Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Sedan · 2023 – 2026FBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 57.5kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 200kW
- 10–80% Time
- 25min
The Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive charges at up to 200 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 25 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 8.7 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 57.5 kWh LFP battery.
Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 57.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 8.7 hrs |
| Efficiency | 111 Wh/km |
The Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive uses a 57.5 kWh LFP battery. LFP batteries handle regular charging to 100% with less wear than other chemistries (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Tesla's advice.
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Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Charging Times
Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 200 kW |
How Long Does a Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 26.5 hrs (0 to 100%) | 21 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 16.9 hrs (0 to 100%) | 32 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 8.7 hrs (0 to 100%) | 63 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 5.5 hrs (0 to 100%) | 99 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 51 min (10 to 80%) | 107 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 89.3 kW | 25 min (10 to 80%) | 201 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 89.3 kW | 25 min (10 to 80%) | 201 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive. It charges the battery from empty to full in 8.7 hrs and adds about 63 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive's full AC speed and charges it in 5.5 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 8.7 hrs | 5.5 hrs |
| Range per hour | 63 km | 99 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 26.5 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 8.7 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive?
A full charge costs $4.03 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $20.13 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $40.25.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $20.13 | $3.89 | $583 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $4.03 | $0.78 | $117 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $40.25 | $7.77 | $1,166 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $466 a year on charging the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive at home.
Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive ranks 2 of 3 sedan EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model 3 Premium Long Range RWD | $61,900 | 250 | 36 min |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive | $54,900 | 200 | 25 min |
| 3 | Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $54,900 | 170 | 33 min |
Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 452 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 25 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 25 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 25 minutes each, 50 min in total, for a total trip time of about 10 hr 50 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 25 min | 5 hr 25 min |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 50 min | 10 hr 50 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | No | |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive does not support bidirectional charging.
Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive Charging FAQ
8.7 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 25 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 200 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 200 kW on DC, adding about 201 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (rear).
$4.03 at home on an EV plan, $20.13 on a flat tariff, or $40.25 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
No, the Tesla Model 3 Premum Rear-Wheel Drive does not support V2L.
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