17 Mistakes Tesla Owners Keep Making | Model Y & 3

One of the most critical mistakes involves misunderstanding Tesla's two different battery chemistries. Tesla currently uses NMC (nickel-based) batteries in long-range and performance models, while some standard range models feature LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries. Your car displays which type you have right on the charging screen along with recommended daily charging limits.For NMC batteries, maintain around 80% for daily driving, pushing to 90% only when you need extra range. Reserve 100% charging for the morning of road trips, as sitting at full charge for extended periods accelerates degradation. LFP batteries operate differently – Tesla actually recommends charging to 100% daily, as this chemistry handles full charge better and requires weekly 100% charging for proper battery management system calibration.At Superchargers, charging from 10-50% provides the fastest speeds. From 80-100%, speeds drop significantly, making two shorter stops faster than one long session to 100%. Always navigate to Superchargers through the car's built-in system to enable battery preconditioning, especially crucial in cold weather where this can mean the difference between 50kW and 250kW charging speeds.