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jschwefel
Tesla fan/TSLA, Model Y and Cybertruck owner.
No issues to speak of wrt the car itself except higher energy usage (roughly +40%), limited power, and limited to no regen. But I’m feeling pretty good that, since I’m not worrying about squeaking/slipping belts, frozen coolant, cold cranking amps, engine temperature, and all of the noises an ICE makes in this weather. I just hop in the car and go.
That is excellent advice, just bear in mind that the battery heater draws a significant amount of power ( at least 5kW if memory serves), so pre-heating and even charging when cold soaked will NOT work efficiently on a level one (120 V, 6A) plug like the block-heaters found in many northern hotels.
When I got my S in 2013 I tried plugging in to such while at work (had a meeting to go to immediately after hours), in similar true winter temps, and got (at best) a whopping 1 km/hr of charge. Let's just say my trip was not enhanced by my efforts...
Mimimum I would recommend is a NEMA 14-50, or better.
navinsiri
Member
Thankfully and luckily there is no damage. Tow truck pulled my car out in a few seconds and I was on my way
SMSMD
Active Member
kevincwelch
Active Member
I recommend the Xi3 tires as well. 5th winter, and they are well worth it.
No problem, just expect reduced range. I see 150-160 Wh/km in the summer, up over 350 the past little while with days of a few short trips resulting in numbers up over 400. Highway range is not reduced as much, maybe 75% of normal, but city driving I have seen the energy app telling me to expect less than 200km from an 80% charge. Not an issue with overnight charging as long as you have something substantial (110V 15A isn’t going to cut it).
No issues “starting” or driving other than fiddling to keep windows defrosted. 2 people I know had non-starting ICE in the past week though. Great winter car overall in spite of reduced range. Good reason to get the biggest battery you can.
sakimano
Active Member
I've been averaging about 500 wh/mile (300 wh/km) for a month! In Toronto area where it has been very cold, not quite Montreal levels but between - 5 Celsius and - 25 all of December.
Car has performed very well, no issues other than park assist not being available in a snowstorm because sensors were covered
2015 P90D
Car has performed very well, no issues other than park assist not being available in a snowstorm because sensors were covered
2015 P90D
SMSMD
Active Member
Foggy windows is a pain in the neck.
My solution:
Bought the damp trap first and later saw the Auto dehumidifier in London drug's and bought that too. 2500 km of fog free driving in frigid cold, and blizzards from Edmonton to Vancouver and back.
I could keep the fan speed at 4 to 5 without fogging which was lower than last winter.
Cool, might have to try those. Fan at 4 or 5 is usually fine even at highway (120 km/h) but adjusting between feet and windshield airflow is sometimes needed. Course, your X has a whole lotta windshield to defog.
Retrospected
Member
I had seen someone recommending those as well, so I bought one a couple days ago. The first day, I noticed no difference. Second day, I was pleasantly surprised when I noticed little to no humidity on the Inside windows.
iwannam3
Active Member
My son parked at Syracuse airport with 100% charge and when he got in at 1:30 am after a long trip from Japan, his battery was totally dead, zero charge. Had to get a jump to get his Toyota pickup started.........
ahkahn
Active Member
I drove about 700 miles yesterday on the interstate. Saw everything from -15 to +5 degrees. I averaged about 450wh/mi... Used about 200 miles of charge to drive 120.
Chopr147
Active Member
Ok Since we are talking cold weather here, how's your feet? Because mine are freezing and I just can't seem to get the internal temp. right. The floor heater vent is so damn small! This may be my biggest complaint about my S! I blast the heat and open a window sometimes just to warm my toes 
Ok Since we are talking cold weather here, how's your feet? Because mine are freezing and I just can't seem to get the internal temp. right. The floor heater vent is so damn small! This may be my biggest complaint about my S! I blast the heat and open a window sometimes just to warm my toes
The driver vent is known to be defective in the design of the S. Never fixed in refresh. Passenger vent is strong and warm.
Ok Since we are talking cold weather here, how's your feet? Because mine are freezing and I just can't seem to get the internal temp. right. The floor heater vent is so damn small! This may be my biggest complaint about my S! I blast the heat and open a window sometimes just to warm my toes
Wow i thought it was just me ... my feet are frozen after a long drive .... can never get it warm enough .. didnt know this was a defect in design
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