2. Charging: The current power of the charger.
3. Charging rate: The current charging speed that the vehicle is charging.
4. Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.
5. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving distance or energy percentage (depending on your display setting)
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NOTE: To change how energy units are displayed, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.
6. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here (see Scheduled
Precondition and Charge on page 745).

1. Driving distance: Displays 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.
2. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here (see Scheduled
Precondition and Charge on page 745).
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NOTE: When charging to 100%, the vehicle may continue to charge with low power when charging is displayed as
complete. This is expected operation. Because the added energy beyond this point is low, it is usually not beneficial to
continue charging.
4. Charging rate: The current charging speed that the vehicle is charging.
5. Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.
6. Charging: The current power of the charger.

Charging Status
Charging status displays at the top of the car status screen when the charge port door is open.
1. Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to charge to your set limit (see Charge Settings on page 737).
NOTE: When charging to 100%, the vehicle may continue to charge with low power when charging is displayed as
complete. This is expected operation. Because the added energy beyond this point is low, it is usually not beneficial to
continue charging.
2. Charging: The current power of the charger.
3. Charging rate: The maximum current available from the attached charge cable.
4. Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.
5. Driving distance: Displays 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.
6. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here (see Scheduled
Precondition and Charge on page 745).
During Charging
During charging, the charge port light (the Tesla "T" logo) pulses green, and the instrument paneltouchscreen displays realtime 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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: The thermal system may produce steam under certain conditions for vehicles with heat pumps (to determine if your
vehicle has a heat pump, touch Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information). For example, odorless steam can come
from the front of your vehicle while charging at a Supercharger in cold temperature. This is normal and not a cause for
concern.
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 paneltouchscreen. 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
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NOTE: To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the charge cable, the charge cable latch remains locked and
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y must be unlocked or able to recognize your key authenticated phone before you
can disconnect the charge cable.
NOTE: If equipped with an early generation charge port, the charge port remains unlocked whenever the vehicle is not
charging and in a cold ambient temperature below 41° F (5° C), even when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is
locked.
To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Press and hold the button on the connector handle to release the latch.
NOTE: You can also release the latch using the lightning icon on the car status overview on the touchscreen or mobile app,
or by pressing and holding the rear trunk button on the key fob accessory. 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.
NOTE: You can also release the latch using the lightning icon on the car status overview on the touchscreen or mobile app,
or by pressing and holding the rear trunk button on the key fob accessory. 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. The charge port door automatically closes.
3. Push the charge port door closed.
NOTE: You can also close the charge port door using any of these methods:
• On the touchscreen, touch the Charge Port icon (lightning bolt) on the car status overview.
• On the touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Charging > Close Charge Port.
• Use voice commands to close the charge port door (see Voice Commands on page 97).
CAUTION: Never close the charge port door manually. Doing so can cause damage.
To disconnect the charge cable when using an adapter at a public charge station:
1. Unlock CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y.
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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y, 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.
NOTE: If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is equipped with a motorized charge port door, it automatically closes
shortly after you remove the charge cable.
NOTE: The charge port door automatically closes within approximately 10 seconds of removing the connector from the charge
port.
NOTE: You can also close the charge port door using any of these methods:
• On the touchscreen, touch the Charge Port icon (lightning bolt) on the car status overview.
• On the touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Charging > Close Charge Port.
• Use voice commands to close the charge port door (see Voice Commands on page 97).
CAUTION: Never close the charge port door manually. Doing so can cause damage.
CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y plugged in when not in use.
This maintains the Battery at the optimum level of charge.
CAUTION: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y does not shift out of Park if the charge port is unable to
determine whether a charging cable is plugged in. Ensure the charging cable is unplugged and follow the instructions on
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Charge Settings
Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is in Park. You can
also touch the battery icon on the touchscreen to access charge settings.You can also touch the charge icon on the
touchscreen to access charge settings.
When charging, you can also touch the charge icon on the touchscreen to access charge settings.

1. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving distance available.
2. Set 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 vehicle touchscreen (navigate to Controls > Charging) or the mobile App (touch the
Charging icon) for recommended daily and trip charging limits.
NOTE: Tesla recommends limiting the Battery's full charge level to below 90% for Daily use and charging to 100% only if
needed for a long Trip.
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.
Slide the charge limit past the daily recommended charge limit for a pop-up option to temporarily charge above the daily
recommended limit for one-time only. This is helpful for long trips and, if selected, resets back to the previous charge limit.

You can further adjust charge settings:
• 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y remembers the location. If you charge at the
same location, you do not need to change it again.
When charging using the Mobile Connector with domestic outlets, 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
mobile app.
NOTE: If CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.
• Open Charge Port, Unlock Charge Port and Stop Charging: 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. You can also touch the lightning icon
near the charge port on the car status overview. Use Stop Charging when you are finished charging.
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NOTE: In cold ambient temperatures below 41° F (5° C), the charge port (if equipped with early generation charge port
hardware) remains unlocked whenever the vehicle is not charging.
• Schedule: Displays the precondition and charging schedule. You can create a precondition or charge schedule for your
saved home and work locations, or your current location (see Scheduled Precondition and Charge on page 745).
• Charge on Solar at this location: If available in your region, setup your vehicle with your Tesla Powerwall to charge from
excess solar production, using the Tesla mobile app. When your vehicle is plugged in at home and Charge on Solar is
enabled, your vehicle charges up to the minimum charge limit from any source and then continues charging on only excess
solar power up to the maximum charge limit. If a scheduled charge or precondition is configured, your vehicle uses any
excess solar and waits until the designated time to charge from any source to the minimum charge limit. System
requirements: Vehicle software 2023.26 or higher, Powerwall software 23.12.10 or higher and Tesla mobile app 4.22.5 or
higher. System requirements outside of North America: Vehicle software 2023.32 or higher, Powerwall software 23.12.10 or
higher and Tesla mobile app 4.30.5 or higher.
• Supercharging: Displays Supercharger usage fees, the location, the time that charging started, and a cost estimate for the
session (see Supercharger Fees on page 738).
NOTE: 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 Trip Planner on page 708).
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. If free charging is applicable, the
estimated cost displays as zero.
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. The rate structure for each site, including whether idle or congestion fees apply, can be
found on the site’s popup on the touchscreen (see Charging Locations on page 706) or in the Tesla mobile app.
• 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.
• United States only: Congestion fees apply at select Supercharger locations that are often busy. Congestion fees accrue
when the station is at capacity and the vehicle’s battery charge level is above the congestion limit. Fees are waived for the
first five minutes, and then billed until the vehicle is moved.
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.
Third Party Chargers
Depending on market region, vehicle configuration, etc., all Tesla vehicles have a North American Charging Standard (NACS)
charge port, which is a charging system developed by Tesla that is quickly becoming more popular at third party charging
stations. These stations feature an NACS connector and don't require a separate adapter.
While all Tesla vehicles can charge on Tesla stations (such as a Supercharger, Wall Connector, or Mobile Connector), your
vehicle may not have the hardware needed to use some NACS third-party DC fast charging stations. In other words, the
connector may look compatible, but when you plug it into CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y, your vehicle does not
charge. This is because CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y needs to also support a CCS communication protocol (a
commonly used charging system for some third party chargers) in order to charge at third-party DC fast chargers with NACS
connector.
NOTE: An adapter is required to charge at third-party stations with a CCS connector and your vehicle's hardware may need a
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To see if your vehicle can already communicate with CCS, navigate to Controls > Software > Additional Vehicle Information >
CCS and 3rd-party NACS DC Fast Charging Support:
CCS charger:

NACS charger:

• Enabled: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y supports the CCS communication protocol and can charge at any
CCS station (adapter required) and third party NACS station.
• Not enabled: Your vehicle currently does not support the CCS communication protocol for NACS and CCS charging
stations. Use the mobile app to see if you are eligible to schedule a service appointment to enable this through a hardware
retrofit. Availability of this retrofit may vary.
• Not compatible: CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y cannot support the CCS communication protocol and cannot
charge at third party NACS or CCS charging stations.
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
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:
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, try pressing and holding down the rear trunk button on the key fob accessory (if equipped) for 1-2
seconds. If it still doesn't release, carefully follow these steps:
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, try pressing and holding down the rear trunk button on the key fob accessory (if equipped) for 1-2
seconds. If it still doesn't release, carefully follow these steps:
1. Ensure that CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is not actively charging by displaying the charging screen on the
touchscreen. If necessary, touch Stop Charging.
2. Open the rear trunk.
3. Pull the charge port's release cable downwards to unlatch the charge cable.
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.

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NOTE: The release cable may be recessed within the opening of the trim.
4. Pull the charge cable from the charge port.
CAUTION: Use the release cable only in situations where you can not release the charge cable using the usual methods.
Continuous 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 conductors 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, contact your nearest Service Center.
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
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, try pressing and holding down the rear trunk button on the key fob for 1-2 seconds. If it still
doesn't release, carefully follow these steps:
1. Ensure that CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is not actively charging by displaying the charging screen on the
touchscreen. If necessary, touch Stop Charging.
2. Open the rear trunk.
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4. Press and hold the charge port's manual release lever towards the front of the vehicle to unlatch the charge cable.
WARNING: Do not touch or attempt to remove the orange high voltage cover. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in electric shock and serious injury.
NOTE: If your vehicle does not have a charge port manual release lever, discontinue this procedure and contact your
nearest Service Center.
NOTE: The orientation of the manual release lever may vary depending on market region.

5. Pull the charge cable from the charge port.
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6. Close the flap on the left side of the trunk side trim.
CAUTION: The release lever is designed for use only in situations where the charge cable cannot be released from the
charge port using the usual methods. Continuous use may result in damage to the release lever or charging equipment.
WARNING: Do not perform this procedure while your vehicle is charging or if any orange high voltage conductors 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, contact your nearest Service Center.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the charge cable at the same exact time as you begin to press the release lever
towards the front of the vehicle. Always press the release lever towards the front of the vehicle and hold it before you
begin to remove the charge cable from the charge port. Failure to follow these instructions can result in electric shock
and serious injury.
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
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is charging) before you walk away. If CybertruckModel SModel XModel
3Model Y 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, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 a
charge is scheduled). For more information, see Charge Port Light on page 732.
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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Scheduled Precondition and Charge
Schedule preconditioning and charging for CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y. You can schedule preconditioning to
help your vehicle charge more efficiently, or to prepare CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y for departure.
NOTE: You can also access Schedule from the Climate Controls screen, the Charging window, and the Tesla mobile app
(v4.34.5 or higher required).
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically saves your schedule for each location you create a schedule at.
When you select Current Location, the configured schedule can only be used when you return to the same approximate
physical location.
NOTE: Scheduled charge cannot be used with fast chargers, including Tesla Superchargers. Charging schedules you create
are ignored when you charge at a fast charger.
Create a Schedule
Create a Precondition and Charge schedule to specify the time and days you want CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model
Y to precondition or charge. To create a schedule:
1. Touch Controls > Schedule.
2. Select the location for which you want to configure a schedule.
◦ Current Location: The current location of your car, based on your GPS coordinates.
NOTE: You must be parked to create a schedule for your current location.
◦ Home/Work: The saved location for your home and workplace. You can't choose these options if you don't have a saved
home or work (see Home, Work, and Favorite Destinations on page 706).
3. Touch Precondition to configure the time and the frequency you want the vehicle to precondition by.
4. Touch Charge to configure the time you want to start and stop, and the frequency you want to charge.
5. Select Create to create the schedule.
NOTE: If Repeat Weekly is not toggled, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y performs the schedule once. The vehicle
then disables the schedule until you manually re-enable the schedule.
Using Scheduled Charging
When you create or enable a scheduled charge, you can plug in your vehicle for a charge. If you scheduled a precondition or
charge for later in the day, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y waits until that time to precondition or charge.
When your schedules overlap, the vehicle uses the largest block of time for charging, if necessary. Example: You scheduled
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to start charging at 2 AM and at 3 AM, but to stop charging at 2:30 AM and 5
AM, the vehicle combines the two charge schedules into a single block from 2 AM to 5 AM.
When you specify an End by time, but not a Start at time, the vehicle briefly draws power when plugging in for scheduled
charging (you may hear clicking) to calculate the necessary start time to meet your charge limit. Example: You configure an
End by time of 2 AM and the vehicle needs 2 hours to charge to meet the charge limit. If you plug in your vehicle at 9 PM,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y briefly draws power to calculate the start time and begins charging at 12 AM.
If you specify a Start at time and no End by time, the vehicle begins charging at the specified time and continues until your
charge limit is reached.
There are scenarios where Scheduled Charging starts immediately. These scenarios can occur when
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is plugged in:
• During a scheduled charge.
• Up to 6 hours after the start of a scheduled charge, if there is no specified End by time.
• When the next scheduled charge is more than 6 hours away.
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You can schedule your charge to finish right at a planned departure time to reduce energy costs, even in market regions where
off-peak utility rates are not applicable. 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, Tesla recommends that you charge until your
planned departure time in order to reduce energy consumption by specifying your departure time as the scheduled End by
time.
Preconditioning
Use Precondition to schedule a time when you want CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y to be ready to drive.
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically calculates when it needs to start preconditioning and/or charging.
This ensures that charging is complete and/or the cabin climate and Battery are preconditioned by your departure timke.
Precondition warms the Battery for improved performance and ensures a comfortable cabin climate at your set departure time.
If you don't schedule a Precondition, CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y only warms the Battery before charging if
the Battery is too cold to charge, and doesn't prepare the cabin climate.
NOTE: When CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is not plugged in, preconditioning operates but only when the
Battery's charge level is above 20%.
Preconditioning can also help to increase range on your next trip because a preconditioned cabin and battery consumes less
energy when you begin driving. Preconditioning can further reduce energy consumption in vehicles with heat pumps, because
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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
463Regenerative Braking on page 1238).
• 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 Driving on page 1251).
• 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 1127 and Cargo
Bed Outlets on page 1131.
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:
• Slow down your driving and avoid frequent and rapid acceleration. Consider using Chill Mode (touch Controls > Pedals &
Steering > Dynamics > Acceleration) and Speed Assist (see Speed Assist on page 651) to assist in controlling your
acceleration and speed.
• If safe to do so, modulate the accelerator pedal instead of using the brake pedal when gradually slowing down. Whenever
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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
463Regenerative Braking on page 1238).
• Limit the use of resources such as heating and air conditioning. Using seat and steering wheelsteering yoke (or 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 355).
• Touch Schedule, (also available on both the charging and climate control screens) to set a time when you want your vehicle
to be ready to drive (see Scheduled Precondition and Charge on page 745).
• Set Stopping Mode to Hold to gain the benefit of regenerative braking at low driving speeds.
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• Set Stopping Mode to Hold to gain the benefit of regenerative braking at low driving speeds (see Stopping Mode on page
466).
• Set Stopping Mode to Hold to gain the benefit of regenerative braking at low driving speeds (see Stopping Mode on page
467).
• Ensure the wheels are aligned to specification, the tires are kept at the recommended inflation pressures (see Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 756Tire Pressures on page 1401), and are rotated when needed (see Maintenance Service Intervals
on page 752).
• Install aero covers (if equipped) to reduce wind resistance (see Removing and Installing Aero Covers on page 762).
• Install wheel covers (if equipped) to reduce wind resistance.
• Lighten your load by removing any unnecessary cargo.
• Fully raise all windows and close the tonneau cover.
• Turn on Range Mode (see Range Mode on page 750).
• 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 CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y will inform you in the unlikely event a hardware issue is causing excessive
Battery or range degradation.
The power meter on the instrument paneltouchscreen provides feedback on energy usage.
Range Assurance
The driving range displayed in CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is an estimate of the remaining battery energy
and, when set to Rated (Controls > Display > Energy Display), is based on EPA-rated consumptionor ECE R101 (depending on
market region). It may not account for your personal driving patterns or external conditions. The displayed range on the
instrument paneltouchscreen may decrease faster than the actual distance driven. To view estimated range based on your
recent energy consumption, open the Energy app to display the graph.
NOTE: Rated driving range is based on EPA-rated consumption in the United States, which deviates from tests advertised and
performed in other jurisdictions.
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,
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 (if available in your market region) 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.

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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 efficiency.
Park: Monitors the amount of energy lost while CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y 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.
Energy App
The Energy app provides a visual representation of your vehicle's real-time and projected energy usage.

1. Locate the Energy app in the bottom bar by touching the app launcher (the three dots).
2. 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.
NOTE: You can customize the chart values 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.
1. Choose Trip while navigating to a destination to compare the actual usage against the estimated projection.
2. Choose Rated to compare the actual energy or range usage against the estimated driving distance (or energy) available.
3. Choose between Current Drive to view data from your current drive or Since Last Charged to include data since the
vehicle was last charged.
4. View Range Tips to understand impacts on battery consumption and suggestions to maximize range and efficiency.
• Park: Monitors the amount of energy lost while CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is parked.
1. Choose between Since Last Drive or Since Last Charge.
2. View how much idle energy has been consumed while your vehicle is parked and suggestions to decrease energy loss.
• Consumption: Display how much energy CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has consumed over the past 5, 15 or
30 miles (10, 25 or 50 km).
1. Touch Instant Range to adjust the projected range estimation. Instant Range uses only the latest few data points to
estimate the projected range.
2. Touch Average Range to use the past 5, 15 or 30 miles (10, 25 or 50 km) of energy consumption to provide a more
accurate projected range.
Energy App
The Energy app provides a visual representation of your vehicle's real-time and projected energy usage. To use the Energy
app, navigate to Application Launcher > Energy on the touchscreen. Choose from two types of charts:

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• Consumption: Display how much energy CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has consumed over the past 5, 15 or
30 miles (10, 25 or 50 km).
Touch Instant Range or Average Range to adjust the projected range estimation. Instant Range uses only the latest few data
points to estimate the projected range, whereas Average Range uses the past 5, 15 or 30 miles (10, 25 or 50 km) of energy
consumption to provide a more accurate projected range.
• Trip: You can monitor the amount of energy being used while navigating to a destination. You can track actual usage
against the initial prediction. The green line represents the actual usage whereas the gray line represents predicted usage.
To change the zoom level, touch the zoom icon located in the top right corner of the chart.
NOTE: The Trip chart displays energy usage only if you are currently navigating to a destination.
Range Mode
Range Mode conserves energy by limiting the power of the climate control system and turns off the signature lights. Turn
Range Mode on by touching Controls > Driving > Range Mode.When turned on in an All-Wheel Drive vehicle, Range Mode also
optimizes torque distribution between the motors to maximize range.
Saving Energy
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y has an energy-saving feature that reduces the amount of energy being
consumed when CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is not in use. On newer vehicles, this feature is automated to
provide an optimal level of energy saving. However, on older vehicles, you can touch Controls > Display > Energy Saving and
choose from the following options:
• OFF - CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y automatically shifts to the energy-saving mode only at night (10 pm to
5 am). Idle energy consumption may increase.
• ON - Significantly less energy is consumed whenever CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y is not in use. The startup time of the instrument paneltouchscreen and Bluetooth could be slower.
• Always Connected - Preserves cellular connectivity when energy saving is active. This allows the mobile app to connect to
CybertruckModel SModel XModel 3Model Y quicker, and provides immediate internet access when entering the car.
Slightly more energy is consumed.

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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 359).
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