How To Precondition Tesla Battery for Home Charging?
Preconditioning through the Tesla app:
You can use the Tesla mobile app to turn on climate control and start warming up your battery before charging. The app will notify you when preconditioning is done.
Preconditioning by selecting a nearby Supercharger as a stop:
You can also use your Tesla’s navigation system to select a nearby Supercharger as a destination. This will automatically precondition your battery for faster and more efficient charging at the station.
Preconditioning by using scheduled departure:
You can set a scheduled departure time on your Tesla’s touchscreen or app.
Preconditioning by using regenerative braking:
You can use regenerative braking to warm up your battery while driving. Regenerative braking recovers kinetic energy from deceleration and converts it into electricity that charges your battery.
Preconditioning by using climate control system:
You can also manually precondition your battery by using the climate control system on your Tesla’s touchscreen or app.
Preconditioning benefits:
Preconditioning your battery before charging has several benefits. It can extend your driving range, reduce charging time, improve battery health, and increase efficiency.
Preconditioning duration:
The duration of preconditioning depends on several factors, such as outside temperature, battery state of charge, charging station type, and desired charging speed.
Preconditioning frequency:
Preconditioning is most useful when you are planning to charge at a Supercharger or when you are driving in cold weather conditions.