Tesla · 2021–2026 · 3 trims
Tesla Model 3 Home Charger Requirements by Trim
All 3 trims need the same thing at home: a 48A charger on a 60A circuit reaches full speed on every one.
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Every Model 3 trim, side by side
From each trim's onboard charger rating, not a generic EV number. Pick your trim to run the assessment with it pre-selected.
| Trim | Years | Onboard charger | Draw at 240V | Full-speed install | Empty to full | Range per hour | Range / battery | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range | 2021–2026 | 11.5 kW | ~48A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 6.5 hrs | ~45 mi | 341 mi / 75 kWh | Check panel |
| Performance | 2021–2026 | 11.5 kW | ~48A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 6.5 hrs | ~43 mi | 303 mi / 75 kWh | Check panel |
| RWD | 2021–2026 | 11.5 kW | ~48A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 5.0 hrs | ~48 mi | 272 mi / 57.5 kWh | Check panel |
Draw = onboard charger kW x 1000 / 240V. Empty to full = battery kWh / charger kW. Range per hour = charger kW x the trim's efficiency. DC fast peaks: Long Range 250 kW, Performance 250 kW, RWD 170 kW.
Range added per hour, by charger size
Miles added per hour of charging at common home charger settings. Past a trim's onboard rating a bigger charger adds nothing, so those cells are marked.
| Charger | Long Range | Performance | RWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A (3.8 kW) | ~15 mi | ~14 mi | ~16 mi |
| 24A (5.8 kW) | ~22 mi | ~21 mi | ~24 mi |
| 32A (7.7 kW) | ~30 mi | ~28 mi | ~32 mi |
| 40A (9.6 kW) | ~37 mi | ~36 mi | ~40 mi |
| 48A (11.5 kW) | ~45 mi | ~43 mi | ~48 mi |
| 8-hour overnight, full speed | ~360 mi | ~344 mi | ~384 mi |
What this means for your panel
The circuit in the table is what lets your trim charge at its full rating. A smaller circuit still works and charges slower. Whether your panel has room for the circuit you want depends on everything else already on it: that is the actual assessment.
Connector: Tesla. This car uses Tesla's proprietary connector. Home Level 2 charging still runs through a standard 240V circuit - the connector only affects which cable or adapter you plug in.
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What size circuit does a Tesla Model 3 need for home charging?
Every Model 3 trim reaches its full home charging speed with a 48A charger on a 60A circuit. Whether your panel has room for that circuit depends on everything else already on it.
How many amps does a Tesla Model 3 draw on Level 2?
48A at 240V, depending on trim. That is the onboard charger rating (11.5 kW) divided by 240 volts.
How long does a Tesla Model 3 take to charge at home?
About 5.0 to 6.5 hours from empty to full at each trim's maximum Level 2 speed: battery size divided by onboard charger rating. Most nights you only refill what you drove.
Do all Model 3 trims charge at the same speed at home?
For 2026 models, yes: every Model 3 trim listed here uses a 11.5 kW onboard charger, so the home install is the same.
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Will your panel handle this?
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