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Model 3: Battery & Charging 3 Replies Intro: 18 years ago I have discovered that many Switching Mode Power Supply were in fact capable taking DC at the input and to be used as DC-DC instead of AC-DC. And doing it without any problem. I was using 12V 5A SMPS as dc-dc converter to...
There’s a separate warranty from the car’s lithium-ion battery and drive unit. You can only purchase a 2-year/25,000-mile ESA. Extended Tesla warranty costsrange from$1,800 to $3,500 depending on your Tesla model. Each plan comes with a $100 deductible. ...
Friday, April 2, 2021 4:42 pm38 Comments Apple announced Wednesday that it’s building a massive battery storage project at a Northern California solar farm. The battery packs will come from Tesla… Will Apple or Tesla be first to hit a $3 trillion market cap? Tuesday, March 23, 2021 9...
Hello Guys, I left my Tesla charging overnight in the garage as always, and when I went to check the car in the morning, none of the screens were turned on. I checked the 12v battery and it was showing low voltage. We charge the 12v battery and the screens turn back on. However,...
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Tesla's vertical integration strategy gives it an edge in the industry. By controlling everything from battery production to software development, Tesla has more direct control over its costs. This approach also allows Musk to bring new products to market more rapidly.2 ...
but it’s becoming increasingly more common at public charging stations. In fact, Tesla was the first to offer Level 3 charging with its Supercharging stations. One of the drawbacks of DC fast charging is it doesn’t bode well for battery life; quick charging tends to wear out the batteri...
and require full discharge before charging, Tesla's lithium-ion batteries do not have this limitation. Tesla explicitly states that there is no need to deplete the battery before charging. In fact, Tesla recommends plugging in your Tesla as often as possible to maintain optimal battery performance...
Mid-2021 and later – 15.5 V, 6.9 Ah Tesla designed battery. This replaces the 12v AGM battery used on earlier cars. Prior to mid-2021 – 12 V, 33 Ah sealed absorbed glass mat deep cycle lead-acid. It is used for almost everything other than propulsion and HVAC. Tesla used the C&D...