Charging the Tesla Model S at home
2020–2026 · Type 2 / CCS2
- On-board charger
- 11–16.5 kW depends on the version
- Max on single-phase
- 7.4 kW
- Max on three-phase
- 16.5 kW
- Battery (usable)
- 95–98 kWh
- Fast charging (DC)
- 250 kWCCS2
- Charge port
- Rear left
- Charge limit from the phone
- YesTesla
Note: Long Range Plus / Performance (2020–21): 16.5 kW on 3 phases; fast charging (DC) via the Type 2 inlet, CCS2 with adapter.
Which charger to choose
Single-phase at home
7 kW charger (1×32 A) — the car charges at 7.4 kW
Three-phase at home
11 kW charger (3×16 A) — the car charges at 11 kW
Charging time from 20 to 80 %
| Version | Socket 1×16 A | Station 1×32 A | Station 3×16 A | Station 3×32 A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Plus / Performance (2020–21) | 17 h 40 min 3.7 kW | 8 h 50 min 7.4 kW | 5 h 55 min 11 kW | 4 h 16.5 kW |
| Dual Motor / Plaid (2022–26) | 17 h 5 min 3.7 kW | 8 h 35 min 7.4 kW | 5 h 45 min 11 kW | 5 h 45 min 11 kW |
Calculated at 90 % charging efficiency. The car never charges faster than its on-board charger, so a stronger station does not always help.
Versions
| Version | Battery | Type | 1 phase | 3 phases | DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range Plus / Performance (2020–21) | 98 kWh | NCA | 7.4 kW | 16.5 kW | 250 kW |
| Dual Motor / Plaid (2022–26) | 95 kWh | NCA | 7.4 kW | 11 kW | 250 kW |
Battery type: NCA — nickel cobalt aluminium.
Phone app control
- Yes — set the charge limit (%)
- Charging schedule from the app
- App: Tesla