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Tesla CHGS_f083

Cannot charge - Poor grid power quality possible Retry / Try other charge location or Supercharging

Common search variants: CHGSf083 · CHGS-f083 · CHGS f083 · Search ignores case and common separators.

DriveNot yet established by verified evidence.
ChargeCharging is affected by this alert. Tesla documentation advises retrying, using another charge location, or Supercharging; whether charging is safe in a particular situation is not established by the supplied verified evidence.
ServiceNot yet established by verified evidence.
Confidence95%

Quick answer

CHGS_f083 indicates that power was lost during charging. Tesla documentation says this may be due to the charging equipment losing source power, such as from a wall outlet, or an issue with the charging equipment. Retry charging, use another charge location, or use Supercharging.

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1. What does CHGS_f083 mean?

CHGS_f083 indicates that power was lost during charging. Tesla documentation says this may be due to the charging equipment losing source power, such as from a wall outlet, or an issue with the charging equipment. Retry charging, use another charge location, or use Supercharging.

2. Technical explanation

Tesla’s documented alert text is: “Cannot charge - Poor grid power quality possible Retry / Try other charge location or Supercharging.” The associated explanation states that power was lost during charging. The supplied official documentation identifies loss of source power to the charging equipment—for example, at a wall outlet—or an issue with the charging equipment as possible explanations. The evidence does not establish a vehicle-component failure.

3. What system is affected?

Charging system and the external charging-power source/equipment.

4. How serious is this code?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

5. Symptoms you may notice

  • The vehicle displays CHGS_f083.
  • Charging cannot continue or charging power has been lost during a charge session.

6. Possible causes

  • Power to the charging equipment was lost from its source, such as a wall outlet.
  • An issue with the charging equipment.
  • Poor grid power quality is identified in the alert title as possible.

7. Can I still drive the vehicle?

Not yet established by verified evidence.

8. Can I charge the vehicle?

Charging is affected by this alert. Tesla documentation advises retrying, using another charge location, or Supercharging; whether charging is safe in a particular situation is not established by the supplied verified evidence.

9. What you can safely do

  • Retry charging.
  • Try another charge location.
  • Use Supercharging.
  • For Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status-light troubleshooting, refer to the applicable product Owner’s Manual at Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guides.

10. Step-by-step troubleshooting

  1. Retry the charge session.
  2. Try charging at another location to determine whether the condition follows the original power source or charging equipment.
  3. Use a Tesla Supercharger, as directed by the alert.
  4. Consult the applicable Mobile Connector or Wall Connector Owner’s Manual for status-light troubleshooting.

11. When to contact service

Not yet established by verified evidence.

12. What the service center may check

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

13. Possible repair or resolution

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

14. Affected vehicles

15. Related TSBs / service bulletins

  • Official NHTSA-hosted Tesla manufacturer communications/Owner’s Manual documents include CHGS_f083, including NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10250483 (published December 1, 2023): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2023/MC-10250483-9999.pdf
  • Additional supplied NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation includes NHTSA Manufacturer Communication 10253660 (published March 26, 2024): https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2024/MC-10253660-9999.pdf

16. Recall information

  • Not yet established by verified evidence.

17. Official manufacturer information

Verified official NHTSA-hosted Tesla documentation describes CHGS_f083 as a charging-power-loss alert and directs the user to retry, use another charge location, or Supercharging. Applicable Tesla Charging & Adapter Product Guides are referenced for Mobile Connector and Wall Connector status-light troubleshooting.

19. Frequently asked questions

What does Tesla alert CHGS_f083 mean?

It means power was lost during charging. The alert text identifies poor grid power quality as possible and recommends retrying, another charge location, or Supercharging.

What can cause CHGS_f083?

Tesla documentation says the charging equipment may have lost power from its source, such as a wall outlet, or there may be an issue with the charging equipment.

What should I do when CHGS_f083 appears?

Retry charging, try another charge location, or use Supercharging. For Mobile Connector or Wall Connector status lights, use the applicable Tesla product Owner’s Manual.

Does CHGS_f083 prove the vehicle needs repair?

No. The supplied verified evidence does not establish that this alert proves a vehicle repair is needed.

20. Sources & verification

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