When plugged in keep the battery warm

[rdunniii]

Would anyone else appreciate it if there was an option to keep the battery at some configurable or preset temperature to minimize regen limitations and range losses in cold weather? A few days ago I had mostly dots and very limited regen and the temperature was abut 30 degrees.

 

[gecko10x]

Yes, I would use that every day.

Of course, the oft-requested-still-missing feature of "Complete charge by X time" would accomplish that as well in most situations.

 

[SSedan]

If efficiency is the angle to EV ownership, then keeping it warm vs just preheating before you leave is completely wrong.

You can also set charge time so it is still charging when you leave, set limit to 90% but time it so it is usually 80-85% when you unplug.

 

[Magnets!]

I think heating will cost you much more than improving regen will gain you.

 

[ewoodrick]

Why is limited regen such a big problem?

Warming it means that you are going to use more power to save a little power.

Sure, driving is a little different, but hopefully you can handle it, as I hope that the Tesla isn't the only car you will ever drive again.

 

[fmm]

personally, I dislike the way that the slowing of the vehicle is changed when regen is limited - I'm always caught off guard by the difference the first time it occurs virtually every drive. I'd heat in this manner if it meant consistency in this function.

 

[rdunniii]

Efficiency is not important to me. I didn't buy a performance version for efficiency. If it was I would get more than 200 miles from a charge I get in the best of circumstances. I also want single pedal driving right out of the garage.

I agree a finish charging by X would also be a help. Right now I start charging around 6AM so the battery will be warm when I go out, but how much charge I have when I leave (because I don't leave at a set time) is a guessing game.