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The Tesla dual charger was installed as an option in the older pre-facelift Model S vehicles between 2013 and 2016. As standard, these pre-Facelift Model S are equipped with a single charger, which allows rates of 11 kW over three-phase current. For an additional charge, it was possible to have your vehicle equipped with a […]
The Tesla mobile phone app can be used to preheat the battery of the Tesla in winter. A too cold battery has the disadvantage that the full recuperation power is not available while driving. The brakes must therefore be used more heavily. In addition, a cold battery does not have the maximum charging speed on […]
This article summarizes information about the reduction of the DC fast charging speed after a certain amount of charged DC power at the Tesla Supercharger or other DC current sources. Around May 2017, it was announced in an American Tesla Forum that frequent supercharging has a negative effect on the maximum loading speed. Traditionally, this […]
The feeling of driving an electric car with a battery running out of electricity discourages many people from being interested in electric mobility or Tesla. In fact, the Tesla battery can be run empty and then the vehicle stops. Traditionally, however, this is rather unlikely, as the Tesla’s onboard computer constantly monitors the battery and […]
Tesla has changed the terms of free Supercharger usage several times. Initially, the Supercharger network was made available free of charge to all vehicle buyers. This was a measure to promote the sale of Tesla vehicles in the early years. For the purchase of a Tesla used car, this free charging option can be an […]
Battery range statistics is a topic that interests many Tesla owners. These values change over time due to different factors. Especially battery degradation is an important issue for electric cars. Degradation means that the maximum possible energy capacity of the battery is reduced by use and aging. Like any lithium-ion battery, Tesla’s battery cells lose […]
Tesla sells its cars with a different battery size. Due to the number of battery cells, the actual capacity in kWh differs slightly from the number used for the vehicle as model designation. Furthermore, it is harmful for a battery to discharge it completely. Therefore, even at Tesla, there is always a safety margin of […]