R1S not being driven for 14-16 weeks - Tips?

[carsly]

Other than leaving it at 50% and plugged in, some mouse avoidance devices are helpful / scents and I'd check your ambient temps and set tires to be slightly above target pressures, call it +2-4PSI to help prevent flat spotting if you're parking on asphalt, concrete or another similarly hard surface.

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[Skysurfer]

I have a similar situation coming up. Would it be also ok to leave plugged into L2 charger with charge set to 50 percent inside the garage?
Was planning on leaving at 70 percent charge with L2 charger.
L1 is not an option for me in the garage because GFCI plus keeps tripping every time car starts to charge.

L2 is fine, the key is to keep it plugged in and have the charge limit at or near 50% if it will be sitting idle for any length of time.

 

[AARivian48]

L2 is fine, the key is to keep it plugged in and have the charge limit at or near 50% if it will be sitting idle for any length of time.

Thank you

 

[RivAW]

To make a long story short I will be unable to drive for the next 14-16 weeks...should I just plug in the R1S set battery to 80 percent charge and leave it or what else should I do..I do plan on putting a sun block in the windshield ...

Thanks in advance for the help

I believe the "official recommendation" for a long-term sit, is to leave it plugged in and set to 50%. There is no reason to have it charge more and our batteries are typically "happiest" right at the middle.

 

[smunro622]

I believe the "official recommendation" for a long-term sit, is to leave it plugged in and set to 50%. There is no reason to have it charge more and our batteries are typically "happiest" right at the middle.

My 17 y/o said he will drive it for me so the parking brake doesn't seize...matter fact he said he can fit a few more friends in it too....

 

[56huck]

Just to clarify…
Does the 12v battery need to be on a battery tender for long term non-use?
if so, why not go directly to the battery instead of the obd?

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