Charging time for a Tesla depends on the battery size, charging method, and power source. Below is a breakdown of charging speeds for different Tesla models (Model 3, Y, S, X, and Cybertruck).
1. Tesla Charging Speeds by Method
Charging Type | Power Output | Approx. Miles Added Per Hour | Time for Full Charge (0-100%) | Best Use Case |
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Tesla Supercharger (V3/V4) | 150-250 kW (up to 350 kW for Cybertruck) | 200-1,000+ miles/hr | 15-40 mins (10-80%) | Road trips, fast top-ups |
Level 2 (Home/Public AC) | 7-22 kW | 20-44 miles/hr | 6-12 hrs (0-100%) | Overnight, workplace, shopping |
Level 1 (Standard Outlet) | 1.4-1.8 kW | 3-5 miles/hr | 50-100+ hrs (0-100%) | Emergency use only |
Tesla Wall Connector (Home) | 11.5 kW (48A) | 44 miles/hr | 6-10 hrs (0-100%) | Fastest home charging |
CCS Adapter (Non-Tesla DC Fast) | 50-350 kW | Varies (similar to Supercharger) | 20-45 mins (10-80%) | Alternative fast charging |
2. Charging Times by Tesla Model
Model | Battery Size (kWh) | Supercharger (10-80%) | Level 2 (0-100%) | Level 1 (0-100%) |
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Model 3 RWD | ~57 kWh | 15-25 mins | 6-8 hrs | 2+ days |
Model Y Long Range | ~75 kWh | 25-30 mins | 8-10 hrs | 3+ days |
Model S Plaid | ~100 kWh | 30-40 mins | 10-12 hrs | 4+ days |
Model X Plaid | ~100 kWh | 30-40 mins | 10-12 hrs | 4+ days |
Cybertruck (AWD/Beast) | ~123 kWh | 25-35 mins (250kW+) | 12-14 hrs | 5+ days |
Key Notes:
Supercharging is fastest (10-80% in ~20-40 mins) but slows down after 80% to protect battery.
Level 2 (240V) is best for home charging (overnight).
Level 1 (120V) is very slow—only for emergencies.
Tesla recommends charging to 80-90% daily for battery longevity.
3. Factors Affecting Charging Speed