Trickle Charging CT for long Absences

[Cybertruck Bear]

I’ve read multiple examples of Tesla users finding their batteries at or near Zero Charge after only 10-20 day airport stays. To address these mysterious parasitic battery charge losses over long periods (especially in colder climates) - I’m planning to try 2 diff methods: 1 - Schedule 2-5% charging daily using the 240V level 3 Charger I have at home 48A or 2- Similarly schedule 2-5% charging daily using 120V portable Charger that can be used anywhere w adapter (typically ~10A) . If the battery starts w approx 50% charge - either method should work fine. I haven’t seen any similar ideas presented yet so I’m concerned that I’m missing some major cons to these methods? I ‘m concerned that shutting off most parasitic losses isn’t enough and better Low Power Modes - won’t be available soon enough for me. Any Advice - Discussions will be appreciated.

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[SlegMD]

Allegedly Tesla is releasing a software update in the near future that may help by limiting battery drain.

 

[mongo]

I’ve read multiple examples of Tesla users finding their batteries at or near Zero Charge after only 10-20 day airport stays. To address these mysterious parasitic battery charge losses over long periods (especially in colder climates) - I’m planning to try 2 diff methods: 1 - Schedule 2-5% charging daily using the 240V level 3 Charger I have at home 48A or 2- Similarly schedule 2-5% charging daily using 120V portable Charger that can be used anywhere w adapter (typically ~10A) . If the battery starts w approx 50% charge - either method should work fine. I haven’t seen any similar ideas presented yet so I’m concerned that I’m missing some major cons to these methods? I ‘m concerned that shutting off most parasitic losses isn’t enough and better Low Power Modes - won’t be available soon enough for me. Any Advice - Discussions will be appreciated.

If you are leaving it plugged in, you don't need to do any scheduling, it will top off as needed.

 

[Sterling Shadow]

Allegedly Tesla is releasing a software update in the near future that may help by limiting battery drain.

This update is already rolling out.

 

[CyberGus]

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[Merc_s55]

I put mine in my shed at the end of April. I shut off my App, (even though it said not too), and so far I have checked it twice. It is consistently using one half percent per day. In other words, I put it in at the end of April at 80% and when I checked it for the second time a few days ago, it was at 20%. I charged it back up to 80%. I will bring it back out at the beginning of December for it's winter run.
Basically, I make sure nothing is running, (sentry or climate, etc.), walk away until it shuts down, (applause. Ha.), and then I close my App. If it works the same for you, you should have at least 4 to 5 months from 80%.

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