Cottonwood
Roadster#433, Model S#S37
@J in MN, @montgom26
Same here. Battery is warmer in morning as car in the garage. I have long hours at work, and gets cold before I head back home. Jerry is also right as afternoon temp is usually higher than frigid overnight conditions. I think suggestion to end charge just before leaving is the most practical one. I tried it for couple of days and energy use is coming down.
Here is a plan that works for me. It preheats the battery and interior nicely on shore power.
- Set the slider charge level to 80% (plenty for most days) and charge the night before.
- About 30 minutes before you leave, while getting ready to leave, eating breakfast, etc, use the App to set charge level to "Max Range." When acknowledged, set charge level back to "Standard." This sets charge level to 90% and gets battery nice and warm, but avoids a "Max Range" charge if you are delayed, forget...
- With App, turn on climate control, and set temp to high 70's. This is above a normal comfort level, but nicely preheats all of the interior.
- When you start driving, set the temp to what you like, and the charge level back to 80% or so.
- Repeat...
Happy Winter Driving! :biggrin: