2021 TESLA MODEL 3 Owner´s Manual

High Voltage Components
1.
Heat Pump Assembly
2.
Front Motor (Dual Motor vehicles only)
3.
High Voltage Battery
4.
High Voltage Battery Service Panel
5.
Rear Motor
6.
High Voltage Lines
7.
Charge Port
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 3. These labels
are there for your safety.
WARNING: In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire emergency responders.
Electric Vehicle Components
151Charging

Charging Equipment
Charging equipment designed specifically to charge
your
Model 3 is available from Tesla. A Tesla Wall
Connector, which installs in your parking space, is the
fastest way to charge
Model 3 in daily use.
In most market regions, Model 3 is equipped with a
Mobile Connector and the adapter(s) needed to plug into the most commonly used power outlets. When
using the Mobile Connector,
first plug the Mobile
Connector into the power outlet, attach an adapter (if needed), and then plug in
Model 3. For more information
about your Mobile Connector, see the Mobile Connector Owner

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.
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

Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of Model 3,
behind a door that is part of the rear tail light assembly.
Park
Model 3 to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the charge port.
With Model 3 unlocked (or an authenticated phone is
within range) and in Park, press and release the button on the Tesla charge cable to open the charge port door.
NOTE: The following image is provided for
demonstration purposes only. Depending on market
region, your charge port may be slightly different.
You can also open the charge port door using any of these methods:

2. While holding the public charging handle in one hand and the adapter in the other hand, press and hold the
button on the public charging handle and pull both
outwards, removing the handle and adapter at the same time.
NOTE: If the charging station handle separates from
the adapter, leaving the adapter in
Model 3, use the
touchscreen to unlock the charge port (touch the charging icon on the overhead view of the vehicle).
3.
Press and hold the charging handle button again to release the adapter from the charging handle.
NOTE: The charge port automatically closes within
approximately 10 seconds of removing the connector from the charge port.
CAUTION: Tesla strongly recommends leaving
Model 3 plugged in when not in use. This maintains
the Battery at the optimum level of charge.
Manually Releasing Charge Cable
If the usual methods for releasing a charge cable from the charge port (using the charge handle release button,
touchscreen, or mobile app) do not work, carefully
follow these steps:
1.
Ensure that Model 3 is not actively charging by
displaying the charging screen on the touchscreen. If necessary, touch
Stop Charging.
2.
Open the rear trunk.
3.
Pull the charge port

When you change the current, Model 3 remembers
the location. If you charge at the same location, you
do not need to change it again.
NOTE: If Model 3 is charging and detects unexpected

Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle Fees
When charging using a Tesla supercharger,
Supercharging information displays at the bottom of the
charging screen. This information includes the location, the time that charging started, and a cost estimate for the session. When you stop supercharging, the estimated cost of that session displays until a new supercharging session begins.
NOTE: Estimated pricing is displayed for your
convenience only and may not
reflect the final pricing
for the supercharging session. Final pricing for
supercharging sessions can be found in your Tesla
Account.
When charging at a Tesla supercharger, you are subject to idle fees. Idle fees are designed to encourage drivers
to move their vehicle from the Supercharger when
charging is complete. Idle fees are in
effect only when
half or more of the Superchargers at a site are occupied. The Tesla mobile app
notifies you when charging nears
completion, and again when charging is complete. Additional
notifications are sent if idle fees are incurred.
Idle fees are waived if you move your vehicle within
five
minutes of charging completion.
Log into your Tesla Account to view fees and details
about Supercharger sessions, set up a payment method,
and make payments. Once a payment method is saved, fees are automatically paid from your account.
Charging Instructions
158MODEL 3 Owner