By using a 48V low voltage battery instead of the 12V lead-acid battery found in many conventional vehicles,
Cybertruck is able to operate more efficiently.
WARNING: Assume that the low voltage components of Cybertruck, including all cables and connectors, are
always energized. Do not handle low voltage cables or connect/disconnect connectors when the low voltage
system is powered. Because the 48V low voltage system operates at a higher voltage than a typical low
voltage system, there is an increased risk of personal injury, arcing, or component damage if the low voltage
components of Cybertruck are handled improperly.

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High Voltage Battery Information
Cybertruck has one of the most sophisticated battery systems in the world. The most important way to preserve the
high voltage Battery is to LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when you are not using it. This is particularly
important if you are not planning to drive Cybertruck for several weeks.
NOTE: When left idle and unplugged, your vehicle periodically uses energy from the Battery for system tests and
recharging the low voltage battery when necessary.
There is no advantage to waiting until the Battery’s level is low before charging. In fact, the Battery performs best
when charged regularly.
NOTE: If you allow the Battery to discharge to 0%, other components may become damaged or require replacement
(for example, the low voltage battery). In these cases, you are responsible for repair and/or transporting expenses.
Discharge-related expenses are not covered by the warranty or under the Roadside Assistance policy.
The peak charging rate of the Battery may decrease slightly after a large number of DC Fast Charging sessions, such
as those at Superchargers. To ensure maximum driving range and Battery safety, the Battery charge rate is
decreased when the Battery is too cold, the Battery’s charge is nearly full, and when the Battery conditions change
with usage and age. These changes in the condition of the Battery are driven by battery physics and may increase
the total Supercharging duration by a few minutes over time. You can minimize the amount of charge time by using
Trip Planner (if available in your market region) to warm the Battery while driving to a Supercharger. See Trip Planner
on page 207 for more information.

Battery Care
Never allow the Battery to fully discharge.
Even when Cybertruck is not being driven, its Battery discharges very slowly to power the onboard electronics. The
Battery can discharge at a rate of approximately 1% per day, though the discharge rate may vary depending on
environmental factors (such as cold weather), vehicle configuration, and your selected settings on the touchscreen.
Situations can arise in which you must leave Cybertruck unplugged for an extended period of time (for example, at
an airport when traveling). In these situations, keep the 1% in mind to ensure that you leave the Battery with a
sufficient charge level. For example, over a two week period (14 days), the Battery may discharge by approximately
14%.
Discharging the Battery to 0% may result in damage to vehicle components. To protect against a complete
discharge, Cybertruck enters a low-power consumption mode when the displayed charge level drops to
approximately 0%. In this mode, the Battery stops supporting the onboard electronics and auxiliary low voltage
battery. Once this low-power consumption mode is active, immediately plug in Cybertruck to prevent a jump start
and low voltage battery replacement.
NOTE: If Cybertruck is unresponsive and does not unlock, open, or charge, the low voltage battery may be
discharged. In this situation, try jump starting the low voltage battery (see Jump Starting on page 294). If the
vehicle is still unresponsive, use the mobile app to schedule a service appointment.
Temperature Limits
For better long-term performance, avoid exposing Cybertruck to ambient temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or
below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time.
Submerged Vehicle
As with any vehicle, if your Tesla has been exposed to flooding, extreme weather events or has otherwise been
submerged in water (especially in salt water), treat it as if it’s been in an accident and contact your insurance
company for support. Do not attempt to operate the vehicle before Tesla Service has inspected it, but you should
tow or move it away from any structures.
An unintentionally submerged vehicle is different than a vehicle that intentionally enters water while off-roading. In
these situations, use Wade Mode. See Wade Mode on page 128 for more information.
NOTE: Damage caused by water is not covered under warranty.

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Battery Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: The high voltage system must be serviced only by a trained technician. Under no circumstances
should you open or tamper with the Battery. Do not disassemble, remove or replace high voltage components,
cables or connectors. High voltage cables are typically colored orange for easy identification.
CAUTION: If the Battery’s charge level falls to 0%, you must plug it in. If you leave it unplugged for an
extended period, it may not be possible to charge or use Cybertruck without jump starting or replacing the
low voltage battery. Leaving Cybertruck unplugged for an extended period can also result in permanent
Battery damage. If you are unable to charge Cybertruck after attempting to jump start the low voltage battery,
schedule a service appointment.
CAUTION: The Battery requires no owner maintenance. Do not remove the coolant filler cap and do not add
fluid. If the touchscreen warns you that the fluid level is low, use the mobile app to schedule a service
appointment.

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Charging Instructions
Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located above the driver's side rear wheel of Cybertruck.
With Cybertruck in Park and a valid key is detected, press and release the button on the Tesla charge cable to open
the charge port door.

You can also open the charge port door using any of these methods:
• On the touchscreen, touch the charge port on the vehicle avatar and touch Open.
• On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Charging > Open Charge Port.
• Press the charge port door when Cybertruck is unlocked.
• Use voice commands. You can also use voice commands to close the charge port door, and begin or stop
charging (see Voice Commands on page 26).
• Use the mobile app.

The Cybertruck icon lights up white when you open the charge port door (see Charge Port Light on page 222). If
you do not insert a charge cable into the charge port within a few minutes after opening the charge port door, the
charge port door closes. If this happens, open the charge port door again.

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NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. If
this happens, you can thaw ice on the charge port latch by turning on the rear defrost or by enabling
preconditioning using the mobile app. To prevent this from occurring, use the Schedule settings, available on both
the charging and climate control screens, to set a departure time and enable preconditioning (see Schedule at this
Location on page 224).
CAUTION: Do not try to force the charge port door open.

During Charging
Tesla strongly recommends leaving Cybertruck plugged in when not in use. This maintains the Battery at the
optimum level of charge.
During charging, the charge port light (the Cybertruck icon) pulses green, and the touchscreen 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. If Cybertruck is locked, the
charge port light does not light up. For more information, see Charge Port Light on page 222.
If the charge port light turns red while charging, there is an issue with charging. Check the touchscreen for an alert
describing the issue. An issue can occur due to something as common as a power outage. If a power outage occurs,
charging resumes automatically when power is restored.
NOTE: The thermal system may produce steam while Cybertruck charges. For example, odorless steam can come
from the front of your vehicle while charging at a Supercharger in cold temperatures. This is normal and not a cause
for concern. Likewise, 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 touchscreen. This is normal and ensures that the Battery stays
within an optimal 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.
CAUTION: Keep the cargo bed outlet cover closed when Cybertruck is charging, especially in wet weather.
Charging may be disabled if moisture enters one of the outlets.

Charging Status
On the touchscreen, the charging status displays at the top of the vehicle status area when the charge port door is
open.

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1. Charge limit: The set charge limit. The charge limit is the capacity at which Cybertruck will stop charging. To
change the charge limit, touch Controls > Charging.
2. Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to charge to your set limit. Or, if you are navigating to a
destination, the estimated time remaining until you can continue your trip.
NOTE: When charging to 100%, the Cybertruck may continue to charge with low power when charging is
displayed as complete. This is expected. Because the added energy beyond this point is low, it is usually not
beneficial to continue charging.
3. Range: The total estimated driving distance or energy percentage (depending on your display setting) available.
NOTE: To change how energy units are displayed, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display. You can also touch
the driving distance or energy percentage on the touchscreen to switch between them.
4. Charging: The amount of power currently being provided by the charger.
5. Charging rate: The speed at which the vehicle is charging, shown in range gained per hour.
6. Range gained: The estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.

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Charge Port Light
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Above the charge port, the charge port light shows charging status. The charge port light turns off after a short
period of time if the vehicle is locked (for example, if you walk up to the vehicle after it has been charging for a
while).
After you insert a charge cable into Cybertruck, wait a few seconds and confirm that the charge port light begins
blinking green and that your vehicle is charging. If the light is amber or red, troubleshoot the issue before you leave
to ensure a successful charging session.
WHITE: The charge port door is open. Cybertruck is ready to charge and the connector is
not inserted, or the charge port latch is unlocked and the connector is ready to be
removed.
BLUE, BLINKING: Cybertruck is communicating with the charger but has not started
charging or providing power yet (such as when your vehicle is preparing to charge, or
when your vehicle is preparing to provide power from the high voltage Battery).
BLUE: The charger is connected, but Cybertruck is not charging (such as when scheduled
charging is active).
PURPLE, BLINKING: Cybertruck is providing power from the high voltage Battery. The
frequency of blinking corresponds to the amount of power that Cybertruck is providing
(more frequent blinks correspond to more power being provided). For more information,
see Powershare Home Backup on page 230.
GREEN, BLINKING: Charging is in progress. As Cybertruck approaches a full charge, the
frequency of the blinking slows.
GREEN, SOLID: Charging is complete.
AMBER, BLINKING: Cybertruck is charging at a reduced current because the connector is
not fully plugged in.
AMBER, SOLID: Cybertruck is not charging because the connector is not fully plugged in.
Realign the connector to the charge port and insert fully.
RED: A fault is detected and charging has stopped. Check the touchscreen for an alert. In
some cases, an alert can be easily cleared by unplugging the charge cable, returning it to
the charger, then trying again. In other cases (such as a tripped fuse or a faulty charger),
you may need to check the power source. If the red light persists, try using a different
charger.

Stopping Charging
Stop charging at any time by pressing the button on the charge cable to disconnect, or touch Stop Charging on the
touchscreen or mobile app. To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Ensure your vehicle is unlocked. To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the charge cable, the charge cable latch
remains locked and Cybertruck must be unlocked before you can disconnect the charge cable.
2. Press and hold the button on the connector handle to release the latch.
3. Pull the connector from the charge port. The charge port door automatically closes.
To disconnect the charge cable when using an adapter at a public charge station:
1. Unlock Cybertruck.
2. While holding the public charging handle in one hand and the adapter in the other hand, press and hold the
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NOTE: If the charging station handle separates from the adapter, leaving the adapter in Cybertruck, 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.
The charge port door closes automatically shortly after you remove the charge cable.

Charge Settings
Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging when Cybertruck is in Park. You can also touch the Battery
icon on the touchscreen to access charge settings.

1. Energy available: Displays the remaining energy available in the high voltage Battery. To show the remaining
energy as estimated driving distance (miles or kilometers) rather than a percentage, touch Controls > Display >
Energy Display.
2. Set charge limit: Adjust the charge slider to the level of charging you want. The setting you choose applies to
immediate and scheduled charging sessions.
NOTE: Refer to the information on the touchscreen (navigate to Controls > Charging) or mobile app (touch the
Charging icon) for recommended daily and trip charging limits.
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.
Open/Unlock Charge Port
When not charging, touch Open Charge Port or Unlock Charge Port to open the charge port door or to unlock the
charge cable from the charge port.
Stop Charging
Use Stop Charging when you are finished charging.
Charge Current at this Location
The current automatically sets to the maximum current available from the attached charge cable, unless it was
previously reduced to a lower level. If needed, touch - or + to change the current (for example, you may want to
reduce the current if you are concerned about overloading a domestic wiring circuit shared by other equipment). It
is not possible to set the charging current to a level that exceeds the maximum available from the attached charge
cable. When you change the current, Cybertruck remembers the location.
NOTE: When charging with the Mobile Connector, your vehicle may automatically select a default charge current.
Override this default current to a higher setting by customizing Charge Current at this location or through the
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If Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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.
Supercharging
Displays Supercharger usage fees, the location, the time that charging started, and a cost estimate for the session.
To reduce congestion at high-usage Supercharger sites, you may be limited to a maximum charge of 80% when not
using Trip Planner (if available in your market region). See Supercharger Fees on page 224.
NOTE: Tesla does not recommend using low-power charging equipment (such as a 120V NEMA 5-15 outlet and the
Universal Mobile Connector) to charge Cybertruck, especially in low ambient temperatures. Due to the size of the
high voltage Battery, charging with equipment that produces less than 2 kW of power will charge Cybertruck very
slowly. If you are charging Cybertruck with such a method, turn off climate to reduce idle power consumption while
charging.
Schedule at this Location
Choose Off, Departure, or Charging. Think of Charging as "When do I want charging to start?" and Departure as
"When do I want charging to be complete?"
When you select Charging, touch + or - to choose when you want charging to begin.
When you select Departure, touch Schedule to choose when you want charging to be complete. Touch Settings for
additional options:
• Preconditioning warms the Battery for improved performance and ensures a comfortable cabin climate at your
set departure time.
• Off-Peak Charging prioritizes charging the Battery during off-peak hours to reduce energy costs, while still
ensuring that charging is complete before the scheduled departure time. Touch Change off-peak hours to choose
when off-peak utility rates end. Choosing Off-Peak Charging can reduce energy costs even in market regions
where off-peak utility rates are not applicable. For example, if charging starts as soon as you plug in, charging
may complete much sooner. This causes the Battery to cool down to ambient temperatures and requires energy
to warm it back up by your departure time. Therefore, even if off-peak utility rates are not applicable to you, it is
recommended that you set Off-Peak Hours to the same time as your departure time in order to reduce energy
consumption. Scheduled charging and scheduled departure can be used together, but only when Off-Peak
Charging is not enabled.
NOTE: If there is not enough time to reach the charge limit, charging starts immediately in order to charge as
much as possible. Once charging has started and there is not enough time to complete charging during off-peak
hours, charging continues until the charge limit is reached.
Scheduled charging or scheduled departure settings are automatically saved at each location.

Supercharger Fees
When charging at a Tesla Supercharger, information about the charging session displays at the bottom of the
charging screen. This includes the location, the time that charging started, and a cost estimate for the session. When
you stop Supercharging, the estimated cost of the session displays until a new Supercharging session begins.
NOTE: Estimated cost may not reflect the final cost of the Supercharging session. Final pricing for Supercharging
sessions can be found in your Tesla account.
You are subject to additional fees after charging is complete or, at a busy Supercharger location, after your vehicle
has reached the congestion limit. Superchargers are designed for fast charging, and these fees encourage drivers to
move their vehicles when charging is complete.

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Idle fees apply when half or more of the Superchargers at a site are occupied, and begin accruing when the vehicle
reaches its charge limit. The Tesla mobile app notifies you when charging is almost complete, 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 when charging completed.
The rate structure for each site, including whether idle fees apply, can be found on the site’s popup on the
touchscreen (see Charging Locations on page 205) or in the Tesla mobile app.
Log into your Tesla account to view fees and details about Supercharger sessions, set up a payment method, and
make payments. Once a payment method is saved, fees are automatically paid from your account.

Manually Releasing Charge Cable
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CAUTION: Use the release cable only in situations where you can not release the charge cable using the usual
methods. Frequent use can damage the release cable or charging equipment.
WARNING: Do not perform this procedure when your vehicle is charging, or if any orange high voltage
connectors are exposed. Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock and serious injury or
damage to the vehicle. If you are uncertain as to how to safely perform this procedure, use the mobile app to
schedule a service appointment.
If the usual methods for releasing a charge cable from the charge port (using the charge handle release button,
touchscreen, or mobile app) do not work, carefully follow these steps:
1. Ensure that Cybertruck is not actively charging by navigating to Controls > Charging on the touchscreen, or use
the mobile app. If necessary, touch Stop Charging.
2. Open the tailgate.
3. Pull firmly on the edges of the panel on the left side of the bed to release the panel's clips and expose the release
cable. The panel does not fully come off, but can be pulled just far enough to reach the cable.

4. Pull the release cable to unlatch the charge cable.

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WARNING: Do not pull the release cable while simultaneously attempting to remove the charge cable from
the charge port. Always pull the release cable before attempting to remove the charge cable. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in electric shock and serious injury.

NOTE: The release cable may be recessed within the opening of the trim.
5. Pull and release the charge cable from the charge port.
6. Reinstall the panel, ensuring that the clips are fully engaged.

Charging Best Practices
• Avoid allowing the Battery to get too low (the Battery icon turns yellow when the capacity remaining in the
Battery drops to 20% or below).
• Refer to the information on the vehicle touchscreen (navigate to Controls > Charging) or the mobile app (touch
the Charging icon) for recommended daily and trip charging limits.
• After you plug in your vehicle, confirm that the charge port light begins blinking green (indicating that
Cybertruck is charging) before you walk away. If Cybertruck does not begin charging after a few seconds, the
connector may not be fully inserted into the charge port, or there may be an issue preventing charging. Check the
touchscreen for an alert with more information.
NOTE: If the charge port light begins blinking amber, Cybertruck is charging at a reduced current. If the charge
port light is solid blue, the charger is connected but the vehicle is not charging (such as when scheduled charging
or scheduled departure is enabled). For more information, see Charge Port Light on page 222.
Fast charging tips:
• Find fast chargers by filtering for three lightning bolts in the navigation search bar.
• Navigate to fast chargers to allow for preconditioning of the high voltage Battery. An optimal Battery
temperature can help speed up charging.
• Typically, a lower state of charge results in faster charging.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to monitor your vehicle's charge at all times. Do not wait until the vehicle is
discharged to plug it in. Always ensure you have more than enough charge to safely get to a charger.

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• At Superchargers, leave some space between other vehicles, as neighboring stalls may share power.

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Getting Maximum Range
Factors Affecting Energy Consumption
While driving:
• Elevated driving speed.
• Environmental conditions such as cold or hot weather and wind.
• Using climate controls to heat or cool the cabin.
• Uphill travel: Driving uphill requires more energy and depletes range at a faster rate. However, driving downhill
allows your vehicle to regain a portion of its expended energy through regenerative braking (see Regenerative
Braking on page 118).
• Short trips or stop-and-go traffic: It takes energy to bring the cabin and Battery to a specified temperature when
starting the vehicle. You may see a higher average consumption when the vehicle is used for very short trips or in
heavy traffic.
• Heavy cargo load.
• Windows rolled down.
• The tonneau cover staying open.
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving on soft or sandy terrain (see Off-Road Modes on page 124).
• Wheels and tires not maintained.
• Customized settings or third-party accessories (roof or trunk racks, third party wheels).
While parked and not plugged in to a charger:
• Preconditioning the cabin or using climate controls.
• Summon.
• Vehicle infotainment and climate controls system.
• Sentry mode.
• Tesla or third-party mobile app requests.
• The outlets in the cabin or the cargo bed are in use. For more information, see Interior Electronics on page 19 and
Cargo Bed Outlets on page 23.

Tips to Maximize Range
You can maximize your driving range using the same driving habits you use to conserve fuel in a gasoline-powered
vehicle. To achieve maximum range:
• If safe to do so, modulate the accelerator pedal instead of using the brake pedal when gradually slowing down.
Whenever Cybertruck is moving and you are not pressing the accelerator pedal, regenerative braking slows down
the vehicle and feeds surplus energy back to the Battery (see Regenerative Braking on page 118).
• Limit the use of resources such as heating and air conditioning. Using seat and steering wheel heaters (if
equipped) to keep warm is more efficient than heating the cabin using climate controls.
• With your vehicle plugged in, use the mobile app to precondition your vehicle to ensure the cabin is at a
comfortable temperature and windows are defrosted (if needed) before your drive by touching Climate > On and
customizing your preferences (see Mobile App on page 86).
• Touch Schedule, available on both the charging and climate control screens, to set a time when you want your
vehicle to be ready to drive (see Schedule at this Location on page 224).
• Ensure the wheels are aligned to specification, the tires are kept at the recommended inflation pressures (see Tire
Pressures on page 242), and are rotated when needed (see Maintenance Service Intervals on page 234).
• Install wheel covers (if equipped) to reduce wind resistance.
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• Lighten your load by removing any unnecessary cargo.
• Fully raise all windows and close the tonneau cover.
• Features such as Sentry Mode and Cabin Overheat Protection can impact range. Disable features when not
needed.
• To prevent an excessive amount of energy consumption while the vehicle is idle, keep the vehicle plugged in
when not in use.
It is normal for estimated range to decrease slightly over the first few months before leveling off. Over time, you may
see a gradual, but natural, decrease in range at full charge – this depends on factors such as the mileage and age of
the Battery. Your Cybertruck will inform you in the unlikely event a hardware issue is causing excessive Battery or
range degradation.

Range Assurance
The driving range displayed in Cybertruck is an estimate of the remaining battery energy based on EPA-rated
consumption. It may not account for your personal driving patterns or external conditions. The displayed range on
the may decrease faster than the actual distance driven.
Your vehicle continuously monitors its energy level and proximity to known charging locations.
Touch Chargers in the Navigation search bar to toggle between types of chargers, including
Superchargers and destination charging sites.

When you are at risk of driving beyond the range of known charging locations, the touchscreen displays a message
giving you the opportunity to display a list of charging locations that are within range. When you select a charging
location from the list, Cybertruck provides navigation instructions and the turn-by-turn direction list displays the
predicted amount of energy that will remain when you arrive at the charging destination.
Trip Planner routes you through Supercharger locations to minimize the amount of time you spend charging and
driving. To enable, touch Controls > Navigation > Trip Planner.

Energy App
The Energy app provides a visual representation of your vehicle's real-time and projected energy usage.

Touch to open the Energy app and choose from the different tabs. The energy chart's colored line represents your
actual driving energy consumption whereas the gray line represents predicted usage. You can customize the chart
units by touching Controls→ Display→ Energy Display.
Drive: Monitor the amount of energy being used while driving. You can track the real-time energy consumption
broken down by categories, compare against different baseline projections, and view range tips tailored to your
drive to understand how to improve energy efficiency.
• Choose Trip while navigating to a destination to compare the actual usage against the estimated projection.
• Choose Rated to compare the actual energy or range usage against the estimated driving distance (or energy)
available.
• Choose between Current Drive to view data from your current drive or Since Last Charged to include data since
the vehicle was last charged.
• View Range Tips to understand impacts on battery consumption and suggestions to maximize range and
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Park: Monitors the amount of energy lost while Cybertruck is parked.
• Choose between Since Last Drive or Since Last Charge.
• View how much idle energy has been consumed while your vehicle is parked and suggestions to decrease energy
loss.

Powershare Home Backup
Prerequisites
Before you can use Powershare Home Backup, make sure that the following requirements are met:
• Cybertruck is running vehicle firmware 2024.14 or later.
• You have the Tesla mobile app version 4.31 or later (see Mobile App on page 86).
• You have a Tesla Universal Wall Connector with a V3 Gateway installed in your home.
NOTE: The availability of Powershare Home Backup with the Tesla Universal Wall Connector may be limited by
the electric grid in your area or the wiring in your home. For more information about installation and to purchase
a Tesla Universal Wall Connector, go to the Tesla shop: https://shop.tesla.com/.

To Use Powershare Home Backup
Before using Powershare Home Backup, enable it from your vehicle's touchscreen by touching Controls > Charging
Powershare Home Backup.
Once Powershare Home Backup is enabled, your Cybertruck automatically begins to provide power to your house
when:
• The electric grid stops providing power to your home (there is a power outage).
CAUTION: When the grid first stops providing power to your home, your home may lose power briefly as
Cybertruck prepares to begin Powershare Home Backup.
• The high voltage Battery has more energy remaining than the Powershare discharge limit (see Setting the
Discharge Limit on page 231).
• Cybertruck is connected to the Universal Wall Connector.
When Powershare Home Backup is actively providing power to your home, the touchscreen displays
the Tesla Powershare icon.

The charge port status light is also purple to indicate that Cybertruck is providing power from the high voltage
Battery (see Charge Port Light on page 222). Likewise, the Universal Wall Connector shows a streaming purple light.
You can also see the status of the high voltage Battery on the touchscreen, or in the mobile app.

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1. Energy remaining: The total estimated driving distance or energy percentage (depending on your display setting)
available. The amount of energy available to Powershare Home Backup (the amount remaining above the
Powershare limit) is shown in purple.
2. Powershare rate: The amount of power currently being provided by the high voltage Battery.
NOTE: Cybertruck provides a maximum draw of 11.5 kW.
3. Powershare discharge limit: The level of energy remaining at which at the high voltage Battery stops providing
power.
Setting the Discharge Limit
You can set the discharge limit from the Tesla mobile app by adjusting the slider.
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Do we set any lower bound on the limit?
When Powershare Home Backup is active, you can see how much energy is remaining in the high voltage Battery
above the discharge limit in the vehicle status area of the touchscreen, or by touching Controls > Charging.
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To Stop Powershare Home Backup
To stop Cybertruck from providing power to your home, touch Controls > Charging > Stop Powershare
To restart Powershare, touch Controls > Charging > Start Powershare.
Powershare Home Backup also stops providing power when:
• The high voltage Battery discharges past the Powershare discharge limit.
• The electric grid starts supplying power (the power outage ends).
When the grid is about to start providing power again, you receive a notification from the Tesla mobile app and on
the vehicle touchscreen.
CAUTION: When the grid begins providing power to your home again, your home may lose power for several
seconds as Cybertruck stops providing power.

Limitations
Be aware of the following limitations when using Powershare Home Backup.
• While Cybertruck is actively providing power to your home, the AC outlets in the cabin and in the cargo bed are
disabled (see Interior Electronics on page 19 and Cargo Bed Outlets on page 23).
If Powershare Home Backup stops providing power, you receive a notification on the vehicle touchscreen and
through the Tesla mobile app. This may happen for one of the following reasons.
• Your home is drawing more power than Powershare Home Backup can provide. In this case, reduce the load as
much as possible (for example, by turning off large appliances).
• The high voltage Battery is cold. This is more likely in low ambient temperatures (for example, if Cybertruck is
parked in a cold garage) or if Cybertruck has not been driven recently.
• There is an issue with the Universal Wall Connector, with your vehicle's charge port, or with your vehicle's high
voltage Battery. Check the touchscreen for an alert with more information.

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Maintenance
Software Updates
Loading New Software
Tesla updates your vehicle's software wirelessly, constantly providing new features. Tesla recommends you install
software updates at the earliest opportunity on your vehicle. To ensure the fastest and most reliable delivery of
software updates, leave Wi-Fi turned on and connected whenever possible. In most cases, your vehicle must be
connected to Wi-Fi to download the software update (see Wi-Fi on page 89).

Downloading vs. Installing New Software
There are two steps to receiving a new update: downloading the software (which requires Wi-Fi), and installing it.
For your convenience, you can start downloads and installations using the Tesla mobile app.
Download
When a software update is available for download, the download occurs automatically, showing a green arrow at the
top of the touchscreen. If the vehicle is not connected to Wi-Fi, a yellow download icon appears. Although you can
drive while the software update is being downloaded, doing so can interrupt the download if your vehicle loses the
Wi-Fi connection. When the software update is fully downloaded and ready to install, a clock icon displays at the top
of the touchscreen.
NOTE: To ensure the fastest and most reliable download of software updates, leave the Wi-Fi turned on and
connected whenever possible (see Wi-Fi on page 89).
Install
You CANNOT drive while software is being installed. If plugged in, your vehicle will stop charging until the
installation is complete. To start the installation, touch the yellow clock icon at the top of the touchscreen. Touch
Install Now to begin the installation immediately or touch Set For This Time to choose a different start time. At any
time before the update installs, you can touch this clock icon to reschedule. If you are driving Cybertruck at the
scheduled update time, the update is canceled and must be rescheduled. You can also view, download, and install
software updates by navigating to Controls > Software. If available, connect to Wi-FI to download the update.
Software updates are not performed when the following features are active: