NH Seacoast - No garage

[NHseacoast]

Hi,
Just wondering if you think this might work. I live in Seabrook Beach where we get a lot of wind, snow and rain, and of course it gets really cold. I have no garage and the X would have to be parked next to the house. Two questions:
1 - How do you think the X will behave with no garage and outside all the time especially in the winter.
2 - What are you thoughts on the Tesla Home Charger. Do you think they are a theft target, as it would be pretty visible from the street.
Thanks so much!
Paul from Seabrook Beach

 

[Les236]

They could really only take the short part plugged into the wall as the charger and cable is locked into the charge port. The X will do just fine outside and cold. Many people in Scandinavia have Tesla's and leave them parked outside. The charger will keep the battery warm. I have been on trips where I had to leave mine outside well below freezing and not plugged in and aside from the limited regen when starting out no issues. I would still be concerned and would try to park so the charge port was on the house side for limited viewing.

 

[NHseacoast]

They could really only take the short part plugged into the wall as the charger and cable is locked into the charge port. The X will do just fine outside and cold. Many people in Scandinavia have Tesla's and leave them parked outside. The charger will keep the battery warm. I have been on trips where I had to leave mine outside well below freezing and not plugged in and aside from the limited regen when starting out no issues. I would still be concerned and would try to park so the charge port was on the house side for limited viewing.

Thank you, your comments are very helpful.

 

[glide]

Hi,
Just wondering if you think this might work. I live in Seabrook Beach where we get a lot of wind, snow and rain, and of course it gets really cold. I have no garage and the X would have to be parked next to the house. Two questions:
1 - How do you think the X will behave with no garage and outside all the time especially in the winter.
2 - What are you thoughts on the Tesla Home Charger. Do you think they are a theft target, as it would be pretty visible from the street.
Thanks so much!
Paul from Seabrook Beach

I owned a MS that lived outside in Cambridge. It was a challenge but can be done.

Best advice I can give is get a proper car cover and leave it plugged in.

 

[KerryOH]

I split time between Delaware with a garage and Northern NJ with only a driveway. As stated above the MX is fine without a garage. I would recommend not autofolding your mirrors, mine tend to get stuck. Also use WD40 or silicone on doors, truck etc.

 

[NHseacoast]

I owned a MS that lived outside in Cambridge. It was a challenge but can be done.

Best advice I can give is get a proper car cover and leave it plugged in.

Thank you, this was helpful.

 

[NHseacoast]

I split time between Delaware with a garage and Northern NJ with only a driveway. As stated above the MX is fine without a garage. I would recommend not autofolding your mirrors, mine tend to get stuck. Also use WD40 or silicone on doors, truck etc.

Thank you for this, this is helpful!

 

[Gwgan]

In Maine winter after driving on salted roads the parking brake pads will often stick to the rotors and noisily separate when moving after parked. I suppose that could be harming the pads but they last so long anyway it has not been an issue. Newer cars do not have a separate parking brake so maybe not an issue for you.
Preheat is your friend.

 

[dmurphy]

I park our 3 and X both outside here in NJ; no issue at all.

one suggestion; apply this stuff to the door & window seals. Will help them not stick in ice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B8GTQG/

 

[Saturday]

I owned a MS that lived outside in Cambridge. It was a challenge but can be done.

Best advice I can give is get a proper car cover and leave it plugged in.

Any recommendation on a particular car cover line?

 

[glide]

Any recommendation on a particular car cover line?

Either the one Tesla makes or try Evannex.

You will need cut-outs for the louvres and charge port.

Don’t skimp on the cover and make sure you get the “outdoor” version.

 

[NHseacoast]

In Maine winter after driving on salted roads the parking brake pads will often stick to the rotors and noisily separate when moving after parked. I suppose that could be harming the pads but they last so long anyway it has not been an issue. Newer cars do not have a separate parking brake so maybe not an issue for you.
Preheat is your friend.

Thank you!

 

[NHseacoast]

I park our 3 and X both outside here in NJ; no issue at all.

one suggestion; apply this stuff to the door & window seals. Will help them not stick in ice.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004B8GTQG/[/QUOTGreat idea, thank you!