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How Long Does It Take to Charge a Tesla Model 3?

The 2024 Tesla Model 3 (57.5 kWh usable) charges from 10% to 80% in about 5 h 48 min on a 48 A Level 2 home charger and roughly 25 minutes at a DC fast charger. Full times for every charger type below.

Tesla Model 3 charging time by charger type

Charger10% → 80%0% → 100%Miles/hour
Level 1: standard outlet (120 V, 12 A)35 h 56 min51 h 20 min~5 mi/h
Level 2: 32 A home charger (7.7 kW)5 h 48 min8 h 18 min~33 mi/h
Level 2: 48 A home charger (11.5 kW)limited by the car's 7.7 kW onboard charger5 h 48 min8 h 18 min~33 mi/h
DC fast charging (up to 170 kW)manufacturer estimate; power tapers past 80%~25 minnot recommended–

AC times include charging losses (~10% on Level 2, ~20% on Level 1). Cold weather, preconditioning, and the battery's state can stretch these figures. Charging past 80% is slow on DC and gentler on the battery when done on AC at home.

Home chargers that fit the Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 charges on NACS, and both of these plug straight in. Its 7.7 kW onboard charger takes at most about 32 A, so a 40 A charger on a 50 A circuit, plugged into a 14-50 or hardwired, already charges it at full speed. Tesla's unit also charges J1772 cars from its built-in adapter, which matters if a non-Tesla EV shares the garage.

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Frequently asked questions

On a Level 2 home charger, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 (57.5 kWh usable) takes about 5 h 48 min to go from 10% to 80%; its onboard charger accepts up to 7.7 kW AC. A full 0-100% charge takes about 8 h 18 min. On a standard 120 V outlet (Level 1), a full charge takes roughly 51 h 20 min: Level 1 is a trickle, best for topping up.

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