Rottenapplr
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I keep mine one because of the screen. It’s not a big deal if there is drain. I charge at home so what ever. It gets hot at work 105f in the summer.
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You shouldn't lose refrigerant unless you have some sort of leak but I think that this a trade off people have to consider with this feature. Some want to keep Cabin Overheat Protection on with AC to keep the temps down to theoretically protect some of the electronics life span however by doing so you will run the HVAC system more and risk shortening the lifespan of the AC compressor, condenser, and blower motor. For me, the Florida heat just causes too much power drain and just seems silly to cool a car for 8 hours a day with no one in it. I turned it off the 2nd day of ownership.Kind of on the same topic.
with Cabin protection turn on with A/C has anyone had to refill their freon on their cars ? Just wanted to know in advance as I heard ours uses the more expense type? R1234YF ?
Ac is a heatpump transfer system as raptor said. Assuming no leaks coolant is lifetime.Kind of on the same topic.
with Cabin protection turn on with A/C has anyone had to refill their freon on their cars ? Just wanted to know in advance as I heard ours uses the more expense type? R1234YF ?
Agreed, if the electronics couldn't handle the heat then Tesla would have a ton of warranty claims on their hands. Also, keep in mind Cabin Overheat Protection has parameters. I believe it still won't enable if you have 20% or less battery charge. I also think it only runs for up to 12 hours straight before it will shut down. That said, the electronics need to be designed to handle the heat and cold.The first summer I owned my Model 3, the cabin overheat protection feature didn’t exist. It survived a Phoenix summer with flying colors, so the electronics can handle it just fine.
Agreed, if the electronics couldn't handle the heat then Tesla would have a ton of warranty claims on their hands. Also, keep in mind Cabin Overheat Protection has parameters. I believe it still won't enable if you have 20% or less battery charge. I also think it only runs for up to 12 hours straight before it will shut down. That said, the electronics need to be designed to handle the heat and cold.
Hopefully they designed them to last longer in their high volume Model 3 and Y, otherwise folks will lose confidence. The interiors of the 3 and Y are not that great considering the price point. You can tell all the money went into the battery and powertrain.Tesla Claims Failing Touchscreens in NHTSA Recall Were Only Meant to Last 5-6 Years Anyway
That's half the average age of a vehicle on U.S. roads at the moment.www.thedrive.com
Tesla has had in non car grade equipment in the past. With their passion for efficiency and cost cutting I wouldn't be surprised if some electronics do fail early without temperature controls.
I like my model 3 but they have a huge profit margin.Hopefully they designed them to last longer in their high volume Model 3 and Y, otherwise folks will lose confidence. The interiors of the 3 and Y are not that great considering the price point. You can tell all the money went into the battery and powertrain.
And you can tell this because of the dozen equivalent EVs that sell for significantly less?I like my model 3 but they have a huge profit margin.
And you can tell this because of the dozen equivalent EVs that sell for significantly less?
My 2018 car does not have R1234YF. It has R-134a according to the sticker under the frunk. R-134a (660g +/- 20g). And also has the lubricant POE ND-11 (150g +/- 10g).Kind of on the same topic.
with Cabin protection turn on with A/C has anyone had to refill their freon on their cars ? Just wanted to know in advance as I heard ours uses the more expense type? R1234YF ?
I figger they took the amazing profit margin from my car and built another Supercharger. GM takes the less-amazing profit margin on a Bolt and pays for a Silverado ad. So I'm OK with the profit margins.Tesla has amazing profit margins on a per car basis compared to the rest of the industry. I own a 2021 LR, but definitely corners are cut...
Aaaaand...they did.Agreed, if the electronics couldn't handle the heat then Tesla would have a ton of warranty claims on their hands.
Thanks I couldn't remember refrigerant we use as we are in a transitional period that swings back and forth of each each type. I too am not worried about the screen as well. Its more of the hot seat to sit on. I do use Heat Shield for my front window.My 2018 car does not have R1234YF. It has R-134a according to the sticker under the frunk. R-134a (660g +/- 20g). And also has the lubricant POE ND-11 (150g +/- 10g).
I live in Nebraska, so not as good as dinner places you other people live. I've never used cabin overheat protection since I got my car in April 2018 and 63,800 miles ago. I would leave it off if I lived somewhere hotter and just pre-cool the cabin from the app 5 minutes before I got in. I'm not concerned about the heat affecting the electronics or interior.