Tesla Model 3/Y: High power consumption when stationary explained + tips

A Tesla impresses with its efficiency and innovative technology. It's all the more frustrating, then, when the vehicle consumes a disproportionate amount of electricity while stationary.

Drivers sometimes report a charge loss of over 10% within 38 hours – without Sentry Mode, active air conditioning or Wi-Fi.

How can this be and what can be done about it?

Tesla: High charging losses while stationary

Some Model Y and Model 3 vehicles, despite all precautions, do not appear to reliably enter "sleep mode." Normally, a Tesla consumes very little energy while stationary – losses of less than 1% per day are considered normal. However, a power loss of several percent per night indicates a problem.

Typical causes can include a constantly active connection to Tesla app, incorrect settings or external factors such as smartwatch widgets that repeatedly "wake up" the car.

Particularly insidious: Even seemingly harmless functions such as planned air conditioning or activated "summon" can massively increase energy consumption while stationary.

Possible causes and tips

First, ensure that no app is permanently accessing your vehicle. Smartphone widgets that monitor vehicle status often wake the Tesla unnecessarily and prevent it from going into sleep mode. Try removing these apps to see if that improves the situation.

Also check the settings:

• Summon deactivate

• Scheduled departure times control or disable

• Wi-Fi connection Reactivate if necessary (so that the car doesn't constantly search for updates via LTE)

• Software updates bring up to date

• Hard Reboot perform (press the brake pedal and hold down both steering wheel buttons)

It's helpful to monitor your Tesla's sleep patterns using the Tesla app or to use specialized tools like Tronity. These tools show you when your Tesla is actually sleeping. In many cases, this allows you to quickly pinpoint the problem.

Those who also want to equip their Tesla with well-thought-out features Accesories Equipping oneself can make everyday life even more efficient.

Are you also experiencing increased power consumption with your Tesla when stationary? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments!