R2 Pet Mode Concerns From Owner's Test

[R1Thrilled]

My R2 seems to be functioning in PetMode the same as my R1. That is, if the cabin is at desired temp while driving then you arrive at a destination and turn on pet mode it then maintains that temperature.

Just curious, what was the external temp and what did you have pet mode set to?

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[Budman]

Just curious, what was the external temp and what did you have pet mode set to?

the temps were around 80. I have not tried really hot temperatures.

 

[Jabbahop]

here is a quick update after our R2 spending a couple of days @ the service center trying to understand the petmode overheating issue. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as warm as it had been so it was not possible to completely replicate the issue. They did check the hvac system, diagnostics and checked with corporate on the issue. The HVAC system checked out fine - refrigerant charge to spec, no leaks, etc. They also compared the hvac results in the upper 70’s with broken clouds against another R2 awaiting delivery and both held very close to the set temp of 72 degrees. Finally then had is sit outside and ran petmode from 7pm to 3pm the next day when I picked the car. No issues. Finally they said there would be something (didn’t specify what) in the next software release to help with this issue so there must be some software contribution.

I had no issues with the temp on my 2 1/2 hour drive home so maybe it was just a inconsistent issue.

Attached are the energy screen if you are curious how much energy pet mode uses in about 20 hours while plugged into a Level 2 charger.

The second is the 70mph drive home (with a couple of short stops that lowered the avg speed). This is on 87 through the Adirondacks so some up and down elevation on the trip but temp and wind were ideal. Pretty happy with that efficiency with our 21” wheels.

 

[Jeremy3292]

here is a quick update after our R2 spending a couple of days @ the service center trying to understand the petmode overheating issue. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t as warm as it had been so it was not possible to completely replicate the issue. They did check the hvac system, diagnostics and checked with corporate on the issue. The HVAC system checked out fine - refrigerant charge to spec, no leaks, etc. They also compared the hvac results in the upper 70’s with broken clouds against another R2 awaiting delivery and both held very close to the set temp of 72 degrees. Finally then had is sit outside and ran petmode from 7pm to 3pm the next day when I picked the car. No issues. Finally they said there would be something (didn’t specify what) in the next software release to help with this issue so there must be some software contribution.

I had no issues with the temp on my 2 1/2 hour drive home so maybe it was just a inconsistent issue.

Attached are the energy screen if you are curious how much energy pet mode uses in about 20 hours while plugged into a Level 2 charger.

The second is the 70mph drive home (with a couple of short stops that lowered the avg speed). This is on 87 through the Adirondacks so some up and down elevation on the trip but temp and wind were ideal. Pretty happy with that efficiency with our 21” wheels.

3.2 is VERY solid at 70mph avg. Kyle just got 2.2 at 80mph constant. Drag hits like crazy in the R2 at higher speeds due to the box shape. Thanks for showing that!

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