Due to the covid pandemic, I have been working from home for the past few weeks and have not needed to drive my Model 3 that much at all. I have 280 miles on the odometer (took deliver on 3/13) and currently at 60% battery charge. I leave sentry mode on at all times so the battery does drain slowly over time. I have a Tesla wall connector installed at my house so I can charge anytime if needed.
What is the best practice to maintain my battery health if not driving the car for many days/ weeks? Should I keep the charger plugged in and set to 65% charge rate even though I am not driving for many days (I assume the battery would drain from idling/ sentry mode and then the charger would maintain 65% charge?)? Or should I charge to 65% then unplug the charger and let it drain from sitting idle with sentry mode on until it reaches 30% then charge again to 65% and repeat?
I am sad I don't get to drive my Model 3 and I want to make sure I am not damaging the battery health by letting the car sit for many days without use. Thanks.
What is the best practice to maintain my battery health if not driving the car for many days/ weeks? Should I keep the charger plugged in and set to 65% charge rate even though I am not driving for many days (I assume the battery would drain from idling/ sentry mode and then the charger would maintain 65% charge?)? Or should I charge to 65% then unplug the charger and let it drain from sitting idle with sentry mode on until it reaches 30% then charge again to 65% and repeat?
I am sad I don't get to drive my Model 3 and I want to make sure I am not damaging the battery health by letting the car sit for many days without use. Thanks.