Maybe they like to drive with the windows down and it is as simple as that...
Right? What a concept!!!
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Maybe they like to drive with the windows down and it is as simple as that...
Thanks. This sounds like a reasonable reason why someone could have seen a number of Tesla's driving with windows open in hot temperature conditions where one expected to see them all closed up. Not saying that is what caused what was observed, but at least I can tell my brother that under some conditions some Tesla's may have a low side suction pressure sensor that is out of tolerance. CheersMaybe these cars were experiencing an issue reported here previously, where the A/C was being diverted to cool the battery?
Air Conditioning Blowing Hot Air
A/C Fail with last night's Software Upgrade?
They were probably aliens joy riding in a Tesla.
Your brother should have called the MiB.
But, in all seriousness only rarely do I turn off A/C. I only do it when I know I'm going to come in low (below 10%), and I'm trying to stay above 10%. I wouldn't open the windows though because that would defeat the purpose.
For purposes of range I usually follow this order (in increasing desperation) with the energy graph telling me the expected battery percentage once I reach the supercharger.
1 -> Verify that range mode is on (which I use only for trips so sometimes I forget to turn it on)
2 - > Slow down in increments of 5mph
3 -> Turn off A/C if it's warm/hot. Lower the heat (if it's cold).
4 -> Find a big truck to get behind
5 -> Launch grappling hook into vehicle in front of me, and regen behind him.
6 -> If all the above fails accept defeat and head towards the backup charger.
Usually by step 3 the energy graph goes above 10%, and starts climbing so eventually I reverse the order.
I do love that I can modulate the energy usage pretty easily.
As to A/C I haven't experienced any issues, but I do know the A/C in the Model S is pretty weak. Luckily I'm in a colder climate so it's never an issue.
Agreed. As originally posted, based on my brothers observations, there must be some other reason for "all" the Tesla's he saw driving on the 401 on those hot occasions having the windows down.There is no reason for range anxiety on the 401, plenty of well spaced superchargers.
The A/C on full blast uses 1kW. The heater, 6kW.
I meant it uses 1kW max for any length of time anyone would care about it impacting range.You mean it used 1kW that one time you had it on full blast without controlling for inside/outside temperature and sun load.
It can take way more than 1kW. Although hopefully not for long.