Tesla Cybertruck Charging Time
A 2026 Tesla Cybertruck takes about 12 hours to charge from empty to full on a 240-volt Level 2 charger, according to its EPA test, and 11.7 to 12 hours across the 2026 trims. On a standard 120-volt outlet it takes about 97 hours. A full charge puts about 139.6 kWh through the plug for 325 miles of range.
Tesla Cybertruck charging time by charger
Figures for the 2026 Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD. 20% to 80% is a typical daily top-up; 0% to 100% is a full charge from empty.
| Charger | Power | 20% to 80% | 0% to 100% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1, 120 V outlet (12 A) | 1.4 kW | 2.4 days | 4 days |
| Level 2, 240 V, 16 A | 3.8 kW | 21 hr 49 min | 36 hr 21 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 24 A | 5.8 kW | 14 hr 33 min | 24 hr 14 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 32 A | 7.7 kW | 10 hr 54 min | 18 hr 11 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 40 A | 9.6 kW | 8 hr 44 min | 14 hr 33 min |
| Level 2, 240 V, 48 A | 11.5 kW | 7 hr 16 min | 12 hr 7 min |
Work out your own Tesla Cybertruck charge
The calculator starts with this model's numbers. Change the charge level or the charger to match yours.
Preset: 2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD, about 125.6 kWh into the battery for a full charge
EV charging time
10 hr 54 min
from 20% to 80%
- Energy into the battery (125.6 kWh x 60%)
- 75.4 kWh
- From the wall at 90% efficiency
- 83.7 kWh
- Charging power
- 7.68 kW
- Charging time
- 10.9 hours
For home and public AC charging. DC fast chargers are much faster at first and then slow down past about 80%, so this formula does not fit them.
Cost to charge a Tesla Cybertruck
A full charge from empty draws about 139.6 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh it costs about $25.13, and a 20% to 80% top-up about $15.08. The EPA rates the Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD at 42.9 kWh per 100 miles, which works out to 7.7 cents a mile. The US average home rate was 18.16 cents per kWh in August 2026 (EIA); the EV charging cost calculator takes your own rate.
Tesla Cybertruck fast charging
DC fast charging bypasses the car's onboard charger and is far quicker, but the speed depends on each model's charging curve, which slows as the battery fills. That's why fast-charge times are quoted from 10% to 80%. The EPA doesn't test DC charging, so check Tesla's quoted figure for the Cybertruck. The EV charging curve guide explains why it slows.
Tesla Cybertruck charging time by trim and year
EPA range, electricity use (kWh per 100 miles, measured at the wall) and 240 V full-charge time for each Tesla Cybertruck trim since 2025.
| Year | Trim | Range | kWh/100 mi | 240 V full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Cybertruck AWD | 325 mi | 42.9 | 11.7 hr |
| 2026 | Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD | 325 mi | 42.9 | 12 hr |
| 2026 | Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) | 335 mi | 43.4 | 12 hr |
| 2025 | Cybertruck AWD | 325 mi | 42.9 | 11.7 hr |
| 2025 | Cybertruck Long Range | 335 mi | 40.9 | 12 hr |
| 2025 | Cybertruck Long Range (20in Cyber wheels) | 335 mi | 43.4 | 12 hr |
Source: EPA test data published on fueleconomy.gov. Level 1 and per-charger times are worked out from each trim's range, electricity use and the charger's power. How we calculate.
Tesla Cybertruck charging FAQ
How long does a Tesla Cybertruck take to charge at home?
On a 240 V Level 2 charger, a 2026 Tesla Cybertruck charges from empty to full in about 12 hours, the time measured in its EPA test. From 20% to 80% on a 32 A home charger it takes about 10 hr 54 min.
How long does a Tesla Cybertruck take to charge on a 120 V outlet?
About 97 hours from empty to full on a standard 120 V outlet at 12 A, which delivers 1.44 kW. Overnight, about 10 hours, adds roughly 34 miles of range.
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Cybertruck?
A full charge draws about 139.6 kWh from the wall. At 18 cents per kWh that is about $25.13, or 7.7 cents a mile at its EPA rating of 42.9 kWh per 100 miles.