Tesla Model Y RWD Charging Time

The Tesla Model Y RWD has a 60.5kWh usable battery, accepts up to 7.2kW on AC and peaks at 175kW on DC rapid chargers. Here is how long a charge really takes on every common charger type, from a 3-pin plug to the fastest rapid it can use.

Updated 2026-07-18 · The EV Pros editorial team

3-pin plug (2.3kW), full29h 14mHome wallbox 7kW, 10-80%6h 43m22kW AC (car takes 7.2kW), 10-80%6h 32m50kW rapid, 10-80%1h 12m175kW peak rapid, 10-80%26 minutesEstimated real-world times including charging losses and rapid taper.

Charging times for the Tesla Model Y RWD by charger type. 10 to 80% is the standard comparison because rapid charging slows sharply above 80%.

About these figures

  • Current UK base (CATL LFP pack). Earlier 2022-24 RWD cars used a 60.0kWh pack with 11kW AC and 311 miles WLTP.

Charging the Tesla Model Y RWD at home

A 7kW home wallbox is the workhorse. From 10% to 80% takes about 6h 43m, and a full charge from empty about 9h 36m, which fits comfortably overnight. On a cheap overnight tariff window, that is also the cheapest way to run the car by a distance.

A standard 3-pin socket manages around 2.3kW. A full charge that way takes roughly 29h 14m, so treat it as a backup rather than a routine.

The car's on-board AC charger takes up to 7.2kW, so on a 22kW public AC post it still charges at 7.2kW: about 6h 32m for 10 to 80%.

Rapid charging on trips

On a 50kW rapid charger, 10 to 80% takes about 1h 12m. On a rapid charger that can match the car's 175kW peak, that drops to about 26 minutes.

These are real-world estimates, not brochure figures: cars only hold their peak rate for part of the session, and the rate tapers steeply above 80% to protect the battery. That is why topping up to 80% and driving on beats waiting for 100% on every trip.

Cold batteries charge slower. In winter, expect the first rapid stop of the day to run behind these times until the pack warms up.

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FAQs

How long does a Tesla Model Y RWD take to charge at home?
On a 7kW home wallbox, about 6h 43m from 10% to 80%, or about 9h 36m for a full charge from empty. An overnight plug-in covers it easily.
How fast does a Tesla Model Y RWD rapid charge?
The Tesla Model Y RWD peaks at 175kW on DC. A 10 to 80% top up takes about 26 minutes on a suitably fast charger, or about 1h 12m on a standard 50kW unit.
Can the Tesla Model Y RWD charge from a normal plug socket?
Yes, using the supplied granny cable at about 2.3kW, but a full charge takes roughly 29h 14m. It works for emergencies and trickle top ups, not daily use.
Why do charging times slow above 80%?
The car deliberately reduces the charging rate as the battery fills to protect the cells. The last 20% can take as long as the previous 40%, which is why 10 to 80% is the sensible rapid charging habit.

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