This is the FIRST video that all new Tesla owners should be watching. Very well done, easily understood information communicated simply and directly.

@marcoaurelio6941

2 жыл бұрын

thank you for your opinion

@BroncoPH

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. I’m waiting the delivery of my first Tesla EV and this is exactly what I was looking for to understand the basics. Love that it was just the facts as stated by Tesla.

Excellent explanation on battery charging. Appreciate how well you boil down just the essential information.

Thank you for simplifying what the owner manual says. I’ve worked in a well-known German dealership for many years. Every time a customer came over with a complaint, the first thing we were trained to do was pull the owners manual from the glove box and show the owner precisely what they recommend; it is challenging to explain this to the owner or operator that doesn’t usually seem clear by pulling owners manual to show them more about their vehicle. Sometimes that doesn't even go well or is not clear enough, but your research and breakdown of the explanation are straightforward and well done.

Love your channel, bottom line simple for all to understand. Great job💯

Great job Mike! Your explanation is the most clear of all I have seen. Thanks

So nice (and rare) to have clear information delivered succinctly. Thanks.

This is super helpful...I'm getting a model 3 in about 1.5 months (already ordered, just waiting). Under normal circumstances I drive about 10 miles/week...I've owned a Prius since 2004. This is exactly what it does (automatically), it tries to keep the battery at 80%. 90% for daily driving sounds good. I don't make road trips often, and when I do they are within 100 miles from home...when I know a road trip is coming up I'll set it to 100% the day before.

Gee someone who reads the owners manual. Tks and enjoy your efforts. Thank you.

I just bought my Model 3 and accepted delivery yesterday. I only have level 1 charging capabilities at my home right now. This answered a lot of my questions. Very helpful thanks.

A very well put together clip!! Thx man!!

Thanks for bringing some clarity! Great work!

great straight to the point break down. That last screen shot should be in every tesla owners glovebox. thank you

The best video about charging! Thank you!!!

Straight forward, very helpful.

Best informative video on KZread. Thank You!

Love this battery series, very informative. Will absolutely recommend your videos to any potential Tesla buyers with battery/charging questions.

@FrugalTeslaGuy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian! I appreciate it!

I found charging to 90 percent had the regenerative braking not working right away. I've started charging it to 80 and regenerative braking works right away. It's better to have consistent braking in my opinion.

@Rivenrock

Жыл бұрын

yep, it doesn't want to be sending more excess energy to the batteries when they're already full. Such good technology to be able to monitor this.

@mackie5million625

Жыл бұрын

There's a setting for this now in the Pedals and Steering menu. The car can imitate the feeling of regenerative braking by slightly applying the regular brakes when you step off of the gas pedal, so the one-pedal driving feel is largely consistent at all levels of charge. It doesn't feel exactly the same, but it's much closer and won't have you rolling past stop signs.

Thanks for a much needed video !

Picked up my MYLR Thursday last week. Thanks for the information, CLEAR CONCISE and TO THE POINT. I charged at level one charged for the first time starting Saturday night. Took almost 36 hours to add 100 miles of charge. Level one might be all I need for now. I work from home and really don't drive that much. Taking a road trip at the end of the month though... 🙂

This was so helpful! Thank you!

Outstandingly valuable information! Many thanks...

Great video... Thank you! As a new Model 3 owner, it answered many of my questions.

Thank you. Excellent video.

Thanks for this. I did not have a chance to go through the manual yet.

Thanks for the for the video, interesting. I will follow your recommendations

great video! I've had my Model 3 LR for a week and I am following all of your advices :)

Really well thought out explanation of good charging habits .

Thank you for giving us facts from Tesla instead of opinions from owners. Best video I’ve found yet! Keep up the good work.

Thank you for the explaination !!!

Great video. Thanks.

Great informative piece. Been confused by this since owning my MICM3.

I've had my M3 since 2018 and still found this vid informative...much thanks! Still LOVE the car.

Timely. New Wall Connector being installed today. Thanks!

@Robbie_jojo

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck...mine got installed yesterday and the guy charged me 200$

Very nice! Fast! And easy to understand! 😊 thank u!

As I contemplate a model 3 I found this to be excellent info, thank you and I did subscribe too. 👍

Great video, very informative. Thank you.

If TESLA manual says 50 to 90% for daily. I keep it 90% levels and plugin as soon as I pull in garage. This way when I am ready to long distance I need to charge 10% more in hour and half. This has been working great for me. 👍 great job on videos series

@Ebaybbq

3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing the same and it works great

@beatsbyjules.

3 жыл бұрын

Any degradation going to 90 often?

@aussiet5817

3 жыл бұрын

Same here ,,,, it works for me

@barndoor1701

3 жыл бұрын

@@beatsbyjules. idl like to know that as well 👍

@ymcpa73

3 жыл бұрын

I assume that you would know about long trips in advance. Just setup the departure time and it will start charging at the right time so that the battery is fully charge before you leave.

Thank you for the very informative video!

Great video! Very helpful information.

Great summary.

Brilliant. Thank you from W.Australia.

This was great, thanks!

Thank you so much! This helps.

THANK you...i had questions about the mobile charger ( only one i have as a new owner) and i think you answered it!

Very helpful video!👍🏼

I just bought a 2015 Model S. I was interested in knowing the best options to charging the car to prolong the battery since it is around eight years old (at time of post). One of the key perks of purchasing this year is the "Free Supercharging" this year offers. Now I find out Telsa recommends not to supercharge if possible. To preferably charge at a less rate. At home of course, where I pay the bill. Thank you for the video. This did help me decide on the rest of the charging info I was looking for. Thumbs up.

Can’t wait to own one someday! Thank you for this thorough video. Nice money trees! 🙏🏼

First-time Tesla owner - - excellent video! Thanks bro

These advices are true for all lithium batteries including phones

as a new MYLR owner, I watched dozen videos on charging. Good practice: 1) keep it between 20% - 80%. 2) keep it plugged in when not in use. 3) supercharge as little as possible.

Very nice video. Thank you so much. All the thing you said is true

Great video, again. Your battery series has been really straightforward and helpful for a lot of people. Thanks.

Mike, I just ordered a Model Y, and it will deliver on or about July 1st. I cannot begin to tell you how helpful your wonderful videos are. I have been learning all about my new car, thanks to you. I no longer feel overwhelmed, at the learning curve, thanks to your great videos. Thanks so very much sir!

@Kurspro_

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get your model Y yet, And does it have the new HEPA filter

@Karamazov112

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kurspro_ we got our model Y is early September and it did have the Bioweapon Defense Mode, aka medical grade HEPA filter

@erichannes6392

11 ай бұрын

I got mine on the 1st of July 2023! Blue long range model y!!!!

Excellent, thanks!!

Thanks for this video..

Thanks Mike I've had my M3 for just about 3 years and it's a great refresher course. Well done!

You should be the official voice of Tesla support videos.. super smooth :)

@parnamsaini4751

2 ай бұрын

Tku. Most welcome

Your videos are excellent, thank you!

@FrugalTeslaGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis!

I enjoyed your informative video. I have a Tesla S and now I am reassured I'm doing the right thing charging my S every time I return home. On another note, while listening to your narrative, I couldn't believe how much you reminded me of a radio host from the past named casey casem... A radio host who had a long time career years ago playing oldies songs over the radio with a vast following. Thank you.

@FrugalTeslaGuy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laine! And it's an honor to have his name mentioned in the same breath as mine. I listened to him on American Top 40 back in the day.

Great video, very informative

hey thank you for this video

Great video. Thank you. Liked and subbed

Great information and video.

Thanks for great info

Thank you

Great video!! Thx! Getting my Y in a week!!

Thanks for your info

Awesome 👏 video... Very informative 🙌🙌🚘

This is the only channel I’ll be watching regarding my Tesla experience. Periodt. Thank you.

@FrugalTeslaGuy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob! Glad to help.

@JacobGagoOfficial

2 жыл бұрын

@@FrugalTeslaGuy can you or do you have a video on why someone should go SR vs LR?

Good information,thanks.

going for my test drive in two days, ready to buy my M3, with delivery in June... sooooo excited, the more videos I watch the better it gets!!! :) Thanks for the important info

Brilliant! Subscribed..

Thankyou very much

Thank you for this video. I have a 2021 M3, I do a lot of driving therefore I find myself having to charge my car quite often. This was concerning to me. I think using the practices you mentioned might help to preserve some of my battery life. I just recently had the home charger installed so I'm anxious to see if leaving the car plugged in when not in use will decrease some of the battery drain. Thanks...

Perfect video.

Very good! I got my model Y five weeks ago (9/29/22). So far I have been charging it "free" at home. Here are my situations. I live in SoCal and I have solar panels and a Tesla Powerwall battery. I set my Y charging limit to 88% (in case of cloudy days). Every morning my Powerwall is recharged to 100% near noon time. Instead of sending surplus solar energy to the grid for pennies. I started charging my Y for a few hours and I turned it off if not fully charged to give enough time for the Powerwall to get recharged back up to 100% before sunset for night home usage. So far it works perfectly, solar produces about 4.5kW and Powerwall delivers 4kW while charging Y, no or very little draw(0.1kW) from grid. Of course you have to do your own calculations based on your situations. BTW, I am retired, that helps when staying home around lunch time. Get a solar system installed at home! The best thing that I have done in 2022! I have NEMA 14-50 outlet at home, it gives 30 miles of range per hour of charging. My charging habit pretty much match what you stated in this video, thanks!

Very helpful! Looking at buying my first Tesla soon. 😊

6:58 this is exactly why, I prefer, and advise anyone that asks to set the "Energy Display" to "ENERGY" (%) instead of "DISTANCE" (miles)

@gokaruna

3 жыл бұрын

I do the same on my dual motor because on a day to day basis with 80% of charge it really does not matter - there is no question of range anxiety as I rarely do more than 200 miles in one day. But I wonder how that changes for people who have a Standard Range Model 3.

@kenbob1071

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is on distance because knowing how many miles I have available is more informative than percentage battery. When charging, as long as you're comfortably within the "daily limits" band, you'll be within the recommended percentage. When driving, don't let it dip much below 75 miles (for a long range M3) and you'll be fine.

@Dranomoly

3 жыл бұрын

Team % - the miles left is inaccurate. I don't have my cellphone displaying how many minutes I have left on my phone battery for the same reason. Things like miles left and 'roll' on the braking option are hold overs from ICE cars that will eventually fade over many years.

@scottw595

3 жыл бұрын

@@kenbob1071 most Tesla owners use % My model 3 gets half its stated range.

Hi Frugal Tesla Guy excellent information clear and concise and to the point My Tesla model 3 will be due 1st July so I will adopt your charging habits

Thank you ,excellent information. I have 2 tesla model y and I was wondering about the charging percentage. Thanks again

I am happy to hear that It does not damage my battery if I keep it plugged in. I plugged it in at home and didn’t use the car for two days. I was concerned that I would hurt the battery.

Very well enumerated..

Thank you!

What a clear, simple and straightforward explanation. The best one I’ve seen yet. Keep it up and thank you!!

@user-kb8gh5jv9t

3 жыл бұрын

You know he is reading it straight out of the manual and Teslas Website, right? I’m amazed at how “amazed” people seem to be by basic stuff that’s available to anyone who can read...🤔

@alexc6946

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-kb8gh5jv9t That may be true - and I’m one of the few people that read the manual almost entirely. However, most owners imo won’t touch the manual and having Frugal Tesla Guy bottom line it like that is great for them. I’m so surprised that most people are still confused about optimal charging practices because Tesla provides that information clearly. This video is for all those people, some of whom still believe that batteries need to be discharged & charged fully to prevent ‘the memory effect’. They must be Gen NiCad :)

Great video. Should be practical for phones too

I know I'm a year late but thank you for making this very clear! Just bought my wife a Tesla Y performance and she is not tech savvy at all and I don't drive her car. I'll subscribe and go through your playlist. Thanks again

I have 60k miles on my S 100 and hardly ever use DC chargers ,even though I have free super charging . Always plug in when I return home and charge to 70% . And I have not noticed any loss of range so far. Great series of videos I very much enjoy watching them .

@user-nf5zt4kr6p

2 жыл бұрын

what year model s?

Definitely a cool video. Mostly use Level 1 charger. Level 2 only needed if you drive more than 60 miles/day in my opinion. (5 mph times 12 hours on 110 outlet). Use Super Chargers on Road Trips. Max charge is set to 86%.

I was told by two different Tesla employees that the base model is OK to charge it to 100%. The dual motor model 3 has a different battery that it's reccomend to regularly charge it to 80%. Thanks for the video.

Thank you excellent 👏

very well video. I love it. ver useful information.

thanks! chrystal clear.

I get my new model Y tomorrow. Thanks for this.

Excellent series! I'm supposed to take delivery of my Model 3 on Sunday, and will definitely be utilizing these tips. Thank you!

@FSEVENMAN

3 жыл бұрын

Taking delivery of your new model 3 is very exciting Enjoy the experience my friend congratulations...

@brianf2893

3 жыл бұрын

@@FSEVENMAN thank you so much! The process was great and like I’ve heard from other Tesla owners, feels like every day is my birthday driving in it.

@FSEVENMAN

3 жыл бұрын

@@brianf2893 I hear you, I got my 2020 in October and the car just continues to blow my mind.

Great info

Thank you 👌

very good - nice and clear, and as factual as you can be. Goodness knows there is enough opinion elsewhere. Thank you

Thank you. I waiting to take delivery of a Model Y LR next month.

Very informative and I'm in the daily 80% club, but when the temperatures dip below 15°F, I go to 90% since much of the miles lost will be in the inefficiency and power load of extremely cold weather with resistance heating to seats, wheel & Tesla'a heat pump to warm cabin and components!

@happyhippo1710

2 жыл бұрын

How much do you lose during winter?

@KurtSandersSr

2 жыл бұрын

@@happyhippo1710 Probably 5-10% of MY range due to preference of pre-heating cabin and less recovery braking.

Two thumbs up !!👍🏻 👍🏻