Tesla Model Y Standard Range (GEN1) charging curve & performance

MY2020, MY2021, MY2022, MY2023
Last modified: Aug 07, 2026

Below is the charging curve for Tesla Model Y Standard Range (GEN1), illustrating the charging speed at various battery levels. Additionally, graphs for range and time provide comprehensive details on charging performance.

This model is available with multiple batteries. Below you find the performance for the different battery packs.

Charging Highlights

Peak DC Speed
221 kW
Battery Capacity
70.0 kWh
Architecture
340 V

70.0 kWh — NMC 4850 US Market

Charging Performance

Average charging speed 0 - 100% 47.8 kW
Average charging speed 10-100% 44.3 kW
Average charging speed 10-80% 69.0 kW

Advanced Metrics

Max C-Rate 3.16 C
Average C-Rate 1.17 C
Optimum charging area 0% – 35%

Time Analysis

Range Analysis

Key Insights

Optimum charging speed included 5 minutes loss 81.0 kW
Optimum charge stop time 17m 46s
Charging time 10-80% 41 m 43 s

Charging Tests from Content Creators

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Charging Speed Analysis

SOC Range Speed (kW) Total Time Energy Added
0-100% 47.8 kW 1 h 25 m 55 s 68.5 kWh
10-100% 44.3 kW 1 h 23 m 34 s 61.6 kWh
10-80% 69.0 kW 41 m 43 s 48.0 kWh

Range Added Per Minute by Driving Cycle

SOC Range EPA WLTP 70 mph 120 km/h
0-100% 5.5 km (3.4 mi) 6.0 km (3.7 mi) ? 4.1 km (2.5 mi)
10-100% 5.1 km (3.2 mi) 5.5 km (3.4 mi) ? 3.8 km (2.4 mi)
10-80% 7.9 km (4.9 mi) 8.6 km (5.3 mi) ? 5.9 km (3.7 mi)

Charging Curve Data (0–100% SOC)

SOC Speed Time Energy charged

70.0 kWh — NMC 21700 US Market Software locked

Charging Performance

Average charging speed 0 - 100% 100.2 kW
Average charging speed 10-100% 96.6 kW
Average charging speed 10-80% 120.0 kW

Advanced Metrics

Max C-Rate 2.30 C
Average C-Rate 1.76 C
Optimum charging area 0% – 59%

Time Analysis

Range Analysis

Key Insights

Optimum charging speed included 5 minutes loss 109.3 kW
Optimum charge stop time 22m 10s
Charging time 10-80% 23 m 58 s

Charging Tests from Content Creators

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Charging Speed Analysis

SOC Range Speed (kW) Total Time Energy Added
0-100% 100.2 kW 41 m 1 s 68.5 kWh
10-100% 96.6 kW 38 m 16 s 61.6 kWh
10-80% 120.0 kW 23 m 58 s 48.0 kWh

Range Added Per Minute by Driving Cycle

SOC Range EPA WLTP 70 mph 120 km/h
0-100% 11.4 km (7.1 mi) 12.5 km (7.8 mi) ? 8.6 km (5.3 mi)
10-100% 11.0 km (6.8 mi) 12.0 km (7.5 mi) ? 8.3 km (5.2 mi)
10-80% 13.7 km (8.5 mi) 15.0 km (9.3 mi) ? 10.3 km (6.4 mi)

Charging Curve Data (0–100% SOC)

SOC Speed Time Energy charged

60.0 kWh — CATL LFP Europa/China market

Charging Performance

Average charging speed 0 - 100% 62.5 kW
Average charging speed 10-100% 58.7 kW
Average charging speed 10-80% 82.3 kW

Advanced Metrics

Max C-Rate 2.88 C
Average C-Rate 1.55 C
Optimum charging area 0% – 47%

Time Analysis

Range Analysis

Key Insights

Optimum charging speed included 5 minutes loss 87.3 kW
Optimum charge stop time 17m 45s
Charging time 10-80% 28 m 3 s

Charging Tests from Content Creators

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Charging Speed Analysis

SOC Range Speed (kW) Total Time Energy Added
0-100% 62.5 kW 52 m 49 s 55.0 kWh
10-100% 58.7 kW 50 m 36 s 49.5 kWh
10-80% 82.3 kW 28 m 3 s 38.5 kWh

Range Added Per Minute by Driving Cycle

SOC Range EPA WLTP 70 mph 120 km/h
0-100% 7.1 km (4.4 mi) 7.8 km (4.8 mi) ? 5.3 km (3.3 mi)
10-100% 6.7 km (4.2 mi) 7.3 km (4.5 mi) ? 5.0 km (3.1 mi)
10-80% 9.4 km (5.8 mi) 10.3 km (6.4 mi) ? 7.0 km (4.4 mi)

Charging Curve Data (0–100% SOC)

SOC Speed Time Energy charged

60.0 kWh — BYD LFP Europa/China market

Charging Performance

Average charging speed 0 - 100% 87.7 kW
Average charging speed 10-100% 83.9 kW
Average charging speed 10-80% 126.3 kW

Advanced Metrics

Max C-Rate 2.95 C
Average C-Rate 2.12 C
Optimum charging area 0% – 63%

Time Analysis

Range Analysis

Key Insights

Optimum charging speed included 5 minutes loss 110.8 kW
Optimum charge stop time 18m 45s
Charging time 10-80% 18 m 17 s

Charging Tests from Content Creators

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Charging Speed Analysis

SOC Range Speed (kW) Total Time Energy Added
0-100% 87.7 kW 37 m 37 s 55.0 kWh
10-100% 83.9 kW 35 m 24 s 49.5 kWh
10-80% 126.3 kW 18 m 17 s 38.5 kWh

Range Added Per Minute by Driving Cycle

SOC Range EPA WLTP 70 mph 120 km/h
0-100% 10.0 km (6.2 mi) 10.9 km (6.8 mi) ? 7.5 km (4.7 mi)
10-100% 9.6 km (6.0 mi) 10.5 km (6.5 mi) ? 7.2 km (4.5 mi)
10-80% 14.4 km (8.9 mi) 15.7 km (9.8 mi) ? 10.8 km (6.7 mi)

Charging Curve Data (0–100% SOC)

SOC Speed Time Energy charged
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