You may wonder if you can charge your Tesla at home in bad weather or if your Tesla will be affected by rain, snow, wind, hail, or anything else. Here's the answer.
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Charging Your Tesla At Home
Yes, you can charge your Tesla at home in bad weather. In fact, charging your Tesla at home is convenient and easy, regardless of the weather outside. The key is to make sure your outlet is covered and can't get wet. That would cause an issue with the electrical outlet.
One of the benefits of owning a Tesla is the ability to charge your vehicle at home using a standard wall outlet. Tesla provides a mobile charging cord with every vehicle, which can be plugged into any standard 120-volt outlet to begin charging. This type of charging, known as "Level 1" charging, is slow and is not recommended for everyday use. However, it is useful in a pinch, such as when you need to charge your vehicle in an emergency or when you don't have access to a faster charging option.
If you want to charge your Tesla more quickly at home, you can install a 240-volt outlet, also known as a Level 2 charging station. This type of charging station can be installed by a professional electrician and will allow you to charge your Tesla much more quickly than with a standard wall outlet. With a Level 2 charging station, you can typically charge your Tesla to 80% in about six to eight hours, depending on the size of your battery.
In addition to the convenience of being able to charge your Tesla at home, there are also some financial benefits to consider. For example, charging your Tesla at home is typically much cheaper than using a public charging station. In most cases, the cost of electricity at home is much lower than at a public charging station, which means that you can save money by charging your Tesla at home.
Furthermore, if you have solar panels installed at your home, you can use the power generated by the panels to charge your Tesla. This means that you can potentially charge your Tesla for free using the power of the sun, which can save you even more money.
Overall, charging your Tesla at home in bad weather is not only possible, but it is also convenient and cost-effective. Whether you use a standard wall outlet or a Level 2 charging station, you can easily and safely charge your Tesla at home, regardless of the weather outside.
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Can Bad Weather Affect Your Tesla Being Charged?
If it is raining outside, you can still have your car plugged in with a charger outside and charge it. In fact, I've left my car at public chargers in the rain with no issue.
If it is snowing outside, you can still have your car charge while it is snowing. I've also done this here in Utah where we get a lot of snow and there was no issue charging my car.
If it is hailing heavily and the hail could damage your car then it might be enough to hit your charging cable or charge port and damage it. In that case, I would park the car inside the garage and charge it there, or wait for the weather to clear up.
Strong winds - unless they are tornado or hurricane level winds are unlikely to affect your Tesla from charging because once you plug it in, it is a pretty strong and secure connection.
What about lightning? The risk of lightning is like anything else - a rare chance to strike, but if it does, it'll probably do some damage if it where to strike exactly on your charge port. But I see the chance of this as very low - very very low.
Have you ever tried to charge your Tesla in the rain, wind, or snow? Did you have any issues?
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Jeremy Johnson is a Tesla investor and supporter. He first invested in Tesla in 2017 after years of following Elon Musk and admiring his work ethic and intelligence. Since then, he's become a Tesla bull, covering anything about Tesla he can find, while also dabbling in other electric vehicle companies. Jeremy covers Tesla developments at Torque News. You can follow him on Twitter or LinkedIn to stay in touch and follow his Tesla news coverage on Torque News.
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