488 GTB Storage Question: temp. control vs. battery tender

I need some informed advice regarding storage for my new 488, please. I took delivery of my 2019 488 GTB a few weeks ago ( https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/my-2019-488-gtb-has-arrived-photos.582611/ ) and haven't taken possession of it yet while it is getting paint correction/PPF/exhaust install, but I plan to pick it up tomorrow. After reading the thread on current draw ( https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/current-draw.584079/ ) I am second guessing my storage plans and would appreciate some input. I have been in the process of building a new construction home for the last 4 years, and when I ordered my 488, I expected my home to finally be complete and I would have a garage to park it. Unfortunately, it appears we are now looking at a December/January completion, which leaves with me with the following two options as we are stuck in our temporary apartment longer than expected:

1). Park in my temporary apartment garage (large shared space underneath apartment building, assigned spots, gate secured), which is relatively secure, never seems to get below 40-50 degrees in the colder months and the car will be protected from door dings with a wall on one side and one of my other cars on the other side...but I will NOT have a power connection where I can plug in the battery tender. This will give me easy access to drive the car whenever the weather permits as it is just a few steps away from my unit (but will be out in the open for curious neighbors to see/touch if they want to). I have kept my Porsche in this garage for two years now, without incident.

2) Rent a secure storage unit several miles away from my apartment, which DOES have a power connection available for the battery tender, but IS NOT insulated/climate controlled...meaning the temperature in the unit will be the same as the outside...and if it is stored there through December and January, we will certainly see temps below freezing for extended periods. Of course, this is also a bit inconvenient as it will be 10+ minutes away from me and I won't be able to just drive the car on a whim.

Long story short -- which is more important: keeping the car in temperatures above 50 degrees or keeping it on the battery tender at all times? I could, of course, disconnect the battery once we get into November/December when the weather will keep me from driving the car regularly.

Thanks in advance for any insights.

-Luke

 

Thanks for the input. My concern with storing below freezing for long periods extends beyond just the battery, I was thinking also of the tires and the rest of the vehicle being subject to such cold temperatures during the winter months. I was under the impression that it is important to store above freezing, in general.


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Thanks, I will look into that option. Still hoping I can figure out a way to run power over to my parking space, but seems unlikely. I would definitely prefer to keep it close to home so I can admire it every morning when I leave for the office during the off season. The ideal solution to the problem is to move into my house!


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