Tesla Model 3 charging time on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast
Effective charging power: 170 kW (DC).
≈ 15 min
That is an estimate for a 10–80% charge of the Tesla Model 3’s 60 kWh usable battery on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast.
⚡ The Tesla Model 3 peaks at 170 kW on DC, so it cannot use the full 350 kW of this charger — it charges at up to 170 kW.
Tesla Model 3 on 350 kW DC — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 21 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 13 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 15 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 7 min |
DC rapid charging slows down significantly above 80% to protect the battery, so the 10–80% figure is the one that matters on a road trip — charging to 100% on DC is rarely worth the wait.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 10–80% |
|---|---|---|
| 2.3 kW plug | 2.3 kW | 26 h 5 min |
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 8 h 6 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 5 h 27 min |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 5 h 27 min |
| 50 kW DC | 50 kW | 50 min |
| 150 kW DC | 150 kW | 17 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3 on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast?
- Roughly 15 min for a 10–80% charge, at an effective 170 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 21 min.
- Can the Tesla Model 3 use the full 350 kW?
- The Tesla Model 3 peaks at 170 kW on DC, so it cannot use the full 350 kW of this charger — it charges at up to 170 kW.
- What is the fastest way to charge the Tesla Model 3?
- Its peak DC rate is 170 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 150 kW or faster DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.