-open-only door? This is all pre-facelift era stuff I'm talking about... maybe the motorized door has gone through a couple generations since, I don't know. But you'd know if you dropped...

tl;dr; ...........in Today......5 years..Type 6%.........7%.......Critical Charges, Usually a Supercharger, but can be an overnight WC 1.0%.......7.0%.....Opportunistic, building extra cushion, meals, shopping, out on the town 87%........80%......Routine, daily charge habit @ home, work, school...

I've noticed that Angel (my Model X, 75D) "wakes up" as I walk around in the house near the door leading to the garage. I can tell because the DRLs are turned on and from the sound of it, it's pumping up the suspension (it parks in "high" mode). I can't help but think this wastes power. Is there...

I am seeing several used Model s's this week with a view to purchase. While I think I understand the battery display, I need some advice. The display shows the current mileage etc - but only I think in the current state of charge. If I see a vehicle showing - say - 50% battery charge, is there...

Didn't see this here anywhere, so here goes. So - cruising eBay earlier today I came across something pretty intriguing. As always - quite skeptical about these aftermarket people. Tesla Model S (facelift) battery upgrade 60, 60D, 75, 75D -> 90, 90D | eBay Wonder if they're on TMC. sounds...

i have the 240v dual inverter Model S home charger and I’m buying a 2018 BMW i3s. Does anyone know if it will charge the i3? Or must I spend $1000 for the BMW charger? Thanks Mitch

I have a finished garage, and need to put in another NEMA 14/50 I installed the one for my car, but that was a whopping 2' from the breaker. So.. rather easy. I know I need 6/3, and I've wired whole houses before. Problem is I wire before drywall. I've never done after work. I don't want to to...

My model X has been in service for almost a week now... Today I took the loaner Model S 85 they gave me, to a supercharger. To my surprise, the loud fans that typically vibrates my whole X once I reach about 80%, didn't make a sound, even though I charged to almost 100%! Anybody knows what's...

My other post is about getting the NEMA 14-50 plug. Now my question: is there any reason other than higher rates of charging to get it? I won’t be able to go above a 50-60 amp circuit. I did try a search and I’m not electrically inclined, sorry if I sound ignorant. Thanks for your help

What is the purpose for having two pumps for the battery, is it redundancy or extra coolant flow.

New member so trying to jump in. I am currently looking at buying a MS and I have a question about charging set up at my home. My current home circuit breaker has a door sticker stating max is 125 amps and I have the main breaker (2 breakers together with plastic showing 100 on each) that from...

SA gov has teamed up with Tesla again. Hopefully other states and Federal gov get on board. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-04/elon-musk-tesla-to-give-solar-panels-batteries-to-sa-homes/9394352

I purchased a 2017 new inventory MS100D in August 2017. This April-built vehicle came with the 48A internal charger, but I was told I could upgrade to the High-Amp 72A charger after delivery. Subsequently, I installed a full 100A circuit to a new HPWC in my garage at significant expense...

OK, a picky item, but this post is mainly to confirm that other people see the same experience as I do. I run the Tesla app on my iPhone. While the MX is charging, I will get a text that indicates charging is almost complete. Then I look at the amount of predicted time until charging really...

Being new to the EV world and expecting my Model 3 (APR-JUN 2018), I have been gaining as much knowledge as possible about the Model 3 (Battery & Charging). I have compiled a (Quick Reference) which I will keep in the car and view as needed. If your new to EV World like myself, I hope this Quick...

Probably been asked before,but still nervous. I have an S75D. I also have a 15meter 12 gauge 3 wire 15 amp outdoor extension cord. Am I safe to use that with the UMC in a 120 volt AC wall outlet in a garage where the UMC cable won't reach?

Instead of more centralised batteries like the one at Hornibrook SA (!00Mwhrs) why cant we use our own parked cars? You would need three phase power, cooperation from Tesla & compensation from power companies. However you would also be able to charge at Chardemo levels 50kWs. Ill assume that...

UPDATE: as was just pointed out, this was too good to be true! The car was set to IDEAL miles and not rated! It is still a 100kWh pack. Sorry about that! Wishful thinking, I suppose. Background: got a loaner from the SC on manufacturer plates. The X is badged as a P100DL and is quite new. Got...

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Anyone given the genius apparent Jason Hughes a go on the autopilot v1 retrofit, or his battery pack upgrades?

Is there a way to tell what % you are setting the charge limit to? Right now the only way I can tell, unless i'm missing it, is to set it to a limit and charge to said limit and see the %.

I have had my P85D for almost 3 years now, but because my wife prefers the minivan for road trips I have taken my car on very few trips. Well now I'm going somewhere alone and I am going to take my P85D, however the last leg of the trip poses some logistical challenges. Additionally I live in...

I have written confirmation from Tesla that a Roadster pre-paid battery replacement contract can be used for the R80 battery upgrade for as little as $4,000 out of pocket. Because of the redemption period terms of paragraph 4 of the battery contract, that more specifically means the R80 battery...

I read all these posts on here about SGIP and load vs efficiency. My brain hurts. Are you guys overthinking or am I underthinking? I told Tesla I want four Powerwalls to go with my 10kw solar already installed. I'll get the 30% fed rebate and charge the batteries off the panels. I don't...

Hi guys! Just a quick video I made using the TeslaTap adapter to charge my chevrolet volt. I will be using this for home use as explained in my next video. thanks!