How long to charge a Tesla Model S at home
Typical trim (Model S Plaid (19in wheels)): 32.5 kWh/100 mi · EPA range 348 mi · on a 48 A (11.5 kW) charger about 35 mi of range per hour*
EPA lists a 240 V full-charge time of 14 h for this trim, which implies an average of roughly 8.1 kW (our estimate, = 113 kWh ÷ 14 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) | 4 mi | 35 mi | 78.5 h |
| 16 A at 240 V (3.8 kW) | 12 mi | 95 mi | 29.5 h |
| 24 A at 240 V (5.8 kW) | 18 mi | 142 mi | 19.6 h |
| 32 A at 240 V (7.7 kW) | 24 mi | 189 mi | 14.7 h |
| 40 A at 240 V (9.6 kW) | 30 mi | 236 mi | 11.8 h |
| 48 A at 240 V (11.5 kW) | 35 mi | 284 mi | 9.8 h |
| 64 A at 240 V (15.4 kW) | 47 mi | 378 mi | 7.4 h |
| 80 A at 240 V (19.2 kW) | 59 mi | 473 mi | 5.9 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 5 trims (EPA data)
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | EPA 240 V charge time | Energy for full range (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | 9.7 h | 111 kWh | record 49741 |
| 2026 Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | 12 h | 113 kWh | record 49742 |
| 2025 Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | 14 h | 113 kWh | record 48766 |
| 2025 Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | 14 h | 113 kWh | record 48767 |
| 2026 Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | 12 h | 112 kWh | record 50252 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (2025, 2026 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 S | 14.5 h | 11.6 h | 9.6 h | 5.8 h† | 9.7 h | EPA time implies ≥11.5 kW average, so a 48 A charger should beat a 40 A one. |
| 2026 Model S Plaid | 14.7 h | 11.7 h | 9.8 h† | 5.9 h† | 12 h | EPA time implies 9.4 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2025 Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 14.7 h | 11.8 h† | 9.8 h† | 5.9 h† | 14 h | EPA time implies 8.1 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2025 Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 14.7 h | 11.7 h† | 9.8 h† | 5.9 h† | 14 h | EPA time implies 8.0 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 14.6 h | 11.7 h | 9.7 h† | 5.8 h† | 12 h | EPA time implies 9.3 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.