Tesla Model 3 charging curve & performance

MY2024, MY2025
Last modified: Mar 15, 2026

Below is the charging curve for Tesla Model 3, illustrating the charging speed at various battery levels. Additionally, graphs for range and time provide comprehensive details on charging performance.

Charging Highlights

Peak DC Speed
170 kW
Battery Capacity
60.0 kWh
Architecture
340 V

60.0 kWh — CATL 60 kWh

Charging Performance

Average charging speed 0 - 100% 49.8 kW
Average charging speed 10-100% 47.4 kW
Average charging speed 10-80% 76.4 kW

Advanced Metrics

Max C-Rate 2.82C
Average C-Rate 1.37C
Optimum charging area 3% – 49%

Time Analysis

Range Analysis

Key Insights

Optimum charging speed included 5 minutes loss
82.1 kW
Optimum charge stop time
19m 50s
Charging time 10-80%
32 m 25 s

Charging Speed Analysis

SOC Range Speed (kW) Total Time Energy Added
0-100% 49.8 kW 1 h 11 m 6 s 59.0 kWh
10-100% 47.4 kW 1 h 7 m 12 s 53.1 kWh
10-80% 76.4 kW 32 m 25 s 41.3 kWh

Range Added Per Minute by Driving Cycle

SOC Range EPA WLTP 70 mph 120 km/h
0-100% 6.1 km (3.8 mi) 7.2 km (4.5 mi) 5.5 km (3.4 mi) 5.4 km (3.4 mi)
10-100% 5.9 km (3.7 mi) 6.9 km (4.3 mi) 5.3 km (3.3 mi) 5.1 km (3.2 mi)
10-80% 9.4 km (5.8 mi) 11.1 km (6.9 mi) 8.5 km (5.3 mi) 8.3 km (5.2 mi)

Charging Curve Data (0–100% SOC)

SOC Speed Time Energy charged