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When Buying a Used EV, Battery Usage (Cycle Count) Matters More Than Mileage
Many consumers judge the condition of a used car only by age and mileage. However, for electric vehicles, the most accurate indicator of...
rory lee
Sep 20, 20252 min read


Tesla Fast-Charging Thermal Strategy: Model Y vs. Model S Plaid
Model Y: In this graph, the battery heater does not activate. The temperature rise is gradual and caused only by the thermal load from...
rory lee
Sep 19, 20251 min read


How to Delay BMS a079 as Much as Possible After the Warranty Period
As many of you may already know, Tesla’s manual recommends limiting regular use of NCA/NCM batteries to 80% state of charge. The...
rory lee
Sep 15, 20253 min read


How to Detect Early Signs of Tesla BMS a079 – Real Data Explanation
This method is intended to reassure owners who may be worried about BMS a079 even without visible symptoms, and to help used car buyers...
rory lee
Sep 13, 20252 min read


Full Session History: Analyze Tesla Battery & Motor Data
Previously, you could only review data from your most recent session . Now, we’ve expanded the feature so you can analyze battery and...
rory lee
Sep 11, 20251 min read
Tesla Battery Level Correction: Do You Need to Charge to 100%?
Some owners believe that the battery management system (BMS) is designed solely to maximize battery life. In reality, this is not the...
rory lee
Aug 31, 20252 min read


Tesla Battery Remaining Life Distance Update
Until now, Dr.EV only provided the “Personalized Remaining Life Distance,” which is calculated based on your actual driving and parking...
rory lee
Aug 29, 20252 min read
Why Resetting Tesla BMS A079 Error Is Extremely Dangerous
Recently, there have been cases where some users continue operating their systems after an error code appears by performing a reset on...
mike lee
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Why Tesla Efficiency Looks Like a Problem
Tesla vehicles are among the most efficient cars in the world, often achieving industry-leading energy use per mile. Yet many Tesla...
rory lee
Aug 16, 20252 min read


An Effective Way to Reduce Battery Drain from Tesla Sentry Mode
Tesla’s Sentry Mode is a popular security feature, but it has the drawback of draining the battery. Reports from Tesla owner communities...
rory lee
Aug 14, 20251 min read


Understanding Battery Capacity Buffer and Tolerance in Tesla
When it comes to Tesla's electric vehicle (EV) batteries, many owners may notice that the actual usable battery capacity doesn’t always...
rory lee
Aug 13, 20253 min read


Why Is My Tesla Battery More Degraded Than Others With Similar Mileage?
Tesla owners often assume that if their vehicle isn’t driven frequently, their battery isn’t deteriorating. In reality, lithium-ion...
rory lee
Aug 2, 20254 min read


How Tesla Calculates Usable vs. Rated SOC and Range Estimates
Usable State of Charge (SOC) Definition: Usable SOC is the battery percentage that reflects the usable energy available for driving, as...
rory lee
Jul 28, 20258 min read


How Tesla Calculates Usable vs. Rated SOC and Range Estimates (Summary version)
How Tesla Calculates Usable vs. Rated SOC and Range Estimates (Summary) 1. Usable State of Charge (SOC) Definition: Usable SOC shows the...
rory lee
Jul 28, 20252 min read


Methods for State of Health Estimation in Tesla Batteries
The motivation for this article on Tesla batteries arose from common user queries regarding the accuracy of SoH measurements based on...
rory lee
Jul 26, 20256 min read
Tesla Battery Pack Failure Rates by Production Year.
The reason I started looking into this is that I’ve recently seen many posts about Tesla battery replacements. I wanted to compare that...
rory lee
Jul 19, 20253 min read
Battery Management vs. Pack Failure: What EV Owners Need to Know
Many EV owners today are increasingly aware of battery management—how to charge, when to fast charge, and how to extend battery life....
rory lee
Jul 13, 202510 min read
The Truth About Supercharging and Battery Heating: How Heat Really Affects EV Battery Life
This article aims to address widespread misconceptions about Tesla battery management, specifically regarding supercharging and battery...
rory lee
Jul 5, 20257 min read


Beyond Lithium-Ion: The Future of Battery Technology
Batteries have become the unsung workhorses of modern life, powering everything from smartphones to electric cars. The lithium-ion...
rory lee
Jul 5, 202512 min read


Tesla Battery and Fleet Management App
As experienced BMS engineers and scientists, we have incorporated extensive expertise and research into creating the Dr.EV app,...
rory lee
Jul 5, 20253 min read
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