Tesla S Owner's Manual page 178

Charging Instructions
NOTE: For 3-phase charging (if applicable
in your region), the available current
represents the current per phase (up to
32 amps). During charging, the right
status flag displays the 3-phase symbol in
front of the displayed current.
NOTE: If Model S automatically reduced
the current at a charging location
because of fluctuations in input power
(see the note in Charging Status on page
176), Tesla recommends charging at the
lower current until the underlying
problem is resolved and the charging
location can provide consistent power.
4. Touch to open the charge port door or to
start (or stop) charging.
5. Energy level.
6. Charging rate per hour, estimated
increase in driving distance (or energy)
achieved so far in this charging session,
current supplied/available from the
connected power supply, and voltage
supplied by the charge cable.
7. Location-specific schedule. With Model S
in Park, set a specific time to begin
charging at the current location (see
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled
Departure on page
Scheduled Charging and
Scheduled Departure
There are two ways in which you can
schedule your vehicle's charging:
• Scheduled Charging: When you set a
scheduled charging time, Model S
displays the set time to begin charging
when you are parked at the scheduled
location. If, at the scheduled time, Model S
is not plugged in at the location, charging
starts as soon as you plug it in, provided
you plug it in within six hours of the
scheduled time. If plugged in after six
hours, charging does not start until the
scheduled time on the next day. To
override this setting, touch Start Charging
or Stop Charging. When you set a
scheduled charging time, Model S
displays the set time on the instrument
panel and touchscreen.
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176).
• Scheduled Departure: For any location,
such as Home, you can simply plug in
Model S and select a time for when you
want your vehicle to be ready to drive.
Once your specified time is set, Model S
prepares itself by determining the best
time to start charging to optimize energy
costs, Battery longevity, and ensure
charging completes in time for your drive.
Your vehicle also preconditions the cabin
to a comfortable temperature and warms
the Battery. To set up a scheduled
departure time, go to Charging >
Scheduled Departure > Schedule and
follow the onscreen instructions to
customize your schedule.
Scheduled Charging is best used to
determine when your vehicle should start
charging; Scheduled Departure is best used
to determine when charging should complete
for your drive.
NOTE: Your vehicle aims to finish charging
before 6am (end of off-peak hours). If given
sufficient time to charge, charging may stop
at 6am, even if your scheduled departure is
later. The vehicle warms the Battery and
preconditions the cabin shortly before your
scheduled departure time. If the vehicle does
not have enough time to complete charging
before 6am, it will continue to charge until it
reaches the target Battery percentage.
NOTE: If your vehicle is not plugged into a
charger, Scheduled departure will not
precondition the cabin or battery.
Charging Status
The following illustration is provided for
demonstration purposes only and may vary
slightly depending on the software version
and market region.
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