Vehicle charging guide
Tesla Model 3 RWD Charging Speed Guide
The Tesla Model 3 RWD pairs an approximately 57.5 kWh usable battery with 11 kW AC charging and up to 170 kW DC charging capability. Use these figures to plan a charge, not as a promise of peak speed.
Vehicle specifications
| Battery capacity (nominal) | 60 kWh |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 57.5 kWh |
| Maximum AC charging | 11 kW |
| Maximum DC charging | 170 kW |
| Estimated efficiency | 4.2 miles per kWh |
| Connectors | Type 2 (AC) / CCS2 (DC) |
Estimated charging times
Indicative time for a 10% to 80% charge (about 40.3 kWh), calculated at a constant rate using the lower of charger and vehicle maximum power.
| Charger | Effective power | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| 7 kW home (AC) | 7 kW | 5.8 hours |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 3.7 hours |
| 50 kW rapid | 50 kW | 48 minutes |
| 150 kW rapid | 150 kW | 16 minutes |
| 250 kW ultra-rapid | 170 kW vehicle limit | 14 minutes |
DC charging speed usually tapers, particularly as the battery fills. The simple estimates above are likely shorter than a real 10–80% stop; temperature, battery condition, charger sharing and charging losses also matter.
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Tesla Model 3 RWD charging FAQs
A 10% to 80% charge is around 5.8 hours at 7 kW using a constant-power estimate. Overnight charging is generally convenient; real time depends on the vehicle and supply.
This guide lists Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC. Confirm the connector on your exact model, year and market before using a charger.
A compatible CCS2 car can connect, but charging power is limited by the vehicle and battery conditions. The charger rating does not mean the car will draw 250 kW.
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