Supercar Blondie answers: How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
- Ever wondered how long it takes to charge a Tesla?
- Well, it all depends on the model and how you charge it
- But don’t worry, because we’ve got all the data you need
Published on Mar 04, 2025 at 9:25 AM (UTC+4)
by Claire Reid
Last updated on Mar 04, 2025 at 2:30 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Electric vehicles – or EVs – have enjoyed a surge of popularity in recent years, with Tesla one of the major names in the sector.
Founded in California in July 2023, Tesla launched its first car – the Roadster – back in 2008.
It has since gone on to release the Model S, Model Y, Model X, Model 3, and the Cybertruck – not to mention the Tesla Semi and some autonomous bots.
But how long does it take to charge each model, and what sort of range can you expect? Read on to find out.
Model S: 11 – 15 hours at 7kW
The Model S was launched in 2012 and was the world’s best selling plug-in electric vehicle in 2015.
The Model S has an official WLTP range of 275 miles.
Plugging into a standard 3-pin plug at home can take between 33 and 44 hours to go from 0 – 100 percent, if you go for a more powerful 3.6kW option it takes around 21 to 27 hours.
Choosing a 7kW charger will get the job done in between 11 and 15 hours, while a 22kW charger takes between five and six hours to go from zero to 100 percent.
Model Y: 12 hours at 7kW
Tesla began producing the Model Y in early 2020 and it was a huge hit with motorists.
The popular EV has a WLTP range of 311 miles, which is pretty impressive stuff – but how long does it take to charge?
Charging your Model Y from 0 to 100 percent using a standard 3-pin plug takes about 36 hours, while a 3.6kW charger will take 22 hours.
You can cut that significantly by opting for a 7kW charger that takes 12 hours, and can speed things up even further with a 22kW that will take around eight hours.
Cybertruck: 22 hours, 54 minutes at 7kW
The Tesla Cybertruck is probably the biggest launch the automaker has had since it was founded.
The Tesla Cybertruck has a WLTP range of around 339 miles, but – of course – actual range may vary when the vehicle is used in different situations.
To get a Cybertruck from 0 to 100 percent, it will take almost two days – one day and 22 hours – if charging at 3.4kW; charging at 7kW will take 22 hours and 54 minutes; and 11kW will take around 15 hours and 24 minutes.
However, you can seriously slash that time by heading to a Tesla Supercharger and choosing the 250kW option that takes around 90 minutes.
Model X: 15 hours at 7kW
The Tesla Model X was launched back in 2015, with a refresh introduced in 2021.
The EV has a WLTP range of around 360 miles before you’ll need to recharge.
Taking the Tesla Model X from 0 to 100 percent will take around 44 hours using a 3-pin plug, 27 hours using a 3.6kW charger, and 15 hours using a 7kW one.
But you can cut that time to six hours with a 22kW charger.
Model 3: eight to 12 hours at 7kW
The Tesla Model 3 sedan was introduced in 2017 and in 2021 became the first electric car to sell more than one million worldwide.
The Model 3 has a WLTP range of up to 390 miles and when you need to charge it from 0-100 percent, it will take a 3-pin plug around 24 to 36 hours and a 3.6kW charger 15 to 22 hours.
A 7kW charger will take between eight and 12; and a 22kW option around five to eight hours.
Roadster: 37 hours at 7kW
The Roadster was Tesla’s first production vehicle and the carmaker says it has a range of a whopping 620 miles.
The Roadster will definitely benefit from a more powerful charging option – at 7kW it will take around 37 hours to charge the Roadster from 0 to 100 percent and 17 hours with a 16.5kW one.
Head to a Supercharger and you can cut this to under three hours – two hours, 40 minutes – with the 250kW option.
Model S Plaid: 13 hours, 31 minutes at 7kW
The Tesla Model S Plaid is a faster moving – and faster charging – EV than the traditional Model S.
The Model S Plaid has a WLTP range of around 372 miles.
To charge the Plaid from 0 to 100 percent, a domestic socket will take around 43-and-a-half hours, while a 7kW charger will take 13 hours and 31 minutes; an 11kW charger can do the job in nine hours and five minutes, while a super-fast 250kW will take under half an hour – around 24 minutes.
Tesla Semi: 90 minutes at a Supercharger
The Tesla Semi was the EV maker’s first semi trailer truck and is already being used by a handful of companies in the US.
Tesla says its has an impressive range of around 500 miles between full charges.
When it is time to charge, it’s probably best to head to a Supercharger or a Megacharger, where it will take around 90 minutes to go from 0 to 100 percent.
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Claire Reid is a journalist who hails from the UK but is now living in New Zealand. She began her career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from Liverpool John Moore’s University and has more than a decade of experience, writing for both local newspapers and national news sites. Claire covers a wide variety of topics, with a special focus on cars, technology, planes, cryptocurrency, and luxury.
