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

Answer
7 h 38 min 0→100% on a 48 A Level 2

With its 79 kWh battery and 11.5 kW onboard charger, the Tesla Model 3 takes about 7 h 38 min to charge from empty to full on a 48 A (11.5 kW) Level 2 home charger. On a DC fast charger that can deliver its full 250 kW, 10% to 80% takes about 28 min. Tesla quotes 28 min for 10–80%.

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    Tesla Model 3 charging time on every charger

    Charging time (10% → 80%)
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet43 h 53 min
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW8 h 32 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)7 h 59 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)6 h 24 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)5 h 21 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)5 h 21 min
    DC fast · 50 kW1 h 06 min
    DC fast · 150 kW28 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW28 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW28 min
    ChargerPower the car gets10→80%20→80%0→100%
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet1.4 kW43 h 53 min37 h 37 min≈ 2.6 days
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW7.2 kW8 h 32 min7 h 19 min12 h 11 min
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)7.7 kW7 h 59 min6 h 50 min11 h 24 min
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)9.6 kW6 h 24 min5 h 29 min9 h 09 min
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)11.5 kW5 h 21 min4 h 35 min7 h 38 min
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)11.5 kW5 h 21 min4 h 35 min7 h 38 min
    DC fast · 50 kW50.0 kW1 h 06 min57 min1 h 42 min
    DC fast · 150 kW150.0 kW28 min25 min57 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW250.0 kW28 min25 min56 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW250.0 kW28 min25 min56 min

    Estimates for the Long Range RWD (2025–26). AC times include about 10% charging losses; DC times follow a typical charging curve calibrated to the maker's figure where one is published. Cold batteries charge slower.

    Tesla Model 3 charging specs

    SpecValue
    Battery (used for the math)79 kWh
    Max AC (onboard charger)11.5 kW
    Max DC fast charging250 kW
    Official DC time28 min (10→80%)
    EPA range363 mi
    Charging portNACS

    Source: ev-database.org

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge on a regular 120 V outlet?

    About ≈ 2.6 days from 0% to 100% on Level 1 (1.4 kW). That adds roughly 6 miles per hour, so it only works if you drive little.

    How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge from 20% to 80% at home?

    About 4 h 35 min on a 48 A Level 2 charger and 6 h 50 min on a 32 A (7.7 kW) charger.

    What is the maximum charging speed of the Tesla Model 3?

    250 kW on DC fast chargers and 11.5 kW on AC. A home charger rated above 11.5 kW will not charge it any faster.

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