Is it okay to leave my car unplugged for two weeks?

[billy_at]

I'll be leaving my car sitting in my driveway for about two weeks while traveling.

Is it okay to leave it unplugged from the charger for that period of time? Will it cause any issues with the 12V battery?

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[generaltso]

As long as you don't have an early production car that hasn't had any updates, you'll be fine.

 

[mkhuffman]

I agree with The General.

You could also run a 120V extension cord from your house to your car, put the charger in your frunk and close the lid (it will only close to the first latch, not the second one). That way nobody can steal it, and at least there is some juice to keep the car at a decent charge if needed. That might help you feel more at ease, but it should not be necessary. Also, if you have not had any unexplained 12V error messages, you have even less to worry about.

 

[61-21Stang]

My car has been in for recall service for a month, at around 26 days it said it was entering Deep Sleep mode and connectivity is temporarily unavailable. So it should be fine, I think this mode helps protect the 12v system.

 

[timbop]

You'll be fine

 

[HuntingPudel]

2 weeks is not a big deal. As @timbop said, you'll be fine. ??

 

[Electric Goat]

Yes. My car sat un-plugged for 2 weeks at the dealership when I was waiting on a part. state of charge was 35% and temps were below freezing. All was good afterwards.

 

[billy_at]

Thanks, everyone!

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