How Long Does It Take to Charge a Tesla?

If you’re considering buying a Tesla vehicle, you’re probably wondering how long it takes to charge a Tesla battery.

Charging time depends on the charging method:

• 110v Wall Outlet: 25 hours per 100 miles of charge

• 220v Wall Outlet: 3 hours per 100 miles of charge

• Tesla Destination Charger: 3 hours per 100 miles of charge

• Tesla Supercharger Station: 10 minutes per 100 miles of charge

In conclusion, you may charge your Tesla at home using a conventional 110v wall socket, but it will take the longest. The greatest option for charging at home is a 220v wall plug because it charges significantly more quickly. The Tesla Supercharger Station, which can charge a Tesla battery 100 miles in around 10 minutes, is the quickest charging option.

The Tesla Mobile Connector is required to utilize the 110v and 220v wall outlets. Prior to August 2022, this cable was sent with every Tesla vehicle; however, starting with new vehicles, it will no longer be included and must be ordered separately.

Public 220-volt charges called Tesla Destination Chargers may be found there (typically in hotels, shopping plazas, parking lots, city parking spaces, and sometimes at Superchargers Stations). These are designed for visitors to utilize while taking in the location. These are often available for free to hotel guests and are most frequently found in parking lots of hotels where visitors may charge their Tesla batteries overnight.

Tesla Supercharger Stations are 440v charging stations situated close to highway exits and other busy places. They are by far the most expensive and the fastest charging technique. The price to use a Supercharger varies depending on where it is, but it is normally around $0.30 per kWh or $9 for 100 miles.

Petrol costs around $0.23 per mile if a car gets 20 miles per gallon and the price of gas is $4.50 per gallon. The most costly option to charge is at a Supercharger, where the cost comparison for a Tesla owner is a mere $0.09 per mile. When charging at home using a 110v or 220v wall plug, the cost drops to just $0.04 per mile.

How Much Does It Cost to Install a Tesla Charger at Home?

To charge your Tesla, you may use a regular 110-volt wall socket, but you’ll need to buy a Mobile Connector from Tesla. To boost the charging rate, you may update your wall outlet to 220 volts, however, this needs an electrician and an extra Tesla charger adaptor. The professional installation of the optional upgraded 220-volt outlet would cost roughly $400.

The ideal at-home charging method uses a conventional 110-volt outlet and a Mobile Connector charger and doesn’t involve changing your current wall outlets. Continue reading if you’re curious to learn more about the charging speeds available for each at-home option as well as the alternatives available for when you’re away from home.

Where to charge Tesla in a way?

You still have two primary alternatives if you need to charge while traveling or on a commute that is longer than normal.

• Superchargers: The Supercharger Network is one of the many advantages of owning a Tesla. Over 2500 superchargers have been erected by Tesla across the world, including over 1000 in just the United States. A Tesla may be charged with one of these 480-volt, highly fast chargers at a rate of between 500 and 1000 miles per hour. About 80% of your range may be filled with a rapid 15-minute charge. These charges are paid and will automatically charge the card associated with your Tesla account, however, a “full tank” only costs roughly $10.

• Public Chargers – More and more public charging stations are opening up, giving you even another way to charge your Tesla. You may anticipate needing the previously stated $50 Tesla charging adaptor (J1772) because these chargers are often universal and can be used to power all sorts of electric automobiles. These public chargers are typically found at parking lots, hotels, places of business, or urban areas. Some of them are completely free to use, while others levied a little price based on how much power you used. Usually 220 volts, these chargers can charge a Tesla at least of 15 miles per hour.

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How To Use a Tesla Supercharger

Tesla drivers must back their car up to a Supercharger and then push a button on the charger’s handle to utilize Bluetooth to unlock the car’s charging port. The Tesla battery will then begin charging automatically as soon as the charger handle is inserted into the vehicle. When the Tesla owner is happy with the charge level, they click the handle button to stop charging and take the charger out of the car. The Tesla owner may check the amount due in the app or on Tesla’s website. The Tesla owner is automatically invoiced to the credit card associated with their account.

FAQ

How far can a Tesla go fully charged?

Currently, the longest range Tesla offers is about 375 miles of range per full charge. Much like a gasoline engine, Tesla adjusts the available mile range up or down based on current driving conditions.

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Can I plug Tesla into regular outlet?

Can I use a normal 120-volt outlet to charge? You can use a NEMA 5-15 adapter for a 120-volt outlet. This provides approximately two to four miles of range per hour of charge depending on the car. For the best home charging experience, we recommend installing a Wall Connector.