Battery Information
About the Battery
Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated
battery systems in the world. The most
important way to preserve the Battery is to LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when
you are not using it. This is particularly important if you are not planning to drive
Model 3 for several weeks. When plugged in,
Model 3 wakes up when needed to
automatically maintain a charge level that
maximizes the lifetime of the Battery.
Note: When left idle and unplugged, your
vehicle periodically uses energy from the Battery for system tests and recharging the
12V battery when necessary.
There is no advantage to waiting until the
Battery’s level is low before charging. In fact, the Battery performs best when charged
regularly.
Note: If the Model 3 Battery becomes
completely discharged in a situation in which
towing is required, the owner is responsible
for towing expenses. Discharge-related towing
expenses are not covered under the Roadside
Assistance policy.
The peak charging rate of the Battery may
decrease slightly after a large number of DC
Fast Charging sessions, such as those at
Superchargers. To ensure maximum driving
range and Battery safety, the Battery charge
rate is decreased when the Battery is too cold,
when the Battery’s charge is nearly full, and when the Battery conditions change with
usage and age. These changes in the condition of the Battery are driven by battery physics
and may increase the total Supercharging
duration by a few minutes over time.
Battery Care
Never allow the Battery to fully discharge.
Even when Model 3 is not being driven, its
Battery discharges very slowly to power the
onboard electronics. The Battery can
discharge at a rate of approximately 1% per day, though the discharge rate may vary
depending on environmental factors (such as
cold weather), vehicle configuration, and your
selected settings on the touchscreen.
Situations can arise in which you must leave
Model 3 unplugged for an extended period of time (for example, at an airport when
traveling). In these situations, keep the 1% in
mind to ensure that you leave the Battery with a sufficient charge level. For example, over a
two week period (14 days), the Battery may
discharge by approximately 14%.
Discharging the Battery to 0% may result in
damage to vehicle components. To protect
against a complete discharge, Model 3 enters
a low-power consumption mode when the
displayed charge level drops to approximately
0%. In this mode, the Battery stops supporting
the onboard electronics and auxiliary 12V
battery. Once this low-power consumption
mode is active, immediately plug in Model 3 to
prevent a jump-start and 12V battery
replacement.
Note: If the vehicle is unresponsive and will
not unlock, open, or charge, then the 12V
battery may have become discharged. In this
situation, contact Tesla.
Temperature Limits
For better long-term performance, avoid
exposing Model 3 to ambient temperatures
above 140
Index
A ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 60
absolute speed limit 92
access panel, removing 142
accessoriesplugging into power socket 21
aero covers 133
air circulation 102
air conditioning 101
air distribution 102
air filter 104
air vents 103
airbag, front passenger, disabling 42
airbags 40
alarm 118
all-season tires 135
Always Show Estimated Round Trip Energy 109
ambient lights 52
anti-lock braking (ABS) 60
audioequalizer 113
immersive sound 113
playing files 111
steering wheel scroll button 46
volume control 111
auto fold
48
Auto High Beam 53
Auto Lane Change 81
auto tilt 48
AUTO wipers 59
automatic emergency braking 90
Autopark 83
AutopilotAuto Lane Change 81
automatic emergency braking 89
Autopark 83
Autosteer 79
blind spot warning 87
collision avoidance assist 89
forward collision warning 89
overtake acceleration 73
overview 70
side collision warning 87
speed assist 92
speed limit warning 92
staying inside lane markings 87
staying within speed limits 92
Traffic-Aware Cruise Control 73
Autopilot components 70
Autosteer 79
average range 67
B
backup camera 68
battery (12V)battery (12V) (continued)complete discharge 125
specifications 152Battery (high voltage)care of 125
coolant 142
specifications 152
temperature limits 125
battery (key), replacing 9
blind spot warning 87
Bluetoothdevices, playing audio files from 113
general information 114
phone, pairing and using 114
body repairs 145
body touch up 138
booster seats 29
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