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Charging the Tesla Model S: charge time and range

Charge time, realistic range and what you need to know when charging a Tesla Model S in public across Europe.

95
kWh · Usable battery
250
kW · Max charging power
20
min · Charge time 10-80%
576
km · Realistic range
Charge time

On a powerful fast charger the Tesla Model S charges from 10 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes, adding roughly 403 km. The last 20 percent charges deliberately slowly, so on a trip it pays to stop at 80.

RangeApprox. timeApprox. range
10-80%20 min403 km
10-100%35 min518 km
Range

With a usable battery of 95 kWh and motorway-ish consumption around 165 Wh/km, the Tesla Model S realistically covers about 576 km on a charge. At 130 km/h, in the cold or with a roof box the figure drops, so plan for about 80 percent of it on the motorway.

Plugs and charging

The Tesla Model S uses CCS (Combo 2) for fast charging and Type 2 for ordinary AC, like virtually every new EV in Europe. So it fits the vast majority of public chargers without adapters.

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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model S?
On a fast charger that can deliver the car's peak power, the Tesla Model S charges from 10 to 80 percent in about 20 minutes. At home on an AC charger a full charge typically takes several hours.
How far does a Tesla Model S go?
Realistically the Tesla Model S covers about 576 km on a charge at motorway-ish consumption. Range drops at high speed and in the cold.
What plug does a Tesla Model S use?
The Tesla Model S uses CCS for fast charging and Type 2 for AC, the standard in Europe.

Figures are for a representative variant (2023) and vary by model year and trim. · Specifications from Open EV Data

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