Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $58,900
Available since 2025
Key EV Specs
64kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
466 km
Range (WLTP)
129 Wh/km
Efficiency
5.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 175 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is equipped with a 64 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 Y Rear-Wheel Drive uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity)* | 64 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable)* | 60 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Left Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 58 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 7 hrs |
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Charging Times and Speeds
The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive 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 | 9.6 hr | - | 54 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 6.1 hr | - | 85 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 57 min | 388 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 89.3 kW | - | 32 min | 692 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 89.3 kW | - | 32 min | 692 km/h |
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive 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 Y Rear-Wheel Drive on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $22.40.
The cost of fully charging the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $44.80.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive can charge from 10–80% in approximately 24 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
64 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
175 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
89.3 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
650 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Left Side (Rear)
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Recommended Charge Level
The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive uses an LFP battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 100% for daily use.
The key advantage of LFP is the freedom to fully charge the pack to 100% every time with substantially less degradation concerns compared to other chemistries.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive .
Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive 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 |