![]() Tesla recommends Wall Connectors as the best way to charge your vehicle. A Wall Connector costs $500 to install and it must be installed by a Tesla-qualified electrician. It’s important to note that Wall Connectors cost more than the charging adaptors. Your Tesla will receive a maximum of 44 miles of range per hour of charge using a Wall Connector. Wall Connectors are the fastest way to charge your Tesla in your home. Tesla also offers the option to install a charging unit in your home, which is called a Wall Connector. Image source: Tesla How long does it take to charge a Tesla using a NEMA 14-50 charger?ĭepending on which model and version of Tesla you own, it can take between 10 and 15 hours to fully charge your empty car battery. NEMA 14-50 charging adapters allow you to charge your Tesla faster without having to install any equipment in your home. Tesla’s NEMA 14-50 adapter will charge your Tesla much faster than the NEMA 5-15 charger, as it is using a more powerful outlet. These are usually used to power washing machines and clothing dryers. Besides the standard 120-volt outlet, many homes will have 240-volt outlets. You can purchase charging adapters so you can charge your Tesla by using some other types of outlets you may have in your home. Image source: Tesla How long does it take to charge a Tesla using a NEMA 5-15 charger?ĭepending on which model and version of Tesla you own, it can take anywhere from two to four days to charge your empty Tesla battery to 100%. ![]() NEMA 5-15 chargers come with the purchase of every Tesla. This is the slowest way to charge your Tesla, making it best-suited for overnight charging. These are the standard household outlets, like the ones that you plug your phone or laptop into.Ī NEMA 5-15 charger will add about 3 miles of range per hour of charging. The most popular home charging options for Teslas are:Įvery Tesla comes with a NEMA 5-15 charger, which can be plugged into any standard 120-volt outlet. There are a few different options for charging your Tesla at home. So, using an at-home charger is best for everyday recharging. A rapid charge like this will add about 175 miles of range.Superchargers have an incredibly fast charging speed, but they can put a lot of stress on the car’s battery. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 100 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. The maximum rapid charge power is 170 kW. Rapid charging is possible through a CCS Supercharger connection (expected). Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 29 hours 30 minutes. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 9 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 27 mph. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 6 hours 15 minutes. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 365 mi.Ĭharging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.įor example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 180 mi. An estimated range of about 250 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The usable capacity is 57.5 kWh (estimate). ![]() The battery of the Tesla Model 3 has an estimated total capacity of 60 kWh.
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