- Dennis Hegstad said his Model 3 was stuck in his driveway after its 12-volt battery died.
- The Tesla owner attributes the issue to the impact of the Texas summer heat on the battery.
- He had to get his EV towed and called the issue “annoying as hell.”
A Tesla owner said he was locked out of his Model 3 in his driveway after the 12-volt battery, which powers the car’s smaller functions including windows and doors, died last week amid the Texas summer heat.
The low-voltage battery is not only crucial for powering smaller electronics in the car, but also for charging the EVs main battery pack — and the Tesla can’t charge without it, requiring a jump much like a traditional gas-powered car.
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