Tesla Model S Long Range (GEN1) electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Tesla Model S Long Range (GEN1) - Electric Vehicle Specs

Liftback AWD

Power

398.000 kW

(541 HP)

0-100 km/h

3.800 s

Top Speed

250 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (100 kWh / 98 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: 100 kWh
Net Capacity: 98 kWh
Buffer: 2%
The Tesla Model S Long Range (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 250 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 46 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 351 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.0 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 20% in its class.

Average Charging Power

40 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.4

Maximum Charging Power

250 kW

At 10 → 17% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

3 kW

0–100% Charging Time

2 h 36 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 2 h 36 min 40.3 kW 0.41 C 105.4 kWh
0% → 90% 1 h 22 min 69.0 kW 0.70 C 94.8 kWh
0% → 80% 51 min 98.3 kW 1.00 C 84.3 kWh
5% → 100% 2 h 33 min 39.1 kW 0.40 C 100.1 kWh
5% → 90% 1 h 18 min 68.0 kW 0.69 C 89.6 kWh
5% → 80% 48 min 98.8 kW 1.01 C 79.0 kWh
10% → 100% 2 h 31 min 37.5 kW 0.38 C 94.8 kWh
10% → 90% 1 h 17 min 65.4 kW 0.67 C 84.3 kWh
10% → 80% 46 min 95.4 kW 0.97 C 73.8 kWh