Tesla Model Y Standard Range (GEN1) electric vehicle exterior
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Tesla Model Y Standard Range (GEN1) - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV RWD

Power

255 kW

(346 HP)

0-100 km/h

6.9 s

Top Speed

217 km/h

Battery Options

BYD LFP Europa/China market (60 kWh / 55 kWh)
CATL LFP Europa/China market (60 kWh / 55 kWh)
NMC 21700 US Market Software locked (70 kWh / 68 kWh)
NMC 4850 US Market (70 kWh / 68 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: 55 kWh
Buffer: 8%
The Tesla Model Y Standard Range (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 177 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 18 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 188 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 2.5 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 91% in its class.

Average Charging Power

94 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.7

Maximum Charging Power

177 kW

At 37 → 47% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

1 kW

0–100% Charging Time

37 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 37 min 94.3 kW 1.71 C 59.1 kWh
0% → 90% 27 min 117.9 kW 2.14 C 53.2 kWh
0% → 80% 20 min 138.5 kW 2.52 C 47.3 kWh
5% → 100% 36 min 92.5 kW 1.68 C 56.2 kWh
5% → 90% 25 min 116.4 kW 2.12 C 50.2 kWh
5% → 80% 19 min 137.8 kW 2.50 C 44.3 kWh
10% → 100% 35 min 90.2 kW 1.64 C 53.2 kWh
10% → 90% 24 min 114.1 kW 2.08 C 47.3 kWh
10% → 80% 18 min 135.9 kW 2.47 C 41.4 kWh