1. Unlock Model 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 Model 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 Model 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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y plugged in when not in use. This
maintains the Battery at the optimum level of charge.
CAUTION: Model 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 the touchscreen to
proceed (see Park on page 397).
Charge Settings
Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging when Model 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
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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, Model 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 Model 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
Model 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.
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
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• 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 725).
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 696).
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 694) 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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y, your vehicle does not charge.
This is because Model 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
retrofit to support CCS communication protocol.
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:
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NACS charger:

• Enabled: Model 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: Model 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 Model 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
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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 Model 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
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y is charging) before you walk away. If Model 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, Model 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 718.
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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y. You can schedule preconditioning to help your
vehicle charge more efficiently, or to prepare Model 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).
Model 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 Model 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 694).
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, Model 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, Model 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
Model 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,
Model 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 Model SModel XModel
3Model Y is plugged in:
• During a scheduled charge.
• Up to 12 hours after the start of a scheduled charge, if there is no specified End by time.
• When the next scheduled charge is more than 12 hours away and not the current day.
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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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y to be ready to drive.
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y 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, Model 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 Model 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 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 456).
• 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.
• 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.
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 642) 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
Model 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 456).
• 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 732).
• Set Stopping Mode to Hold to gain the benefit of regenerative braking at low driving speeds.
• Set Stopping Mode to Hold to gain the benefit of regenerative braking at low driving speeds (see Stopping Mode on page
461).
• Set Stopping Mode to Hold to gain the benefit of regenerative braking at low driving speeds (see Stopping Mode on page
461).
• Ensure the wheels are aligned to specification, the tires are kept at the recommended inflation pressures (see Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 742), and are rotated when needed (see Maintenance Service Intervals on page 738).
• Install aero covers (if equipped) to reduce wind resistance (see Removing and Installing Aero Covers on page 748).
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• Lighten your load by removing any unnecessary cargo.
• Fully raise all windows.
• Turn on Range Mode (see Range Mode on page 736).
• 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 Model 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 Model 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,
Model 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.

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.
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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 Model 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 Model 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:
• Consumption: Display how much energy Model 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
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y has an energy-saving feature that reduces the amount of energy being consumed when
Model 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 - Model 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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y is not in use. The start-up 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
Model SModel XModel 3Model Y quicker, and provides immediate internet access when entering the car. Slightly more
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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 358).
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 358).
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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y 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
and Smart Preconditioning.
NOTE: Software updates will not install if Keep, Dog, or Camp mode are enabled (see Keep Climate On, Dog, and Camp on
page 668).
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). Model SModel XModel
3Model Y 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 358) 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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y 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 Model SModel XModel 3Model Y.

Maintenance Service Intervals
Service Intervals
Tesla recommends the following maintenance items and intervals, as applicable to your vehicle, to ensure continued reliability
and efficiency of your Model SModel XModel 3Model Y.
For additional information on vehicle alerts, see Troubleshooting Alerts on page 936Troubleshooting Alerts on page 990.
• Brake fluid health check every 4 years (replace if necessary)*.
• A/C desiccant bag replacement every 24 years.
• Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years.
• HEPA filters and replacement every 3 years.
• HEPA filters and carbon filters replacement every 3 years.
• Clean and lubricate brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during
winter.
• Rotate tires every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or greater, whichever comes
first.
• Brake fluid health check every 4 years (replace if necessary)*.
• A/C desiccant bag replacement every 3 years.
• Cabin air filter replacement every 3 years.
• HEPA filters replacement every 3 years.
• HEPA filters and carbon filters replacement every 3 years.
• Clean and lubricate brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during
winter.
• Rotate tires every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or greater, whichever comes
first.
• Brake fluid health check every 4 years (replace if necessary)*.
• A/C desiccant bag replacement every 4** years.
• Cabin air filter replacement every 2 years.
• HEPA filter (x2) and carbon filter (x2) replacement every 3 years.
• Clean and lubricate brake calipers every year or 12,500 miles (20,000 km) if in an area where roads are salted during
winter.
• Rotate tires every 6,250 miles (10,000 km) or if tread depth difference is 2/32 in (1.5 mm) or greater, whichever comes
first.
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**A/C desiccant bag replacement can be extended to 6 years on vehicles manufactured between approximately 2017-2021.
*Heavy brake usage due to towing, mountain descents, or performance driving -- especially for vehicles in hot and humid
environments -- may necessitate more frequent brake fluid checks and replacements.
NOTE: Any damage caused by opening the Battery coolant reservoir is excluded from the warranty.
NOTE: The above intervals are based on typical driving behaviors and scenarios. Depending on various circumstances such as
driving behavior, usage, environmental conditions, etc., the above maintenance items may need to be performed more or less
frequently than specified. Additionally, the above list should not be considered comprehensive and does not include
consumable parts such as windshield wipers, brake pads, low voltage battery (if applicable), etc.
NOTE: Damages or failures caused by maintenance or repairs performed by non-Tesla certified technicians are not covered by
the warranty.
For more do-it-yourself maintenance procedures and information, see https://www.tesla.com/support/do-it-yourself-guides.
Schedule Service
Scheduling a service visit through the mobile app is easy. After touching Service, select the type of service needed and follow
the directions in the mobile app. Provide as much detail as possible to better help the Service team identify the cause of
concern, such as:
• Photos, sound recordings, or videos.
• Date(s), time(s), and time zone when the issue occurred.
• Country of use and location.
• Approximate speed the vehicle was traveling (if applicable).
• Environmental conditions (rain, snow, cold, etc.).
• Road name and type of road (if applicable).
• Quality of lane markings (if applicable).
• Applicable vehicle settings.
• Identifiable symptoms.
Visit https://www.tesla.com/support/service-visits for more information on scheduling service.
Daily Checks
• Check the Battery’s charge level, displayed on the instrument paneltouchscreen or mobile app.
• Check the condition and pressure of each tire (see Tire Care and Maintenance on page 742).
• Check that all exterior lights, horn, turn signals, and wipers and washers are working.
• Check for any unexpected indicator lights or vehicle alerts on the touchscreen or instrument panel.
• Check the operation of the brakes, including the parking brake.
NOTE: Because Model SModel XModel 3Model Y uses regenerative braking (see Regenerative Braking on page 456), the
brake pads are typically used less frequently than those in traditional braking systems. To avoid the accumulation of rust
and corrosion, Tesla recommends frequently pressing the brake pedal to apply the mechanical brakes, which dries the
brake pads and rotors.
• Check the operation of the seat belts (see Seat Belts on page 254).
• Look for abnormal fluid deposits underneath Model SModel XModel 3Model Y that might indicate a leak. It is normal for a
small pool of water to form (caused by the air conditioning system’s dehumidifying process).