How long to charge a Tesla Model Y at home
Typical trim (Model Y Standard AWD): 26.5 kWh/100 mi · EPA range 294 mi · on a 48 A (11.5 kW) charger about 43 mi of range per hour*
EPA lists a 240 V full-charge time of 8 h for this trim, which implies an average of roughly 9.7 kW (our estimate, = 78 kWh ÷ 8 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 | 43 mi | 54.1 h |
| 16 A at 240 V (3.8 kW) | 14 mi | 116 mi | 20.3 h |
| 24 A at 240 V (5.8 kW) | 22 mi | 174 mi | 13.5 h |
| 32 A at 240 V (7.7 kW) | 29 mi | 232 mi | 10.1 h |
| 40 A at 240 V (9.6 kW) | 36 mi | 290 mi | 8.1 h |
| 48 A at 240 V (11.5 kW) | 43 mi | 348 mi | 6.8 h |
| 64 A at 240 V (15.4 kW) | 58 mi | 464 mi | 5.1 h |
| 80 A at 240 V (19.2 kW) | 72 mi | 580 mi | 4.1 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 7 trims (EPA data)
| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | EPA 240 V charge time | Energy for full range (est.) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 24.3 | 321 mi | 10 h | 78 kWh | record 50040 |
| 2026 Model Y Long Range RWD | 25.2 | 357 mi | 10 h | 90 kWh | record 49743 |
| 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 25.7 | 303 mi | 10 h | 78 kWh | record 50041 |
| 2026 Model Y Standard AWD | 26.5 | 294 mi | 8 h | 78 kWh | record 50304 |
| 2026 Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | 327 mi | 8 h | 90 kWh | record 49744 |
| 2027 Model Y L (20in Wheels) | 30 | 328 mi | 10.4 h | 98 kWh | record 50862 |
| 2026 Model Y Performance AWD | 32 | 306 mi | 12.2 h | 98 kWh | record 50253 |
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 Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) | 10.2 h | 8.1 h† | 6.8 h† | 4.1 h† | 10 h | EPA time implies 7.8 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model Y Long Range RWD | 11.7 h | 9.4 h | 7.8 h† | 4.7 h† | 10 h | EPA time implies 9.0 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model Y Standard RWD (19in Wheels) | 10.1 h | 8.1 h† | 6.8 h† | 4.1 h† | 10 h | EPA time implies 7.8 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model Y Standard AWD | 10.1 h | 8.1 h | 6.8 h† | 4.1 h† | 8 h | EPA time implies 9.7 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model Y Long Range AWD | 11.7 h | 9.4 h | 7.8 h | 4.7 h† | 8 h | EPA time implies ≥11.2 kW average, so a 48 A charger should beat a 40 A one. |
| 2027 Model Y L (20in Wheels) | 12.8 h | 10.3 h | 8.5 h† | 5.1 h† | 10.4 h | EPA time implies 9.5 kW average; EPA data alone can't say whether it accepts more. Check the manual. |
| 2026 Model Y Performance AWD | 12.8 h | 10.2 h† | 8.5 h† | 5.1 h† | 12.2 h | EPA time implies 8.0 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.