10 Tesla Mistakes New Owners ALWAYS Make (I Did Too)

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  @stevendasinger3755 · 6 months ago

  Here is another mistake (may be worth a whole episode).<br>When taking a trip, do not charge more than you have to and don&apos;t stop to charge too soon.<br>Since the Tesla charging curve has the fastest charge time at low SOC, and the longest at high SOC, drive until you SOC is around 10% to 20% (when you are more comfortable, closer to 10% is better). Then only charge until you have enough to get to the next charger. The only time to vary that is if you are making a longer stop to get something to eat. Then you might as well charge higher.<br>Also, as best you can, time you &apos;required stops&apos; (bathroom break, food, etc.) to be at the charging location.<br>Doing these things will get you the best combination of less time waiting at a charging station and more time on the road.

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  @nickalexander8287 · 5 months ago

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=31">00:31</a> 10. Range prediction is wrong select % <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=151">2:31</a> Charge to 80% the car tells you <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=252">4:12</a> Wire your garage for Tesla wall connector before you buy <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=330">5:30</a> Can you charge at home <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=341">5:41</a> Easy on the accessories - screen protector <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=468">7:48</a> Climate on before departure <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=491">8:11</a> Set phone as key (Retain your key card) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=546">9:06</a> Set driving experience ie One pedal mode <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=603">10:03</a> Protect paint work w/ paint protection film &amp; mud flaps <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=672">11:12</a> Set trunk height for garage <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=712">11:52</a> Don’t use manual door handles, screen reboot, sentry mode on!

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  @svenskdod · 1 month ago

  The phone key worked 100% of the time, all 5 years I had my first Tesla. &nbsp;Never ever failed.

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  @RogerWilsonTodd · 6 months ago

  I appreciate the efficient pace of your delivery.

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  @ellendiehl9383 · 3 months ago

  When there is a software update, make sure that is being done in your garage at home when you have nowhere to be for 55 minutes. I did the software update one time in the grocery store parking lot, and I did not know how long it was going to take. I called a friend to come rescue me just as the car was finishing the update 55 minutes for real!

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  @DrRussPhd · 4 months ago

  There is something you should have mentioned about home charging and that is making sure your breaker box can handle installing a charger. I had to upgrade my breaker box from 100 amps to 200 amps to handle the extra load of a home charger. This was not a cheap maneuver . The utility company had to come to the house and upgrade the line from the street to my house as well. This can add a couple grand to the cost of buying a Tesla, plus all the other things you mentioned in this video.

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  @brianghostdrifter · 5 months ago

  I have 2024 model Y and I only supercharge at 80% unless am going a long trip I still get max mileage and my battery health is 98.

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  @fairalbion · 6 months ago

  A couple of other tips:<br>As well as getting Level 2 charging installed in advance - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPIluaPd2-Y&amp;t=226">3:46</a>, also figure out extending your WiFi to give strong coverage into the garage. It helps with the car&apos;s over-the-air updates, setting up trip navigation, Grok voice, the charge connector, smart garage door openers, your smartphones etc. I have a dedicated WiFi mesh satellite in there.<br>Minor item - I just switched the display to dark mode and far prefer it. Easier on the eyes and makes details show up better.

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  @mattwruff · 6 months ago

  New Tesla owner, I&apos;m retired, don&apos;t drive a lot so my chargeing limit is set to 65%. My Condo could not handle a 50AMP plug so I went with a 30AMP 240 Plug and It does all I need. having 240V makes all the differance. I just purchase a 2nd Travel charger and it works great

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  @alimonytony · 5 months ago (edited)

  Instead of reaching out for the screen for an adjustment I always try a voice command 1st to minimize distractions.<br><br>Whenever you’re doing a day trip remember to just charge enough at a higher priced station to get home plus a little range. You don’t need to spend needless money at a public station when you can top it off after you get back and spend pennies. Of course better safe than sorry in cold weather.

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  @mr.z2087 · 2 months ago

  Awesome tips! There is one more: PIN to drive. Makes it very difficult for anyone to drive off with your vehicle.

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  @StephenMaronick · 5 months ago

  From this 8+ year Tesla owner I’d agree with all you had to say. I would offer only one additional tip (also learned the hard way). When on a multi-day road trip, especially in winter, charge up for the next day’s drive the night before. If you hit the Supercharger the next morning you will have a very cold-soaked battery and the charge rate will be much slower. I typically charge up to whatever I need for the next leg plus about 10% and then the next morning I can just get in the car and go.

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