When Tesla launched their phenomenal Model S back in 2013, it was the first mass-market all-electric car. As well as the continuous software improvements, the latest Model S vehicles have benefited from significant hardware improvements since its launch. Boasting big range and jaw-dropping (and neck bothering) performance, you could make a strong case that the Model S is the finest (electric) car ever made. The below guide shows data ranges for the current Tesla Model S variants available, specs will depend on your selected configuration.
Charging time for a Tesla Model S
The table below shows the estimated time to charge your Tesla Model S from empty to full. For rapid charging we show the time to charge from 20% – 80%, as charging tends to slow outside this range to protect the battery.
| Charging method | Typically found at | Charging time* | Range/hour** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty to full | |||
| 3-pin plug | Home | 33 – 44 h | 8 m/h |
| 3.7kW | Home / Work | 21 – 27 h | 12 – 13 m/h |
| 7kW | Home / Work / Public Locations | 11 – 15 h | 23 – 24 m/h |
| 22kW | Work / Public Locations | 5 – 6 h | 54 – 56 m/h |
| 20%-80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50kW | Public Locations | 60 – 80 min | 82 – 85 m/30 min |
| 150kW | Public Locations | 30 min | 167 – 246 m/30 min |
* Based on Pod Point estimates, charging rates can differ based on the ambient temperature, the state of the battery (e.g. empty or half full) and variation in charging rate.
** Range per hour is the number of miles you can expect to get from an hour of charging at the relevant rate.
