EXTREME Cold BROKE My Tesla Model Y - Winter Problems!

Teslas are great vehicles, but how great are they in cold weather? Tesla recently has been investigated for issues their vehicles seem to be having in cold weather climates.
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Being the owner of a 2021 Tesla Model Y myself, and also had the chance to get my hands on a Tesla Model X and Tesla Model 3. I show you all the issues you might run into when having one of these vehicles while living in a cold-weather climate. As well as some tips and tricks I learned along the way driving, charging, and utilizing a Tesla in cold weather.

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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in Canada are currently under an “Issue Assessment Investigation” by Transport Canada for a potential issue with the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) during operation in cold weather climates.

The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 share 75% of the parts with each other. This explains why both vehicles are seeing similar issues.

My Tesla Model Y was having these cold-weather issues. My Compressor & Super manifold were Replaced. Their customer service was top notch and they also fixed the pleather issue I had on my back seats.

One of the worse side effects of the heater not working in my Tesla Model Y is the build-up on the windshield. Ice and dirt freeze on the windshield, impacting visibility.

While my Tesla Model Y was being worked on, Tesla gave me two different models to drive. So I figured it was a good chance to assess how other Tesla cars perform in extreme cold.

First was the Tesla Model 3, which was actually too small for my family. Next, I got a Tesla Model X, which had its own set of issues. Including the falcon doors not opening and closing properly in the cold. On my Model Y, I noticed the frunk also seems to have issues opening and closing in cold weather.

I conducted a test on all 3 vehicles the Tesla Model Y, Model X, and Model 3, to see how the battery and charging behave in different cold weather conditions. Tests were performed both while wall charging at home, as well as at a Tesla Super Charger station.

Couple of things to keep in mind when charging at home in cold weather conditions. If your charger is located outside, the cable may stiffen and some snow may get into the connector on the plug.

The range is definitely significantly reduced during cold weather operations. I'll tell you exactly how much range I'm losing in real-world driving situations.

Tesla models also seem to charge slower in cold weather. Turning on the heater in the vehicle will also significantly affect the charge times. I show exactly how much in the video. Turning off sentry mode, however, helps speed up the charging process.

Tesla models will let you know when you are in cold weather operating by displaying a blue snowflake on your screen. As well as displaying how much range they predict you'll be losing because of the cold temperatures.

One thing of note with the heating system. I personally found that my Tesla Model Y does a great job heating the top of my body, but a terrible job heating the lower half of my body. I personally think this is due to the battery under the vehicle retaining the cold.

Throughout this whole process, I received fantastic customer service from Tesla. Both through the app and directly chatting with a Tesla representative.