Tesla Model 3 electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Tesla Model 3 - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan RWD

Power

208.000 kW

(282 HP)

0-100 km/h

6.100 s

Top Speed

201 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (60 kWh / 57 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: 57 kWh
Buffer: 5%
The Tesla Model 3 reaches peak charging power of 169 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 31 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 204 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

54 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.9

Maximum Charging Power

169 kW

At 10 → 11% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

5 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 8 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 8 min 53.6 kW 0.94 C 61.3 kWh
0% → 90% 44 min 74.3 kW 1.30 C 55.2 kWh
0% → 80% 35 min 83.9 kW 1.47 C 49.0 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 6 min 52.7 kW 0.93 C 58.2 kWh
5% → 90% 42 min 74.2 kW 1.30 C 52.1 kWh
5% → 80% 32 min 84.4 kW 1.48 C 46.0 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 4 min 51.0 kW 0.90 C 55.2 kWh
10% → 90% 40 min 72.1 kW 1.26 C 49.0 kWh
10% → 80% 31 min 82.2 kW 1.44 C 42.9 kWh