Charge Port

When Cybertruck is locked and charging, press the button on the mobile connector ten times in quick
succession. Neat, huh?

Romance

You can’t roast chestnuts by an open fire in your car, but you can still cozy up with your loved ones by this
virtual fireplace. Cue the music and get your romance on!

Sketchpad

Channel your inner Picasso. Show us what you got! Touch Publish to submit your artistic compositions to
Tesla for critiquing.

TRAX

It's never too late to follow your dream of becoming a world-famous DJ. With TRAX, you can turn your
vehicle into your own personal music studio. While in Park, choose from an array of instruments and unique
sounds to create the next hit song. Microphone and headset are not included.

The Answer to
the Ultimate
Question of
Life, The
Universe, and
Everything

Rename your vehicle to 42 (touch Controls > Software and touch the vehicle's name). Notice the new
name.

Car Colorizer

Change the color of your Cybertruck on the touchscreen. Touch the color swatch next to the vehicle name
and customize the exterior color, tone, and more.

Boombox

NOTE: Check local laws before using Boombox in public places.
Using Boombox, you can play sound externally through the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) speaker when Cybertruck is in
Park. For example:
• Play current media.
• Use Megaphone to project a modulated version of your voice.
• Press the horn to play the first five seconds of any sound from a compatible USB device.
NOTE: If Camp mode is enabled in Climate Controls, you can exit the vehicle and use the Tesla app to control the volume.
Prepare a USB drive for Boombox
Follow these steps to add up to five custom Boombox sounds:
1. On a computer, format a USB drive to exFAT, MS-DOS FAT (for Mac), ext3, or ext4 (NTFS is currently not supported).
2. Create a folder on the USB drive called Boombox.
NOTE: The USB drive can only contain one folder. For example, it cannot be shared with Dashcam.
3. Add .wav and .mp3 audio files to the folder. Although you can add as many files as the USB drive's capacity allows, you can
only select from the first five, as listed alphabetically. File names, of any length, can contain upper or lower case alpha
characters (a-z/A-Z), numbers from 0-9, periods (.), a dashes (-), and underscores (_).
4. Plug the USB drive into a front USB port.
5. Choose a sound from the USB drive by selecting from the Boombox dropdown menu.
Uninstall Games
Uninstalling games is useful if you want to free up your vehicle's onboard storage. To uninstall a game, navigate to Arcade,
select the game you wish to uninstall, then touching Uninstall. Once you uninstall a game, you must download it before you can
play the game again.
Gaming Controllers and Headphones
You can pair Bluetooth Classic gaming controllers to Cybertruck by following the same steps as pairing your phone (see
Phone, Calendar, and Web Conferencing on page 25). After pairing, the controller automatically connects to the vehicle. Once
connected, you can use the controller to play select games. Cybertruck supports up to two Bluetooth devices at a time (such
as two controllers, or one phone and one controller).
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You can pair Bluetooth Classic headphones by navigating to Settings > Bluetooth Devices and adding new headphones on the
rear touchscreen. Once connected, you can use the headphones to listen to audio from the rear touchscreen.

Charging and Energy Consumption
Electric Vehicle Components
High Voltage Components
WARNING: The high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, remove or replace high voltage
components, cables or connectors. High voltage cables are typically colored orange for easy identification.
WARNING: Read and follow all instructions provided on the labels that are attached to Cybertruck. These labels are
there for your safety.
WARNING: In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire emergency responders.

Charging Equipment
Charging equipment designed specifically to charge your Cybertruck is available from Tesla.
For information on the charging equipment available for your region, go to http://shop.tesla.com.
• A Wall Connector, which installs in your parking space, is the fastest way to charge your vehicle for daily use.
• A Mobile Connector allows you to plug into most commonly used power outlets. When using the Mobile Connector, attach
the smart adapter (if required) to the Mobile Connector before plugging it in to the power outlet, and then plug in your
vehicle.
• Tesla also offers adapters that allow you to plug into the most commonly used public charging stations in your region. At a
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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. Dischargerelated 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 101 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 484). 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 Off-Road Driving on page 305 for more information.
NOTE: Damage caused by water is not covered under warranty.
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.
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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 on the left side of Cybertruck, behind a door that is part of the rear tail light assembly. Park
Cybertruck to ensure that the charge cable easily reaches the charge port.
With Cybertruck in Park, 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 icon (lightning bolt).
• On the touchscreen, navigate to Controls > Charging > Open Charge Port.
• Press the charge port door when Cybertruck is unlocked and is nearby.
• Use voice commands to open the charge port door (see Voice Commands on page 6). You can also use voice commands to
close the charge port door, and begin or stop charging.
NOTE: The following image is provided for demonstration purposes only. Depending on market region and date of
manufacture, your charge port may be slightly different.
CAUTION: Do not try to force the charge port door open.
Plugging In
If desired, use the touchscreen to change the charge limit and the charging current (see Charge Settings on page 112).
To charge at a public charging station, plug the appropriate adapter into the vehicle's charging port, and then connect the
station's charging connector to the adapter. The most commonly used adapter(s) for each market region are provided.
Depending on the charging equipment you are using, you may need to start and stop charging using a control on the charging
equipment.
If you are using the Mobile Connector, plug into the power outlet before plugging in Cybertruck.
Align the connector to the charge port and insert fully. When the connector is properly inserted, charging begins automatically
after Cybertruck:
• Engages a latch that holds the connector in place;
• Shifts into Park (if it was in any other drive mode);
• Heats or cools the Battery, if needed. If the Battery requires heating or cooling, you may notice a delay before charging
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NOTE: Whenever Cybertruck is plugged in but not actively charging, it draws energy from the charging equipment instead of
using energy stored in the Battery. For example, if you are sitting in Cybertruck and using the touchscreen while parked and
plugged in, Cybertruck draws energy from the charging equipment instead of the Battery.
In some cases when Cybertruck is plugged in but using very little energy, however, it may draw it directly from the Battery. For
example, if you leave Cybertruck plugged in for several days without using it, it may gradually draw a small amount of energy
directly from the Battery to support vehicle systems.
Once the Battery discharges enough, it starts charging to reach the limit again. Depending on when you check, the Battery
may not have discharged enough yet to trigger a charge cycle. As a result, it may be slightly under the charge limit even after
being plugged in for a long period. This is normal, and Cybertruck will start charging again once it has discharged enough.
Alternatively, to start a new charge cycle manually, unplug and then plug in Cybertruck.
CAUTION: The connector end of the charge cable can damage the paint if you drop it onto Cybertruck.
Charge Port Light

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 (OR LIGHT BLUE): 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: The charger is connected, but Cybertruck is not charging (such as when scheduled charging is active).
• BLINKING BLUE: Cybertruck is communicating with the charger, but has not started charging yet (such as when your
vehicle is preparing to charge).
• BLINKING GREEN: Charging is in progress. As Cybertruck approaches a full charge, the frequency of the blinking slows.
• SOLID GREEN: Charging is complete.
• SOLID AMBER: The connector is not fully plugged in. Realign the connector to the charge port and insert fully.
• BLINKING AMBER: Cybertruck is charging at a reduced current (AC charging only).
• RED: A fault is detected and charging has stopped. Check the touchscreen for an alert.
During Charging
During charging, the charge port light pulses green, and the 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 Cybertruck 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 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 . 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 Cybertruck must
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To disconnect the charge cable:
1. Press and hold the button on the connector handle to release the latch.
2. Pull 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 6).
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 6).
CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck is in Park.

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: 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, Cybertruck 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
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• 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. Use Stop Charging when you are
finished 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 115).
• Supercharging: Displays Supercharger usage fees, the location, the time that charging started, and a cost estimate for the
session (see Supercharger Fees on page 113).
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 101).
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. 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 99) 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, set up a payment method, and make
payments. Once a payment method is saved, fees are automatically paid from your account.
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 a charge is scheduled). For more
information, see Charge Port Light on page 111.
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
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• At Superchargers, leave some space between other vehicles, as neighboring stalls may share power.

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Scheduled Precondition and Charge
Schedule preconditioning and charging for Cybertruck. You can schedule preconditioning to help your vehicle charge more
efficiently, or to prepare Cybertruck 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).
Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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 98).
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, Cybertruck 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, Cybertruck 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
Cybertruck 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,
Cybertruck 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 Cybertruck 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 18 hours away and not the current day.
• When you haven't configured a Start at time and there is not enough time to reach the charge limit by the End by time.
NOTE: Cybertruck does NOT automatically start charging if you plug in your vehicle within 6 hours after the End by time of a
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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 Cybertruck to be ready to drive. Cybertruck automatically calculates when
it needs to start preconditioning. This ensures that the cabin climate and Battery are preconditioned by your departure time.
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, Cybertruck only warms the Battery before charging if the Battery is too cold to charge,
and doesn't prepare the cabin climate.
NOTE: When Cybertruck 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 reduce energy consumption while driving in vehicles with heat pumps,
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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 291).
• 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 305).
• 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 191 and Cargo
Bed Outlets on page 195.
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 >
Acceleration) and Speed Assist (see Speed Assist on page 79) 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
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 291).
• 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 18).
• 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 115).
• Ensure the wheels are aligned to specification, the tires are kept at the recommended inflation pressures (see Tire
Pressures on page 425), and are rotated when needed (see Maintenance Service Intervals on page 121).
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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 efficiency.
Park: Monitors the amount of energy lost while Cybertruck is parked.
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• View how much idle energy has been consumed while your vehicle is parked and suggestions to decrease energy loss.

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Software Updates
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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 21).
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 21).
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 certain features are active, such as Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, or Camp Mode.
NOTE: Software updates will not install if Keep, Dog, or Camp mode are enabled (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on
page 375).
NOTE: On an as-needed basis, Tesla also sends software updates using a cellular connection.
NOTE: Some software updates take approximately 30 minutes to complete (some may take longer). Cybertruck must be in
Park while the software is being updated.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the vehicle while the software is being installed. Vehicle functions, including some
safety systems and opening or closing the doors or windows, may be limited or disabled when installation is in progress
and you could damage the vehicle.
Software Update Preferences
Tesla determines how, when, and where to send updates to vehicles based on various factors unique to each release. In
Controls > Software, you can choose how quickly you want to receive updates that are ready for your vehicle. Be an early
adopter by selecting Advanced (which will have additional releases), or wait until others have installed (which will result in
fewer releases) by selecting Standard. Choosing Advanced does not enroll your vehicle in Tesla's early access program.
Tesla does not update your software upon request for those wanting to receive the latest features and improvements.
Selecting Advanced and consistently connecting to Wi-Fi (see Wi-Fi on page 21) is the best way to quickly receive the latest
software updates.
If the touchscreen displays a message indicating that a software update was not successfully completed, wait for the next
software update to deploy to your vehicle.
NOTE: The software update screen persists until you install the update. Install a software update as soon as possible. Any
harm resulting from failure to install a software update is not covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Failure or refusal to install
updates can cause some vehicle features to become inaccessible or digital media devices may become incompatible.

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NOTE: Tesla may update or reinstall your vehicle's software as part of the normal diagnostic, repair, and maintenance process
within Tesla Service.
NOTE: Reverting to a previous software version is not possible.
Charging
If Cybertruck is charging when the software update begins, charging stops. Charging resumes automatically when the
software update is complete.
Viewing Release Notes
When a software update is complete, read the release notes displayed on the touchscreen to learn about changes or new
features. To display release notes about the current version of your vehicle's software at any time, touch Controls > Software >
Release Notes.
Tesla strongly recommends reading all release notes. They may contain important safety information or operating instructions
for your Cybertruck.

Maintenance Service Intervals
Service Intervals
Tesla recommends the following maintenance items and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to ensure continued reliability