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Do you know why Tesla recommends fully charging LFP batteries once a week?
Everyone drives differently. Some people drive long distances every day, while others use their cars only occasionally. Even users who haven’t driven at all for a whole week may wonder if they still need to do a full charge. So why does Tesla give the same “once a week full charge” advice to everyone? The main reason is simplicity. From the manufacturer’s point of view, it’s difficult to explain charging intervals based on each user’s driving distance or energy use. A simple
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The Meaning Behind ABC: Always Be Charging
You’ve probably heard EV owners throw around the phrase “ABC: Always Be Charging.” But what does it really mean? It’s not just “plug in...
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Sep 261 min read


Key EV Battery Factors Seen Through the iPhone
The important items to check in an EV battery are actually the same as in a smartphone battery. On an iPhone, you can see the most...
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Sep 241 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...
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Aug 292 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...
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Aug 232 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...
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Aug 162 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...
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Aug 141 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...
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Aug 133 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...
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Aug 24 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...
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Jul 288 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...
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Jul 282 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...
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Jul 266 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...
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Jul 193 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....
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Jul 1310 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,...
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Jul 53 min read


10 Common Tesla Charging Problems and How to Fix Them
This guide outlines 10 common charging issues faced during both AC (1–5) and DC fast charging (6–10) , along with their causes and...
rory lee
Jun 253 min read
Tesla Real-Time Charging: Ever Seen Your Car Charging Like This?
We introduced Tesla real-time charging monitoring after recognizing that many users experience issues such as charging compatibility...
rory lee
Jun 241 min read


Charging Comparison: Model 3 SR – LFP vs. NCM
Vehicle and battery information NCM Model: 2020 / 118,030 km, SOH 83.1% LFP Model: 2022 / 121,104 km, SOH 93% LFP (left), NCM...
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Jun 172 min read


Case Study: Analysis of Cell Voltage Deviations in Tesla Model Y LFP Battery Charging
The analysis presented above is an actual case demonstrating the advanced battery diagnostics and management recommendations provided by...
rory lee
Jun 142 min read
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