First off, I am new to EVs. I don't have one yet. I am thinking of getting a Model Y Long Range. It would be my car/2nd vehicle. We live in Southern Maine.
My thought is this, my current car(second car) is a rust bucket , 16 year old truck that I may use 5,000 miles a year. If I were to get a Model Y, and keep with the mileage estimates, what would happen to the battery during long downtimes? Would I just need to keep it plugged in all the time at home? And would the battery need more attention in 10 degree (F) weather?
My thought is this, my current car(second car) is a rust bucket , 16 year old truck that I may use 5,000 miles a year. If I were to get a Model Y, and keep with the mileage estimates, what would happen to the battery during long downtimes? Would I just need to keep it plugged in all the time at home? And would the battery need more attention in 10 degree (F) weather?