Tesla owners in Japan usually care about two things:
✅ The best settings to maintain range in winter
✅ The smartest used Tesla to buy right now
Let's focus on these two.
1️⃣ 🔧 Best Tesla Settings (Start Here)
🔥 Climate Settings for Winter Efficiency
EVs aren’t “weak” in winter — poor settings are.
✅ Recommended Setup
• Use seat heaters instead of high cabin heat
• Set cabin temperature to 20–21°C (68–70°F)
• Enable Scheduled Departure while plugged in
• Use Auto Climate (Low)
👉 Why it matters
Seat heaters consume far less energy than cabin heating, helping preserve driving range.
🚗 Driving Settings for Urban Use (Japan-Focused)
• Stopping Mode → Hold
• Acceleration → Chill (ideal for daily driving)
• Regenerative Braking → Standard
• Use Sentry Mode only when necessary
Perfect for stop-and-go city traffic.
🔌 Charging Optimization
• Daily limit at 80–90%
• Schedule overnight charging
• Avoid frequent 100% charges unless needed
Small changes make a big long-term difference.
2️⃣ 🏆 Best Used Tesla Models in 2026
Choosing the right model matters as much as settings.
🥇 Best Overall: 2021–2022 Model 3 (LFP)
✔ Excellent price-performance balance
✔ LFP battery tolerates 100% charging
✔ Strong availability in Japan
The smartest entry choice.
🥈 Budget Pick: 2019–2020 Model 3
✔ Lower entry price
⚠ Some early builds lack heat pump
Still a solid value if priced well.
🥉 Premium Choice: Model Y (2022+)
✔ More space
✔ Heat pump included
✔ Strong resale value
Ideal for families.
💡 Final Takeaway
The real key to Tesla ownership isn’t “winter weakness.”
It’s:
👉 Smart settings
👉 Smart model choice
Get those right, and ownership becomes effortless.
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【すごい！：テスラの暖房が効率的な理由はなぜ？隠れた2つの技術をご紹介】
— MODUFY - TESLA Sidekicks (@modufy_official) February 12, 2026
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