TIME TO FULL
3.9 hr
EV Charging Time Calculator
On a Level 2 charger at 11.5 kW (the car's onboard maximum), 20% to 80% takes about 3.9 hours and adds about 218 miles of range. Switch the charger to compare Level 1, Level 2, and DC fast.
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Charging time
PLUG IN FOR3.9 hours
From 20% to 80% on a Level 2 charger at 11.5 kW (the car's onboard maximum). That is about 218 miles of range added. Plugged in at 9:00 PM, it is ready about 12:55 AM the next day.
80%
FULL
MILES ADDED
218 mi
ENERGY
45.0 kWh
COST TO CHARGE
$8.19
at 18¢/kWh US home avg
Home Level 2 chargers at three price points
On a wall outlet, 20% to 80% in the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD takes about 32 hours. A typical 40 amp (9.6 kW) Level 2 home charger, below this car's onboard maximum, does the same charge in about 4.7 hours, well inside one night. These three cover the common choices, based on published specs and owner reviews.
Grizzl-E Classic
about $300
40 A, 9.6 kW, NEMA 14-50 plug-in, 24 ft cable
The lowest-cost way to get full Level 2 speed. No app or Wi-Fi, so scheduling is done in the car.
Check price on AmazonAutel MaxiCharger 40A
about $470
40 A, 9.6 kW, NEMA 14-50 plug-in, app scheduling, 25 ft cable
App scheduling lets you charge only in off-peak hours, which is where time-of-use savings come from.
Check price on AmazonEmporia Pro 48A
about $599
48 A, 11.5 kW hardwired, app scheduling, load management (PowerSmart)
Load management can let it share a full panel, which may avoid a $1,000 to $3,000 panel upgrade.
Check price on Amazon
Prices checked October 8, 2026 and change often. As an Amazon Associate, ChargeMath earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Installation by a licensed electrician is extra.
Charging Time by Charger Power: 3.7, 7, 11 and 22 kW
20% to 80% in the 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD on common home and destination chargers. A car never draws more than its onboard charger allows, 11.5 kW for this one, so a bigger charger above that adds nothing. Real sessions run about 10 percent longer because of charging losses.
| Charger | Typical supply | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3.7 kW | 16 A at 230 V (Europe, UK) | 12 hr 10 min |
| 7.4 kW | 32 A at 230 V, sold as a 7 kW charger | 6 hr 5 min |
| 7.7 kW | 32 A at 240 V (US) | 5 hr 51 min |
| 9.6 kW | 40 A at 240 V (US, 50 A circuit) | 4 hr 41 min |
| 11 kW | 16 A three phase at 400 V (Europe) | 4 hr 5 min |
| 11.5 kW | 48 A at 240 V (US, 60 A circuit) | 3 hr 55 min |
| 19.2 kW | 80 A at 240 V (US, 100 A circuit) | 3 hr 55 min (limited to 11.5 kW by the car) |
| 22 kW | 32 A three phase at 400 V (Europe) | 3 hr 55 min (limited to 11.5 kW by the car) |
EV Charging Time by Vehicle: Level 1 and Level 2
Time to charge from empty to full: usable battery divided by charging power. Level 1 assumes a standard 120V outlet at 1.4 kW. Level 2 assumes a 240V charger that can supply the car's full onboard charger rating. Real sessions run about 10 percent longer because of charging losses, and most owners charge from around 20 percent, which is faster.
| Vehicle | Battery | Level 1 (1.4 kW) | Level 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | 75 kWh | 54 hr | 6 hr 31 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | 75 kWh | 54 hr | 6 hr 31 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 60 kWh | 43 hr | 5 hr 13 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | 54 hr | 6 hr 31 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Tesla Model S | 100 kWh | 71 hr | 8 hr 42 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Tesla Model X | 100 kWh | 71 hr | 8 hr 42 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | 88 hr | 10 hr 42 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | 85 kWh | 61 hr | 7 hr 23 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | 61 hr | 7 hr 23 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD | 85 kWh | 61 hr | 7 hr 23 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV | 102 kWh | 73 hr | 8 hr 52 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD | 91 kWh | 65 hr | 8 hr 40 min at 10.5 kW |
| 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | 65 hr | 8 hr 40 min at 10.5 kW |
| 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | 94 hr | 6 hr 49 min at 19.2 kW |
| 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Long Range RWD | 84 kWh | 60 hr | 7 hr 42 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 | 77.4 kWh | 55 hr | 7 hr 6 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Long Range RWD | 77.4 kWh | 55 hr | 7 hr 6 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 6 | 77.4 kWh | 55 hr | 7 hr 6 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2026 Kia EV6 Long Range RWD | 84 kWh | 60 hr | 7 hr 42 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2024 Kia EV6 | 77.4 kWh | 55 hr | 7 hr 6 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2024 Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | 71 hr | 9 hr 9 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD | 99.8 kWh | 71 hr | 9 hr 9 min at 10.9 kW |
| 2024 BMW iX xDrive50 | 111.5 kWh | 80 hr | 10 hr 8 min at 11 kW |
| 2024 BMW i4 eDrive40 | 83.9 kWh | 60 hr | 7 hr 38 min at 11 kW |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ | 108.4 kWh | 77 hr | 11 hr 18 min at 9.6 kW |
| 2024 Rivian R1T | 135 kWh | 96 hr | 11 hr 44 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | 96 hr | 11 hr 44 min at 11.5 kW |
| 2024 Nissan Ariya | 87 kWh | 62 hr | 11 hr 18 min at 7.7 kW |
| 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | 59 hr | 7 hr 27 min at 11 kW |
| 2024 Polestar 2 | 82 kWh | 59 hr | 7 hr 27 min at 11 kW |
| 2024 Lucid Air Pure | 92 kWh | 66 hr | 4 hr 48 min at 19.2 kW |
DC Fast Charging Time, 10 to 80 Percent
Estimated minutes from 10 to 80 percent on a 350 kW charger, using each car's published charging curve with a warm, preconditioned battery. A cold battery or a slower station takes longer, and automaker figures are often a few minutes faster than these estimates. See the full curves on the charge curve calculator.
| Vehicle | Peak power | 10 to 80 percent |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 250 kW | about 23 min |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 250 kW | about 23 min |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 (800V) | 235 kW | about 21 min |
| Kia EV6 (800V) | 233 kW | about 22 min |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E ER | 150 kW | about 44 min |
| Chevy Bolt EUV | 55 kW | about 70 min |
| Lucid Air Pure | 300 kW | about 20 min |
| Porsche Taycan (Performance Plus) | 270 kW | about 22 min |
| VW ID.4 Pro | 170 kW | about 36 min |
| Rivian R1T Large | 220 kW | about 44 min |
| Polestar 2 LR Single | 155 kW | about 39 min |
| BMW i4 M50 | 205 kW | about 30 min |
| Cadillac Lyriq (Ultium) | 190 kW | about 40 min |
| Chevy Equinox EV LT | 155 kW | about 39 min |
| Honda Prologue (Ultium) | 150 kW | about 41 min |
How EV Charging Time Is Calculated
Charging time is determined by dividing the energy needed (kWh) by the charger's power output (kW). For example, adding 40 kWh to a battery using a 10 kW Level 2 charger takes 4 hours. For Level 1 and Level 2, each vehicle uses its manufacturer-rated onboard charging power. DC fast charging is different: power changes as the battery fills, so the DC fast result follows the car's charging curve minute by minute, on a 350 kW station unless you type a lower station power. A station above the car's peak adds nothing. Where we have a published curve for the car we use it; otherwise we use the average curve shape of the cars on our charging curve page, scaled to the car's rated peak. With Other car, that average shape is scaled to the DC peak you type, and range comes from the efficiency you type.
Why DC Fast Charging Slows Above 80%
Lithium-ion batteries accept charge more slowly as they approach full capacity. This is a physical limitation of the chemistry, not a software restriction. Power usually peaks early in the session, starts tapering well before 80 percent, and falls to a small share of the peak near 100 percent, as the battery management system protects the cells from heat and wear. The calculator follows that taper, so the last 20 percent can take about as long as the 60 percent before it. This is why most charging networks price sessions by the minute above 80%, and why daily charging to 80% is standard practice.
Real-World Factors That Affect Charging Speed
- Battery temperature: cold batteries charge 20 to 40 percent slower until they warm up. Many EVs now pre-condition the battery when navigating to a fast charger.
- State of charge: the 10 to 80 percent window is the fastest charging zone. Below 10 percent, some vehicles also reduce charging speed.
- Charger sharing: if another vehicle is using the same power cabinet, both may receive reduced power (common at older Tesla Supercharger sites).
- Home circuit capacity: Level 2 charging speed depends on your circuit amperage. A 50A circuit delivers 40A continuous (9.6 kW), while a 30A circuit delivers only 24A (5.7 kW).
FAQ
Frequently asked
It depends on the charger type. A Level 1 (120V) home outlet takes 24–60+ hours for a full charge. A Level 2 (240V) charger takes 6–12 hours. A DC fast charger can go from 10% to 80% in 20–45 minutes. Most EV owners charge overnight on Level 2 and rarely need a full charge.
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