This video outlines ten rules for Tesla owners to maximize battery life, range, and efficiency. The speaker emphasizes the importance of home charging and responsible charging habits to achieve optimal performance and cost savings.
Golden Rule (Home Charging): Prioritize home charging to minimize costs and maximize convenience. Supercharging should be reserved for road trips.
ABC Rule (Always Be Charging): Keep the Tesla plugged in as much as possible to maintain a consistent charge.
80/20 Rule (Charge Range): Maintain a charge between 20% and 80% for optimal battery health (unless you have an LFP battery). Avoid consistently charging above 90% as it degrades the battery faster and reduces regenerative braking.
Supercharger Etiquette: Back into supercharger stalls, leaving space between cars, especially at V2 stations. Only supercharge when necessary (road trips). It is acceptable to charge to 100% before a long trip.
Necessities Rule (Essential Accessories): Keep the mobile connector, J1772 adapter, tire repair kit, and jack pucks in the car for charging flexibility and roadside emergencies.
1% Rule (Phantom Drain): A Tesla loses about 1% of charge per day when unplugged; turning off Sentry Mode and cabin overheat protection minimizes this loss.
SOC Rule (State of Charge): Begin supercharging at the lowest possible SOC for faster charging. Aim for 60% SOC overall, and 50% when leaving the car unplugged for an extended period.
Schedule Rule (Charging Optimization): Schedule charging overnight to take advantage of cheaper electricity rates and pre-condition the battery for efficient morning departures.
WALRUS Rule (Driving Efficiency): Consider weather, acceleration, load, regenerative braking, uphill driving, and speed to maximize range.
Earth Separation Rule: Don't skimp on tires, as they significantly impact range and safety. Maintain proper tire inflation.
