How much electricity does a Tesla consume with the air conditioning on for one hour?
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At idle, it consumes approximately 1.5L-2L per hour. Here is some relevant information: Underground parking: Parked in an underground garage with a temperature of 29 degrees, the air conditioning was set to 20 degrees and used for 40 minutes, consuming 6 km of range, equivalent to about 840Wh of electrical energy. Based on this calculation, one hour would consume approximately 9 km of range, with an electrical energy consumption of 1.26kWh. Introduction: Ground clearance is one of the key factors affecting a vehicle's wading capability. Among the currently available Tesla models, the Model 3 mid-size sedan has a minimum ground clearance of 138mm, the Model X mid-size SUV has a minimum ground clearance of 137mm, and the Model S mid-size car has a minimum ground clearance of 116mm.
When I drive my Tesla Model 3 and park it in the garage with the AC on for about an hour, it consumes a little over 1 kWh of electricity. In the hot summer, it might go up to 2 kWh. I often go camping and leave the AC on all night, which only drains a few percent of the battery—way more convenient than a gas car. Unlike fuel-powered cars that need the engine to warm up, the electric AC works instantly, and the electricity cost is minimal. Once in winter when it was cold, the cabin warmed up in just half an hour with lower consumption, but overall, the impact is small. As long as the battery is healthy, using the AC for several hours while parked is no issue. You can monitor the power usage via the car's touchscreen, just avoid over-discharging the battery.
