Tesla owner freezes the battery in his Model 3 Performance just to see what would happen and gets a big surprise
- YouTuber tests how well his Tesla is able to handle cold conditions
- He left it outside in freezing weather to see if the battery would charge afterward
- He got some very surprising results
Published on Feb 03, 2025 at 10:54 AM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on May 15, 2025 at 7:47 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
An American YouTuber drove 2.5 hours north from his home in Phoenix to Flagstaff, Arizona to test the capacity of his Tesla Model 3 to handle cold weather conditions.
His plan was to leave his beloved Tesla outside overnight in freezing conditions to see whether the frozen battery would still charge in the morning.
After preparing the rest of the car for its icy trip, he left the battery as it was to see what would happen.
And he got some very surprising results.
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A pretty ‘cool’ experiment
Not the first time a Tesla has dealt with extreme weather conditions, YouTuber Gjeebs decided it was the time he put his beloved Tesla Model 3 performance to the test.
He decided he was going to drive two and a half hours away from home to the colder climate of Flagstaff, Arizona and run the battery down on his car.
When he arrived at his destination the plan was to leave the battery at 10 percent charge overnight in the freezing conditions.
His experiment was to see whether the car would actually start after dealing with these conditions, but also whether the battery’s charging capacity would be affected by the cold.
So, what happened to the battery of his Tesla Model 3?
After its nice night spent outside in the freezing cold, the YouTuber made his way back to the car to assess the damage.
Some cars are made for the cold, but the Tesla is not among them, so he was worried that he may have finished off the battery for good.
After waiting with baited breath, the Tesla experiences some connection issues, much to the YouTuber’s horror.
Luckily after a little bit, the battery started charging properly, albeit slowly.
After 45 minutes, the car’s charge had reached 80 percent.
Although it was slower than usual, it proved that Teslas can handle a little bit of extreme weather.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
