Break-In Period?

[Mystery.Shadow]

The Cybertruck will be my very first EV.
Was wondering, do Teslas require a Break-In Period like 'normal' vehicles or can you "take off" from the dealership?!

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[Jhodgesatmb]

I suspect you can gun it out of the dealer though it wouldn’t be wise if you have never driven an EV.

The reason for a breakin period for ICE cars is that rings and valves are initially tight. If the engine is pushed hard before they wear a bit you can destroy them. Electric motors do not have lubricated wear parts.

Put another way, have you ever heard of someone breaking in a hair dryer, a vacuum cleaner, an electric drill, or any other device with electric motors?

 

[mrbulk]

Yeah plus there's way less moving parts vs an ICE engine.

 

[SSonnentag]

The only thing that might benefit from some sort of break-in procedure are the brakes. I've never worried about doing it though and have had no issues with longevity or braking effectiveness.

 

[swengl]

The Cybertruck will be my very first EV.
Was wondering, do Teslas require a Break-In Period like 'normal' vehicles or can you "take off" from the dealership?!

If you have never regularly driven an EV, take time to get used to size, agility, and acceleration before going too crazy. I think we all will need to acclimate to steer by wire (especially at low speed) on the Cybertruck.

 

[Speedr]

There's no break-in period like a gas car. The only thing you have to be cautious of are the brakes. They need to be bedded in slowly over the first 10-20 miles.

 

[FarAway]

Another new EV owner question, sorry a little off topic.

When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal (and start regenerative braking, right?) do the brake lights come on?

To put it another way, If I were driving down a steep incline and took my foot off the pedal, would it appear to someone behind me that I am "riding my brakes"?

Thanks!

 

[hridge2020]

Another new EV owner question, sorry a little off topic.

When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal (and start regenerative braking, right?) do the brake lights come on?

To put it another way, If I were driving down a steep incline and took my foot off the pedal, would it appear to someone behind me that I am "riding my brakes"?

Thanks!

On the display, it'll show you when either the headlights, brake lights or turn signals are activated.

 

[Speedr]

Another new EV owner question, sorry a little off topic.

When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal (and start regenerative braking, right?) do the brake lights come on?

To put it another way, If I were driving down a steep incline and took my foot off the pedal, would it appear to someone behind me that I am "riding my brakes"?

Thanks!

yes

 

[Jhodgesatmb]

Another new EV owner question, sorry a little off topic.

When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal (and start regenerative braking, right?) do the brake lights come on?

To put it another way, If I were driving down a steep incline and took my foot off the pedal, would it appear to someone behind me that I am "riding my brakes"?

Thanks!

Yes

 

[CyberGus]

The Cybertruck will be my very first EV.
Was wondering, do Teslas require a Break-In Period like 'normal' vehicles or can you "take off" from the dealership?!

Note that Lithium batteries will degrade significantly in the early cycles, and then taper off. So you may notice that you've lost 10% of the range in the first year, but following years will show little falloff.

 

[HaulingAss]

Another new EV owner question, sorry a little off topic.

When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal (and start regenerative braking, right?) do the brake lights come on?

To put it another way, If I were driving down a steep incline and took my foot off the pedal, would it appear to someone behind me that I am "riding my brakes"?

Thanks!

DOT regulations specify the brake lights must illuminate at specific levels of deceleration. Old school brake lights come on whenevever you push the brake pedal, even if you are only very lightly braking (or perhaps not braking at all). It's possible for old school brake lights to be illuminated while the vehicle is actually picking up speed going downhill with the foot lightly on the brake pedal.

 

[HaulingAss]

Note that Lithium batteries will degrade significantly in the early cycles, and then taper off. So you may notice that you've lost 10% of the range in the first year, but following years will show little falloff.

Yes, but it varies. I have a 2018 Model 3 Long-Range RWD that came with 310 miles of range. After 71,000 miles and 6 years it still gives 305-306 miles on a full charge. And it can actually go that far at 65 mph.

 

[CyberGus]

Yes, but it varies. I have a 2018 Model 3 Long-Range RWD that came with 310 miles of range. After 71,000 miles and 6 years it still gives 305-306 miles on a full charge. And it can actually go that far at 65 mph.

Thanks, I used "10%" as an example, the amount of degradation will vary. It is unavoidable, even if the vehicle is not driven, but at least it tapers off once the cells are "broken in".

 

[HaulingAss]

Thanks, I used "10%" as an example, the amount of degradation will vary. It is unavoidable, even if the vehicle is not driven, but at least it tapers off once the cells are "broken in".

I think the typical first year loss is 3%-5%, although I'm sure a few vehicles experience up to 10%.

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