Why did my Tesla charge to 100% early despite scheduled departure?

[Ken_K]

My Tesla charger typically charges to 85% and has a 40 amp charge rate. I scheduled a departure time of 10 AM tomorrow, I set the goal to 100% today in the hopes that the car will postpone charging until closer to departure. I didn't want it to sit at full charge for eighteen hours, though, because it was already at 100% at 1 PM today. Did I make a mistake in the procedure, or did I not get how the scheduled departure operates?

 

[Yugiisthebest785]

I don't know, but I learned the hard way not to rely on the departure time anymore. I find it more reliable to do it manually.

 

[Ken_K]

Thanks. I might start doing it manually too if this keeps happening. Scheduled departure seems tricky to get right.

 

[TeslanderY]

I've found that setting a departure time isn't always reliable. It's usually better to start charging and then set a departure time based on how long it actually takes. I've often found that the car finishes charging either too early or too late.

 

[Yugiisthebest785]

Thanks. I might start doing it manually too if this keeps happening. Scheduled departure seems tricky to get right.

Yeah, try that and see how it works for you!

 

[Craig0822]

Honestly, I've had mixed results with the scheduled departure too. I just keep an eye on the charge level and start charging manually when it’s needed. Seems like that gives me more control and avoids those weird timing issues.