Should Tesla Overheat Protection Be Turned On?
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Tesla overheat protection should be turned on. Below is an introduction to overheat protection: Introduction: Overheat protection refers to the activation of corresponding protective functions when the temperature exceeds a certain threshold. During the operation of electronic equipment or machinery, heat generated by energy conversion or friction can cause abnormal operation or malfunctions. There are three approaches to overheat protection: cutting off equipment operation, reducing equipment performance, or improving ventilation and cooling conditions. Principle: Generally, heat-sensitive electronic components are used to construct an overheat protection circuit. When the thermal element detects that the temperature of the main circuit equipment rises to a certain value, the low-melting-point metal inside it will deform, thereby pushing the main circuit to disconnect.
In the two years I've been driving the Model 3, the overheat protection has always been set to automatic. It's most useful when parking outdoors in summer. Last time when the ground temperature reached 60°C, the seats weren't even hot to touch when entering the car! The system uses both the battery and air conditioning to cool down, maintaining the temperature below 40°C, with the cooling status displayed on the central screen. Actual power consumption tests showed only a 6 km range drop after three hours parked at a shopping mall, but be cautious when using it in older residential areas with distant charging stations. This feature is literally a lifesaver when pets or children are left in the car, and the Tesla app also pushes high-temperature alerts. I recommend keeping it on, especially for models with black interiors - it genuinely prevents interior material aging and cracking.
