Stop Killing Your Tesla Battery! How to Charge the Right Way

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Sponsored: Contact your locally-owned and operated Mr. Electric location today: https://MrElectric.com/Andy Tesla charging tips to maximize battery life for Model 3, Model Y, Model S/X Here's How Much My Tesla Model 3 Actually Pollutes: https://youtu.be/rzp8s_TsBvo 🚘 BEST Tesla Accessories: https://geni.us/tm3accs 🚙 Ordering a Tesla? Use my referral link for exclusive discount/credits: http://geni.us/t3sla MUST-HAVE Tesla Accessories: ▶ 10% off Tesla Floor Mats: https://geni.us/uQBj (Use code: ANDYSLYE) ▶ Model 3/Y Screen Protector: https://geni.us/Akha ▶ Wireless Charging Pad/Hub: https://geni.us/Jeda ▶ Console Wrap: https://geni.us/x2AA788 (Use code: ANDYSLYE15) ▶ Magnetic Phone Mount: https://geni.us/xaowi Tesla Cleaning Tools (Amazon) ▶ Waterless Wash/Wax: https://geni.us/yLqP7w ▶ Interior Cleaner: https://geni.us/uBxyl ▶ Dash Protectant Spray: https://geni.us/XPp9G ▶ Pressure Washer: https://geni.us/ZPDtW Useful Tesla Accessories: ▶ Spare Tire (Amazon) https://geni.us/BJKK ▶ Replacement Tires: https://geni.us/33Txdp ▶ Frunk Luggage Set: https://geni.us/vwVM ▶ Stats App: https://geni.us/Stats ▶ Geeky Tesla shirts & prints: http://geni.us/SFSF 🎥 My YouTube Camera Gear: http://geni.us/YTgear Camera Gear I Use (Amazon) ▶ Main Camera: https://geni.us/GH5body ▶ Main Lens: https://geni.us/Lumix1235 ▶ 4K Drone: https://geni.us/DJIM2 ▶ Gimbal: https://geni.us/sJc7Bb ▶ Tripod: https://geni.us/BJSxkx ▶ Monopod: https://geni.us/mqNjTT ▶ Action Cam: https://geni.us/Hero9 ▶ Camera Mount for Tesla: https://geni.us/60zs ▶ Microphone: https://geni.us/mics 💰 Get Free Bitcoin on CoinBase: https://geni.us/coinBase ⬇️ Stay up to date! YouTube: http://geni.us/AndySlyeYT Twitter: http://Twitter.com/slye Instagram: http://instagram.com/slye Email: [email protected] The worst thing that you can do as a Tesla owner is ignore the most expensive part of your car: the battery. It not only determines the distance you can travel which is arguably the most important feature of any electric car, but the battery also has a huge effect on the actual value of the car so you absolutely want to take care of it. However, the only thing you can really do to care for the battery as an owner is to optimize your charging. After driving my Model 3 for 135,000 miles and counting, it still has 95% of its original battery capacity which is really impressive, and I believe that is mainly due to me researching and practicing good charging habits to maximize battery life and knowing the best tips so I can be a responsible Tesla owner, all of which I’ll share with you in this video. I believe there’s a balance you have to strike when it comes to optimizing battery health while also getting the most convenience out of Tesla ownership. There are more battery chemistries that Tesla uses in their vehicles now compared to when I got my Model 3 in 2018. The main difference is that the standard range models use a lithium iron phosphate or LFP battery compared to the long range and performance models which use Nickel based or NCA batteries. Don't overspend on an expensive home charger if you don’t need it. When you first order your car you have two options for charging: The $230 mobile connector which is a 20-foot portable charging cable or the Wall connector that costs twice as much but looks nicer and is best suited for a more permanent installation inside a garage. If you have a large budget and want the fastest home charging in a nice clutter-free design, then go with a Wall connector. It can provide up to 44 miles of estimated range per hour of charge depending on your vehicle and circuit breaker. In my opinion, the mobile connector is the best charging solution for most people because it’s not only less expensive but it’s more useful because you can take it with you when you need to charge away from home, just throw it in the frunk. The mobile connector allows you to charge your car on a normal outlet which is the slowest, but for many people who are on a tight budget & drive less than 50 miles per day it could honestly be all they need without spending more on charging equipment. A normal outlet can provide 60 miles of range for my Model 3 if charged for 12 hours overnight. However, if you’re like me and drive more than that each day, the mobile connector paired with a $45 adapter on a NEMA 1450 outlet is probably the best bang for buck solution for home charging. Not counting the cost for the actual outlet this is a $275 charging setup that can provide 30 miles of range per hour for my Long Range Model 3 which is fast enough for nearly anybody’s driving habits. Use low voltage charging as much as possible and only Supercharge when necessary such as on long road trips. Home charging is one of the BEST benefits owning an EV. Not only is it much cheaper than Supercharging but it’s way more convenient and seems to be better for battery life. As an Amazon Associate & partner for other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases