Tesla Model S: High Voltage Components
Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Charging / Electric Vehicle Components / High Voltage Components
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- Heat Pump Assembly
- Front Drive Unit
- Service Access Panel for High Voltage Components (Penthouse)
- High Voltage Battery
- High Voltage Busbars
- Rear Drive Unit
- Charge Port
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WARNING: The high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. 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 Model S. These labels are there for your safety.
WARNING: In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire emergency responders.
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fastest way to charge Model S for daily
About the High Voltage Battery
Model S 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. Th
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Predicting Energy Usage
When navigating to a destination, Model S helps you
anticipate your charging needs by calculating the
amount of energy that remains when you reach your
destination. When navigating, the map displays this
calculation next to the battery icon on the turn-by-turn
direction list (see Navigating to
Unable to charge - Charge handle too hot
Check charge handle or charge port for debris
What this alert means:
Over temperature protection (latch off).
What to do:
Make sure the connector is fully inserted into the charge inlet in the
vehicle's charging port, is not covered by
anything, and there is no heat source nearby. If the issue per
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