Quick answer

In Park, touch Controls > Schedule, choose the location, configure Precondition and Charge, then create and enable the schedule.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified in Tesla's current 2025+ North American Model Y manual, including 2026 model-year catalog vehicles.

Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Verified in Tesla's current 2025+ North American Model Y manual, including 2026 model-year catalog vehicles.

  • 2026 Model Y with current Tesla software
Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Climate & air quality orientation diagram for Tesla Model Y
Climate & air quality orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Park and open Controls > Schedule.

  2. 02

    Select Current Location, Home or Work.

  3. 03

    Configure the desired ready time and frequency under Precondition.

  4. 04

    Configure charging start/end times and frequency under Charge.

  5. 05

    Select Create, plug in and verify that the schedule remains enabled.

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Important limits

  • Fast charging ignores scheduled charge times.
  • Current Location can be selected only while parked there.
  • Preconditioning while unplugged consumes battery energy.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓Save Home or Work in Navigation if those choices are missing.
  • ✓Enable Repeat Weekly for a recurring schedule.
  • ✓Review overlapping schedules if the displayed charge window differs from one entry.
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Primary evidence

Tesla Model Y Owner's Manual — Scheduled Precondition and Charge

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