Tesla Model Y Long Range Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium SUV · 2022 – 2024FBT exempt
- Usable Battery
- 75kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 250kW
- 10–80% Time
- 27min
The Tesla Model Y Long Range charges at up to 250 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 27 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 11.3 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 75 kWh NMC battery.
Tesla Model Y Long Range Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 75 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 11.3 hrs |
| Efficiency | 125 Wh/km |
The Tesla Model Y Long Range uses a 75 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for Tesla's advice.
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Tesla Model Y Long Range Charging Times
Tesla Model Y Long Range Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 250 kW |
How Long Does a Tesla Model Y Long Range Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 34.5 hrs (0 to 100%) | 18 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 22.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 29 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 11.3 hrs (0 to 100%) | 56 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 7.2 hrs (0 to 100%) | 88 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 66 min (10 to 80%) | 95 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 118.7 kW | 27 min (10 to 80%) | 237 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 118.7 kW | 27 min (10 to 80%) | 237 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the Tesla Model Y Long Range
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the Tesla Model Y Long Range. It charges the battery from empty to full in 11.3 hrs and adds about 56 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the Tesla Model Y Long Range's full AC speed and charges it in 7.2 hrs.
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| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 11.3 hrs | 7.2 hrs |
| Range per hour | 56 km | 88 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 Y Long Range Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the Tesla Model Y Long Range normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 34.5 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 11.3 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Tesla Model Y Long Range?
A full charge costs $5.25 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $26.25 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $52.50. A petrol medium SUV uses about 10.2 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $20.40 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium SUV | Not applicable | $20.40 | $3,060 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $26.25 | $4.38 | $656 | $2,404 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $5.25 | $0.88 | $131 | $2,929 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $52.50 | $8.75 | $1,313 | $1,747 |
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 $525 a year on charging the Tesla Model Y Long Range at home.
Tesla Model Y Long Range Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The Tesla Model Y Long Range ranks 11 of 32 medium SUV EVs priced within $10,000 of it for DC fast charging power.
| Rank | Vehicle | Price | Peak DC (kW) | 10–80% time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XPENG G6 AWD Performance | $63,800 | 451 | 12 min |
| 2 | Zeekr 7x Long Range RWD | $63,990 | 420 | 15 min |
| 2 | Zeekr 7x Performance AWD | $72,900 | 420 | 15 min |
| 4 | Smart #5 Pro+ | $58,900 | 400 | 18 min |
| 4 | Smart #5 Premium | $63,900 | 400 | 18 min |
| 11 | Tesla Model Y Long Range | $68,900 | 250 | 27 min |
Tesla Model Y Long Range 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 468 km and an average of 100 km/h: A 500 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 27 minutes, for a total trip time of about 5 hr 27 min. A 1,000 km trip needs 2 fast charging stops of about 27 minutes each, 54 min in total, for a total trip time of about 10 hr 54 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 1 | 27 min | 5 hr 27 min |
| 1,000 km | 2 | 54 min | 10 hr 54 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 Y Long Range 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 Y Long Range does not support bidirectional charging.
Tesla Model Y Long Range Charging FAQ
11.3 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 27 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 250 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 250 kW on DC, adding about 237 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the left side (rear).
$5.25 at home on an EV plan, $26.25 on a flat tariff, or $52.50 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
No, the Tesla Model Y Long Range does not support V2L.
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