Tesla Model 3 (GEN1) electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Tesla Model 3 (GEN1) - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan AWD

Power

208 kW

(282 HP)

0-100 km/h

6.1 s

Top Speed

225 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (60 kWh / 59 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 60 kWh
Net Capacity: 59 kWh
Buffer: 1%
The Tesla Model 3 (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 169 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 32 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 222 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 24% in its class.

Average Charging Power

55 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.9

Maximum Charging Power

170 kW

At 1 → 11% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

5 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 9 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 9 min 54.8 kW 0.93 C 63.5 kWh
0% → 90% 44 min 76.9 kW 1.30 C 57.1 kWh
0% → 80% 34 min 87.7 kW 1.49 C 50.7 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 8 min 53.0 kW 0.90 C 60.3 kWh
5% → 90% 43 min 74.6 kW 1.26 C 53.9 kWh
5% → 80% 33 min 85.1 kW 1.44 C 47.6 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 7 min 51.0 kW 0.86 C 57.1 kWh
10% → 90% 42 min 72.1 kW 1.22 C 50.7 kWh
10% → 80% 32 min 82.2 kW 1.39 C 44.4 kWh