Battery steaming lately after charging? Is this normal? Just started after only 15,000KMS.

[tonecapone]

Can anyone help with this? Model Y performance. 2022. Only 15,000kms.

 

[Geech72]

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.

The temp also depends on the atmospheric pressure; if he was at a high altitude the vapor point might be surprisingly low.

 

[M1tch]

Mine does it too. It’s normal when wet, cold and humid but did worry me first time around.

 

[ZenRockGarden]

The temp also depends on the atmospheric pressure; if he was at a high altitude the vapor point might be surprisingly low.

Happens at sea level. I can't tell you what the exact thermo process is, but basically moisture pus hot supercharging plus assorted heat pumping and condensation can result in major front-of-car fog events. It's fine. We're shoving major KWhrs into containment - it can cause a show.

 

[Undecided_2]

Yes, happens from time to time.

 

[pepperoni]

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The what? Are those three dots supposed to say “troll”? You guys are quite discerning. All I saw here was a regular Tesla owner concerned whether an unusual car behavior was normal, but you were able to sleuth out that his real intent was to cast shade on Tesla. Bravo.

 

[DanDi58]

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.

I would think there would be an alert if the coolant system was compromised.