Tesla Model Y: Tips to Maximize Range
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 rapid
acceleration. Consider using Chill Mode (touch
Controls > Pedals & Steering > Acceleration) and
Speed Assist (see Speed Assist) to
assist in controlling your acceleration and speed.
- If safe to do so, modulate the accelerator pedal
instead of using the brake pedal when gradually
slowing down. Whenever Model Y is moving and you
are not pressing the accelerator pedal, regenerative
braking slows down the vehicle and feeds surplus
energy back to the Battery (see Regenerative Braking).
- Limit the use of resources such as heating and air
conditioning. Using seat and steering wheel heaters (if
equipped) to keep warm is more efficient than
heating the cabin using climate controls.
- With your vehicle plugged in, use the mobile app to
precondition your vehicle to ensure the cabin is at a
comfortable temperature and windows are defrosted
(if needed) before your drive by touching Climate >
On and customizing your preferences (see Mobile
App).
- Touch Schedule, available on both the charging and
climate control screens, to set a time when you want
your vehicle to be ready to drive (see Scheduled
Charging and Scheduled Departure).
- Ensure the wheels are aligned to specification, the
tires are kept at the recommended inflation pressures
(see Tire Care and Maintenance), and
are rotated when needed (see Maintenance).
- Lighten your load by removing any unnecessary
cargo.
- Fully raise all windows.
- Features such as Sentry Mode and Cabin Overheat
Protection can impact range. Disable features when
not needed.
- To prevent an excessive amount of energy
consumption while the vehicle is idle, keep the
vehicle plugged in when not in use.
- Minimize the use of DC chargers (such as
Superchargers) for optimal Battery health.
It is normal for estimated range to decrease slightly over
the first few months before leveling off. Over time, you
may see a gradual, but natural, decrease in range at full
charge - this depends on factors such as Supercharging
regularly or the mileage and age of the Battery. Your
Model Y will inform you in the unlikely event a hardware
issue is causing excessive Battery or range degradation.
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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
Model Y is equipped with a rear view camera located
above the rear license plate.
Whenever you shift into Reverse, the touchscreen
displays the view from the camera. Lines show your
driving path
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Wheel Specifications (Factory)
NOTE: For instructions on how to jack/lift Model Y, see Jacking and
Lifting.
Tire Specifications (Factory)
Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted. Refer to the tire
pressures printed on the Tire and
Loading Information label. This label is loc
Owner's Manual: View the onscreen Owner's Manual. A
new version of the onscreen owner's manual is typically
provided with every software update and therefore
contains more recent information that those provided by
Tesla elsewhere (for example, via the web).
Car Wash Mode: Enable before using a