Tesla MODEL 3 2020 Owner's Manual page 199

NOTE: If Model 3 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 3 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.
4. Touch to open the charge port door or to
start (or stop) charging.
5. Displays the total estimated driving
distance or energy percentage (depending
on your display setting) available.
6. Shows if the charge cable is locked in the
charge port or not. If Model 3 is not
charging, you can touch the lock icon to
unlock the charge cable from the charge
port.
NOTE: In cold ambient temperatures below
41° F (5° C), the charge cable remains
unlocked whenever the vehicle is not
charging.
7. Charging rate, 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.
8. Set a recurring charging schedule for the
location (see Scheduled Charging and
Scheduled Departure on page
NOTE: If charging at a Tesla Supercharger, the
charging screen also displays information
about your previous or current Supercharger
session (see Supercharger Usage Fees and
Idle Fees on page 198).
NOTE: To reduce congestion at high-usage
supercharger sites, you may be automatically
limited to a maximum charge of 80% when
not using Trip Planner (see
page 165). You can manually increase the limit
by tapping "Set Limit" on the touchscreen or
mobile app.
Charging
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Trip Planner on
Charging Instructions
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 3 displays
the set time to begin charging when you
are parked at the scheduled location. If, at
the scheduled time, Model 3 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.
• Scheduled Departure: For any location,
such as Home, you can simply plug in
Model 3 and select a time for when you
want your vehicle to be ready to drive.
Once your specified time is set, Model 3
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.
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