Tesla Model S 75D EV charger: which one fits best?
The Tesla Model S 75D is one of the few cars that charges this fast at home. With the 72A onboard charger option it reaches 16.5 kW on a three-phase connection. Most electric cars stop at 11 kW.
AC, or alternating current, is what a home charger delivers. The car's onboard charger converts it to DC, or direct current, for the battery. That onboard charger sets the ceiling, which is why a faster charger pays off here. At a rapid charger it works the other way round. The charge point supplies direct current straight to the battery, past the onboard charger.
The 75D is not the only Model S with its own charging advice. The rest of the range sits in our Tesla overview.
wwFor the Tesla Model S 75D we recommend a charger from our 22 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Tesla Model S 75D
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 75 kWh (72.5 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | up to 16.5 kW (three-phase, with the optional 72 A onboard charger; 11 kW as standard) |
| Real-world range | approx. 380 km |
| Charging time with a 16.5 kW EV charger | approx. 5 hours 15 minutes, including charging losses |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | up to 120 kW at a Supercharger |
Which EV charger fits the Tesla Model S 75D?
Match the charger to the onboard charger. A 22 kW charger runs three-phase at 3 x 32 amps (A). That hands the Model S 75D the full 16.5 kW it can take. An 11 kW charger delivers 3 x 16 A and caps the car at 11 kW.
A 22 kW charger suits both versions of the car. It regulates the power down to whatever the vehicle asks for. A standard 11 kW car simply charges at its own maximum.
A built-in MID meter is worth looking for here. That is a calibrated kWh meter sitting inside the charger itself. Because it sits there, it records your charging separately from the rest of your household use. And because it is calibrated, the reading is legally valid rather than an estimate. You will find this meter in our EV chargers with a MID meter, in the 11 kW and 22 kW ranges.
The format matters too. Our EV chargers for home use are the models made for mounting at home. Some have a cable permanently attached, others a Type 2 socket on the unit itself. At home you charge straight from the charger itself.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and it matters for your insurance. They size the circuit so it stays within what your supply can carry.
We arrange installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, and nowhere else. In the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you order it together with the charger. In Germany it runs through a free quotation instead. We can ship worldwide, but the installation service stays inside those three countries.
How long does the Tesla Model S 75D take to charge?
With 72.5 kWh usable and a 16.5 kW charger, a full charge takes around 5 hours 15 minutes. That figure includes charging losses, so it sits above a straight division of capacity by power.
On the standard 11 kW onboard charger the same charge takes around 7 hours 45 minutes, again including losses. Either way the car is ready well before morning.
Other versions of the Tesla Model S
Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for the other versions of the Tesla Model S as well:
- Tesla Model S 70D
- Tesla Model S 85D, with a larger battery
- Tesla Model S 90D
- Tesla Model S 100D, with the longest range
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tesla Model S 75D really charge faster than 11 kW?
That depends on the onboard charger in your car. With the 72A option the 75D reaches 16.5 kW on a three-phase connection. The standard version stays at 11 kW. A 22 kW charger fits both, because it scales the power back to what the car asks for.
Why does a MID meter matter for the Model S 75D?
A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter built into the charger. Because it sits there, it records what you charge at home separately from the rest of your household use. And because it is calibrated, that reading is legally valid rather than an estimate.