EXTREME Cold BROKE My Tesla Model Y

EXTREME Cold BROKE My Tesla Model Y - Winter Problems!

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2 жыл бұрын

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.

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@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

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@terenceiutzi4003 7 ай бұрын

Or better yet, move to California. Oh, right, they don't have the electricity to charge them in California!

@alleyoop5185 6 ай бұрын

After the black screen nightmare I’d be like no more teslas for me:)

@danielsoto_toronto Жыл бұрын

Buying a tesla in canada is like buying a canada goose jacket in mexico

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

LOL zingggggg

@vxnova1 Жыл бұрын

I know a guy in Alabama that bought a Canada goose winter coat, He loves that thing.

@PierreLEFORT Жыл бұрын

LOL tesla not good in Canada

@macfou144 7 ай бұрын

Desperate for that elon D

@benc3336 7 ай бұрын

Challenge accepted

@MorselOfBread Жыл бұрын

Back when I had my cheap car that opened with a physical key, the key snapped in half when I tried to open the car on a cold morning when temps were below 0F. Good old times!

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

that must of been frustrating

@TorontoRealtor416 Жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you for doing this because it answered some of my questions that I had and for the ones that I have never thought of before.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Hope you enjoy my other videos 🙏

@yesmanhk 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same issue on frunk after car wash on MY, the last time it was frozen and I can't refill the washer fluid. The close appointment was few days later, luckily I call the server center and they can help me fix the latch . Thats crazy

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. Hope you enjoy my other videos 🙏

@jakthebomb 2 ай бұрын

The Model X you were driving doesn’t have a Heat Pump, so it draws far more power. Plus you were using a 24A charger, the Model X, Y and 3 all support 48A charging, which would have compensated for the heater running at full tilt.

@lakemaker 2 ай бұрын

Noted

@CharlieLiuPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video. Do you have videos of how other vehicles work in cold weather?

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Not yet! Thank you for leaving a comment. Please let me know if you enjoy my other videos 🙏

@chadriopel6914 2 жыл бұрын

I just sold my 2022 model 3 2 weeks ago, after owning it just for one month. I had it in Fort McMurray where the temperature gets to -40° c and I had many problems with the car. These cars are not made for the cold at all.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

What are you driving now?

@chadriopel6914 2 жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker 2021 Wrangler 4xe

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Do you like it?

@chadriopel6914 2 жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker I love it. I used to have other four-wheel drives in the past like a 4Runner, Cherokee and Grand Cherokee so having a Wrangler is awesome. It has enough battery range for me to use it around the city and it's just like a normal vehicle when you're driving long distance.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear you like your 2021 Wrangler 4xe! Hope you enjoy my other videos, even if they are now car related 🙏😎

@danestrada2522 2 жыл бұрын

Love to see how well it works in -35 to -40 for most of the winter.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

would be a cool test!

@casedistorted 8 ай бұрын

I can tell you, drove in 0 F to -15 F in Wisconsin for a few winters for work. They work fine but with the heat on to keep you warm the batteries will die in half of the time. They’re great in snow with the AWD but terrible in the cold weather.

@Bodernem 7 ай бұрын

they are flat and low, thus they will not perform in more than 8 inch of snow. @@casedistorted

@Lestat1759 6 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker 100s of tests here on YT when Tesla owners are charging in -30; -40C in places like Canada.

@edmarllusala259 3 ай бұрын

Search someone with model Y in Edmonton we reach -45C so far no problem

@marcuspine9436 Жыл бұрын

I understand these cars dont hold up well in the cold and noticed you have a garage. Do you store your vehicle in it at all? It would make most sense to me to keep it in there all the time. Im a huge fan of the idea of what Tesla/starlink have been doing but don't feel as though the quality is there yet

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

My garage is too small to fit the Model Y

@CanonDIIV Жыл бұрын

We lived in Ontario, I owned a Model X performance 2020… It was also freezing in Winter time 一20‘C + windshield… I usually warmed up interior for at less 5-8 mins. I knew the recharged battery well, during winter time… all ev cars, battery charging time need longer in colder weather due to battery chemistry… I’just got a new model Y performance, I found the charging time is faster & the battery running much efficiently than my model X. So far, my model X still have not been service… but it is still running very well..Tesla mobile service door to door are excellent, only apps on appointments.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

What part of Ontario? As you know the winters in Ottawa are colder compared to Toronto!

@CanonDIIV Жыл бұрын

Yes, matter of fact Newmarket is much warmer than Ottawa, U guys take care！

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

👍

@rakawas3920 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m from Montreal and I’m about 2 weeks away from getting my model 3. Thanks for the tips.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

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@Marventrepreneur 2 жыл бұрын

I’m from Montreal (Rive nord) and it’s the best car ever! Don’t stress about it. Hopefully you have a garage

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings to my Montreal Subscribers!!!!! 🇨🇦

@madmikesch2453 2 жыл бұрын

Keep your sealings dry and smooth with silicon spray. These problems with doors, windows, frunk and trunk have all cars parking outside in cold weather.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@toweliethetowel8280 6 ай бұрын

My Audi always parks outside, sometimes -15 to -20°C and I never had issues like that within the past 10 years.

@yannick8286 Жыл бұрын

We have a Model 3 for the last 2 months and so far only good words to say about this car, i preheat it when it's cold, it's fast to heat and didn't have any issues even when it was -25 last week. Really love this car

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

I guess I need to buy a Model 3 🚙🥋

@yannick8286 Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker it's only been 2 months...we'll see after 1 year.

@enjoyed_lemon Жыл бұрын

Where do you live? I’m in Manitoba I’ve been considering a model 3 but I’m a trucker. And there’s like no charging stations in Manitoba. My nearest one is over 100km from my house. And when I’m trucking I’m gone 5 days at a time. I’m worried my batteries will be dead by the time I get back and won’t be able to drive anywhere. We usually get 6 weeks of -30 to -40 weather or longer and my commute to and from work is 230km round trip!

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Montreal

@terenceiutzi4003 7 ай бұрын

So why is it that all of the Tesla that I see on the hiway when I am driving to the ski hill have a tiny hole in the frosted windshield to see out of?

@neilufe Жыл бұрын

I had the same exact issue with the doors I couldn’t get into my car at AlI. I tried pre-heating my Chrysler 300 several times also my radio went black but the music was still working. Apparently my heater wasn’t working as well apparently the blend door got stuck to cold. I also had the issue with my doors, I spent almost an hour trying to close my passenger door I was running late to work so I just duck tapped it closed lol. I also had issue with my Chrysler trunk, I went grocery shopping and had to leave it in there for several days because I couldn’t open it.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing

@changhahn205 Жыл бұрын

That's my worry, we've had winters where temps have fallen -25F and it's usually single digits.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Tesla run better in the summer

@dathyr1 7 ай бұрын

Well, I have a 2023 model Y LR and will see how in does in my Northern Illinois cold weather. Most the time it is above 0, but we do have days that get below zero. Nothing like Montreal though. So far my Model Y has been very good. Thanks for your video and take care.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@zmom58 Жыл бұрын

if you can't open the Tesla app nothing helps. I called service and almost an hour later I was told I needed service call at my home - 7 days later --- I'm on 2 weeks into my Tesla journey and almost ready to give up

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

What type of Tesla do you have?

@TooTallGamer Жыл бұрын

One of the best videos because it tells the truth of how this car performs in cold. I am living in finland with -20 to -30 decree winters, and i dont have a carage for my car, so most likely this car is not for me.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

what are you driving now?

@TooTallGamer Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker Audi Q7 E-tron. Diesel Hybrid. Tempting to go full electric :D

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

You happy with the Audi Q7 E-tron. Diesel Hybrid?

@allaround200 6 ай бұрын

I drive my Tesla Model 3 in sub zero temperatures, no issues. Just precondition car and supercharge to warm battery. Don't let negative anti-EV propaganda media scare you from buying one.

@mboiko 6 ай бұрын

Did you notice that the charger was installed outside the home and NOT in the garage...in Canada? Ironically, the very COLDEST Countries in the World have the MOST EV sales. Norway 80%, Iceland 41%, Sweden 32%, Netherlands 24%, etc I drive an ICE vehicle and even I'm noticing the weird anti-EV propaganda going around.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

My garage is too small to fit my Y

@extremeboatdockingmedia 7 ай бұрын

Did you do any charge testing after properly preconditioning the battery? it showed you were only taking 6kw of charge at the super charger right when you plugged in cold. If you precondition and heat it up youll get 150-250kw of charging, even if you didnt precondition, as youre charging it will heat up the battery to charge faster. Huge difference.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

Not sure this video was made over a year ago

@extremeboatdockingmedia 7 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker think you’ll do an update to the review?

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

maybe!

@SebastianPatten Жыл бұрын

Some useful info. Not sure whether to go forward with a Model Y in a cold climate. Also I found the slow speed you spoke super irritating. But thanks for the info.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Happy you enjoyed the video

@Sledgehammer1944 Жыл бұрын

I live in Colorado where the temps can get down to - 20F for days or weeks at a time, much colder than in your video. Now I'm wondering if its a good idea to get one. I have a driving job and need a very reliable car. This is not getting my hopes up... considering the Ford Mach E, no idea if its better or worse.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

I think all electric cars will have the same issues in the cold 🚙🥶

@theonetruemorty4078 2 жыл бұрын

Good info, have a Model Y on order and live in Maine. To be fair, the trunk/frunk issue, the stuck windows, are problems we have with any car when ice builds up. The effect on the battery is expected. With a gas powered vehicle, a traditional car battery can lose charge in extreme cold and not start, and so can't warm up. It's a trade off, I guess, for not having to do fluid changes and refills and maintain mechanical parts like exhausts, starters, alternators, spark plugs, catalytic converters, etc. A common issue that I see with the cold weather reviews is that snow and ice gets into the frunk. I wonder if lining the edge with the weather proofing self-adhesive strips you would use on house doors would help that.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing your thoughts on the frunk!!!

@ourcolonel1685 Жыл бұрын

I say when you live in below zero temperatures, have a garage for your car. Just being protected from the wind is all the difference your car needs. And always preheat for 10 - 15 minutes.

@flujori Жыл бұрын

@@ourcolonel1685 or have it plugged in at a charger and pre heat before leaving

@JTR253 Жыл бұрын

Get a reliable car instead of garbage like Chrysler and you won't have to do regulator maintenance on catalytic convertors, starters, alternators etc. Battery is a consume item on a Tesla as well. I don't know about Tesla but radiator and its fluid to maintain battery temperature is also a thing on EVs. You spend less on brakes and transmission while gas vs EV charging is a wash if you are charging at a public charger (reality for many EV buyers). In case of Tesla and many other EVs, we also have to remember that you are paying thousands of dollars more compared to a well equipped and reliable Toyota, Mazda or even Honda. You might be thinking that you are doing the environment a favor but it definitely isn't a cost proposition. I'm not even going to go into the whole carbon footprint that is needed to mine Lithium since we aren't at high levels of lithium battery recycling yet. An electric lawn mower might help you recover cost against a gas mower but not a Tesla.

@flujori Жыл бұрын

@@JTR253 i disagree with your statement and this does not apply to most developed countries. currently driving a 2nd hand Tesla S2017 and this car costs a lot less than othere equally luxurious cars to maintain, it also costs me 1/3rd or less per km to drive (pure fuel wise) almost no moving parts = less maintenance, have you driven an electric car more than 6 months ? where do you get your stats from ?

@Sluggo67 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video,Live in Winnipeg and have lots of model 3 here,and it gets lot colder in Winnipeg than Ole Montreal 😂

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

I was told by many people Winnipeg is real cold in the winter

@yogibear5321 7 ай бұрын

The upside...ice-cream didn't melt too quick....🤣🤣

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

Right!!🤪

@Teddy_M85 6 ай бұрын

I'm a MY owner too in NY, and the most surprising thing about this review is the "great customer service." It's definitely not the case for me... I do think we are still in the early adopter phase, and the next gen models will continue to improve. There's pros and cons to any vehicle, and all cars have some sort of reliability issue during their lifetime. The defrost feature has worked perfectly on my vehicle in the winter, and I love it. Range does drop and an extra 10-20% overall as expected. In the spring, I use 10% to get to work in the winter I use 12% on avg, plus a 2-3% to heat/defrost the car after work. But its worth every % 😂.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Thx for sharing

@mdj864 Жыл бұрын

Moving to Vermont and having second thoughts about buying another Tesla. The heater was fine but now only works on HI setting. AC is sketchy too

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

What you driving now?

@mdj864 Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker M3

@mdj864 Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker I called the service center today, bc when I tried to schedule service through the app, it malfunctioned. He asked if I had tried the soft reboot (I hadn't). So I pulled into a parking lot and tried that with no luck. So he advised that I try uninstalling; then reinstalling it to see if fixes the problem. If it doesn't, he told me to call back tomorrow. It's pretty annoying the only way to schedule service is through the app vs talking to an actual person. The Y is second car I've been considering, but with the heater problems, the issues getting the new Tesla battery into production and musk's treatment of employees at tesla (and now twitter) :/ ,I'm becoming more frustrated and hesitant by the day.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

What are your other options?

@mdj864 Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker called the svc center back and he made an appt to bring the car in on the 14th-- good thing I don't live in Alaska

@ourcolonel1685 Жыл бұрын

In Canada, we have to have a garage for each car. Also, who wants to scrape the ice off the windows?

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

My Model Y is too big for my garage 😎

@robysyuhada4337 7 ай бұрын

Hej, Thanks for sharing the review. Living in Kiruna with M3LR, here we have an average temp -15 to -25⁰C during winter, sometimes goes lower to -30~-35⁰C in January. Fortunately, i haven't got any issue with heater. The only thing that bother me, the amount of snow or even ice goes inside my front skid plate which close to the battery pack (already replaced the factory skid plate with aluminium-based for a better durability).

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@garywozniak7742 6 ай бұрын

Spraying silicon spray on the window and door seals can help prevent them from freezing shut.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Noted

@michaellee8462 Жыл бұрын

LOL, eating icecream while suffering from no heat in car

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Love ice cream 🍦

@gileneusz 8 ай бұрын

14:16 This is quite concerning. At what temperature do you start feeling the cold seeping in from the floor? Is it around -5°C or -10°C? I took a Tesla Model 3 for a test drive when it was -6°C and didn't experience that issue. However, I did feel some chill coming from the glass roof overhead, and the rear headrest always seemed to be cold

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

still having issues?

@gregimages1 6 ай бұрын

I have had an ev for 6 years in Victoria, BC area. When it gets below freezing, or way below freezing up to -12c the range is seriously reduced. I would not have an ev in a climate that was any colder than the west coast of Canada which would be anywhere else in Canada. The batteries cannot handle cold.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Love Victoria

@ABucknell 2 жыл бұрын

Great video man, thanks a bunch

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Hope you enjoy my other videos 🙏🙏🙏

@SpottedSharks Жыл бұрын

I wonder if there are after-market caps to place on the charge plug?

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

not sure

@garywozniak7742 6 ай бұрын

A sock or a plastic bag would do it.

@kamuflars86 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm.. in Sápmi we have up to -50c, cant see these problems with model S or model 3. Expect that the range are lower and the windows are frozen and stuck (dont think they crack doh).. the charging cable function good in -45 celsius..

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Do you live in Norway, Sweden, Finland, or Russia?

@kamuflars86 2 жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker northern norway , Karášjohka and in Romsa / Tromsø. Travel alot in cold weather in northern sweden/finland (relatives) and to east- Finnmark (my homeplace). Tesla is a good winter car with the exception of frameless windows and the heat pump issue of model 3 ans y....by my experience at least. Will Recommend it for those living in the North 🙂 dont know about X and the falcon doors. My friends who own one say it is important to pre heat so the front door will open. Other than that I hear it is also a good winter car.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

@@kamuflars86 Thank you for all of the extra info!!! Hope you enjoy my other videos, even if they are not all TESLA related 😎

@ZakkuTakku 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the idea of EV's, but videos like this show me that owning one probably wouldn't be all that practical for me, at least not yet. I live in an apartment building, and an old one at that with no access to a garage, so my car is always parked outside, nothing I can really do about that unfortunately. I also live in a fairly rural area, and while there is one Tesla charging station I know of (which is about a 20-25 minute drive from where I live), winters over here can be harsh. So maybe later down the line when the technology improves a little bit more, and if I can ever afford it (big IF lol) I might consider it. But for now, my little old chevy cruze works just fine for me lol

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

You need to do what is best for your situation. EV is not for you at the time. 20-25 minute to get to a charger is too long. Hope you enjoy my other videos 🙏

@ZakkuTakku 2 жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker Yeah that's just about what I figured lol. Maybe later down the road when the technology has improved some, who knows? lol

@Trekgalaxi Жыл бұрын

Not to mention that Tesla costs a ludicrous $90k before taxes ( the price is a joke lol) in Canada. It's freezing half of the year here in Toronto area. If the cost of it comes down to around $35k only then maybe it might be worth it not now

@bobobobobobs 8 ай бұрын

Why buy a pretentious car when you frequently drive your own family in extreme conditions? Get something with history of reliability, is it really worth the risk for the cool points?...

@lakemaker 8 ай бұрын

Pretentious in what way?

@jeffreyblanton9877 6 ай бұрын

So glad I live in the South. I love my EV but I don’t think it’s a good option in colder climates.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

True they work better in Warmer weather

@Bullwinkle056 Жыл бұрын

The air-cooled VW Beetles had gasoline-fueled heaters to keep the cabin warm back in the 60's and 70's. Maybe you need one of those.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

LOL maybe!

@onemoremisfit Жыл бұрын

My folks owned a new 1968 Beetle and a used 1956 Beetle before that. I was mechanically familiar with both of these cars, rode in both of them a lot, and also drove the '68. There was no such gasoline fueled heater of which you write in either one of these cars. If somebody had such a heater on a Beetle it was not stock equipment. Stop making stuff up. The air cooled engine on the Beetle used a heat exchanger on the exhaust manifold to heat the cabin. There were 2 vents under the back seat at floor level and this is where most of the heat came thru because of proximity to the rear mounted engine. There were 2 vents at floor level in the front, and 2 vents at windshield level for defrost, and these front vents didn't make much heat at all. And so when the weather got real cold we had trouble defrosting the windshield, just like a Tesla. But unlike a Tesla, the 1968 Beetle was dirt cheap at $1800 new, and my dad got the 1956 Beetle for 50 bucks.

@garywozniak7742 7 ай бұрын

Gasoline heaters for VW's did exist and were used. I think they were aftermarket heaters.

@alleyoop5185 6 ай бұрын

@@onemoremisfitthey existed because I bought a used bug I think it was a 62. It had the little motor in t front for heat and it drew gas out of the main tank. It would smoke like crazy when I first started it and it didn’t work very good. I was 18 yo and just drove it for fun as a second car.

@onemoremisfit 6 ай бұрын

@@alleyoop5185 Probably aftermarket and dangerous. Our bugs made a ton of heat and would roast you, the only problem was about 90% of it was coming from the rear, so you had to be driving for a while to get enough heat all the way to the windshield in bitter cold.

@gaminginstilllife9429 8 ай бұрын

Regular cars can do this too... water freezes and things get stuck

@lakemaker 8 ай бұрын

@dirkvanvuuren6227 2 жыл бұрын

Spray silicone on a rag and wipe the door seals down should heip from freezing.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Cool!!!! I will test it out, and try to show it in a future!

@oleg1981 6 ай бұрын

Never had an issue with my 3 and Y even during -32c

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that

@patburnsent 2 жыл бұрын

How was the heat working in your family chalet?

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Natural Gas and a wood burning fireplace

@vxnova1 Жыл бұрын

150 miles in the really cold will be tough planning a long trip,

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

yup

@mboiko 6 ай бұрын

Why would you have your home charger installed outside your home @ 7:31, instead of inside the garage? Especially in the cold climate of Canada...that seems really strange.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

The Y will it fit in my garage

@migmagingenieria 6 ай бұрын

I agree... it's crazy. Today is -43°C and feels -54°C in Spruce Grove Alberta... those toys are just not fit for extreme cold period!!!

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Hello 🇨🇦

@derrickhuggins6453 6 ай бұрын

I seem to only lose 20 percent max in my 2018 model 3 but do level 2 or nema plug to charge with preconditioning the car itself and have my seats and heat ready.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

good to know

@garywozniak7742 6 ай бұрын

What is the spec'd range of the battery in your X ?

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

I have a Y. Tesla lent me an X

@DouglasJMark Жыл бұрын

Very thorough and helpful for us Tesla nubes.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SaanichtonMinistries 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. We will warn others too. God bless you and your family.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Thank you

@pewpew9040 6 ай бұрын

-15 is very warm in Canada. We do not plug the block heater at all. -25 start plugging it. Toyota is awesome

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Where you located?

@LTGmaster 6 ай бұрын

To get your feet comfortably warm you have to switch manually heat feet and heat front area, switch off these fancy middle vents. You are welcome. Dunno why they don't do it in auto mode when temperature drops.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

What do you drive?

@LTGmaster 6 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker Model S

@PAIDFOR50 6 ай бұрын

I'm just amazed that someone today can afford 3 kids and a Tesla! Very impressed!

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Thx

@owascoshaw 10 ай бұрын

This was excellent. Thank you for this real world info. I’m in the market for a Y (Toronto)

@lakemaker 10 ай бұрын

Toronto is not as cold as Montréal. So you should be good. My friends in Toronto has a Y & S. He never had and real issues with the cold

@ceeIoc 2 жыл бұрын

Will a Tesla do ok in the NYC area?

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

NYC is not as cold as Montreal. I am sure it would do better.

@hassankhan 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of CANCEL my order now! I'm in Wisconsin ❄🌨🧊 with 4 kids .... whats your recommendation? Should I go with Toyota Sienna Hybrid? Or Model Y?

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

I have no opinion about the Toyota Sienna Hybrid. If I had 4 kids, I would get the Tesla Model X. If I do not get my Cybertruck on time, I will end up getting the X.

@barackblows1942 Жыл бұрын

I would get a gas only Toyota. FEVS AND HYBRIDS. FJB 🖕🏻🇨🇳

@gregstewart8654 7 ай бұрын

Go with the Hybrid

@nismo3441 6 ай бұрын

Do yourself a favor an get available REAL CAR

@florforever1 Жыл бұрын

Well duh! I'm surprised if you have been living in these kind of conditions of a colder environment what makes you think that it wouldn't be this way! But thanks for the video. 😇

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

hope you enjoy my other videos!

@victorseal9047 4 ай бұрын

It’s amazing that in Norway with the largest percentage of EV's in the world you never hear of people quibbling about the cold and their electric cars. 😮 😅

@lakemaker 4 ай бұрын

Are you from 🇳🇴?

@victorseal9047 4 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker No.

@logitech4873 4 ай бұрын

I am. Had no issues with my 2019 model 3.

@andrefortin7704 Жыл бұрын

Let me tell you about my 2013 Ford Escape… can’t wait for my MY to arrive!

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

keep me posted

@serenan920 8 ай бұрын

Ford ICE much better than EVs...Had few amazing models from them..

@johans7119 8 ай бұрын

Pre condition, set a schedule. You can restart the computer at any time, although you should pull over.

@lakemaker 8 ай бұрын

NOTED!

@ojamokatriinamei54 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I live in Finland & -20C is normal. I have been experiencing temperatures down to -43C at best while living in Rovaniemi at one point. Temperatures of -30C-35C was quite normal during winter & I tell you are going to find problems you did not know will exist when enjoying the warmness of -15-20C. Regarding the car I have the Volvo XC40 recharge in mind & because of the current prices in Europe I have been thinking of switching to Tesla. This is not looking very good.

@lakemaker 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Hope you also enjoy my non Tesla videos 🙏

@stevem2323 6 ай бұрын

Current prices in Europe? What that has to do with getting Tesla, they pretty expensive too, or your country have incentive for buying EV?

@torontocpl 6 ай бұрын

To the guy from Finland 🇫🇮 Remember Montreal & Ottawa are southern part of Canada., I’m about 800km north of Montreal ( HudsonBay area of 🇨🇦 Canada where the temp are around minus-30c to minus -50c I’m still not anywhere near the northern part of 🇨🇦 yet.. there’s no electric cars up here anywhere., I run Jeeps & hummers and Snowmobile., Cheers

@aryub5851 Жыл бұрын

With that Canada goose you don't need any heaters 😅

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

LOL still need heaters

@PeterparkerSlaps 7 ай бұрын

I have the same issue with my Toyota Corolla on extreme cold days. Can’t open door

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

That sucks 🥶🥶🥶

@Dupont550 2 жыл бұрын

Cold shouldn’t break the wires in the cable, but it might cause the insulation on the wires to become brittle, and crack, exposing the wires in some situations. Check it for cracks and damage before use.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Thx for the advise 👍

@calitalia2000 2 жыл бұрын

I sure hope not on a new car.

@ballongplast3316 7 ай бұрын

ive user my model y in -36 one time and no problems just lower range

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

what do you drive now?

@ballongplast3316 7 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker model y

@brucetang1016 6 ай бұрын

Great review!!! Honest and realistic 👌 👏 💯☝

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

@garetthenriksen2409 8 ай бұрын

My model y performance has had zero issues in minus 20 Celsius in alberta.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

Nice!!!!

@calitalia2000 2 жыл бұрын

Well, this definitely convinced me that a Tesla is not the car for me while living in extreme cold. It gets down to -60 here on a regular basis with the wind chill in January and February.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

-60 here???? Where is that?

@GuuiYae Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker If he means -60F, probably he's in North Pole. If it's -60c, he's probably not on earth.

@kjelle5350 Жыл бұрын

The tesla dont feel the wind chill effect. Live in Norway, and so far, the heating is great.

@ohsweetmystery Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker The comment said -60 **with wind chill**. Wind chill won't affect the battery, just the absolute temp.

@rudyzk 8 ай бұрын

you have to continue with gasoline cars

@scott3708 6 ай бұрын

I fixed all of these issues super simple, I traded it for a Cadillac XT5 done.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Nice 👍👍👍

@patricksimon1846 Жыл бұрын

how this car can be that expansif and have so many problems. Every Tesla owner with who i talk had problem with their Tesla. My Model 3 is supose to arrive in november. Im wondering if i should cancel my order.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

Do you have cold winters in your city?

@patricksimon1846 Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker yes, but i received the car not in the winter time. Now i order a jeep, can't wait to exchange it with my tesla. I think some people dislike Tesla even if they didnt try it. And some people will defend Tesla whatever the number of problem. the problem i founds its that today people think respond too much from their ego, from their emotion. It's hard today to have an objectif point of view.

@louv3347 6 ай бұрын

That's funny 😂 I owned Fords and Mercedes in very cold weather. The battery in both couldn't start my car at times even though I had a full tank. It's especially true as the battery ages or you have a faulty alternator. Don't get me started on how long the battery lasts in extreme hot weather, a real battery killer. No problems with my Tesla, which I've owned for 3 years. To each his own.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

I had issue with my AUDI Q5 Diesel

@DUCKSAREEVILLLLLLLL 7 ай бұрын

The Tesla Model X is only $120,000, and he expects the doors to open and close? You just can't please some people.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

LOL

@TrendyStone Жыл бұрын

Helpful. To be fair...my Ford Explorer struggles in the winter too. I'm guessing nobody wants to watch a video of that, however.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

If you lend me your Ford Explorer during the winter time, I will make a video about it 🥶🥶🥶

@TrendyStone Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker Deal! But I suspect the Ford video won't get nearly as many views as any Tesla video.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

you never know!

@putinrussia485 Жыл бұрын

My Tesla wouldn't charge here in Michigan, it was 17 degree, and nothing work, here it is Christmas and still won't charge! Don't buy one!

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

What Tesla model do you have?

@serenan920 8 ай бұрын

Lol...what a dead iPhone on wheels

@sophieedel6324 2 жыл бұрын

Good lord, I would have been so frustrated by so many problems and sold the car.

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

Good thing I am leasing the car. But I still love my Tesla model Y. Can't wait to drive a Cybertruck!

@kiyonmcdowell5603 7 ай бұрын

7:21 you didn't have to say it like that 😂

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@josemagsajo 7 ай бұрын

Loving my 2023 gas outlander. Best winter vehicle by far ive ever had here in 🇨🇦

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

Nice!!!!

@specialcookday 6 ай бұрын

I love my fully armored GURKHA.

@brandoncarter2708 Жыл бұрын

All you have to do is spray some water repellant in the seals of the doors/trunk, thus no moisture can accumulate, which means nothing to freeze

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

thx for the advice

@JensSchraeder Жыл бұрын

Or you could buy a normal gas car.

@garciajero 10 ай бұрын

These very same thing happens in my gas volvo xc90 @@JensSchraeder

@garywozniak7742 6 ай бұрын

@@JensSchraeder The doors and windows freeze just as easily in a gas car in those weather conditions. Spraying the seal with silicon spray helps.

@derrickhuggins6453 6 ай бұрын

Maybe swap it out for the model y juniper with us supposed to lessen the impact of cold weather by a decent amount

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

🥶🥶🥶🥶

@IbnBahtuta 6 ай бұрын

Hi Lakemaker, look on the bright side, once bitten twice shy. At least you didn't get caught out in this latest frozen battery fiasco we are watching unfold just now. You reached nearly 70,000 views with this upload and I hope they remember you as they watch the news.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Maybe I will get a million views 😎

@IbnBahtuta 6 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker So, for you it is all about the views and nothing else, who would have thunk it? rofl

@KrazyKrzysztof Жыл бұрын

seems like a nightmare if you live in the cold

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

At times it can be bad. But over the next few years, I am confident Tesla will be able to deal with all of the cold issues better

@frankieshiu 6 ай бұрын

What are you talking about? Your are freezing cold and the one next to you is having ice cream bar.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

My wife loves ice cream 🍦🥰

@deejames9380 7 ай бұрын

To be fair, at those temperatures you'll have issues with most cars. Like any new tech, first versions are always the most challenging.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

good point

@BradKwfc 6 ай бұрын

To be fair, car infotainment screens and heat always stop working when it's cold😅

@juanmanuelmartinezchavez431 6 ай бұрын

Has the Canadian authorities' investigation into these models already been completed? Thank you BCN BCN

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

no idea

@faisal-ca 8 ай бұрын

I live in Western Canada and there is no way I will go for a BEV. I may start with PHEV when its battery range reaches 100-120KM. That will be good enough to cover my trips and will give me option to use Gasoline if my battery tanks.

@lakemaker 8 ай бұрын

How cold it gets there 🥶🥶🥶

@faisal-ca 8 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker Depending on which city you live in, -25 C to -35 C can last for weeks, in some cases over a month, before getting a break. A couple of times during winter it will fall below -40 C too, especially during night time.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

In the winter I make sure to always plug my car at night, and set the car battery to 80%

@jimmyvole851 6 ай бұрын

Oh dang, it’s dumb for mounting the wall charger in the open in that extreme weather, they just wait for issues to be happened & whines

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

if you say so

@jorgekontor 6 ай бұрын

Have they even cold tested the cars during prototype stage??

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

I am sure they did

@maksoel9179 7 ай бұрын

So about the frunk, every car can have this problem with the front latch. every single owner or ex-owner of a car with a frameless window's car knows they can freeze. About the cables and battery that's normal. for the rest here in my country, you can get -22 C max

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

where do you live?

@maksoel9179 7 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker in Europe, Bulgaria why ?

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

because you said "here in my country, you can get -22 C max"

@maksoel9179 7 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker yes in Bulgaria during the winter you can get max -22 c in the summer you can get plus 35c - 37c in some places even 40c In the mountains it may be a lot less than -22c

@RichWithCars 2 жыл бұрын

What's up with the ice cream in cold weather!?

@lakemaker 2 жыл бұрын

LOL my wife loves ice cream

@Bodernem 7 ай бұрын

Extreme cold,,, he he that is hot, we have -38 C and some are at -44 in Sweden these days.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

-44 dammmmmmmmm

@cecilmize1 7 ай бұрын

On the news today they said Tesla was recalling their cars. Millions of them.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

For what reason?

@arricammarques1955 6 ай бұрын

Tesla should offer 'manual' release handles for northern cities. Less capacity induces range anxiety for drivers. Which is challenging the price of Tesla.

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

There are internal manual release handles in the car

@arricammarques1955 6 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker Shame it wasn't in the video. Good to know, cheers.

@4N5W3R5 Жыл бұрын

-20 lol that's cute... let us know how it does in -40 if you get a chance... Not even close to sold on an EV with the weather we see every year here

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

location please 🥶🥶🥶

@robnelson6545 7 ай бұрын

Would never get an electric car with the current technology living in Minnesota where the temps can get quite a bit lower than this video in January and February. I see people with these cars still.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

What do you drive now?

@robnelson6545 7 ай бұрын

@@lakemaker 2014 Buick lacrosse. Wife has a 2017 Hyundai Tuscon AWD. We bought the Buick when it was only a year old and the Tuscon new. I keep them well maintained and they are in a heated garage. It’s nice to have the AWD when the snow gets bad and the lacrosse gives a very comfortable drive with decent mpg and price wasn’t terrible.

@lakemaker 7 ай бұрын

NICE!!!!

@tggraham3321 6 ай бұрын

Seat warmers?

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

Seat warmers work

@Marc816 6 ай бұрын

Me, while driving my 23 year old gasoline car with the heater, windshield wipers, and headlights on: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@SSModi852 6 ай бұрын

Elon musk thanks you for funding his childhood dream of shooting rockets.😂

@lakemaker 6 ай бұрын

🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

@kalyantr7 Жыл бұрын

Drive in a winter on a highway ...the probability of seeing a Tesla run off or a crash is very high

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

why do you say that?

@kalyantr7 Жыл бұрын

@@lakemaker I drew across oregon and Nevada in the snow to Salt Lake city this Christmas..I was astonished to see so many Tesla cars struggling in snow and pulled off the road....the families were struggling with the kids.... atleast 2 Tesla cars with CA plates run off the road on the way to Bend. Its not a winter car.

@lakemaker Жыл бұрын

dammmm

@garywozniak7742 6 ай бұрын

@@kalyantr7I'm neutral on the topic but there are a lot factors. How were their tires, did they have winter tires or chains (where required) were they RWD or AWD. Had they ever driven in snow ?

@kalyantr7 6 ай бұрын

@@garywozniak7742 I agree there are many factors, but the number of Teslas I saw pulled out on the shoulders were far higher than any other car brands. I don't know the reason, but thatz an observation