Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor EV charger: which one fits best?
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor charges at up to 11 kW of alternating current at home. That runs through a three-phase connection, and it decides your charger. An 11 kW unit gets the full power out of this version. A lighter one slows the car down for no reason. The other Model 3 versions differ in battery and drive. The Tesla Model 3 EV chargers page sets them side by side. Our full range of Tesla EV chargers covers the other models.
For the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
A 22 kW unit will not charge this version any faster, because its onboard charger stops at 11 kW.
Charging specifications of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 75.0 kWh usable, 78.1 kWh nominal |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Single-phase charging power | 7.4 kW (onboard charger, 32 A); limited to 3.7 kW on a 16 A supply |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 600 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | approx. 8.5 hours including charging losses |
| Charging time on a 7.4 kW single-phase supply | approx. 12 hours including charging losses |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 250 kW via a CCS fast charger |
Which EV charger suits the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor?
Because this version accepts 11 kW, you want an 11 kW charger on a three-phase connection. Still on a single-phase supply? At 32 amps the car charges at 7.4 kW, and a full charge then takes about twelve hours. At 16 amps that halves to 3.7 kW. Check which supply you have before you order, because it sets your charging time.
One feature deserves a look while you compare: a certified kWh meter, usually called a MID meter. It records the electricity you charge at home separately from the rest of your household use. That tells you what driving actually costs, instead of leaving it buried in one bill. On 11 kW the choice of models with a built-in meter is narrow, so check it before you order. Our EV chargers with a MID meter show which models qualify.
Two more features earn their place on a car that charges overnight. An EV charger with dynamic load balancing measures how much current your home has to spare and adjusts its output. The breaker then does not trip when other appliances run at the same time. An EV charger with an app lets you start and follow a session from your phone, handy on a night tariff.
Every charger in our home EV charger range works on a domestic connection, three-phase or single.
The Model 3 has a type 2 connector, the same as these chargers. At home you charge through the fixed cable or type 2 socket of the unit. To charge the car elsewhere you need a separate type 2 charging cable.
How long does the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor take to charge?
Start from the useable battery of 75.0 kWh. Divided by 11 kW that comes to roughly seven hours. In practice a full charge takes about eight and a half hours. The gap is charging loss, which turns into heat rather than range. On a single-phase supply at 7.4 kW it takes around twelve hours, again including losses. On three phases a night on the charger is plenty. On one phase you top up overnight rather than fill from empty.
Other versions of the Tesla Model 3
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Tesla Model 3 as well:
- Tesla Model 3 Long Range: rear-wheel drive with a long range
- Tesla Model 3 Performance: sporty dual motor version
- Tesla Model 3 Standard: entry model with a smaller battery
- Tesla Model 3 Standard Plus
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor need a three-phase charger?
To use the full 11 kW, yes. On a single-phase supply of 32 amps the car charges at 7.4 kW instead. A full charge then takes about twelve hours. That runs past a typical night, so on one phase you top up rather than fill from empty.
Which MID meter charger suits this version?
Look for an 11 kW charger with the meter already built in, rather than one you add later. A meter that is built in is calibrated together with the charger, so nothing has to be added to the installation afterwards. Our EV chargers with a MID meter mark the models that have one. Most of them are 22 kW units, so check the power before you order.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. It is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but outside those three countries you arrange the installation locally.