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• Roll the scroll button on the left side of the steering wheel up or down to increase or decrease volume respectively.This
adjusts the volume for media, voice commands, and phone calls.
• Volume may be adjusted based on your driving speed and climate settings.
• Touch the arrows associated with the speaker icon on the bottom corner of the touchscreen.
• To mute the volume, press the left scroll button. Press again to unmute.
• Pressing the left scroll button during a phone call mutes both the sound and your microphone.

Media Settings
NOTE: The settings available vary depending on market region. Also, a setting may not be applicable to all audio sources.
Press the settings icon located in the Media Player's search bar to access audio settings.

You can adjust these settings:
• Tone: Drag the sliders to adjust the subwoofer and any of the five frequency bands (Bass, Bass/Mid, Mid, Mid/Treble, and
Treble). If equipped with premium audio, you can adjust the level of sound immersion to make your music experience more
engaging by dragging the immersive sound slider according to your preferences.
• Balance: Drag the center circle to the location in Cybertruck where you want to focus the sound.
• Options: Set preferences for optional features. For example, you can turn DJ Commentary, Explicit Content and Allow
Mobile Control on or off.
• Sources: Displays all available media sources and allows you to choose whether you want to show or hide each source. You
may want to hide media sources that you never use. Once hidden, the media source does not appear on the drop down list
in Media Player, nor will it appear in the app tray when you touch the App Launcher. You can re-display a hidden media
source at any time by returning to this settings screen.

Searching Audio Content
Touch Media Player's magnifying glass icon to search for a particular song, album, artist, podcast, or station.
You can also use voice commands to search hands-free (see Voice Commands on page 6).

Caraoke
NOTE: Depending on vehicle configuration and market region, Caraoke may not be available on your vehicle. Caraoke requires
premium connectivity.
Navigate to Media Player and select the drop down menu to change the media source to Caraoke. Or add Caraoke as an app in
the app launcher. You can browse through various songs and select the song you want to sing. Touch the microphone icon to
enable or disable the song's main vocals. Disabling the microphone leaves only the song's instrumentals and background
vocals. Touch the lyrics icon (located next to the microphone icon) to enable or disable the song's lyrics.
United States only: For a complete karaoke studio, microphones are available for purchase online at http://www.tesla.com.
WARNING: Never read Caraoke lyrics while driving. You must always pay attention to the road and traffic conditions.
When driving, the Caraoke lyrics are intended only for use by a passenger.

Recents and Favorites
For most source content, recents and favorites display at the top for easy access.

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To add a currently playing station, podcast, or audio file to your Favorites list, touch the Favorites icon on Media
Player.

To remove an item as a favorite, touch the highlighted Favorites icon. You can also remove multiple favorites by
expanding Media Player to show all favorites for the applicable type of source content. Then press and hold any
favorite. An X appears on all favorites and you can then touch the X to remove them from your Favorites list.

Your recently played selections are updated continuously so you don't need to remove them.

NOTE: Selections you play on FM (if equipped) radio are not included in the Recents list.

Playing Media from Devices
USB Flash Drives
Insert a flash drive into a front USB port (see USB-C Ports on page 186). Touch Media Player > USB, then touch the name of
the desired folder. To play media from a USB connection, Cybertruck recognizes flash drives only. To play media from other
types of devices (such as an iPod), you must connect the device using Bluetooth (see Bluetooth Connected Devices on page
101).
NOTE: Media Player supports USB flash drives with exFAT formatting (NTFS is not currently supported).
NOTE: Use a USB port located at the front of the center console. The USB connections at the rear of the console are for
charging only.
Bluetooth Connected Devices
Pair your Bluetooth-capable device to Cybertruck (see Bluetooth on page 22) to play stored audio files. Choose Media
Player's Phone source, touch the name of your Bluetooth-connected device, then touch CONNECT.

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Theater, Arcade, and Toybox
Overview
NOTE: Entertainment options may vary depending on market region, date of manufacture, and vehicle configuration.
Theater: Play various video streaming services (such as Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, etc.) while parked. Available
only if Cybertruck is connected to WiFi, or is equipped with premium connectivity and a cellular signal is
available.

Arcade: Want to game? You may need to use the steering wheel buttons or a Bluetooth or USB controller to
play. See Gaming Controllers and Headphones on page 103.

Toybox: Play in the Toybox while parked.

WARNING: Use these features only when Cybertruck is parked. Always pay attention to road and traffic conditions when
driving. Using these features while driving is illegal and very dangerous.
NOTE: You can also use voice commands to access these features (see Voice Commands on page 6).

Toybox
Your vehicle's toybox includes features that can be fun to use. Here's an example of the types of features you can find in
Toybox:
Select This...

To Do This...

Boombox

If Cybertruck is equipped with a Pedestrian Warning System, delight pedestrians with a variety of sounds
from your vehicle's external speaker while in Park. See Boombox on page 103 for more details.
NOTE: Check local laws before using Boombox in public areas.

Emissions

Fun can come in surprising ways. Select your preferred fart style and target seat. Use your turn signal or
press the left scroll wheel when you’re ready to “release” your prank. For those lucky vehicles equipped
with a Pedestrian Warning System, you can choose to broadcast externally when your vehicle is parked.
But wait-- the fun doesn't stop there! Use the mobile app to conduct remote emissions testing by touching
and holding any of the four quick control buttons and selecting the fart button.

Light Show

Park outside, turn the volume up, roll down your windows, then enjoy the show. Schedule the light show for
a future time and customize the song to surprise your loved ones.
NOTE: Light show should not be used when parked on or near public roads. Doing so can be distracting to
other road users. Before activating, it is the driver’s responsibility to ensure the use of light show complies
with local laws and regulations.

Light Show

Park outside, turn the volume up, roll down your windows, then enjoy the show. Schedule the light show for
a future time and customize the song to surprise your loved ones. Light show should not be used when
parked on or near public roads. Doing so can be distracting to other road users. Before activating, it is the
driver’s responsibility to ensure the use of light show complies with local laws and regulations.
NOTE: Light Show enthusiasts can also play multiple custom Light Shows from the same USB flash drive.
Save the files to a directory named "LightShow" on your flash drive, connect, and pick your favorite.

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The map shows your Cybertruck as a rover on the Martian landscape, and the About Your Tesla box
displays SpaceX's interplanetary spaceship.

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Rainbow
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.

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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).
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.

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Electric Vehicle Components
High Voltage Components

1. Front drive unit
2. Heat pump assembly
3. High voltage cables
4. High voltage Battery
5. Service access panel for high voltage components (ancillary bay)
6. Rear drive unit(s)
7. Charge port
8. Cargo bed outlets
WARNING: The high voltage system must be serviced only by a trained technician. 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, exit the vehicle, move to an area at least 100 ft. (30 meters) away from
Cybertruck, and immediately contact your local fire emergency responders.

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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.
Tesla offers:
• Wall Connector: Installs in your parking space and is the fastest way to charge your vehicle for daily use.
• 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.
• Adapters: Allows you to plug into the most commonly used public charging stations in your region. At a public charge
station, first attach the adapter to the station's charging connector and then plug in your vehicle.
There is also a network of Superchargers, destination chargers, and other fast charging stations for when charging while
traveling.

Low Voltage Battery

Cybertruck uses a 48V lithium-ion low voltage battery. The 48V battery powers the windows, doors, touchscreen, and other
low voltage vehicle systems when the high voltage Battery is unavailable. The 48V battery also provides a redundant source of
power for critical systems (such as power steering).
NOTE: 48V low voltage connectors are colored blue for easy identification, and wires that operate at 48V are marked with blue
tape.
By using a 48V low voltage battery instead of the 12V lead-acid battery found in many conventional vehicles, Cybertruck is
able to operate more efficiently.
WARNING: Assume that the low voltage components of Cybertruck, including all cables and connectors, are always
energized. Do not handle low voltage cables or connect/disconnect connectors when the low voltage system is
powered. Because the 48V low voltage system operates at a higher voltage than a typical low voltage system, there is an
increased risk of personal injury, arcing, or component damage if the low voltage components of Cybertruck are handled
improperly.

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High Voltage Battery Information
Cybertruck has one of the most sophisticated battery systems in the world. The most important way to preserve the high
voltage Battery is to LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when you are not using it. This is particularly important if you are not
planning to drive Cybertruck for several weeks.
NOTE: When left idle and unplugged, your vehicle periodically uses energy from the Battery for system tests and recharging
the low voltage battery when necessary.
There is no advantage to waiting until the Battery’s level is low before charging. In fact, the Battery performs best when
charged regularly.
NOTE: If you allow the Battery to discharge to 0%, other components may become damaged or require replacement (for
example, the low voltage battery). In these cases, you are responsible for repair and/or transporting expenses. 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 98 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 473). 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 297 for more information.
NOTE: Damage caused by water is not covered under warranty.

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

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

You can also open the charge port door using any of these methods:
• On the touchscreen, touch the charge port on the vehicle avatar and touch Open.
• On the touchscreen, touch Controls > Charging > Open Charge Port.
• Press the charge port door when Cybertruck is unlocked and an authenticated phone is nearby.
• When the vehicle is locked with an authenticated key in range, you can also press the button on the charge cable to open
the charge port door (see Keys on page 200).
• Use voice commands. You can also use voice commands to close the charge port door, and begin or stop charging (see
Voice Commands on page 6).
• Use the mobile app.

The Cybertruck icon lights up white when you open the charge port door (see Charge Port Light on page 392). If you do not
insert a charge cable into the charge port within a few minutes after opening the charge port door, the charge port door
closes. If this happens, open the charge port door again.
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NOTE: In extremely cold weather or icy conditions, it is possible that your charge port latch may freeze in place. If this
happens, you can thaw ice on the charge port latch by turning on the rear defrost or by enabling preconditioning using the
mobile app. To prevent this from occurring, use the Schedule settings, which are also available on both the charging and
climate control screens, to schedule a Precondition by (see Preconditioning on page 111).
CAUTION: Do not try to force the charge port door open.

During Charging
Tesla strongly recommends leaving Cybertruck plugged in when not in use. This maintains the Battery at the optimum level of
charge.
During charging, the charge port light (the Cybertruck icon) pulses green, and the touchscreen displays real-time charging
status. The frequency at which the green charge port light pulses slows down as the charge level approaches full. When
charging is complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid green. If Cybertruck is locked, the charge port light does not light up.
For more information, see Charge Port Light on page 392.
If the charge port light turns red while charging, there is an issue with charging. Check the touchscreen for an alert describing
the issue. An issue can occur due to something as common as a power outage. If a power outage occurs, charging resumes
automatically when power is restored.
NOTE: The thermal system may produce steam while Cybertruck charges. For example, odorless steam can come from the
front of your vehicle while charging at a Supercharger in cold temperatures. This is normal and not a cause for concern.
Likewise, it is normal to hear sounds during charging. Particularly at high currents, the refrigerant compressor and fan operate
as needed to keep the Battery cool.
NOTE: Air conditioning performance is generally not affected by charging. However, in some circumstances (for example,
charging at high currents during a particularly warm day), the air coming from the vents may not be as cool as expected and a
message displays on the touchscreen. This is normal and ensures that the Battery stays within an optimal temperature range
while charging to support longevity and optimum performance.
WARNING: Never spray liquid at a high velocity (for example, a pressure washer) towards the charge port while
charging. Doing so can result in serious injury or damage to the vehicle, charging equipment, or property.
WARNING: Do not use third-party charging adapters with Cybertruck.
CAUTION: Keep the cargo bed outlet cover closed when Cybertruck is charging, especially in wet weather. Charging
may be disabled if moisture enters one of the outlets.

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

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Charge Port Light
Above the charge port, the charge port light shows charging status. The charge port light turns off after a short period of time
if the vehicle is locked (for example, if you walk up to the vehicle after it has been charging for a while).
After you insert a charge cable into Cybertruck, wait a few seconds and confirm that the charge port light begins blinking
green and that your vehicle is charging. If the light is amber or red, troubleshoot the issue before you leave to ensure a
successful charging session.
WHITE: The charge port door is open. Cybertruck is ready to charge and the connector is not
inserted, or the charge port latch is unlocked and the connector is ready to be removed.
BLUE, BLINKING: Cybertruck is communicating with the charger but has not started charging or
providing power yet (such as when your vehicle is preparing to charge, or when your vehicle is
preparing to provide power from the high voltage Battery).
BLUE: The charger is connected, but Cybertruck is not charging (such as when scheduled
charging is active).
PURPLE, BLINKING: Cybertruck is providing power from the high voltage Battery. The frequency
of blinking corresponds to the amount of power that Cybertruck is providing (more frequent
blinks correspond to more power being provided). For more information, see Powershare Home
Backup on page 401.
GREEN, BLINKING: Charging is in progress. As Cybertruck approaches a full charge, the
frequency of the blinking slows.
GREEN, SOLID: Charging is complete.
AMBER, BLINKING: Cybertruck is charging at a reduced current because the connector is not
fully plugged in.
AMBER, SOLID: Cybertruck is not charging because the connector is not fully plugged in. Realign
the connector to the charge port and insert fully.
RED: A fault is detected and charging has stopped. Check the touchscreen for an alert. In some
cases, an alert can be easily cleared by unplugging the charge cable, returning it to the charger,
then trying again. In other cases (such as a tripped fuse or a faulty charger), you may need to
check the power source. If the red light persists, try using a different charger.

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

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You can also automatically stop charging from a specified time by creating a charge schedule. For more information, see
Create a Schedule on page 111.

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

1. Energy available: Displays the remaining energy available in the high voltage Battery. To show the remaining energy as
estimated driving distance (miles or kilometers) rather than a percentage, touch Controls > Display > Energy Display.
2. Set charge limit: Adjust the charge slider to the level of charging you want. The setting you choose applies to immediate
and scheduled charging sessions.
NOTE: Refer to the information on the touchscreen (navigate to Controls > Charging) or mobile app (touch the Charging
icon) for recommended daily and trip charging limits.
NOTE: A portion of the Battery image may appear blue. This indicates that a small portion of the energy stored in the
Battery is not available because the Battery is cold. This is normal and no reason for concern. When the Battery warms up,
the blue portion no longer displays.
Open/Unlock Charge Port
When not charging, touch Open Charge Port or Unlock Charge Port to open the charge port door or to unlock the charge cable
from the charge port.
Stop Charging
Use Stop Charging when you are finished charging.
Charge Current at this Location
The current automatically sets to the maximum current available from the attached charge cable, unless it was previously
reduced to a lower level. If needed, touch - or + to change the current (for example, you may want to reduce the current if you
are concerned about overloading a domestic wiring circuit shared by other equipment). It is not possible to set the charging
current to a level that exceeds the maximum available from the attached charge cable. When you change the current,
Cybertruck remembers the location.
NOTE: When charging with the Mobile Connector, your vehicle may automatically select a default charge current. Override this
default current to a higher setting by customizing Charge Current at this location or through the mobile app.
If Cybertruck is charging and detects unexpected fluctuations in input power, the charging current is automatically reduced by
25%. For example, a 40 amp current is reduced to 30 amps. This automatic current reduction increases robustness and safety
in situations when an external problem exists (for example, a home wiring system, receptacle, adapter or cord is unable to
meet its rated current capacity). As a precaution, when Cybertruck automatically reduces current, it saves the reduced
current at the charging location. Although you can manually increase it, Tesla recommends charging at the lower current until
the underlying problem is resolved and the charging location can provide consistent power.
Supercharging
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Displays Supercharger usage fees, the location, the time that charging started, and a cost estimate for the session. To reduce
congestion at high-usage Supercharger sites, you may be limited to a maximum charge of 80% when not using Trip Planner (if
available in your market region). See Supercharger Fees on page 394.
NOTE: Tesla does not recommend using low-power charging equipment (such as a 120V NEMA 5-15 outlet and the Universal
Mobile Connector) to charge Cybertruck, especially in low ambient temperatures. Due to the size of the high voltage Battery,
charging with equipment that produces less than 2 kW of power will charge Cybertruck very slowly. If you are charging
Cybertruck with such a method, turn off climate to reduce idle power consumption while charging.

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.
Idle fees apply when half or more of the Superchargers at a site are occupied, and begin accruing when the vehicle reaches its
charge limit. The Tesla mobile app notifies you when charging is almost complete, and again when charging is complete.
Additional notifications are sent if idle fees are incurred. Idle fees are waived if you move your vehicle within five minutes of
when charging completed.
The rate structure for each site, including whether idle fees apply, can be found on the site’s popup on the touchscreen (see
Charging Locations on page 96) or in the Tesla mobile app.
Log into your Tesla account to view fees and details about Supercharger sessions, set up a payment method, and make
payments. Once a payment method is saved, fees are automatically paid from your account.

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

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

Charging Best Practices
• Avoid allowing the Battery to get too low (the Battery icon turns yellow when the capacity remaining in the Battery drops to
20% or below).
• Refer to the information on the vehicle touchscreen (navigate to Controls > Charging) or the mobile app (touch the
Charging icon) for recommended daily and trip charging limits.
• After you plug in your vehicle, confirm that the charge port light begins blinking green (indicating that Cybertruck is
charging) before you walk away. If Cybertruck does not begin charging after a few seconds, the connector may not be fully
inserted into the charge port, or there may be an issue preventing charging. Check the touchscreen for an alert with more
information.
NOTE: If the charge port light begins blinking amber, Cybertruck is charging at a reduced current. If the charge port light is
solid blue, the charger is connected but the vehicle is not charging (such as when a charge is scheduled). For more
information, see Charge Port Light on page 392.
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