• Shifts into Park (if it was in any other drive mode);
• Heats or cools the Battery, if needed. If the Battery
requires heating or cooling, you may notice a delay
before charging begins.
NOTE:
Whenever Model Y is plugged in but not actively
charging, it draws energy from the wall outlet instead of
using energy stored in the Battery. For example, if you
are sitting in Model Y and using the touchscreen while
parked and plugged in, Model Y draws energy from the
wall outlet instead of the Battery.
CAUTION:
The connector end of the charge cable
can damage the paint if you drop it onto Model Y.
Charge Port Light
•
WHITE (OR LIGHT BLUE):
The charge port door is
open. Model Y is ready to charge and the connector
is not inserted, or the charge port latch is unlocked
and the connector is ready to be removed.
•
BLUE:
Model Y detects that a connector has been
plugged in.
•
BLINKING BLUE:
Model Y is communicating with the
connector. Either Model Y is preparing to charge, or a
charging session is scheduled to begin at a specified
future time.
•
BLINKING GREEN:
Charging is in progress. As Model
Y approaches a full charge, the frequency of the
blinking slows.
•
SOLID GREEN:
Charging is complete.
•
SOLID AMBER:
The connector is not fully plugged in.
Realign the connector to the charge port and insert
fully.
•
BLINKING AMBER:
Model Y is charging at a reduced
current (AC charging only).
•
RED:
A fault is detected and charging has stopped.
Check the touchscreen for an alert.
Charging Status
Charging status displays at the top of the car status
screen when the charge port door is open.
1. Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to
charge to your set limit (see
NOTE:
When charging to 100%, the vehicle may
continue to charge with low power when charging is
displayed as complete. This is expected operation.
Because the added energy beyond this point is low, it
is usually not beneficial to continue charging.
2. Charging: The current power of the charger.
3. Charging rate: The maximum current available from
the attached charge cable.
4. Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance
achieved in the charging session.
5. Driving distance: Displays the total estimated driving
distance or energy percentage (depending on your
display setting) available.
NOTE:
To change how energy units are displayed,
touch
Controls
>
Display
>
Energy Display
.
6. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as
Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here
(see
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure
).
During Charging
During charging, the charge port light (the Tesla "T"
logo) pulses green, and the touchscreen displays real-
time charging status. The frequency at which the green
charge port light pulses slows down as the charge level
approaches full. When charging is complete, the light
stops pulsing and is solid green.
NOTE:
If Model Y is locked, the charge port light does
not light up.
If the charge port light turns red while charging, a fault
is detected. Check the touchscreen for an alert
describing the fault. A fault can occur due to something
as common as a power outage. If a power outage
occurs, charging resumes automatically when power is
restored.
NOTE:
It is normal to hear sounds during charging.
Particularly at high currents, the refrigerant compressor
and fan operate as needed to keep the Battery cool.
NOTE:
Air conditioning performance is generally not
affected by charging. However, in some circumstances
(for example, charging at high currents during a
particularly warm day), the air coming from the vents
may not be as cool as expected and a message displays
on the touchscreen. This is normal and ensures that the
Battery stays within an optimum temperature range
while charging to support longevity and optimum
performance.
WARNING:
Never spray liquid at a high velocity
(for example, a pressure washer) towards the
charge port while charging. Doing so can result in
serious injury or damage to the vehicle, charging
equipment, or property.
Stopping Charging
Stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charge
cable or touching
Stop Charging
on the touchscreen.
NOTE:
To prevent unauthorized unplugging of the
charge cable, the charge cable latch remains locked and
Model Y must be unlocked or able to recognize your
authenticated phone before you can disconnect the
charge cable.
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