Charging Model S - Tesla S Quick Reference Manual

CHARGING MODEL S

Open the charge port by using the touchscreen, pressing and holding the trunk button on the key,
or using the button on the handle of the Mobile Connector. First, plug the connector into your power
source, and then into Model S. Use pressure when plugging into the Model S to ensure full
connection is made with your power source. To disconnect the Mobile Connector, press the button
on the handle, the charge port light will turn white and you may proceed to pull the handle from
the charge port.
The charge port will glow blue when first plugged in and will transition to green
when Model S is charging.
The light will pulse according to the vehicle's state of charge
(faster = lower state of charge; solid green = fully charged).
If the charge port glows yellow, make sure the cable is fully plugged into Model S.
If the charge port glows red, make sure your cable is fully connected,
and check your power source.
If the vehicle is locked while charging, the charge port light will turn off and the handle
will lock into the charge port. To disconnect the handle, you must unlock your car.
BEST PRACTICES
We recommend plugging in Model S every day. The most important way to preserve the battery
is to leave your Model S plugged in when you are not using it. We also recommend that you charge
Model S within the Daily Range limit. You can adjust the charge limit to 100% for long trips.
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