Tesla Model 3

Name: Tesla Model 3
Brand: Tesla

The sedan that made EVs mainstream.

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Battery

60–79 kWh

Range WLTP

513–629 km WLTP

Onboard AC

11 kW

DC fast

up to 250 kW

Overview

Charging the Model 3 at home

Same 11 kW onboard charger as the Model Y. Pairs cleanly with the Tesla Wall Connector for auto-authentication, or a Zappi if you want to prioritise solar.

Best for: Commuters who value efficiency over cargo room and want the cleanest driver interface.

What makes it different

Why the Model 3 stands out

Most efficient sedan in class — about 14 kWh per 100 km real-world
Same 11 kW onboard as Model Y, so no wasted spend on 22 kW hardware
Scheduled charging by tariff window built into the car OS
Native Wall Connector integration for auto plug-in identification

Worth knowing

Charging is scheduled by the car, not the charger

Set the departure time in the Model 3 and it will start charging late enough to finish just before you leave, using off-peak rates without needing anything special from the wall unit.

On 7 kW single-phase

Empty to full: about 10 hours

On 22 kW three-phase

Empty to full: about 6 hours 30 min (car caps at 11 kW)

Daily top-up

A 50 km commute recovers in about an hour on 7 kW

Our pick for the Model 3

Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3

We match the charger to what your car can actually accept. Buying a 22 kW unit for a Model 3 that only takes 11 kW AC is money spent on kilowatts you'll never use. This recommendation gets you charged overnight without overspending.