Model 3 / Charging

Tesla Model 3: how to open the charge port door

2 min readReviewed 25 October 2026

CHECK YOUR CARTesla Model 3 2024+; North America online owner's manual, software 2026.32, checked 25 October 2026.

Do not force the charge-port door open or closed.

THE QUICK ANSWER

In Park, use Controls > Charging > Open Charge Port or the button on a Tesla charging connector.

Step by step

1Park within cable reachLeave enough slack to connect the charger.
2Release the doorChoose Open Charge Port in Charging settings.
3Connect promptlyInsert the correct connector before the door times out and closes.

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this tab.

Can the connector button open it?+

Yes, the Tesla connector button is an alternative.

SOURCES & SCOPE

Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.

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