Tesla Model S: USB Ports
Model S has five USB ports:
- Two USB ports are located in the front compartment of the center console. These can be used to charge USB devices and to play audio files from a phone or USB device.
- Two USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen that can be used to charge USB devices.
- One USB port is located inside the glovebox. This port is equipped with a USB flash drive. The secure location of this USB port makes it ideal for saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam video footage.
To access the front USB ports, open the front compartment of the center console. The front USB ports are located on the rear wall of the compartment:
Rear USB ports are located below the rear touchscreen:
Glovebox USB port:
NOTE: Power is available whenever the vehicle is considered "awake". The vehicle may be awake for many reasons. For example, when using features such as Summon, or when features such as Preconditioning, Keep Climate On, Dog Mode, Camp Mode, or Sentry Mode are enabled. The vehicle is also awake whenever the low voltage battery is being charged or is in use, during high voltage charging, when the vehicle is communicating with the mobile app, etc. Leaving an accessory plugged in does not deplete the low voltage battery.
NOTE: Use USB 3.0 compliant cables to connect a device to a USB port. Using non-compliant cables can result in slower charging, potential connection problems or degraded performance.
NOTE: Do not connect multiple devices using a USB hub. This can prevent connected devices from charging or from being recognized by Media Player, Sentry Mode, Dashcam, etc.
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NOTE: For saving Sentry Mode and Dashcam footage,
Tesla recommends using the USB port located in the
glovebox. Doing so increases security and minimizes
power consumption.
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Wireless Phone Chargers
Wireless phone chargers are integrated into both the
front and rear consoles, each providing up to 15W of
power to charge Qi-enabled phones. Simply place your
phone on the charger. Your device may
Low Voltage Power Socket
Your Model S has a power socket located in the center
console's rear compartment. To access the low voltage
socket, open the front compartment of the center
console.
The power socket is suitable f
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Remove the MCU/touch screen (refer to procedure).
Working from the top of the MCU/touch screen, carefully use a
plastic trim tool to press the SD card retaining tab away from th
Poor electric grid power quality detected
Try different charging station or location
Charging speed has been reduced or charging has been interrupted due to a
condition that affects your vehicle's
ability to charge with AC power. DC fast charging / Supercharging should still
function as expected.
The onboard charger in your vehicle has
