Tesla Model S: Charging Status
Charging status displays on the instrument panel when the charge port door is
open.
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- Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to charge to your set
limit.
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.
- Charging: The current power of the charger.
- Charging rate: The maximum current available from the attached charge
cable.
- Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the
charging session.
- 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.
- Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled
Charging) display here.
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During charging, the charge port light 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
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
Access charge settings by touching Controls > Charging
when Model S is in Park.
When charging, you can also touch
the
charge icon on the touchscreen to access
charge settings.
1. Driving dista
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Warning: If the 12V power supply is disconnected, do
not attempt to open any doors with door glass in closed
position. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
door glass shatter.
Note: Before disconnecting the 12V power supply,
ensure that the driver's door window
Removal
Remove touch screen surround trim (refer to procedure)
Release hazard warning switch from substrate and disconnect
harness connector from switch.
Remove switch.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.