What are some power-saving tips for Tesla?
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Tesla's power-saving tips include using air recirculation, turning off Sentry Mode, and managing standby power consumption. Below are the details: 1. Air Recirculation: Open the air conditioning interface and select the recirculation mode (recirculation saves more power), while also checking the temperature maintenance (Model 3: top right corner of the air conditioning interface; Model X/S: bottom of the air conditioning interface). 2. Turning Off Sentry Mode: The 'small sun' icon in the top right corner of the main screen - Sentry Mode off (click the small sun to turn it on or off, red indicates it is on). Sentry Mode detects if the surroundings are touched or if the car is scratched after parking. 3. Managing Standby Power Consumption: The car does not completely shut down after locking but remains in standby mode to respond to key operations promptly. Standby for a day can consume electricity equivalent to several kilometers of driving. Therefore, closing the Tesla app on your phone in time can save power.
I've been driving a Tesla for over five years and have accumulated quite a few tips on saving energy. The key is to develop smooth driving habits—avoid sudden acceleration and braking, and make more use of regenerative braking to recover energy, which makes the ride smoother and saves power. Maintaining a speed around 100 km/h is optimal; speeding on highways not only wastes energy but is also dangerous. In summer, try to ventilate by opening windows or use the recirculation mode, as it consumes much less power than air conditioning. In winter, prioritize seat heating over cabin heating, as using the heater significantly drains the battery. Remember to check tire pressure regularly—the recommended value is in the car manual. Low tire pressure increases friction, naturally leading to higher energy consumption. Enable energy recovery and speed limit modes in the settings to help the car manage the battery more intelligently. When parked, reduce unnecessary weight or electronic devices to squeeze out every bit of energy from the details. Don’t ignore software updates—new versions often optimize energy consumption, and the preconditioning feature is very useful in extreme weather. Overall, these small habits have noticeably improved my range, making driving both worry-free and eco-friendly.
