Tesla Model S Charging specifications

Find key electric car specifications including range, charging time, price, and the ideal charging station.

Tesla Model S Dual Motor

The Tesla Model S is an electric fastback midsize luxury sedan with a high-tech minimalist cabin, supercar-like acceleration, impressive long-range, and access to Tesla's network of superchargers for fast charging.

Charging specifications

Battery Capacity:

100 kWh

Driving range:

649 km

Price from:

€ 93.990

Efficiency:

175 Wh/km

seats

5

Fast charging supported

Yes

*Specifications may vary based on the model version selected. Visit EV database for a full overview of models and specifications.

CCS charging plug for AC charging

AC Charging

Charge port

Type 2

Max. AC power output

11 kW

Charging time

10h 15m

CCS charging plug for DC charging

DC Charging

Charge port

CCS Supercharger

Max. AC power output

250 kW

Charging time

30m

Home charging (AC) for a Tesla Model S

Charging type

Time (empty to full)

Range per hour of charging

Our recommendation

Charging type

Wall plug (2.3 kW)

Time (empty to full)

48h 45m

Range per hour of charging

13 km/h

Our recommendation

This charging method is for emergencies only.

Charging type

1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)

Time (empty to full)

30h 15m

Range per hour of charging

21 km/h

Our recommendation

This charging station takes longer to fully charge this car.

Charging type

1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)

Time (empty to full)

15h 15m

Range per hour of charging

43 km/h

Our recommendation

This charging station takes longer to fully charge this car.

Charging type

3-phase 16A (11 kW)

Time (empty to full)

10h 15m

Range per hour of charging

63 km/h

Our recommendation

This charging station is the best fit for this car!

This charging station will enable you to charge this car at the maximum possible charging speed.

Charging type

3-phase 32A (22 kW)

Time (empty to full)

10h 15m

Range per hour of charging

63 km/h

Our recommendation

This charging capacity is higher than your car can handle.

EV Chargers for home (AC)

EVBox Livo
New

EVBox Livo

Home charging that fits for the future.

  • 7.4 kW / 11 kW / 22 kW
  • Private residential
EVBox Elvi

EVBox Elvi

Versatile home charging for private and lease EVs

  • 7.4 kW / 11 kW / 22 kW
  • Private residential / Company cars

Everything you should know about EV charging

Read our comprehensive guide to discover everything you need to know about electric vehicle charging before buying an electric car.

FAQs

The time it takes to charge a Tesla Model S depends on the type of charging station you charge at. At an AC charging station, the Tesla Model S can charge at a maximum power of 17 kW. This means charging from 0 to 100 percent should take around 7 hours. Whilst charging at a DC fast charger should take around 30 minutes from 10 to 80 percent, thanks to the maximum charging power of 250 kW.

The Tesla Supercharger is an electric vehicle DC fast charging station owned and operated by Tesla themselves. Exclusively available to Tesla owners, these charging stations are capable of charging at a maximum speed of 250 kW.

If you own a Tesla, such as the Tesla Model S, the easiest way to find a Supercharger is by using the Tesla app or the in-car navigation system. Tesla's navigation system will automatically route via Superchargers if needed, and to save you arriving to find them all in use, can tell you if any spaces are available or not.

The Tesla Model S is currently available in two different models, the Long Range, and the Plaid, both with different ranges:

  • The Model S Long Range has a range of 405 miles (652 km)*
  • The Model S Plaid has a range of 390 miles (628 km)*

*These estimates are based on the WLTP ratings and the actual range may vary based on factors such as speed, weather conditions, and elevation change.

Depending on which version of the Tesla Model S you choose and your location or dealership, the starting price ranges between £90,000 and £120,000* in the UK.

*Prices are taken from EV Database.

One of the many reasons people look at purchasing an electric car is to experience features you won't typically find in traditional petrol or diesel vehicles. Of these new electric cars, the Tesla Model S is no exception.

The most advanced feature you can find in the Tesla Model S is Autopilot which allows for almost fully automated driving. Autopilot enables your car to steer, accelerate, and brake automatically, and, without any input, can change lanes, navigate on/off motorways, prevent potential collisions, and even drive to your location on demand.

Some of the other features the Tesla Model S highlights on its website are the incredible 0-100 km/h time of 2.1 seconds, what they call the ‘interior of the future’, with a yolk shaped steering wheel, a 17-inch touchscreen control centre with the ability to play console-grade games, watch movies, and multiple wireless charging pads for your smartphone(s).

Categorised as a luxury five-seater liftback saloon, the Tesla Model S has a length of 4,970 mm, a width of 1,964 mm, and a height of 1,445 mm. The cargo load of the Tesla Model S is 793 litres.

Which charging station you charge at will have a big influence on the price you pay to charge your Tesla Model S, be this a home charger, public charger, or DC fast charger. The table below shows how much you could expect to pay to charge your Tesla Model S at each charging station.

Charging station type (right)

Tesla Model S version (below)

Home (AC)

cost per kWh: £0.28

Public (AC)

cost per kWh: £0.34

Fast (DC)

cost per kWh: £0.54

Long Range & Plaid

(95 kWh)

£26.60

£32.30

£35.91

Important: Prices are approximations based on our experience and do not represent the real-life situation and represent the cost to charge from zero to 100 percent SoC for AC and from 10 to 80 percent for DC.

The Tesla Model S Long Range has a top speed of 155 mph and a 0 to 62 mph time of 3.2 seconds, whilst the Tesla Model S Plaid has a top speed of 200 mph and a seriously impressive 0 to 62 mph time of 2.1 seconds.