Align the connector to the charge port and
insert fully. When the connector is properly
inserted, charging begins automatically after
Model 3:
• 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
begins.
NOTE: Whenever Model 3 is plugged in but
not actively charging, it draws energy from
the wall outlet instead of using energy stored
in the Battery. For example, if you are sitting
in
Model 3 and using the touchscreen while
parked and plugged in, Model 3 draws energy
from the wall outlet instead of the Battery.
CAUTION: The connector end of the
charge cable can damage the paint if
you drop it onto Model 3.
Charge Port Light
•
WHITE (OR LIGHT BLUE): The charge
port door is open. Model 3 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: Model 3 detects that a connector
has been plugged in.
• BLINKING BLUE: Model 3 is
communicating with the connector. Either
Model 3 is preparing to charge, or a
charging session is scheduled to begin at
a
specified future time.
•
BLINKING GREEN: Charging is in
progress. As
Model 3 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: Model 3 is charging at
a reduced current (AC charging only).
•
RED: A fault is detected and charging has
stopped. Check the touchscreen for an
alert.
Charging Status
Charging status displays at the top of the car
status screen when the charge port door is
open.
1. Time remaining: The estimated time
remaining to charge to your set limit (see
Charge Settings on page 191).
NOTE: When charging to 100%, the
vehicle may continue to charge with low
power when charging is displayed as
complete. This is expected operation.
Because the added energy beyond this
point is low, it is usually not
beneficial to
continue charging.
2.
Charging: The current power of the
charger.
3.
Charging rate: The maximum current
available from the attached charge cable.
4.
Range gained: Estimated increase in
driving distance achieved in the charging
session.
5.
Driving distance: Displays the total
estimated driving distance or energy
percentage (depending on your display
setting) available.
NOTE: To change how energy units are
displayed, touch Controls > Display >
Energy Display.
6. Charge status: Charge status messages
(such as Supercharging, Scheduled
Charging) display here (see
Scheduled
Charging and Scheduled Departure on
page 192).
During Charging
During charging, the charge port light (the
Tesla "T" logo) 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.
NOTE: If Model 3 is locked, the charge port
light does not light up.
Charging Instructions
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