Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD electric vehicle exterior

Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

Power

331 kW

(450 HP)

0-100 km/h

5.6 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 Long Range RWD reaches peak charging power of 250 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 33 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 283 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.3 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 43% in its class.

Average Charging Power

76 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.0

Maximum Charging Power

250 kW

At 9 → 11% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

13 kW

0–100% Charging Time

1 h 6 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 6 min 76.3 kW 0.97 C 84.9 kWh
0% → 90% 47 min 96.1 kW 1.22 C 76.4 kWh
0% → 80% 37 min 110.0 kW 1.39 C 67.9 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 4 min 75.2 kW 0.95 C 80.7 kWh
5% → 90% 45 min 95.6 kW 1.21 C 72.2 kWh
5% → 80% 34 min 110.3 kW 1.40 C 63.7 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 3 min 72.5 kW 0.92 C 76.4 kWh
10% → 90% 44 min 92.3 kW 1.17 C 67.9 kWh
10% → 80% 33 min 106.5 kW 1.35 C 59.4 kWh