Tesla Sentry Mode typically draws about 130–250 W, roughly 3–6 kWh a day if left on. Scheduling on/off times in Sentry Pro cuts that drain proportionally — here's the math and how to set it up.
Sentry Pro now lets you schedule Sentry Mode to turn on and off automatically at set times every day. Protect your Tesla when it matters, save battery when it doesn't.
Tesla publishes no figure, but tests and owner logs put Sentry Mode at roughly 130–250 W: about 3–6 kWh or 4–10% of the battery per day. How to measure yours.
Explore Tesla's game-changing 2025 Sentry Mode updates including B-pillar cameras, ambient red lighting alerts, improved Dashcam Viewer, and Tesla's promised ~40% cut in Sentry power use. Learn how to maximize these new features and where Sentry Pro adds even more value.