3. 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 3
remembers the location. If you charge at
the same location, you do not need to
change it again.
Note: If Model 3 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 3
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.
4. Touch to open the charge port door or to
start (or stop) charging.
5. Displays the total estimated driving
distance or energy percentage
(depending on your display setting)
available.
6. Shows if the charge cable is locked in the
charge port or not. If Model 3 is not
charging, you can touch the lock icon to
unlock the charge cable from the charge
port.
7. Charging rate per hour, estimated increase
in driving distance (or energy) achieved
so far in this charging session, current
supplied/available from the connected
power supply, and voltage supplied by the
charge cable.
8.
Set a recurring charging schedule for the
location. When you set a scheduled
charging time, Model 3 displays the set
time when you are parked at the
scheduled location. If, at the scheduled
time, Model 3 is not plugged in at the
location, charging starts as soon as you
plug it in, provided you plug it in within six
hours of the scheduled time. If plugged in
after six hours, charging does not start
until the scheduled time on the next day.
To override this setting, touch Start
Charging or Stop Charging (see item 4).
Note: If charging at a Tesla Supercharger, the
charging screen also displays information
about your previous or current Supercharger
session (see Supercharger Usage Fees and
Idle Fees on page 145).
Note: To reduce congestion at high-usage
supercharger sites, you may be automatically
limited to a maximum charge of 80% when
not using Trip Planner (see Trip Information).
You can manually increase the limit by tapping
“Set Limit” on the touchscreen or mobile app.
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle
Fees
When charging using a Tesla supercharger,
SUPERCHARGING information displays at the
bottom of the charging screen. This
information includes the location, the time
that charging started, and an estimate of how
much the session will cost. When you stop
supercharging, the estimated cost of that
session displays until a new supercharging
session begins.
Note: Estimated pricing is displayed for your
convenience only and may not reflect the
actual final price you will be charged for that
supercharging session. Final pricing for
supercharging sessions can be found in your
Tesla Account.
When charging at a Tesla supercharger, you
are subject to idle fees. Idle fees are designed
to encourage drivers to move their vehicle
from the Supercharger when charging is
complete. Idle fees are in eect only when half
of the Superchargers at a site are occupied.
The Tesla mobile app notifies you when
charging nears completion, 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 charging completion.
Charging Instructions
Charging 145
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