Tesla S Owner's Manual page 179

1. Charging status information. For example,
when Model S is charging, it displays the
time remaining until fully charged at the
currently selected charge level. When a
charging session is scheduled, it displays
when charging starts.
2. Total estimated driving distance (or
energy) available. To choose between
displaying distance or energy percentage,
touch Controls > Display > Energy
Display.
NOTE: A portion of the battery image
may appear blue. This indicates that a
small portion of the energy stored in the
battery is not available because the
battery is cold. This is normal and no
reason for concern. When the battery
warms up, the blue portion no longer
displays.
3. Charging rate per hour.
4. Estimated increase in driving distance (or
energy) achieved so far in this charging
session.
5. Current supplied/available from the
connected power supply (see
Charge Settings on page
If connected to a 3-phase power
supply (if applicable in your
region), the available current
represents the current per phase
and the 3-phase symbol displays.
6. Voltage supplied by the charge cable.
NOTE: If Model S is charging and detects
unexpected fluctuations in input power, the
charging current is automatically reduced by
25%. For example, a 40 amp current is
reduced to 30 amps. This automatic current
reduction increases robustness and safety in
situations when an external problem exists
(for example, a home wiring system,
receptacle, adapter or cord is unable to meet
its rated current capacity). As a precaution,
when Model S automatically reduces current,
it saves the reduced current at the charging
location. Although you can manually increase
it, Tesla recommends charging at the lower
current until the underlying problem is
resolved and the charging location can
provide consistent power.
Charging
Charging Instructions
Supercharger Usage Fees and
Idle Fees
When charging using a Tesla supercharger,
SUPERCHARGING information displays at the
bottom of the charging screen. This
information includes the location, the time
that charging started, and an estimate of how
much the session will cost. When you stop
supercharging, the estimated cost of that
session displays until a new supercharging
session begins. If free charging is applicable,
the estimated cost displays as zero.
NOTE: Estimated pricing is displayed for your
convenience only and may not reflect the
actual final price you will be charged for that
supercharging session. Final pricing for
supercharging sessions can be found in your
Tesla Account.
When charging at a Tesla supercharger, you
are subject to idle fees. Idle fees are designed
to encourage drivers to move their vehicle
from the Supercharger when charging is
complete. Idle fees are in effect only when
half or more of the Superchargers at a site are
Changing
occupied. The Tesla mobile app notifies you
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when charging nears completion, and again
when charging is complete. Additional
notifications are sent if idle fees are incurred.
Idle fees are waived if you move your vehicle
within five minutes of charging completion.
Log into your Tesla Account to view fees and
details about Supercharger sessions, track the
remaining balance of free credits, set up a
payment method, and make payments. Once
a payment method is saved, fees are
automatically paid from your account.
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