Tesla Model Y Performance (GEN1) electric vehicle exterior
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Tesla Model Y Performance (GEN1) - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV AWD

Power

393 kW

(534 HP)

0-100 km/h

3.7 s

Top Speed

250 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (82 kWh / 75 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: 75 kWh
Buffer: 8%
The Tesla Model Y Performance (GEN1) reaches peak charging power of 250 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 31 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 257 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.4 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 52% 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 3 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 1 h 3 min 76.3 kW 1.02 C 80.6 kWh
0% → 90% 45 min 96.1 kW 1.28 C 72.6 kWh
0% → 80% 35 min 110.1 kW 1.47 C 64.5 kWh
5% → 100% 1 h 1 min 75.2 kW 1.00 C 76.6 kWh
5% → 90% 43 min 95.6 kW 1.27 C 68.6 kWh
5% → 80% 32 min 110.4 kW 1.47 C 60.5 kWh
10% → 100% 1 h 0 min 72.5 kW 0.97 C 72.6 kWh
10% → 90% 41 min 92.3 kW 1.23 C 64.5 kWh
10% → 80% 31 min 106.5 kW 1.42 C 56.4 kWh