Tesla Model Y L electric vehicle exterior

Tesla Model Y L - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV AWD

Power

340 kW

(462 HP)

0-100 km/h

4.5 s

Top Speed

201 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (82 kWh / 79 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: 79 kWh
Buffer: 3%
The Tesla Model Y L reaches peak charging power of 225 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 34 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 270 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 38% in its class.

Average Charging Power

71 kW

Avg C‑rate: 0.9

Maximum Charging Power

245 kW

At 8 → 9% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

13 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 11 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 11 min 71.3 kW 0.90 C 84.9 kWh
0% → 90% 51 min 88.7 kW 1.12 C 76.4 kWh
0% → 80% 38 min 107.2 kW 1.36 C 67.9 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 9 min 70.1 kW 0.89 C 80.7 kWh
5% → 90% 49 min 87.8 kW 1.11 C 72.2 kWh
5% → 80% 35 min 107.3 kW 1.36 C 63.7 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 7 min 67.5 kW 0.85 C 76.5 kWh
10% → 90% 48 min 84.7 kW 1.07 C 68.0 kWh
10% → 80% 34 min 103.5 kW 1.31 C 59.5 kWh