Tips for Driving a Tesla in the Snow
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2020
- Here are several tips we have learned over the years to have the best driving experience in the snow. These are meant to help you have the most grip and safest driving experience in your Tesla.
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I got stuck in my alley in the same Denver snow. I have all season tires and dual motor M3. I shoveled in front and back of all tires, applied limited slip and eased out of the holes the tires dug in the packed snow. I dislike creep mode and use brake hold at stops or not. The best winter driving tips are limit speed to the posted speed at the least, avoid tail gating, and anticipate stops by slowing your speed . The 4200 lb. car likes to slide and not turn on packed snow. Please train your reflexes by doing donuts on unobstructed parking lots to get accustomed to the sliding and skidding sensations. You will learn how effective steering into the direction of the skid works to counter the skid. Practice helps avoid winter wrecks. Plus it's fun. Thanks for your informative channel.
I just put very, very good winter tires on my MS 100D and that's it. The traction and stability control electronics are so advanced compared to those in an ICE car that it's basically foolproof.
The only part where a Tesla can get you, is on steep inclines (especially when going down) because of all that weight. Once the mass starts to slide on a downward slope, you're lost. But conditions have to be VERY extreme to get to that point.
I tested my traction control on a slab of pure ice. Jushed mashed the accelerator and the car catapulted itself away as if there was no ice at all. Deeply impressive stuff.
Also, Erik, if you want to play on snow or ice, you'll get a lot more control through very gentle steering inputs. So the opposite of what you were doing. Turning the wheel very briskly and all the way to its stops will just make the car go straight on. As counter intuitive as it may seem, you'll get a lot more steering effect if you turn the wheel just slightly and very gently. I'd come over and show you, but I unfortunately live on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
The idea of creating a winter specific profile itself is super helpful. Strong work!
We need more people like you.
I suggest winter tire during winter time if you get snow for months. They really improved the performance of your vehicle compared to 4 season tires. By performance I mean handling and braking which is pretty important.
Agree all-season are just bad at all the seasons😊
Thanks for making the video. Snow tires should be #1 before all else. Your tires are the most important thing no matter if your car is ICE, EV, RWD, FWD, AWD. Get snow tires if you are in cold/snowy climates. Period. (side note, here in the US, studded snow/winter tires are mostly illegal for highway use)
Well I just updated my Winter profile. I no longer drive in chill mode since front motor doesn't kick in enough to balance the car and hate the rear motor bias. At low speeds it will limit power for you when wheels slip on 1/2 inch of snow. I've found max it lets you go when slipping is 12 mph. I wouldn't trust it beyond slow slippage as it may grab and sent you flying.
Low regen. Comfort Steering. I keep a higher distance number. Higher HVAC temp. No Folding or Tilting mirrors. No Nav on AP since most the time AP kicks out when radar is blocked.
Michelin X-ice are good. I still wanted Nokians but they didn't come in stock in time.
I love driving my 3. On ice it sucks as butt would tailwag a lot especially in chill.
Genius! Being in MN this is super helpful!
Good advice about not using summer tires in the cold. I did a European Delivery of a BMW M3 in January and they had me sign a waiver acknowledging I knew the temps would fall below 40 degrees and the Michelin's were not designed for below 40.
Wow... great video
It would be nice if there was an option to enable wiper service mode automatically once you Park. I live in Chicago and this would help!
The very best snow tire on the market for my model X are Nokian hakkapeliitta...2 tesla's 2 sets of the best snow tires ....we live at high elevation in Colorado
I live in Phoenix, so I just floor it and go.
Haha
You guys are semi crazy in a good way
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Great content and tip. Please post more about winter tips and charging tips. I don't drive each day but I want to know should I always charge it ? Thanks
Model 3 user here in a pretty cold state, the car does fine, just be careful on ice, the weight of the vehicle can back fire quickly. Snow tires over all seasons if you can.
Model Y Performance without hanging rims. What all season tires do you recommend. Many thanks for your shows
Just moved from San Diego (no snow ever) to Tennessee. Two weeks in and we get a Christmas snow 1" predicted, about 4" actually I'd estimate. (Apparently rare, all the residents are happy about it.) But in any case, currently, we only have 2 of our vehicles here, a Jeep Wrangler and Tesla Model S 100PL.
Was going to take the Jeep today, but I think after watching your video, we'll give the MS a shot and see. Will report back. Thanks for the settings tips.
Drove 16 miles each direction flawlessly. Our unplowed driveway with icy concrete and gravel was no problem.
Brutal few days here in Denver. This advice still holds strong after 2 years of software updates. Which company comes to your home to switch out your tires in the Colorado market? One additional tip is I changed my steering from comfort to standard. Just a little bit more feel for any drift correction.
Will Tesla autopilot work in snow?
Hey Erik do you know for 2020 you can have hardware 3.0 the newest autopilot with improved driving visualization and better driving for autonomous driving for all teslas if you go for service at tesla or for issue they will remove the old hardware and put the new one 3.0 and i can tell its is really good
The 3 needs a heated steering wheel or a Sub-Zero option where cold weather owners could buy it and others not pay for something they don't need/want.
Properly engineered, an optional heated steering wheel could be easily dealer installed. Or, Tesla could give you instructions on the flatscreen and you could do it yourself. It's dumb that Tesla hasn't thought of this.
Hello guys - love watching your channel whilst waiting (... waiting ... waiting!) for delivery of my Model 3. Could I ask what you do about charging in very cold weather? Do you charge an extra- say - 10% to account for the extra power needed for heating the seats, cabin & battery? Are there advantages or disadvantages to charging for a little extra charge on board in cold climates? Thanks!
set up scheduled charging to your cabin and battery are warmed using the grid current just when you leave. A little extra charging can mainly help with winter range anxiety
Driving up north soon from Florida in model 3. What is the company that can come out and put a set of winter tires on the vehicle?
Great video guys, ordering my M3 in May, I live in Michigan so I’m hoping to save some $$ and go with the SR+ and just put some snow tires on in the winter ❄️ ⛄️
Dan Sheffer I’m in Michigan too with SR+. Been rollin with the stock all seasons but we’ve been lucky so far this winter.
SHABZILLA yeah this winter hasn’t been too bad so far, just checked out your channel and sub’d, nice color choice I think that’s what I’m going with too!
@@dsheffer2 Thanks!! I love the white on white. Best combo in my opinion but you cant go wrong with the other combos as well.
Advice for using the summer tires on ice in Minnesota... wear a diaper. Scariest thing you will ever do.
Never had snow tires on my front wheel drive. It cant be that bad with awd TESLA.
Thanks guys for all the great videos. This is off-topic but what's you best guess for the cost of 1,000 supercharger miles? That's the current referral code incentive and I don't know if my math is correct, but if you averaged 260 Wh/mile and charged at home with a $0.12 kWh rate, I'm coming up with about $35.88 to go 1,000 miles. I'm sure superchargers are pricier, and vary in cost by location, but what's you best guess on the supercharger cost for 1,000 miles? $50 maybe? Thanks! :)
Depends on location as utility rates vary. In southern states, I would estimate $40.
I've heard about many Model 3 owners having their rear glass crack after using the defroster during preheating. Sounds like most had window tint. Are these isolated events, or should I be concerned about using my defrost mode running for 30 minutes or so before I get to my car? My car stays outside up to 4 days in temps sometimes below 0 a couple of times per month.
My car is outside every day while at work. I preheat and it's been crazy cold here lately with snow on the cars. Never had an issue with any of my Model 3s and all were tinted. Perhaps the tint installers did something or caused something while shrinking the film? I don't know. But no issue here.
Mine did originally when it was getting into 40-50s after delivery in 2018. Been replaced and no problems since. I think some batches may had problems. I have never tinted my windows.
All Season tires are NOT snow tires. I have studded Hakkas on my MYLR and it handles snow and ice as any car I ever owned.
is track mode "fun" yet safe in the snow? Or do you recommend the standard mode with track mode off?
Both assumptions assuming you have winter tires
How well do Teslas heat their interiors? With no radiators and engines, don’t heaters kill your battery very quickly?
They heat up really fast. It will definitely hurt the range, but not if you preheat while still plugged in. Plus they have really big batteries, so even with the hit to range you still have 200+ miles on most models.
Greg Hassler cool! Thanks!
Don't use plastidip for cover paint :D
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Why am I watching this if I drive an old volvo 🚗 !?😄😀😃
Why did u make it complicated? Tesla just drive it’s smart enough to drive safely
Can no longer set to low regen braking. Tesla removed the option. Idiotic.
Ru guys gay?