Tesla Model S AWD electric vehicle exterior

Tesla Model S AWD - Electric Vehicle Specs

Sedan

Power

493 kW

(670 HP)

0-100 km/h

3.2 s

Top Speed

250 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (100 kWh / 96 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: 100 kWh
Net Capacity: 96 kWh
Buffer: 4%
The Tesla Model S AWD reaches peak charging power of 250 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 31 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 344 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 25% in its class.

Average Charging Power

76 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.8

Maximum Charging Power

250 kW

At 10 → 33% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

10 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 21 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 21 min 76.2 kW 0.79 C 103.2 kWh
0% → 90% 49 min 113.1 kW 1.18 C 92.9 kWh
0% → 80% 37 min 132.6 kW 1.38 C 82.6 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 17 min 76.4 kW 0.80 C 98.1 kWh
5% → 90% 45 min 116.9 kW 1.22 C 87.7 kWh
5% → 80% 33 min 140.3 kW 1.46 C 77.4 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 15 min 74.2 kW 0.77 C 92.9 kWh
10% → 90% 43 min 114.8 kW 1.20 C 82.6 kWh
10% → 80% 31 min 138.7 kW 1.45 C 72.3 kWh