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

The 2024 Tesla Model S (100 kWh usable) charges from 10% to 80% in about 7 h 4 min on a 48 A Level 2 home charger and roughly 30 minutes at a DC fast charger. Full times for every charger type below.

Tesla Model S charging time by charger type

Charger10% → 80%0% → 100%Miles/hour
Level 1: standard outlet (120 V, 12 A)62 h 30 min89 h 17 min~4 mi/h
Level 2: 32 A home charger (7.7 kW)10 h 6 min14 h 26 min~28 mi/h
Level 2: 48 A home charger (11.5 kW)limited by the car's 11 kW onboard charger7 h 4 min10 h 6 min~40 mi/h
DC fast charging (up to 250 kW)manufacturer estimate; power tapers past 80%~30 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 S

The Tesla Model S charges on NACS, and both of these plug straight in. Its 11 kW onboard charger can take about 46 A, which needs a hardwired 48 A unit on a 60 A circuit; a plug-in 14-50 setup tops out at 40 A (9.6 kW). 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 S (100 kWh usable) takes about 7 h 4 min to go from 10% to 80%; its onboard charger accepts up to 11 kW AC. A full 0-100% charge takes about 10 h 6 min. On a standard 120 V outlet (Level 1), a full charge takes roughly 89 h 17 min: Level 1 is a trickle, best for topping up.

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