Getting shocked every time I leave the car?

[RG MY]

Does anyone else get shocked every time when they're getting out of the car or when you touch the door to close it after getting out? It's pretty annoying but doesnt seem right obviously. Have a service scheduled to look at it but wanted to see what you guys thought.

 

[rfalias]

Like static shock, or... shock shock?
Is it all the time, even when humid out?

Could grab a multimeter and try to see if any current is running through it.

 

[jcanoe]

Does anyone else get shocked every time when they're getting out of the car or when you touch the door to close it after getting out? It's pretty annoying but doesnt seem right obviously. Have a service scheduled to look at it but wanted to see what you guys thought.

Do you get shocked all of the time or only when the vehicle is plugged in?

 

[quadroplexor]

I get a static shock from the door on really dry days. But I got the same from my old car as well.

 

[qdeathstar]

Unless the car is plugged in I’m not sure of you could get a shock since the cars battery isn’t referenced to earth?

 

[jcanoe]

If the EVSE is not connected to a proper earth ground, or if the EVSE uses a power plug such as the 10-30 that does not have a pin for an earth ground and relies on the neutral connection then you could receive a shock when touching the vehicle chassis. A faulty electrical component within the vehicle's charging system could energize the vehicle chassis, when you touch metal parts of the vehicle you could get shocked. Tesla does offer a 10-30 power plug adapter however some EVSE manufacturers, including ClipperCreek, don't offer EVSEs with the older 10-30 and 10-50 power plugs for this reason.

 

[Mike_TV]

There were a few threads like this back in March, when it was dry out and now we'll see a few more of these as we get into fall and winter again. Most likely static due to lower humidity.

 

[E_R_N]

It depends on which pair of shorts I’m wearing but yes, I get a static shock all the time on all my vehicles if I am wearing one specific pair of shorts.

 

[RG MY]

Do you get shocked all of the time or only when the vehicle is plugged in?

All the time. I even hesitate to close my door now because I know im gonna get shocked when I touch it. Never had this happen in any of my other vehicles.

 

[jcanoe]

All the time. I even hesitate to close my door now because I know im gonna get shocked when I touch it. Never had this happen in any of my other vehicles.

Is this a brief shock like what happens when you walk on nylon carpet while wearing socks, then touch a hand rail and there is a discharge of static electricity or is it a continuous jolt of electricity? If continuous, I would stop driving the vehicle, schedule a service appointment ASAP. I wish I could offer some better advice. If it is a shock from static electricity then try closing the door by gently pushing on the outside of the driver's door glass window. Glass is a poor conductor of electricity so you would not get shocked. Don't hold the top edge of the window because the window will close as the door is shut.

 

[RG MY]

Is this a brief shock like what happens when you walk on nylon carpet while wearing socks, then touch a hand rail and there is a discharge of static electricity or is it a continuous jolt of electricity? If continuous, I would stop driving the vehicle, schedule a service appointment ASAP. I wish I could offer some better advice. If it is a shock from static electricity then try closing the door by gently pushing on the outside of the driver's door glass window. Glass is a poor conductor of electricity so you would not get shocked. Don't hold the top edge of the window because the window will close as the door is shut.

It is only on the initial touch after getting out of the car. Not continuous at all thankfully or I would for sure stop driving it. Just seems weird as I have never had this happen on a car before.

 

[WADan]

Does anyone else get shocked every time when they're getting out of the car or when you touch the door to close it after getting out? It's pretty annoying but doesnt seem right obviously. Have a service scheduled to look at it but wanted to see what you guys thought.

i got shock with my Honda occasionally, so I doubt it’s the car.

 

[macanjr]

I've recently been having the same issue, so have resorted to just pushing the window to close the door.

 

[2101Guy]

I've recently been having the same issue, so have resorted to just pushing the window to close the door.

sometimes the simplest solutions can be the...easiest

 

[jcanoe]

Rarely when I touch the door exiting my Model Y. I believe this is due to build up of static electricity from driving in certain conditions.

 

[Silicon Desert]

I doubt it is anything other than static shock, especially if the weather is dry and you are wearing synthetic clothing like Nylon, etc.

 

[Gridlok]

I've been getting it too lately! Pretty sure it's only static but noticeable for sure! Never noticed it in the previous 3 winters. Oops! Model Y forum.

 

[2101Guy]

i use my elbow on the glass to push the door closed in the winter

 

[MyMYLRnw]

Been getting the static shock more frequently when exiting vehicle. Makes me wonder if driving an EV in a Thunder storm has higher chance of getting struck by lightning vs gas car.

 

[Pianewman]

Static electricity, worse in dry, cold air.

MyMYLRnw: Next thunderstorm, take the car out, park on top of a hill. Let us know how it goes. (or...it was nice knowing you, only 10 posts...)