How long to charge a Tesla Model 3 at home
Typical trim (Model 3 Performance): 29.6 kWh/100 mi · EPA range 309 mi · on a 48 A (11.5 kW) charger about 39 mi of range per hour*
EPA lists a 240 V full-charge time of 12 h for this trim, which implies an average of roughly 7.6 kW (our estimate, = 91 kWh ÷ 12 h). Chargers well above that are unlikely to charge this car faster on AC; check the owner's manual for the onboard charger rating.
Range added by charger size (typical trim)
| Charger | Range per hour | Per 8-hour night | Empty to full EPA range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 A at 120 V (Level 1 cord) (1.4 kW) | 5 mi | 39 mi | 63.5 h |
| 16 A at 240 V (3.8 kW) | 13 mi | 104 mi | 23.8 h |
| 24 A at 240 V (5.8 kW) | 19 mi | 156 mi | 15.9 h |
| 32 A at 240 V (7.7 kW) | 26 mi | 208 mi | 11.9 h |
| 40 A at 240 V (9.6 kW) | 32 mi | 259 mi | 9.5 h |
| 48 A at 240 V (11.5 kW) | 39 mi | 311 mi | 7.9 h |
| 64 A at 240 V (15.4 kW) | 52 mi | 415 mi | 6.0 h |
| 80 A at 240 V (19.2 kW) | 65 mi | 519 mi | 4.8 h |
*Estimates: charger kW ÷ EPA kWh/100 mi × 100, assuming the car accepts that power. Charging tapers near 100% and is slower in the cold.
All 6 trims (EPA data)
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | EPA 240 V charge time | Energy for full range (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.3 | 321 mi | 12.1 h | 78 kWh | record 50251 |
| 2026 Model 3 Premium RWD | 24.6 | 363 mi | 11.7 h | 89 kWh | record 50038 |
| 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD | 26.4 | 346 mi | 11.7 h | 91 kWh | record 50037 |
| 2026 Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | 309 mi | 12 h | 91 kWh | record 50036 |
| 2027 Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 316 mi | 12 h | 95 kWh | record 50861 |
| 2026 Model 3 Performance AWD | 30.2 | 314 mi | 12 h | 95 kWh | record 50250 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (2026, 2027 model years). "Energy for full range" = kWh/100 mi × range ÷ 100, measured at the wall, so it includes charging losses and is not the battery size. Usable battery capacity is not in EPA data (data gap).
Will a bigger charger charge it faster? (per trim)
Times are empty to full EPA range. They are capped at the onboard charger rating only where EPA's own trim name states it. Otherwise they assume the car accepts the charger's full power, which may overstate the gain from 48 A and 80 A units.
| Trim | 32 A | 40 A | 48 A | 80 A | EPA 240 V time | What EPA data shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model 3 Standard RWD | 10.2 h† | 8.1 h† | 6.8 h† | 4.1 h† | 12.1 h | EPA time implies 6.4 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model 3 Premium RWD | 11.6 h | 9.3 h† | 7.8 h† | 4.7 h† | 11.7 h | EPA time implies 7.6 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model 3 Premium AWD | 11.9 h | 9.5 h† | 7.9 h† | 4.8 h† | 11.7 h | EPA time implies 7.8 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model 3 Performance | 11.9 h | 9.5 h† | 7.9 h† | 4.8 h† | 12 h | EPA time implies 7.6 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2027 Model 3 Performance AWD | 12.4 h | 9.9 h† | 8.3 h† | 5.0 h† | 12 h | EPA time implies 8.0 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model 3 Performance AWD | 12.3 h | 9.9 h† | 8.2 h† | 4.9 h† | 12 h | EPA time implies 7.9 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
† Only if the car accepts that much power. This charger is more than 10% above the average power implied by EPA's own 240 V time, so treat EPA's time as the realistic figure.