Environmental conditions such as cold or hot weather
and wind.
Using climate controls to heat or cool the cabin.
Uphill travel: Driving uphill requires more energy and
depletes range at a faster rate. However, driving
downhill allows your vehicle to regain a portion of its
expended energy through regenerative braking (see
Regenerative Braking).
Short trips or stop-and-go traffic: It takes energy to
bring the cabin and Battery to a specified
temperature when starting the vehicle. You may see a
higher average consumption when the vehicle is used
for very short trips or in heavy traffic.
Heavy cargo load.
Windows rolled down.
Wheels and tires not maintained.
Customized settings or third-party accessories (roof
or trunk racks, third-party wheels).
While parked and not plugged in to a charger:
Preconditioning the cabin or using climate controls.
You can maximize your driving range using the same
driving habits you use to conserve fuel in a gasoline-
powered vehicle. To achieve maximum range:
Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and ra
The driving range displayed in Model Y is an estimate of
the remaining battery energy based on EPA-rated
consumption. It may not account for your personal
driving patterns or external conditions. T
To preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when
Model Y is not being used, use a genuine Tesla car cover.
Car covers can be purchased from Tesla. See Parts and
Accessories.
CAUTION: Use only a Tesla-approved car cover
when Model Y is plugged in. Using a non-Tesla car
cover can prevent th
The front and rear motors in Model Y generate power
when the wheels spin. Always transport Model Y with all
four tires off the ground. Ensure that the tires are unable
to spin at any time during transport.
WARNING: NEVER TRANSPORT YOUR VEHICLE
WITH THE TIRES IN A POSITION WHERE THEY
CAN SPIN. D