What occurs whenever you abandon a Tesla Mannequin 3 for practically two years? Properly, “abandon” is perhaps too robust a phrase as a result of this explicit Mannequin 3 Lengthy Vary featured in RSymons RSEV’s video was not overlooked on the road however parked below a shelter by its proprietor. It was exterior, however not absolutely uncovered to the weather.

The proprietor purchased the automobile model new with the intention to ship it abroad from the UK however that did not work out for varied causes, so he left it in storage for nearly two years. He determined to promote it lately and that is how UK electrical automobile specialist RSymons RSEV bought maintain of this Mannequin 3 ”barn discover.”

It exhibits solely 32 miles (52 kilometers) on the odometer and it even has that new automobile scent inside. The outside wanted some thorough cleansing, nevertheless; after a great wash, it seemed brand-new on the surface as nicely.

Thankfully, the unique proprietor didn’t depart the automobile unplugged for such an prolonged time period, which might have been very damaging to the battery. He left it plugged in an everyday three-pin socket at 8 amps and set the charging restrict at round 50%, which is within the mid vary of the battery.

That was a really smart determination because the Tesla Mannequin 3’s battery is in good condition, displaying a superbly regular vary of 310 miles (499 kilometers) at 100% SoC. 

The video additionally takes a take a look at the car’s software program, which is the previous model 10 however nonetheless works nice based on Richard Symons, who misses a few of its options. That stated, he up to date to the present V11 software program model and that went easily. 

When you’re planning on leaving your Tesla (or another electrical automobile for that matter) parked for a protracted time period (4 to 6 weeks), this video has some helpful suggestions relating to the battery. 

For instance, it is best to by no means depart the battery flat or charged to 100%. When you can depart it plugged in, that is one of the simplest ways to do it; if not, depart it charged to 90% and ensure there are not any apps connecting to the automobile as these will drain the battery extra rapidly. Take a look at the above video for extra suggestions.