Model 3 / Charging

Tesla Model 3: how to change the battery charge limit

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.

There is no single correct daily percentage for every Tesla battery.

THE QUICK ANSWER

Open Controls > Charging and move the charge-limit slider, following the recommendation shown for your particular battery.

Step by step

1Open ChargingUse Controls > Charging while parked.
2Read the recommendationCheck the daily and trip advice on the vehicle display.
3Set the targetMove the limit slider to the desired level and check it is selected.

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

Does the limit apply to schedules?+

Yes, it applies to immediate and scheduled charging.

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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