Question for the group... Now that the Phoenix heat is here (115 degrees today) I am wondering if there are any ways I can take care of my S85's battery. Thanks to the scheduling in VisableTesla I typically pre-condition the cabin (and battery) 10-15 minutes before I head to and from work. In addition if I need to run out from the office I will remote start the car before I head. I have tried my hardest to let the car cool itself anytime I drive it when it's over 90 out.
My question revolves around the time from noon - 5:00pm when the car is just baking in extreme heat.
As far as I know, and correct me if I am wrong but the battery's thermal management system does not run unless the car is powered on. Would it be beneficial or hurtful to schedule an event in VisableTesla for 2:00p in where the car's HVAC would be set to 90 degrees (hot but not nearly as hot as it is outside) and let that run for 15 minutes which in theory would let the battery cool down for a while between lunch and the drive home? I'm not concerned about loosing some charge in exchange for helping negate the negative affects of heat on the battery's longterm life.
One other side note I typically charge only to 75% and when I get to work the battery is sitting at 65% during the heat.
My question revolves around the time from noon - 5:00pm when the car is just baking in extreme heat.
As far as I know, and correct me if I am wrong but the battery's thermal management system does not run unless the car is powered on. Would it be beneficial or hurtful to schedule an event in VisableTesla for 2:00p in where the car's HVAC would be set to 90 degrees (hot but not nearly as hot as it is outside) and let that run for 15 minutes which in theory would let the battery cool down for a while between lunch and the drive home? I'm not concerned about loosing some charge in exchange for helping negate the negative affects of heat on the battery's longterm life.
One other side note I typically charge only to 75% and when I get to work the battery is sitting at 65% during the heat.