How long to charge a tesla from empty

Oct 28, 2021 at 10:10am ET

The red and white semi-ellipse Supercharging stalls have become a fundamental icon in the electric vehicle industry. Their vast network and fast charging times are salient reasons why people chose Tesla over other OEMs. But what about charging at home or on the go at Destination Chargers?  

This guide encompasses four common scenarios: charging at a standard wall socket, a home NEMA 14-50 240V socket, a Destination Charger, or a Supercharger. 

All Teslas include a standard wall socket charger in the trunk, but its charge rate is rather slow. Tesla says it’ll charge up to 3 miles per hour, which would yield times just short of a typical work week for a zero to full charge in the Model Y. 

Upgrade to Tesla's $45 NEMA 14-50 adapter, and a zero to full home charge would take just over 11 hours. If you’re feeling extra devoted to Technoking Musk and decide to purchase the Tesla Wall Connector, a home charge on the Y will take less than eight hours. Interestingly, a Tesla home Wall Connector charges at the same rate as a destination charger - up to 44 miles of range added per hour. 

Tesla Model 3

There are three different versions of Model 3 currently on the market; Model 3 Performance, Model 3 Long Range, and Model 3 Standard Range Plus. Model 3 Standard Range Plus has a battery range of 263 miles. Model 3 Performance and Model 3 Long Range both have a range of 322 miles. Model 3 can be charged up to a range of 3 miles per hour with NEMA 5-15 chargers, while it can be fully charged in 8 to 12 hours using NEMA 14-50 chargers and 7 to 8 hours by a wall connector. The mighty Supercharger charges the vehicle in 25 to 30 minutes.

How long does it take to charge a Tesla from 0 to full?

Your Tesla will take anywhere from six to fifteen hours to fully charge with a Wall Connector. Whether it is Tesla Wall Connector or a NEMA charger, it will take about ten hours for your vehicle to be fully charged.

How long does it take to charge a drained Tesla?

Here's a breakdown of the charging methods and approximately how long each take to fully charge a Tesla from a low battery: Level 1 AC (120V outlet at home): 20-40 hours. AC Level 2 (Third party chargers/Tesla chargers/Tesla home charger): 8-12 hours. Level 3 DCFC (Tesla Supercharger): 15-25 minutes.

How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3 from empty to full?

Charging time for a Tesla Model 3.

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