# Why Your Tesla's Battery Drains When Parked (And How To Stop It)

> A parked car is never fully inactive. The battery inside a fossil fuel-powered vehicle still provides energy to certain electrical components like the alarm system and clock, albeit in minuscule doses.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1836957/tesla-battery-drain-while-parked-explained-causes-fixes-source-url/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=680a92ef4a476c09eff036fe)
- **Published:** 2025-04-24
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev #battery #tesla #parked #drains #energy #stop #alarm
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