Snake Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 A Virginia radio personality said he had to cancel Christmas plans because his Tesla S electric car would not charge during the ongoing freezing weather that has afflicted much of the United States. Domenick Nati told Insider that he plugged his electric car into a supercharger on Friday when it was 19 degrees outside. The car's battery level was at 40% at the time. "Two hours went by and not much changed," Nati told the outlet. "It was very slow and the numbers got lower as the temperature dropped. Eventually, it stopped charging altogether." Nati said he tried charging the car at home, but having no luck there he went to another supercharger Saturday afternoon. https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/tesla-owner-says-cancel-christmas-plans-car-would-not-charge-freezing-weather 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 EV's are Junk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 ICE vehicles batteries never die in cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Steve753 said: ICE vehicles batteries never die in cold weather. While you are trying to fill up? Tries so hard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 6 minutes ago, Snake said: While you are trying to fill up? Tries so hard... You try very hard. One fucking person had an issue. BFD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Steve753 said: You try very hard. One fucking person had an issue. BFD! Again, "I know you are...." you guys need new material. Yep. Pretty sure this has never happened before.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Skidooski Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, Steve753 said: You try very hard. One fucking person had an issue. BFD! He really does. But, me agreeing with you will be seen as a reach around or some other childish tactic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Snake said: Again, "I know you are...." you guys need new material. Yep. Pretty sure this has never happened before.... Not saying it hasn't happened before. People try and start their ICE vehicles and sometimes they don't start either. Shit happens. But because it's an EV you're making a big deal about it. Edited December 25, 2022 by Steve753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 8 minutes ago, Steve753 said: Not saying it hasn't happened before. People try and start their ICE vehicles and sometimes they don't start either. Shit happens. But because it's an EV you're making a big deal about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) Boo hoo. Richie McDouche can’t make it home for the birth of baby Jebus. Hallmark gonna use this for sure, to make suburban white females jealous somehow. Edited December 25, 2022 by Voodoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 48 minutes ago, Steve753 said: ICE vehicles batteries never die in cold weather. But you can jump it ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, SkisNH said: But you can jump it ... Some ICE vehicles need good batteries to run. Even if you jump they won't run properly if they run at all. Edited December 25, 2022 by Steve753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, Snake said: You're just not very smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Steve753 said: Some vehicles need good batteries to run. Even if you jump they won't run properly if they run at all. They typically run fine when the engine heatsoaks the battery and the alternator starts sending some juice. Edited December 25, 2022 by SkisNH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 Just now, SkisNH said: They typically run fine when the engine heatsoaks the battery. Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. If a batteries frozen it takes more than a heat soak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 10 minutes ago, Steve753 said: Sometimes yes. Sometimes no. If a batteries frozen it takes more than a heat soak. Walmart fix you right up for under a hundy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member Stephen Hawking Posted December 25, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Snake said: A Virginia radio personality said he had to cancel Christmas plans because his Tesla S electric car would not charge during the ongoing freezing weather that has afflicted much of the United States. Domenick Nati told Insider that he plugged his electric car into a supercharger on Friday when it was 19 degrees outside. The car's battery level was at 40% at the time. "Two hours went by and not much changed," Nati told the outlet. "It was very slow and the numbers got lower as the temperature dropped. Eventually, it stopped charging altogether." Nati said he tried charging the car at home, but having no luck there he went to another supercharger Saturday afternoon. https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/tesla-owner-says-cancel-christmas-plans-car-would-not-charge-freezing-weather Hopefully he had Bohica on speed dial. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Voodoo said: Walmart fix you right up for under a hundy. Not diesel batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted December 25, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Stephen Hawking said: Hopefully he had Bohica on speed dial. Hit both steering wheel buttons for around 10 seconds and restart the computer…. Kind of similar to control alt delete or shutting your phone down and restarting it. Solves most issues with computers many times before freaking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, BOHICA said: Hit both steering wheel buttons for around 10 seconds and restart the computer…. Kind of similar to control alt delete or shutting your phone down and restarting it. Solves most issues with computers many times before freaking out. That's the end of the world for a fella like Snake though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted December 25, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Steve753 said: That's the end of the world for a fella like Snake though. Soft reboot and then a hard reboot. If it’s still fucked then freak out I guess. Most all EV’s have this procedure… lots of computer controls and a glitch can happen. It’s also kind of like having your own code reader and ability to reset a CEL which I know a few guys have code readers they carry for their vehicles… especially diesel guys. I think it’s a phone app and something they can plug into the Ob2 ports on their diesels. Edited December 25, 2022 by BOHICA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, BOHICA said: Soft reboot and then a hard reboot. If it’s still fucked then freak out I guess. Most all EV’s have this procedure… lots of computer controls and a glitch can happen. It’s also kind of like having your own code reader and ability to reset a CEL which I know a few guys have code readers they car for their vehicles… especially diesel guys. I think it’s a phone app and something they can plug into the Ob2 ports on their diesels. Bottom line it sucks when you have issues with vehicles. I had an 09 duramax that had fuel pressure issues that couldn't be figured out and would constantly go into limp. I just left my code reader plugged in and erased it and it was gtg until it did it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted December 25, 2022 Gold Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, Steve753 said: Bottom line it sucks when you have issues with vehicles. I had an 09 duramax that had fuel pressure issues that couldn't be figured out and would constantly go into limp. I just left my code reader plugged in and erased it and it was gtg until it did it again. Definitely sucks when vehicle issues arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkisNH Posted December 25, 2022 Share Posted December 25, 2022 You would figure if it were just a computer reset Telsa would have responded to the story.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Steve753 Posted December 25, 2022 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, SkisNH said: You would figure if it were just a computer reset Telsa would have responded to the story.. Customer service being shitty during holidays like Christmas shouldn't be a surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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