Things You Should Stop Doing With Your Tesla Immediately – SlashGear

Tesla cars might boast some of the longest ranges on the market, but proper battery care remains essential to ensuring that range isn’t diminished over time. One of the biggest causes of battery damage can be letting the battery get too low, so it’s generally best to keep the battery level somewhere between 20% and 80% for everyday use, although opinions differ on the optimal percentage range. In particular, Tesla recommends not letting the battery drain to zero, as there’s a risk of permanent damage to both the battery itself and the components that rely on it.

Very few owners are likely to risk running their vehicle completely out of charge while on the road, but it’s easy to get caught out if you leave the car stationary for longer periods of time. For example, if you’re going traveling for a few days and leaving the car at home, Tesla advises leaving the vehicle with at least a 1% charge for every day you’re going to be away. So, for a 10-day vacation, at least a 10% charge would be required when you left to avoid battery damage by the time you got back. Ideally, it’s best not to get anywhere close to draining the battery, and only use the car on single-digit percentage figures when absolutely necessary.