Does Pre-conditioning Actually Work for My SE?

[AnastaciaParks09]

Hey there, got a quick question for ya – does pre-conditioning actually boost range? I just got my SE last month and I'm all about squeezing out more miles since driving home from my mom’s place gives me major range anxiety!

 

[enigmaticember]

In my experience, preconditioning the battery during the winter reduced it significantly, using about 15%. IMO, it's best to precondition while plugged into a charger.

 

[Zeke]

Hey there, got a quick question for ya – does pre-conditioning actually boost range? I just got my SE last month and I'm all about squeezing out more miles since driving home from my mom’s place gives me major range anxiety!

I've noticed that preconditioning can use a lot of power at first. I watched the power usage and saw it spike to 7kW when the car was already charged, then drop to 3.5kW. So, preconditioning can use a lot of power at first, which might affect your range a little bit.