Can anyone help with this? Model Y performance. 2022. Only 15,000kms.
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Battery steaming lately after charging? Is this normal? Just started after only 15,000KMS.
- Thread starter tonecapone
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Where did you observe signs of vapor? Steam requires water to be heated above 100C. No components in the Tesla Model Y reach 100C while charging due to the cooling system. Perhaps your Tesla Model Y has a coolant leak. Check the overflow reservoir that is located in the frunk under plastic shroud on the passenger side for a low coolant level. Also check for signs of a coolant leak (blue liquid, slippery when touched) underneath the Tesla Model Y while parked. A coolant leak is a serious issue and you should have Tesla Service inspect the vehicle as soon as possible. You should not drive the Tesla Model Y if there is a coolant leak.
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voip-ninja
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A video of what you are describing would be helpful for anyone who wants to provide useful input.
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richrootes
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That would be where I would check for any sign of coolant leaking, dripping onto the floor/ground underneath the Model Y. (In 2.5 years of ownership I have never observed any steam coming from my Model Y when charging or otherwise.)
I would ask the local Tesla Service Center whether the steam/vapor observed while charging is normal.
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Mine had a HUGE cloud of steam/vapor come from under the frunk about 5 minutes into supercharging at 250kW when it was ~45F out and wet from rain. Think of BBQ going full force for five or ten minutes with the lid closed and then someone finally opening the lid. It was A LOT, but stopped after about 5 seconds.
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supercharging or just level2. if it's level 2 there could be a problem. sometimes supercharging will smoke because it get's way hotter and there can be moisture from the overflow under the frunk. mine did this a few times around 15,000k
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Yes. Has never happened to me but I've heard of it. You could web search "tesla battery steaming after supercharging"
The car has cameras and should have a popup "I notice steam from the front of the car. Not to worry, we are just cooling down the flux capacitor".
I suppose they will get to that eventually.
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We have seen this a few tines with our model Y at a supercharger in cold weather. Last winter we would stop to charge after skiing lessons in 3C weather. Charging would begin, then after 10 to 15 minutes there must be a change in heat direction such that the car discharges heat quickly through the front radiator, we would see a brief discharge of steam out the front wheel wells. Never seen this with our S. Likely the Y is able to quickly move excess heat and quickly dries off the rad coils.
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ZenRockGarden
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Puffs of steam / water-vapor under cool weather conditions while supercharging seem to be "normalish" and not dangerous. Both my Model Y's have done this on rare occasion with no side effects. I figure hot things and cold air and condensation are involved
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