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Tesla Model S: Charging Status

Tesla Model S (2012-2026) Owner's Manual / Charging / Charging Instructions / Charging Status

Charging status displays on the instrument panel when the charge port door is open.

Charging Instructions

  1. Time remaining: The estimated time remaining to charge to your set limit.

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.

  1. Charging: The current power of the charger.
  2. Charging rate: The maximum current available from the attached charge cable.
  3. Range gained: Estimated increase in driving distance achieved in the charging session.
  4. 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.

  1. Charge status: Charge status messages (such as Supercharging, Scheduled Charging) display here.

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