James May's Tesla Model S dies, he gets locked out

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Tesla wouldn't be an issue for him. Well, it was.   © Motor1. com UK James May's Tesla Model S Dies (video) James May didn't drive his Tesla Model S for a long time and the battery died.

Not the large 100-kWh pack in the floor, the small 12-volt battery that powers accessories like the locks, door handles, and frunk release.

So because of this, he was basically locked out of his car. The frunk is important because that's where the 12-volt battery is located.

Tesla explained to May that when the Tesla is charging it charges both batteries, but when the big battery pack is full and charging stops, the charger doesn't keep the 12-volt battery charged, and over time it will die because it's powering certain electrical components like the.