Preconditioning Tesla Model Y Battery makes a HUGE Difference

In this latest Tesla Model Y cold weather efficiency video, I test the Model Y LR at a temperature of -8°C (17°F) WITH BATTERY PRECONDITIONING. Preconditioning your Model Y battery, and with the heat pump, results in a range loss of just 19% on a 50km (31 mile) real-world range test. This is extraordinary at these cold temperatures. The combination of heat pump and Tesla octovalve is unmatched for cold weather EV performance.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro/setup
1:20 How to precondition
2:57 Test details
3:57 Test and commentary
6:08 The results/compare

#TeslaCanuck

[crooklin]

Thanks for taking the time to do these test, I know you enjoy driving your car and making video's, but it is still your time

[DirtyTesla]

Watching that energy graph in fast motion was pretty satisfying lol

[AryanAbbasnia]

Finally found a channel that is relevant to Canadian weather and not California! Thank you for taking the time and effort to make the videos.

[themeach]

Hey Tesla Canuck. I'm getting my new model Y next week! I used your referral code for it. Thanks for the videos

[brentnorman]

I finally ordered my MY LR a few weeks back. Now I am waiting until March/April timeframe for delivery. I can't wait, and it's thanks to guys like you who make all of this Tesla content. Especially for those of us who deal with cold weather/snow etc. Thanks for taking the time to do these tests and video them for the rest of us.

[wh]

Ur videos are awesome for us who livee in cold winter Canada!

[howardsaltzman]

As a likely future Tesla Model 3 owner in Wisconsin, where it is typically -11°C to -3°C in January and February, I much appreciate your winter driving series. I am already convinced that a Model 3 with a heat pump (2021 or later) is the only way to go!

[shelfaddiction]

I'm picking up my Model Y TODAY! I really appreciate your videos because I'm in SE Michigan and it's cold!! Thankfully I will be keeping my car in an attached garage.

[JohnMichaelVoudouris]

I'm loving your videos and edits and sincerity and authenticity. Cool Guy Tesla Canuck!

[gwarlow]

4:20 Judging by all of the cars that are passing you, that 10km over rule seems to be "flexible". Cheers, and thanks for this informative video.

[matthewgilmour]

I know this area. Was looking up video on preconditioning the model y, just picked it up yesterday. I live in the same township :) thank u for the video

[fayazbhura]

Great video very informative! I think an interesting and helpful test would be to precondition the battery initially but then take several smaller trips (i.e. 3-5 instead of one long 50km trip as shown in the video) of varying lengths throughout the day which would total around 30-50km to see what kind of efficiency loss you experience? Only pre-condition the battery once before your initial trip and then leave the car unplugged for the remainder of the trips. I think that would be a really good real world test for most people.

[mikemcintosh]

6:09 my favorite vacant lot on YouTube :)

[fatbroads]

From what I understand, Y and 3 do not have a battery heater like S and X. You're basically just preheating the cabin . The only way to preheat, from what I understand, is to set it for Supercharger location on navigation and it'll precondition battery. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[-LightningRod-]

Hello from Thunder Bay friend, these are very cool experiments !!!

[ron]

I unplug before pre-conditioning, that way I only use the low cost power at night. Works good for city driving with no range issues. I would leave plugged in when I need the extra range.

[dgmorr]

I live in the same area, also waiting on my Y delivery

[JeanPierreWhite]

How much energy is used in pre conditioning vs the energy saved during the drive. Is the lemon worth the squeeze?

[lplt]

Dang, vancouver still has no snow this winter

[duketlam]

Glad I don't live in cold climate. Cool video