Tesla Model Y RWD electric vehicle exterior

Tesla Model Y RWD - Electric Vehicle Specs

SUV

Power

220 kW

(299 HP)

0-100 km/h

5.9 s

Top Speed

217 km/h

Battery Options

Standard Battery (62 kWh / 55 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: 62 kWh
Net Capacity: 55 kWh
Buffer: 12%
The Tesla Model Y RWD reaches peak charging power of 170 kW between 10–80% SOC.
It takes 28 min to charge from 10–80% SOC and adds 180 km of real-world highway driving range, representing a 1.6 C‑Rate. This performance is better than 63% in its class.

Average Charging Power

67 kW

Avg C‑rate: 1.2

Maximum Charging Power

173 kW

At 4 → 12% SOC

Minimum Charging Power

12 kW

0–100% Charging Time

52 min

Charging Curve

State of Charge over Time

SOC Range Charging Time Avg. Power Avg. C-Rate Energy Added
0% → 100% 52 min 67.2 kW 1.22 C 59.1 kWh
0% → 90% 39 min 81.8 kW 1.49 C 53.2 kWh
0% → 80% 30 min 93.8 kW 1.71 C 47.3 kWh
5% → 100% 51 min 65.3 kW 1.19 C 56.2 kWh
5% → 90% 37 min 79.6 kW 1.45 C 50.2 kWh
5% → 80% 29 min 91.5 kW 1.66 C 44.3 kWh
10% → 100% 50 min 63.1 kW 1.15 C 53.2 kWh
10% → 90% 36 min 77.0 kW 1.40 C 47.3 kWh
10% → 80% 28 min 88.5 kW 1.61 C 41.4 kWh