The Tesla Model 3 is probably the most famous electric vehicle in the entire world.
Its quirky duck-like mug is instantly recognizable, even by people that aren’t into electric cars.
This feature allows the driver to program when they want their Model 3 to be ready to leave.
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According toTesla, Scheduled Departure works to precondition your vehicle by the selected departure time.
Your vehicle automatically calculates when it needs to start preconditioning and/or charging.
The ability to customize your driving experience is one of the manyadvantages EVs enjoy over traditional cars.
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Not to worry, because Tesla offers a solution.
Tesla equipped some Model 3 vehicles with a charge port heater.
Features like this differentiate an excellent winter driving experience from a miserable one.
This means you won’t have to worry about excessive energy usage directly from the battery.
Tesla says that the pre-heating process may take 45 minutes, or even more, depending on various factors.
This is one of the reasons that Scheduled Departure and preconditioning your battery at home are so important.
These features make life more convenient, even in the middle of miserable winters.
