Suggestion on what to do if vehicle not driven for extended time

[lasperati]

If you’re not going to drive the car for 4-6 weeks, what is the best thing to do? I’m assuming keep it plugged in. Set the charge limit to what? Anything else?

 

[Jillmark99]

Just plug it in and forget about it.

 

[BitJam]

Yes, leave it plugged in. I suggest you set a charge limit around 50 or 60% (unless you will need more charge right when you get back). In addition, I recommend using scheduled charging, probably in the middle of the night. This will cause it to charge only once per day which may save a tiny bit of wear and tear.

Here is a brief article:

What to do with your Tesla when going on vacation or storing it for longer periods of time

We’ve covered how much to charge your Tesla for everyday use, but when going on vacation or planning to store an electric car we have just a little extra pla

www.notateslaapp.com

 

[jcanoe]

Clean out any food, food wrappers, candy wrappers etc. Then vacuum any crumbs. Rodents (mice) can enter through even the smallest openings and have been known to build nests inside the Tesla vehicle's glove box, HVAC filter compartment. Don't store food (pet food) inside the garage. Rodents gnawing on wire harnesses, coolant lines cause thousand of $ in damage, not just to Tesla vehicles.

 

[florida2017]

Pump up the tires, a bit over max

 

[jcanoe]

Pump up the tires, a bit over max

You shouldn't exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded into the sidewall of the tire. It is OK to add a couple of extra pounds of tire pressure above the recommended 42 PSI (the max inflation pressure noted on the tire is 51 PSI.)

 

[bradtem]

For Lithium Ion, apparently 63% is a good resting SoC. If you think you will make a long drive right on getting home, set a reminder in your calendar to bump the max charge the night before you get home.

If outdoors, possibly put a cover on it or a sun-shade in the windsheilds.

 

[ATPMSD]

Also put some rat poison next to a couple of the wheels.

 

[lasperati]

Clean out any food, food wrappers, candy wrappers etc. Then vacuum any crumbs. Rodents (mice) can enter through even the smallest openings and have been known to build nests inside the Tesla vehicle's glove box, HVAC filter compartment. Don't store food (pet food) inside the garage. Rodents gnawing on wire harnesses, coolant lines cause thousand of $ in damage, not just to Tesla vehicles.

How ironic you should mention rodents! We actually had a rodent chew thru the coolant line this summer resulting in a major shutdown once all the coolant leaked out. Very scary when I tried to drive away after a shopping trip to the mall and every hazand warning started flashing on the screen. Now I’m worried it’ll happen again.

 

[jcanoe]

There are rodent repellents that contain peppermint oil, other scents to discourage mice. There is an electronic barrier product, Grid Guard, that will shock rodents that contact the barrier. The system is fairly expensive.

https://www.thegridguard.com/automobile-rodent-control

 

[lasperati]

Thanks to all of your suggestions. The more I know, the less anxious I’ll be!

 

[lasperati]

There are rodent repellents that contain peppermint oil, other scents to discourage mice. There is an electronic barrier product, Grid Guard, that will shock rodents that contact the barrier. The system is fairly expensive.

https://www.thegridguard.com/automobile-rodent-control

 

[lasperati]

Thank you. I have traps set already. I’ll add the repellent.