Wet Towel Trick Boosts Tesla Charging Rates: V2 Owners See 50% Gain

Owners of electric cars know that hot temperatures and high charging speeds don’t mix well. Some Tesla drivers try to charge their cars faster by wrapping a wet towel around the handle of the charging cable. And it seems to really work. This trick has been circulating in Tesla forums and online communities for a few years now. With older V2 Superchargers, the handle can get very hot during charging. This becomes a problem especially on hot days when the sun shines directly on the handle. The sensors inside the handle then regulate the charging speed down. When you now … Continue reading Wet Towel Trick Boosts Tesla Charging Rates: V2 Owners See 50% Gain