AC runs when car cover is on and parked

[Haas Haus]

I keep a car cover on my Model 3 and have noticed the AC is running frequently even though I don't have my cell phone nearby to trigger it to start like I'm entering. It appears to happen most frequently when temperature outside is above 85. Is it possible the car cover is blocking some cooling intake or causing AC to run? Anyone else experience this?

 

[VT_EE]

Is cabin overheat protection on?

 

[Rottenapplr]

Does the car cover have vents at the front for airflow?

 

[atnbirdie]

Key data point is cabin temperature, not outside temp. At 85° cabin can easily exceed 105° and if overheat protection is on, AC would turn on.

 

[Rottenapplr]

My car is over 100F when it’s 75 outside and sunny! It’s like a greens house.

 

[CharleyBC]

The Tesla brand covers are correctly vented to allow the AC to run when the cover is in place. I couldn't say if it's a third-party cover.