Tesla Model S Plaid Charging Guide: Speed, Time & Costs

Charging guide

Home and Destination Charging (0 → 100%)

Did you know that you have two options when it comes to charging your Tesla Model S Plaid? You can either use a standard wall outlet or a specialized charging station. While a wall outlet may suffice for daily use, public charging while on the move can only be done through a charging station. Nevertheless, the rate of EV charging depends on the type of charging station or EVSE utilized, as well as the EV's maximum charging capacity. To assist you, we have prepared a table below that details all of the charging options available for your Tesla Model S Plaid, as well as an estimated time to fully charge the battery from empty.

Europe

Charging electric vehicles (EVs) differs in Europe from country to country based on their available connections. Some countries use a 1-phase connection, while others depend on a 3-phase connection. Below is a table that demonstrates all the feasible methods to charge a Tesla Model S Plaid. However, it is essential to keep in mind that some of these charging modes may not be available in certain countries. Therefore, we advise consulting your nearby EV charging networks to verify which options are accessible to you.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	48h45m	11 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	30h15m	19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	15h15m	37 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	10h15m	55 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	10h15m	55 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

Fast Charging (10 → 80%)

Rapid charging is crucial for extending the distance of your trip by adding a substantial amount of range in the shortest time possible. However, as the state-of-charge reaches 80%, the charging rate significantly decreases. Consequently, a typical rapid charge seldom exceeds 80% SoC. The speed of charging an electric vehicle depends on both the charging station utilized and the maximum charging power that the EV can handle. The following table gives a detailed summary of rapid charging the Tesla Model S Plaid.

• Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
• Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
• Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
• Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Europe

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	84 min	280 km/h
Supercharger v2 Shared (75 kW DC)	75 kW	70 kW †	60 min	390 km/h
Supercharger v2 (150 kW DC)	150 kW	110 kW †	38 min	610 km/h
CCS (175 kW DC)	175 kW	120 kW †	35 min	670 km/h
Supercharger v3 (250 kW DC)	250 kW	140 kW †	30 min	780 km/h
CCS (350 kW DC)	250 kW †	140 kW †	30 min	780 km/h

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Charging details

Real Range

between 410 - 790 km

Performance

Battery

Charging

Bidirectional Charging (V2X)

Energy Consumption

Real Energy Consumption

between 120 - 232 Wh/km

Safety (Euro NCAP)

Note: The given energy consumption and range data, influenced by moderate driving and climate conditions, might not match actual driving experiences. Pricing info could vary across regions or markets. This site's content is for only informational purposes, not specifc advice for you.

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