Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD electric vehicle exterior

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan

Power

208 kW

(282 HP)

0-100 km/h

5.2 s

Top Speed

201 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (85 kWh / 82 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: 85 kWh
Net Capacity: 82 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD reaches peak charging power of 230 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 36 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 309 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 7% in its class.

Average Charging Power

70 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.8

Maximum Charging Power

245 kW

At 8 → 9% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

7 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 15 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 15 min 69.7 kW 0.85 C 88.2 kWh
0% → 90% 51 min 92.1 kW 1.12 C 79.3 kWh
0% → 80% 39 min 106.5 kW 1.30 C 70.5 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 13 min 68.5 kW 0.83 C 83.8 kWh
5% → 90% 49 min 91.4 kW 1.11 C 74.9 kWh
5% → 80% 37 min 106.6 kW 1.30 C 66.1 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 12 min 66.0 kW 0.81 C 79.4 kWh
10% → 90% 48 min 88.2 kW 1.07 C 70.6 kWh
10% → 80% 36 min 102.8 kW 1.25 C 61.7 kWh