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
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child-protection locks 13
cleaning 137
climate controls 101
coat hangers 21
collision avoidance assist 89
console12V power socket 21
opening (premium package) 20
rear 21
USB ports 20
consumption chart 67
contact informationroadside assistance 156coolantBattery, checking level of 142
Battery, replacement interval 130
copyrights 164
cruise control 73
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DAB radio 112
dashboard overview 2
Dashcam 69
data recording 165
data sharing 165
declarations of conformity 167
delivery mileage 165
devicesBluetooth, playing audio files 113
connecting 20
playing audio files from 113
dimensions 149
dome (map) lights 52
door handles 12
door labels 147
doorsChild Lock 13
exterior door handles 12
interior locking and unlocking 13
keyless entry 12
locking 12
opening from exterior 12
opening from interior 12
Unlock on Park 13
unlocking 12doorsfunctionWalk-Away Door Lock 13
Drive gear 51
driverprofiles 44
seat adjustment 23drivingseating position 23
starting 49
tips to maximize range 67E
Easter Eggs 163
easy entry, driver profile 44
ecall 158
electric parking brake 61
emergency braking 89
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