BATTERY CARE
Temperature limits
Your Model S Battery is one of the most sophisticated battery systems
in the world. The most important way to preserve the Battery is to
LEAVEYOUR MODEL S PLUGGED IN when you’re not using it. This
is particularly important if you are not planning to drive your Model S for
several weeks. When plugged in, Model S wakes up when needed to
automatically maintain a charge level that maximizes the lifetime of the
Battery.
Do not expose Model S to ambient temperatures above 140° F (60° C) or
below -22° F (-30° C) for more than 24 hours at a time.
There is no advantage to waiting until the Battery’s level is low before
charging. In fact, the Battery performs best when charged regularly.
Never allow the Battery to fully discharge
Even when you’re not driving Model S, the Battery discharges very slowly
to power the onboard electronics. On average, the Battery discharges at a
rate of 1% per day. Situations can arise in which you must leave Model S
unplugged for an extended period of time (for example, at an airport when
travelling). In these situations, keep the 1% in mind to ensure that you
leave the Battery with a sufficient charge level. For example, over a two-
week period (14 days), the Battery discharges by approximately 14%.
WARNING: The Battery has no parts that an owner, or a non-Tesla authorized
technician, can service. Under no circumstances should you open or tamper with the
Battery. Always contact Tesla Motors to arrange for Battery servicing.
Discharging the Battery to 0% may permanently damage the Battery.
To protect against a complete discharge, Model S enters a low-power
consumption mode when the charge level drops to 5%. In this mode, the
Battery stops supporting the onboard electronics to slow the discharge rate
to approximately 4% per month. Once this low-power consumption mode is
active, it’s important to plug in Model S within two months to avoid Battery
damage.
CAUTION: If the Battery’s charge level falls to 0%, you must plug it in. If you fail to do so
within a month, you can permanently damage the Battery. This damage is not covered
by the warranty. If the Battery falls to a critically low level for an extended period of time,
it may not be possible to charge or use the vehicle without jump starting or replacing
the 12V battery. If you are unable to charge the vehicle, contact Tesla.
NOTE: When the low-power consumption mode is active, the auxiliary 12V
battery is no longer being charged and can completely discharge within
At the end of its service life, recycle the Battery. Contact Tesla for recycling information.
12
hours. In the unlikely event this occurs, you may need to “jump start” or
replace the 12V battery before you can charge. In this situation, contact
Tesla.
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