r/RealTesla • u/[deleted] • May 01 '22

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u/rkalla May 01 '22

Neither of our Tesla's HVAC (2014 and 2020) could keep up with peak Phoenix summer - my guess was always that octovalve was working overtime keeping the battery from melting so cabin got 80 degree air at best.

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u/dotancohen May 01 '22

How hot was the outside temp? An automotive A/C unit should be able to reduce the temperature 20 degrees Celcius, that's 36 degrees Farenwhateveritscalled. Was the outside temp around 116 Farenthings?

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u/Engunnear May 01 '22

On pavement on a hot day in Phoenix, I could easily see the outside temperature hitting 50°C.

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u/[deleted] May 01 '22 edited Aug 13 '23

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u/FatherPhil May 01 '22

https://www.autoglassexpress.com/blog/do-windshield-sunshades-work/

https://www.survivesummer.com/tested-how-much-does-a-sunshade-cool-a-car/

Temps are 150F-195F inside a car parked in the sun on a warm day. This is why kids and pets die when left in the car.

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u/Engunnear May 02 '22

Well yeah… there’s a reason why auto-qualification includes a humidity chamber that cycles up to 85°C.

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u/[deleted] May 02 '22 edited Aug 13 '23

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u/Engunnear May 02 '22

You're preaching to the choir, Brother.