When storing my Model Y, do I charge or no charge?

[Claude Monet]

I'm about to put my Model Y into storage for a while and I'm wondering what's the best way to handle the battery. Should I charge it up to a certain percentage or just let it drain completely? Any tips on how to keep my battery happy while it's parked for an extended period would be greatly appreciated.

 

[abner_]

Just keep it plugged in. I set my charging limit to 50% whenever I don't use my MY for an extended period.

 

[Martin]

I'm about to put my Model Y into storage for a while and I'm wondering what's the best way to handle the battery. Should I charge it up to a certain percentage or just let it drain completely? Any tips on how to keep my battery happy while it's parked for an extended period would be greatly appreciated.

When I stored my Model Y, I made sure to charge it to around 50% before parking it. It's generally best not to let the battery drain completely, as that can cause long-term damage.

 

[Weasle]

If you check the owner's manual in the "High Voltage Battery Information" section. It warns that letting the traction battery charge go to zero for too long can cause permanent damage, which isn’t covered by the warranty. You might want to be careful, it’s best to keep it plugged in.

I'm about to put my Model Y into storage for a while and I'm wondering what's the best way to handle the battery. Should I charge it up to a certain percentage or just let it drain completely? Any tips on how to keep my battery happy while it's parked for an extended period would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Master_Aryon]

I'm about to put my Model Y into storage for a while and I'm wondering what's the best way to handle the battery. Should I charge it up to a certain percentage or just let it drain completely? Any tips on how to keep my battery happy while it's parked for an extended period would be greatly appreciated.

Charge your Model Y to around 50-60% and keep it plugged in. Tesla’s battery management system will handle the rest. Don’t let it drain completely, as that’s bad for lithium-ion batteries. Consider turning off features like Always Connected and cabin overheat protection to reduce idle drain while it’s parked.