Complete charging time breakdown for all Tesla Model 3 variants including Standard Range Plus, Long Range, and Performance models with different charging methods.
Battery: ~54 kWh (usable)
Range: ~267 miles EPA
Max DC Charging: 170 kW
Max AC Charging: 11 kW
Battery: ~75 kWh (usable)
Range: ~358 miles EPA
Max DC Charging: 250 kW
Max AC Charging: 11 kW
Battery: ~75 kWh (usable)
Range: ~315 miles EPA
Max DC Charging: 250 kW
Max AC Charging: 11 kW
Standard Range Plus (20-80%): ~3.5 hours
Long Range (20-80%): ~4.5 hours
Performance (20-80%): ~4.5 hours
Standard Range Plus (20-80%): ~5 hours
Long Range (20-80%): ~6.5 hours
Performance (20-80%): ~6.5 hours
💡 Pro Tip: Tesla recommends charging to 80% for daily use and 100% only before long trips. Most Model 3 owners can easily charge overnight from 20% to 80% with Level 2 home charging.
Standard Range Plus (20-80%): ~23 hours
Long Range (20-80%): ~32 hours
Performance (20-80%): ~32 hours
⚠️ Important: Level 1 charging is extremely slow and not practical for daily use. It adds only 3-5 miles of range per hour. Use only for emergency charging or when no other option is available.
Standard Range Plus: ~25 minutes
Long Range: ~30 minutes
Performance: ~30 minutes
Standard Range Plus: ~15 minutes
Long Range: ~18 minutes
Performance: ~18 minutes
🚀 Peak Charging Speed: Model 3 Long Range and Performance can achieve up to 250 kW peak charging speed, but only under optimal conditions (low battery %, optimal temperature, V3 Supercharger).
📈 Charging Curve: Charging speed decreases significantly after 80%. Going from 80-100% can take as long as 10-80%, so plan stops around 80% for road trips.
Standard Range Plus: ~35 minutes
Long Range: ~45 minutes
Performance: ~45 minutes
Standard Range Plus: Up to 150 kW
Long Range: Up to 150 kW
Performance: Up to 150 kW
Standard Range Plus: ~35 minutes
Long Range: ~45 minutes
Performance: ~45 minutes
Standard Range Plus: ~65 minutes
Long Range: ~90 minutes
Performance: ~90 minutes
🔌 Adapter Required: Tesla Model 3 needs a CCS adapter for non-Tesla DC fast chargers. Tesla now includes CCS adapters with new vehicles and sells them separately for older models.
Cold Weather: Charging can be 25-50% slower in freezing temperatures
Hot Weather: Extreme heat can also reduce charging speeds
Preconditioning: Tesla's battery preconditioning helps maintain optimal charging speeds
0-50%: Maximum charging speed available
50-80%: Gradual reduction in charging speed
80-100%: Significant speed reduction for battery protection
Power Sharing: Multiple cars at same station can reduce individual charging speeds
Grid Limitations: Some locations have power restrictions
Charger Age: Older chargers may not deliver full rated power
Battery Age: Older batteries may charge slightly slower
Software Version: Updates can optimize charging algorithms
Recent Driving: Battery temperature from recent driving affects charging