Charging Instructions Charging Instructions Opening the Charge Port port door, the charge port door closes. If this happens, use the touchscreen to open the The charge port is located on the left side of charge port door again. Model X, behind a door that is part of the rear Caution: Do not try to force the charge tail light assembly. Before charging, park port door open. Model X to ensure that the charge cable easily reaches the charge port. With Model X unlocked (or a recognized key is Plugging In within range) and in Park, press and release If desired, use the touchscreen to change the the button on the Tesla charge cable to open charge limit and the charging current (see the charge port door. Changing Charge Settings on page 177). To charge at a public charging station, attach an adapter to the station‡s charging connector. The most commonly used adapter(s) for each market region are provided. Depending on the charging equipment you are using, you may need to start and stop charging using a control on the charging equipment. If you are using the Mobile Connector, plug it into the power outlet before plugging it into Model X. Align the connector to the charge port and You can also open the charge port door using insert fully. When the connector is properly any of these methods: inserted, charging begins automatically after • On the touchscreen, use the app launcher Model X: to open the Charging app, then touch • Engages a latch that holds the connector Open Charge Port. in place; • On the Model X touchscreen, touch • Shifts into Park (if it was in any other Controls > Charging > Open Charge Port. gear); • Press the charge port door when Model X • Heats or cools the Battery, if needed. If is unlocked or a recognized key is nearby. the Battery requires heating or cooling, • On the key, hold down the rear trunk you may notice a delay before charging button for 1-2 seconds. begins. Note: The following image is provided for Note: Whenever Model X is plugged in but not demonstration purposes only. Depending on actively charging, it draws energy from the market region, your charge port may be wall outlet instead of using energy stored in slightly different. the Battery. For example, if you are sitting in Model X and using the touchscreen while parked and plugged in, Model X draws energy from the wall outlet instead of the Battery. Caution: The connector end of the charge cable can damage the paint if dropped onto the vehicle. During Charging During charging, the charge port light pulses green, and the instrument panel displays the charging status. The frequency at which the charge port light pulses slows down as the charge level approaches full. When charging is Note: The charge port lights up white when complete, the light stops pulsing and is solid you open the charge port door. If you do not green. insert a charge cable into the charge port Note: If Model X is locked, the charge port within a few minutes after opening the charge light does not light up. Charging 175