Tesla Model S Long Range EV charger: which one fits best?
The Tesla Model S Long Range charges at home at up to 11 kW, using a three-phase connection and a Type 2 connector. That is enough to top up the large battery quietly overnight, which suits a car with an official WLTP test range of around 634 kilometres that you mostly refill between trips. The other versions are covered in our overview of the Tesla Model S EV charger and among all Tesla EV chargers.
For the Tesla Model S Long Range we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
To be sure of the maximum AC charging power of your own car, check your vehicle documents or the charging screen in the car.
Charging specifications of the Tesla Model S Long Range
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | approx. 95 kWh |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 11 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 634 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW EV charger | approx. 8.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging at a Supercharger | up to 250 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Tesla Model S Long Range?
At home, the Model S Long Range draws no more than 11 kW. A more powerful charger will not charge this car any faster, so an 11 kW model is the sensible choice for anyone with a three-phase connection. Because a full charge of this large battery takes a whole night, a few features are worth looking at.
- A charger with a MID meter: a calibrated kWh meter built into the charger, so you measure the electricity you charge at home separately from your household use and know exactly what charging costs you.
- A charger with dynamic load balancing: the charger adjusts its power to what your connection has spare, so a long charging session does not overload your fuse box.
If you just want a straightforward setup, our home chargers are an easy place to begin. The Model S Long Range uses a Type 2 connection, like most chargers, so at home you simply charge from the fixed charger. We always recommend having a qualified electrician carry out the connection, as that is safer and matters for your insurance.
How long does the Tesla Model S Long Range take to charge?
On an 11 kW charger, a full charge from almost empty to full takes just over 10 hours. The plain calculation of around 95 kWh divided by 11 kW gives about 8.6 hours, but charging losses add more than an hour in practice. Plug the car in during the evening and it is full again by morning. You rarely run the large battery down completely, so daily top-ups usually take much less time. For long journeys you use Supercharger fast charging, which goes up to 250 kW.
Other versions of the Tesla Model S
Wallbox Discounter also has EV charger information for the other versions of the Tesla Model S:
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tesla Model S Long Range need a three-phase connection?
For the full 11 kW, yes. The car charges across three phases, so only a three-phase connection with 16 A per phase gets you the full power, and the battery is full again in just over 10 hours. On a single-phase connection the car charges at up to 3.7 kW on 16 A, or up to 7.4 kW on 32 A, which means a full charge takes considerably longer.
Why is a MID meter important for the Tesla Model S Long Range?
A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter that records your charging consumption accurately. With a meter built into the charger, you see exactly how much electricity the car takes at home, separate from the rest of your household. The more kilometres you drive on electricity charged at home, the more that precise measurement is worth.