Cold drafts, freezing occupants

[DrMike]

While driving home from Thanksgiving in 10 F weather, despite having the heater blasting for the entire 45 minute trip, I and the rest of my family never felt warm. Ok, the seat heaters and steering wheel heater help, but our feet were freezing. Feeling down to the left of the driver seat, it felt like there was a cold draft coming in underneath the door. This felt the same by all the doors. Is this normal?

My wife said it also felt to her like there was a cold draft blowing directly on her feet.

Kind of embarassing to have a really expensive vehicle that can't manage to keep the occupants warm.

 

[glide]

Yup. Would be nice if they properly insulated the vehicle and had air vents that worked.

 

[talhas3]

Yup. Would be nice if they properly insulated the vehicle and had air vents that worked.

I had that issue last year which was the first winter I had my S75D. They ended up replacing the weather liner strip around the doors and where the doors meet the body of the car.

It made a good difference. For the HVAC, they said nothing can be done. Just have to put it really high to feel the warm air which is pretty unfortunate cuz it eats up the battery more.

 

[IchDochNicht]

I got at least some improvement from this little device on the drivers' side:
FootWarmer air-redirector for refreshed Tesla Model S | eBay

 

[DrMike]

I got at least some improvement from this little device on the drivers' side:
FootWarmer air-redirector for refreshed Tesla Model S | eBay

Unfortunately mine is not a refreshed model. That seems odd that this wouldn't fit earlier ones - that presumably mean something about the footwell vents changed when they refreshed the front fascia?

 

[DrMike]

I had that issue last year which was the first winter I had my S75D. They ended up replacing the weather liner strip around the doors and where the doors meet the body of the car.

It made a good difference. For the HVAC, they said nothing can be done. Just have to put it really high to feel the warm air which is pretty unfortunate cuz it eats up the battery more.

I'll check with the service center about the weather strips, thanks! I need to tell them about condensation in the taillights anyway.

I couldn't feel any warm air coming out from the vents in the back of the center console (for rear passengers). Maybe a very slight airflow. The cabin heating really could have used more attention.

 

[Gixx1300R]

is your battery preconditioning in the on position?

 

[talhas3]

I'll check with the service center about the weather strips, thanks! I need to tell them about condensation in the taillights anyway.

I couldn't feel any warm air coming out from the vents in the back of the center console (for rear passengers). Maybe a very slight airflow. The cabin heating really could have used more attention.

I have that issue as well but they said there’s no fix to it. Just keep it really high they said

 

[Kristoffer Helle]

glass roof? always cold in our glass roof model S.
Our model s with alu roof is much better. warm and cozy

 

[talhas3]

Yes glass roof. But the air is not coming from the top. It’s coming from the sides. Doors are not sealed very good in mine.

 

[Lon12]

I had a 2014 S. Found this worked for keeping my right foot warm and it didn't cost anything to build. But your problem sound like a door issue.
Staying comfortable in Extreme Cold

 

[DrMike]

glass roof? always cold in our glass roof model S.
Our model s with alu roof is much better. warm and cozy

Interesting. Yes, I have a sunroof. But the primary draft we felt was coming from the bottom of the doors. I didn't specifically feel up around the sunroof though.

 

[RDoc]

We've not had that problem in our 2015 even on long drives in sub 10F weather (the battery usage was terrifying).

 

[Ripon]

I’m having the exact same issue. Drafts are entering my 2021 Model 3 LE where my feet are and through the front door and dmfribt windows. Passengers in the rear also feel drafts. Once I turn off A/C it gets very cold in the cabin.

 

[Ripon]

I’m having the exact same issue. Drafts are entering my 2021 Model 3 LE where my feet are and through the front door and dmfribt windows. Passengers in the rear also feel drafts. Once I turn off A/C it gets very cold in the cabin.