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Considering a Model 3

trickymick734 | 2026-02-26 17:57 | 20 views

Hey there, I'm considering getting a Model 3 standard range plus and have a quick question. I drive about 120 miles one way to my semi truck and leave my vehicle parked for 2-5 weeks. What kind of range loss should I account for over that period? There's a supercharger a mile from the parking location, so I could easily top up. Just wondering what to expect since the only thing electric I ever had was PHEV Chevy Volt in the past. Considering getting the Tesla instead of a Cadillac CT5. Thanks for the help!

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ysfex3 2026-02-26 18:33

Any outlets nearby?

helloredditworld123 2026-02-26 18:36

How much range loss depends on a few factors: - Is sentry mode turned on? This equals around 2ish%/day in my experience - Is cabin overheat protection turned on? Maybe .5%ish/day - Will it be outside and cold where you are leaving it? Mine tends to lose a bit more in the cold weather - Will you be waking the car up in the app? If you leave it alone and let it sleep you’ll lose a lot less Assume sentry mode off, cabin overheat protection off, left outside in the cold and plan on losing around 5-ish% for 2-5 weeks. If it’s temperate or warm maybe plan on just a couple percentage points of decrease

trickymick734 2026-02-26 19:15

Not a chance. The people who own the company I'm leased onto are heavily anti-ev.

trickymick734 2026-02-26 19:15

Thank you, that helps out a lot.

Background-House9795 2026-02-26 19:22

You’re not alone in leaving cars at a terminal. My son drives for Swift, and his normal car battery died after it sat for five weeks this winter. Had to go rescue him in the middle of the night. Fun!

trickymick734 2026-02-26 19:54

Well I haul vehicles like f750s and transit vans, so I have a jump pack. But my 2014 Silverado is getting to the point where 2+ hrs one way is rough. And I really loved our Volt. That torque you feel from 0mph is insane and the smooth acceleration with no engine vibration is an entirely different experience. Kind of shocked how affordable Teslas are now. The only thing that kept me away was the higher insurance in Michigan.

StacheinScrubs 2026-02-27 07:40

I don’t think it would die if you charge it before leaving it and turn sentry mode off

VegarHenriksen 2026-03-02 14:29

No problem. Just make sure low power mode is on when parked.

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