{"id":30245,"date":"2024-11-08T23:32:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-09T07:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getjerry.com\/wp-site\/?p=30245"},"modified":"2024-11-21T07:54:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:54:42","slug":"how-do-i-remove-my-tesla-charger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerry.ai\/car-help\/how-do-i-remove-my-tesla-charger\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Unplug a Tesla Charger?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Question:<\/strong> This feels like such a silly question, but I finally got a Tesla after years of saving up, and I\u2019m all set up for it\u2014except that I plugged it in to charge it, and now I can\u2019t unplug it! Please help! How can I remove my Tesla charger from my car?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unplugging your Tesla charger is a straightforward process. You\u2019ll need to release the charge cable latch to unplug your Tesla charger. There are several different ways you can do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to unplug a Tesla charger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you attempt to remove the charger, be sure your car is unlocked or your authenticated phone is in the Tesla\u2019s range\u2014otherwise, the charger will remain locked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, check your touchscreen to make sure that your Tesla is not actively charging. If it is, tap \u201cStop Charging\u201d before you attempt to remove the cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To remove a standard Tesla charger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Press and hold the button on the charger until the LED on the charge port changes color. Once the light has changed, pull out the charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To remove a charger with a Tesla adapter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hold the charging handle with one hand and the Tesla adapter with the other. Press and hold the button on the charging handle, then pull the charger and adapter out with both hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the adapter and charger are separated, use your touchscreen to unlock the charging cable latch port, then pull out the adapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To release the charger using your touchscreen or app<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Navigate to the \u201cCar Status\u201d overview on your Tesla infotainment touchscreen or mobile app. Press the lightning icon to release the charging latch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To release the charger with your key fob<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Press the rear trunk button on your Tesla key fob and hold it for 1-2 seconds or until the charge cable lock releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To unlock the charge port manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If none of the other options work, you can unlock the charging port manually. However, this should only be a last resort\u2014regularly using the release cable can damage the lever or charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use the release lever, open your Tesla\u2019s trunk and open the flap on the left-hand side of the trunk. Then, pull the charge port\u2019s release lever to unlock the charging cable latch. You may have to reach into a recessed area of the trim to find the release cable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important note:<\/strong> To avoid electrical shock, do not pull the charging cable and release lever at the same time, and do not attempt to unlock the charge port manually while the Tesla is charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing the charging door<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The charging port door will close automatically about 10 seconds after you remove the charger. Do not attempt to close the charging port door manually or you could damage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the door doesn\u2019t close automatically, you can close it in one of three ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n