Tesla Model 3 Long Range (GEN1) electric vehicle exterior
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Tesla Model 3 Long Range (GEN1) - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan AWD

Power

324 kW

(440 HP)

0-100 km/h

4.4 s

Top Speed

233 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (82 kWh / 75 kWh)

Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis

Understanding Charging Performance

Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.

The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.

Charging Curve Shape

Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.

C‑Rate & Timing

C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.

Battery Options

Gross Capacity: 82 kWh
Net Capacity: 75 kWh
Buffer: 8%
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 250 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 33 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 282 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 19% in its class.

Average Charging Power

70 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.9

Maximum Charging Power

250 kW

At 9 → 16% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

13 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 8 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 8 min 70.3 kW 0.94 C 80.6 kWh
0% → 90% 48 min 89.0 kW 1.19 C 72.6 kWh
0% → 80% 36 min 106.3 kW 1.42 C 64.5 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 6 min 69.1 kW 0.92 C 76.6 kWh
5% → 90% 46 min 88.2 kW 1.18 C 68.6 kWh
5% → 80% 34 min 106.3 kW 1.42 C 60.5 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 5 min 66.5 kW 0.89 C 72.6 kWh
10% → 90% 45 min 85.0 kW 1.13 C 64.5 kWh
10% → 80% 33 min 102.5 kW 1.37 C 56.4 kWh