02-26-2024, 01:49 PM | #1 |
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Home charging and preconditioning
Do folks leave their level 2 charging cable plugged in when home even if the car is at target so that any preconditioning doesn't drain the battery? I couldn't tell if the best plan is to charge and then disconnect it or just leave the cable connected till I am ready to leave.
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02-26-2024, 02:37 PM | #2 |
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My understanding is that you leave it plugged in at home so that any pre-conditioning your car will do does not drain the battery.
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02-26-2024, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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That's great to hear, I'm going to test that today.
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Here is a somewhat random but relevant video that discusses this too.
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02-26-2024, 03:43 PM | #5 |
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I’ll say preconditioning the cabin doesn’t really drain the battery much (maybe I lose 1-2mi range, but no change in SOC), so I don’t bother leaving it plugged into the charger.
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02-26-2024, 03:45 PM | #6 |
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Yes, you plug it in to precondition and use your house electric. My husband’s Lightning gets the plug, though.
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02-26-2024, 07:52 PM | #7 |
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Preconditioning while plugged in worked really well. It was all set to go at the right time and fully charged. Definitely a good move.
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02-28-2024, 11:54 PM | #8 |
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I leave the car plugger in until I leave and after preconditioning is done. Really just a preference and I live in the northeast where it can get chilly over night still.
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