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4. Charging rate: The maximum current available from the attached charge cable.
5. Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.
6. Charging: The current power of the charger.
During Charging
During charging, the charge port light pulses green, and
the instrument panel displays real-time charging status.
The frequency at which the green charge port light
pulses slows down as the charge level approaches full.
When charging is complete, the light stops pulsing and
is solid green.
NOTE: If Model S is locked, the charge port light does
not light up.
If the charge port light turns red while charging, a fault
is detected. Check the instrument panel or touchscreen
for an alert describing the fault. A fault can occur due to
something as common as a power outage. If a power
outage occurs, charging resumes automatically when
power is restored.
NOTE: It is normal to hear sounds during charging.
Particularly at high currents, the refrigerant compressor
and fan operate as needed to keep the Battery cool.
NOTE: Air conditioning performance is generally not
affected by charging. However, in some circumstances
(for example, charging at high currents during a
particularly warm day), the air coming from the vents
may not be as cool as expected and a message displays
on the instrument panel. This is normal and ensures that
the Battery stays within an optimum temperature range
while charging to support longevity and optimum
performance.
WARNING: Never spray liquid at a high velocity
(for example, a pressure washer) towards the
charge port while charging. Doing so can result in
serious injury or damage to the vehicle, charging
equipment, or property.
Stopping Charging
Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charge
cable or touching Stop Charging on the touchscreen.
NOTE: To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the
charge cable, the charge cable latch remains locked and
Model S must be unlocked or able to recognize your key
before you can disconnect the charge cable.
NOTE:
To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Press and hold the button on the connector handle to
release the latch.
Using the Touchscreen
Charging Instructions
NOTE: You can also release the latch using the
touchscreen or mobile app, or by pressing and
holding the rear trunk button on the key fob. If your
vehicle is equipped with a motorized charge port,
you can also press the button to the left of the
charge port to release the latch.
2. Pull the connector from the charge port.
To disconnect the charge cable when using an adapter
at a public charge station:
1. Unlock Model S.
2. While holding the public charging handle in one hand
and the adapter in the other hand, press and hold the
button on the public charging handle and pull both
outwards, removing the handle and adapter at the
same time.
NOTE: If the charging station handle separates from
the adapter, leaving the adapter in Model S, use the
touchscreen to unlock the charge port.
3. Press and hold the button on the charging handle
again to release the adapter from the public charging
handle.
CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving
Model S plugged in when not in use. This maintains
the Battery at the optimum level of charge.
Charge Settings
Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging
when Model S is in Park.
1. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving
distance available.
2. Set limit: Adjust the charge limit by dragging the
arrow below the battery to indicate the level of
charging you want. The setting you choose applies to
immediate and scheduled charging sessions.
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