Tesla Model S charging
Shown: 2026 Tesla Model S
10-80% fast charge
The 10-80% fast-charge time is not published for the 2026 Tesla Model S; the 2025 Tesla Model S AWD is quoted at 30 minutes. It peaks at 250 kW on DC.
Is that fast?
Peaking at 250 kW, the Tesla Model S charges faster than the median of 150 kW among 342 EVs with a published peak.
Tesla Model S · peak 250 kW · #69 of 342
- Mercedes-Benz EQS430 kW peak
- Xiaomi SU7300 kW peak
- Lucid Air300 kW peak
- Tesla Model S250 kW peak
What does it cost to charge?
Set your electricity price and miles. The consumption comes from this car; the rest are your assumptions.
Difference per year
$633 a year cheaper than gas
estimateRests on a figure that is collected, not yet verified.at 600 mi/month, home $0.17/kWh, gas $4.16/gal, 31 mpg
Your assumptions
This car's data (fixed)
Illustrative starting values, not a quote (as of Jun 2026): home $0.17/kWh, public DC $0.45/kWh, gas car $4.16/gal, 31 mpg. Charging losses are not included.
Which version charges fastest?
2026 Tesla Model Sshown
Road trip 10-80%
No data
DC peak 250 kW
Home 240 V
9.7 h
Model S
Road trip 10-80%
No data
DC peak 250 kW
Home 240 V
9.7 h
Model S Plaid (19in wheels)
Road trip 10-80%
No data
Home 240 V
14 h
Model S Plaid (21in wheels)
Road trip 10-80%
No data
Home 240 V
12 h
Model S Plaid
Road trip 10-80%
No data
DC peak 250 kW
Home 240 V
12 h
| Version | 10-80% | DC peak | Onboard AC | 240 V full |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Sshown | - | 250 kW | - | 9.7 h |
| Model S | - | 250 kW | - | 9.7 h |
| Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | - | - | - | 14 h |
| Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | - | - | - | 12 h |
| Model S Plaid | - | 250 kW | - | 12 h |
Which plug, and what can it power?
- DC peak power
- 250 kW
- The top speed on a DC fast charger; it is not a charging time.
- Onboard AC charger
- 11.5 kW2025 Tesla Model S AWDother version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
- Sets the top speed on a home or destination charger.
Where do these numbers come from?
| Figure | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-80% claimedanwb.nl | 30 min2025 Tesla Model S AWDother version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWDSep 18, 2026 | anwb.nl | Sep 18, 2026 |
| DC peak powermotortrend.com | 250 kWNov 4, 2026 | motortrend.com | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Onboard AC chargercaranddriver.com | 11.5 kW2025 Tesla Model S AWDother version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWDSep 18, 2026 | caranddriver.com | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 240 V full chargefueleconomy.gov | 9.7 hNov 4, 2026 | fueleconomy.gov | Nov 4, 2026 |