Tesla Model 3 Long Range Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $70,400
Available since 2021
Key EV Specs
82kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
614 km
Range (WLTP)
122 Wh/km
Efficiency
4.4 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 250 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range is equipped with a 82 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The Model 3 Long Range uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity)* | 82 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable)* | 75 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 60 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 8 hrs 15 mins |
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Charging Times and Speeds
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 12.3 hr | - | 57 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.8 hr | - | 90 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 73 min | 410 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 103.1 kW | - | 35 min | 845 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 103.1 kW | - | 35 min | 845 km/h |
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Tesla Model 3 Long Range will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a Tesla Model 3 Long Range on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $28.70.
The cost of fully charging the Tesla Model 3 Long Range at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $57.40.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Tesla Model 3 Long Range
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Tesla Model 3 Long Range via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range can charge from 10–80% in approximately 32 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Tesla Model 3 Long Range via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
82 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
250 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
103.1 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
640 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Recommended Charge Level
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Tesla Model 3 Long Range.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |