There is no ignition switch or push button in a Tesla, like other electric cars. It is turned on as soon as you touch the brake pedal or the touchscreen after sitting inside the car.
Once Tesla can sense your presence, it gets turned on. But what about turning it off? How do you do that? Given that there is no ignition switch or start-stop push button.
Don’t worry if you don’t know anything about turning off a Tesla. In this article, we’ll learn how to turn off Tesla. We’ll see various methods to turn off different Tesla models.
Methods to Turn Off a Tesla
There are many different methods to turn off a Tesla. These methods remain almost the same across all four models of Tesla. Let’s learn these methods one by one, and then we’ll move on to the model-wise guide to turn off different models of Tesla.
Method 1: Just Exit the Car
When to Use This Method:
You can normally use this method to turn off a Tesla. It is not a method per se. But you can just leave your Tesla after you are done driving.
How Does it Work:
- Once you have reached the destination, all you need to do is exit your Tesla.
- If the car is in drive mode, it will automatically shift to park after some time.
- The car will go into sleep or hibernation mode for 15-30 minutes.
- After this period, it automatically gets turned off.
Drawbacks:
- People get used to leaving cars without turning them off after using Tesla for a while.
- This method will not immediately turn off your Tesla.
Method 2: Put it in the Park Before Exiting
When to Use This Method:
There is no specific time to use this method. It is used by many Tesla owners to turn off their cars.
How Does it Work:
- Once you have reached the destination, put your Tesla in park mode.
- You can do this by using a button at the end of your drive stalk.
- The drive stalk is present on the right side of your steering wheel.
- Once the screen displays that your Tesla is in park mode, you can exit the vehicle.
- The car will go into sleep or hibernation mode immediately after you leave the car.
- You can save more power this way.
- After a 30-minute nap, Tesla automatically gets turned off.
Drawbacks:
- This is unlike other vehicles you have ever driven.
- This method will not immediately turn off your Tesla.
Method 3: Let it Go to Sleep
When to Use This Method:
You can use this method when you want to sit inside the car and wait for some time.
How Does it Work:
- Upon reaching your destination, all you need to do is take your foot off the brake pedal.
- Don’t interact with the touchscreen, windows, and doors of your Tesla.
- After a sleep mode of 30 minutes, your Tesla will automatically turn off.
Drawbacks:
- Your Tesla gets turned on as soon as you interact with it.
- This method will not immediately turn off your Tesla.
Method 4: Use the Touchscreen
When to Use This Method:
You can use this method while troubleshooting a problem or resolving a software glitch in your Tesla. This method immediately turns off your Tesla.
How Does it Work:
- Once you have reached the destination, let go of the brake pedal.
- Now tap the controls icon on the bottom left of your Tesla’s touchscreen.
- Next, you have to select the safety menu.
- Here, you will see a power-off button.
- Tap the power off button, and the power will be gone.
Drawbacks:
- Your Tesla won’t stay off for long. As soon as you interact with it, it will turn on.
- You cannot exit your Tesla without turning it on.
How to Turn Off Different Models of Tesla?
Here is how you can turn off different models of Tesla.
How to Turn Off Tesla Model S?
Here are the four methods of turning off the Tesla Model S:
- Just exit your Tesla Model S. It will turn off automatically after 30 minutes.
- Put your Tesla Model S in park mode, and it will go into sleep mode. Once you exit the car, it will turn off in 15-30 minutes.
- Leave the brake pedal and don’t interact with any windows, mirrors, or touchscreen for 30 minutes while sitting in your Tesla Model S. It will turn off automatically.
- Tap the controls, then the safety and power off button on the touchscreen of your Tesla Model S. It will immediately turn off your Model S.
How to Turn Off Tesla Model X?
Here are the four methods of turning off the Tesla Model X:
- Just exit your Tesla Model X (For details, read the section above).
- Put your Tesla Model X in park mode and leave it (For details, read the section above).
- Leave the brake pedal and sit idle for 30 minutes (For details, read the section above).
- Tap the controls, then the safety and power off button on the touchscreen of Model X.
How to Turn Off Tesla Model Y?
Here are the four methods of turning off the Tesla Model Y:
- Just exit your Tesla Model Y (For details, read the section above).
- Put your Tesla Model Y in park mode and leave it (For details, read the section above).
- Leave the brake pedal and sit idle for 30 minutes (For details, read the section above).
- Tap the controls, then the safety and power off button on the touchscreen of Model Y.
How to Turn Off Tesla Model 3?
Here are the four methods of turning off the Tesla Model 3:
- Just exit your Tesla Model 3 (For details, read the section above).
- Put your Tesla Model 3 in park mode and leave it (For details, read the section above).
- Leave the brake pedal and sit idle for 30 minutes (For details, read the section above).
- Tap the controls, then the safety and power off button on the touchscreen of Model 3.
What are the Benefits of Turning Off a Tesla?
Here are the benefits of turning off a Tesla:
1. Resetting Your Tesla
In high-spec cars like Tesla, you can often run into software glitches. The first and easiest method to resolve any glitch is to turn off your Tesla.
2. Energy Conservation
Your Tesla uses 1% of the total battery charge while in sentry/sleep mode. You can save this amount of energy by turning it off immediately.
Can You Exit a Tesla After Turning it Off?
No. You might find it amusing after all this article to turn off the Tesla that you cannot exit a Tesla after turning it off. This is because to exit Tesla, you must interact with doors or windows.
Even if you have managed to power off the Tesla using the touchscreen controls, once you open the doors, it will come back on. So, while you can enjoy quiet time sitting inside your Tesla, it is impossible to exit a Tesla after turning it off.
How Do You Permanently Turn Off Your Tesla?
The only way to permanently turn off your Tesla is to remove the battery terminals. But I don’t recommend doing this ever. Because by doing so, you will put the entire electrical system of your Tesla at risk of failure. Not to mention the risk of electrocuting yourself.
Additionally, sleep mode isn’t a bad thing. It keeps a check on the surroundings of your Tesla. Plus, the power usage is also negligible. So, only use this option when you desperately need it.