SMAlset
Well-Known Member
I think the highest inside temp I ever saw reported by the app during last Summer was somewhere around 145 degrees Fahrenheit. Obviously I have cabin overheat protection turned off. You never realize how hot the inside of a parked car can get until you have a way to monitor the temperature.
Ain't that the truth! When our Model S first got the cabin overheat protection feature I monitored it daily several times a day for maybe a month, mostly to make sure it worked reliably and to see what battery loss would be. Cloud cover, tree shade, what kind of surface you park on, etc. can make a big difference. I miss having a sun roof to quickly vent my Model 3 but will say that the cabin overheat protection has worked well (we've been in the 90s this week, and that's exterior temp) and it kept it in the low 100s when I checked my app. I think our Model 3 ventilation system is great, much quicker cool down (or heat) than our Model S.
I remember back in the 60s my dad's car had vinyl seats and you would nearly burn your skin if you were in shorts. Had to sit on towels. Dad became a fan of cloth seats early on. Now with cabin pre-conditioning all you have to do is remember to turn it on to get it to a comfortable temperature if you aren't using the cabin overheat protection feature.
This week was I think the hottest my car has seen since owning it (9/2018). I do really miss our Model S leather ventilated seats and almost tried to hold out hoping they would be introduced in the Model 3. I was out today and could feel my backside and legs perspiring on the faux leather so not looking forward to summer sitting in these. I also ordered the front sunshade and will see if that helps any. Might cut down on the sun hitting the drivers seat.
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