Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD electric vehicle exterior
Discontinued

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan RWD

Power

208 kW

(282 HP)

0-100 km/h

5.2 s

Top Speed

201 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (82 kWh / 80 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: 80 kWh
Buffer: 2%
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD reaches peak charging power of 249 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 35 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 335 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 12% in its class.

Average Charging Power

70 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.9

Maximum Charging Power

249 kW

At 9 → 15% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

13 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 14 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 14 min 69.6 kW 0.87 C 86.0 kWh
0% → 90% 52 min 87.9 kW 1.10 C 77.4 kWh
0% → 80% 38 min 105.9 kW 1.32 C 68.8 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 11 min 68.3 kW 0.85 C 81.7 kWh
5% → 90% 50 min 87.0 kW 1.09 C 73.1 kWh
5% → 80% 36 min 105.9 kW 1.32 C 64.5 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 10 min 65.8 kW 0.82 C 77.4 kWh
10% → 90% 49 min 83.9 kW 1.05 C 68.8 kWh
10% → 80% 35 min 102.1 kW 1.28 C 60.2 kWh