Tesla Model 3: Electric Vehicle Components
High Voltage Components
- Air Conditioning Compressor
- Front Motor (Dual Motor vehicles only)
- Cabin Heater
- High Voltage Battery
- High Voltage Battery Service Panel
- Rear Motor
- High Voltage Cabling
- Charge Port
Warning: The high voltage system has no user serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, remove or replace high voltage components, cables or connectors. High voltage cables are typically colored orange for easy identification.
Warning: Read and follow all instructions provided on the labels that are attached to Model 3.
These labels are there for your safety.
Warning: In the unlikely event that a fire occurs, immediately contact your local fire emergency responders.
Charging Equipment
Charging equipment designed specifically to charge your Model 3 is available from Tesla. A Tesla Wall Connector, which installs in your garage, is the fastest way to charge Model 3 at home.
In most market regions, Model 3 is equipped with a Mobile Connector and the adapter(s) needed to plug into the most commonly used power outlets. When using the Mobile Connector, first plug the Mobile Connector into the power outlet, and then plug in Model 3. For more information about your Mobile Connector, see the Mobile Connector Owner's Manual (available on the touchscreen).
Additional adapters can be purchased from Tesla.
Tesla offers adapters (for example, J1772 and CHAdeMO) to allow you to plug into the most commonly used public charging stations in your region. Open the charge port door using the touchscreen, plug the adapter into the charging port on Model 3, and then connect the station's charging connector to the adapter.
For information on the charging equipment available for your region, choose your region, and then view the available charging options.
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Battery Information
About the Battery
Model 3 has one of the most sophisticated
battery systems in the world. The most
important way to preserve the Battery is to
LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE PLUGGED IN when
you are not using
Opening the Charge Port
The charge port is located on the left side of
Model 3, behind a door that is part of the rear
tail light assembly. Before charging, park
Model 3 to ensure that the charge cable easily
reaches the
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Seal - Outer Belt - Rear Door - LH (Remove and Replace)
Note:
This procedure was formulated using a release candidate or production
model. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or
near high-voltage systems and components.
Remove
Open the LH rear door and lower the window.
Pry the outer belt seal from the rear do
Electrical Precautions
General
Avoid getting grease on electrical components and connectors. Grease collects
dirt, which can cause electrical tracking (short circuits) or high resistance.
Handle printed circuit boards (PCBs) at an electrostatic discharge (ESD) work
station only. Hold printed circuit boards by the edges
