How to Use Tesla Camp Mode to Stay Cozy on Your Trip

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Prolong your battery life while staying cozy and warm on your next road trip
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Did you know that you can sleep comfortably in your Tesla? That's right! Even on a chilly night, your Tesla can automatically maintain the temperature inside the car so it's warm. It's a feature called Camp Mode that not only maintains the cabin temperature, but also gives you access to lights, the touchscreen, and music! This wikiHow article goes over what you can expect from Camping Mode on a Tesla, how to enable/disable it, and compares Camping Mode to the other climate control modes.

What is Camp Mode?

Camp Mode provides more functionality for you inside the car than other climate modes. You can use the touchscreen, power low-voltage or USB devices, and the interior lights. Use the touchscreen to enable Camp Mode, and you can sleep comfortably in your Tesla for a few nights.

Section 1 of 4:

What does Tesla's Camp Mode do?

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    Comfortably sleep in your car, listen to music, and have your interior lights on. Camp Mode is more for than just sleeping. The low-voltage outlet and USB ports will still have power, so you can use them if necessary.
    • Camp Mode on a Tesla isn't like running the AC, lights, or other electronics in a gas-powered car. In that case, the battery will drain quickly. However, the Tesla has a huge battery and can give you multiple days of electricity.
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    The car's doors will also stay unlocked so you don't have to worry about constantly locking and unlocking your car whenever you get out and come back. Just don't forget to lock your car before you go to sleep!
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    In other climate control modes, the touchscreen is disabled, but you can use it in Camp Mode to watch movies, play games, or use your favorite apps!
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    Your car isn't off when you have Camp Mode enabled, so you can listen to your music while gazing up at the stars!
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    Have some fairy lights that you want to use around your campsite? Plug them into your low-voltage outlet, and you will have fairy-light luminescence that brightens your surroundings! Just because you are camping doesn't mean that you have to stop using your favorite electronics.
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Section 2 of 4:

How to Enable/Disable Camp Mode

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    It has an icon that looks like a tent under the moon and some stars. [1]
    • You can also use the app on your smartphone the same way to enable Camp Mode.
    • The Tesla must be in Park before you can turn on Camp Mode.
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    Alternatively, use the app on your smartphone and tap another climate.
    • If you use Camp Mode often, you can set up a profile so your Tesla automatically uses your configurations, like your preferred temperature or having your seats all the way back), whenever you turn on Camp Mode. [2]
    • All current and past Teslas have Camp Mode as a standard feature. You don't need to be subscribed to Tesla's Premium Connectivity to get notifications regarding Camp Mode either.
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Section 3 of 4:

How much power does it drain?

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    But that varies depending on the climate outside or whether the car has to work harder to keep the temperature steady inside the cabin.
    • Basically, within an 8-hour period, Camp Mode uses about 10% of the battery. If your Tesla has a heat pump, like the Tesla Model Y or the 2021 Model 3, it'll use less battery.
    • These numbers will change depending on the temperature outside and your personal settings.
    • You cannot use Camp Mode if your car battery is 20% or lower. This is so you have enough charge to find a charging station and aren't stranded.
Section 4 of 4:

Why Use Camp Mode Instead of Other Climate Modes?

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    In Camp Mode and Dog Mode, Sentry Mode is deactivated. However, the doors remain locked in Dog Mode and unlocked in Camp Mode. Dog Mode also locks the windows so no accidental button presses from the inside will roll the windows down. The screen also doesn't work in Dog Mode, while it works for you in Camp Mode. Keep Climate On does just that – it keeps the climate set to what you like so you can leave the car and return to a comfortable temperature. It will stay on until you turn it off or until your battery dips to 20%.
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      1. ↑ https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-4F3599A1-20D9-4A49-B4A0-5261F957C096.html
      2. ↑ https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/do-you-know-the-best-way-to-turn-on-your-tesla-camp-mode-camp-with-our-actent.310084/

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