2. Set limit: Adjust the charge limit by dragging the
arrow below the battery to indicate the level of
charging you want. The setting you choose applies to
immediate and scheduled charging sessions.
NOTE: A portion of the battery image may appear
blue. This indicates that a small portion of the energy
stored in the battery is not available because the
battery is cold. This is normal and no reason for
concern. When the battery warms up, the blue
portion no longer displays.
You can further adjust charge settings:
• Open Charge Port, Unlock Charge Port and Stop
Charging: When not charging, touch Open Charge
Port or Unlock Charge Port to open the charge port
door or to unlock the charge cable from the charge
port. Use
Stop Charging when you are finished
charging.
• Charge current at this location: The current
automatically sets to the maximum current available
from the attached charge cable, unless it was
previously reduced to a lower level. If needed, touch -
or + to change the current (for example, you may
want to reduce the current if you are concerned
about overloading a domestic wiring circuit shared
by other equipment). It is not possible to set the
charging current to a level that exceeds the maximum
available from the attached charge cable. When you
change the current,
Model X remembers the location.
If you charge at the same location, you do not need
to change it again.
NOTE: If Model X is charging and detects unexpected
fluctuations in input power, the charging current is
automatically reduced by 25%. For example, a
40 amp current is reduced to 30 amps. This
automatic current reduction increases robustness and
safety in situations when an external problem exists
(for example, a home wiring system, receptacle,
adapter or cord is unable to meet its rated current
capacity). As a precaution, when
Model X
automatically reduces current, it saves the reduced
current at the charging location. Although you can
manually increase it, Tesla recommends charging at
the lower current until the underlying problem is
resolved and the charging location can provide
consistent power.
•
Schedule: Depending on the setting you select by
touching Switch to Scheduled Departure/Scheduled
Charging, this displays either a departure time for
when the vehicle should be preconditioned and/or
charged by or a time to start charging (see
Scheduled Charging and Scheduled Departure on
page 185).
• Supercharging: Displays supercharger usage fees, the
location, the time that charging started, and a cost
estimate for the session (see
Supercharger Usage
Fees and Idle Fees on page 183).
NOTE:
To reduce congestion at high-usage
supercharger sites, you may be limited to a maximum
charge of 80% when not using Trip Planner (if
available in your market region). See Trip Planner on
page 168).
Supercharger Usage Fees and Idle
Fees
When charging at a Tesla supercharger, information
about the charging session displays at the bottom of the
charging screen. This includes the location, the time that
charging started, and a cost estimate for the session.
When you stop supercharging, the estimated cost of the
session displays until a new supercharging session
begins.
If free charging is applicable, the estimated cost
displays as zero.
NOTE: Estimated cost may not reflect the final cost of
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 eect only when
half or more of the Superchargers at a site are occupied.
The Tesla mobile app
notifies you when charging is
almost complete, 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 when charging completed.
Log into your Tesla account to view fees and details
about Supercharger sessions, track the remaining
balance of free credits, set up a payment method, and
make payments. Once a payment method is saved, fees
are automatically paid from your account.
Charging Best Practices
•
If you are able, maintain a regular charging routine
using a low-voltage charger such as a Wall Connector
at your home.
•
Avoid allowing the battery to get too low.
• Only use DC Fast Charging (such as Supercharging)
when necessary, such as during long road trips.
•
Charge the battery to the appropriate charge limit for
Model X based on the installed battery (see Electric
Vehicle Components on page 176). To adjust the
charge limit, navigate to the charging screen and
select
Set Limit or use the mobile app to drag the
charging slider.
Charging Instructions
183Charging and Energy Consumption
