EV Charge 
A Tesla Model Y takes about 11 h 41 min to charge from empty to full on a typical home Level 2 charger (7.7 kW), about 64 h 13 min on a regular 120-volt outlet, and roughly 15 to 30 minutes for a 10-80% stop at a Tesla Supercharger. Across popular EVs, a full charge takes 10 to 20 hours on a 7.7 kW Level 2 charger and 2.4 to 4.6 days on a regular outlet, depending mostly on battery size.
In practice almost nobody charges from zero. A 40-mile commute uses about 11 kWh, which a Level 2 charger puts back in well under two hours and a regular outlet replaces overnight. The table below shows full charges so you can compare cars.
Charging time for popular EVs
| EV | Energy for a full charge | Level 1 (120V) | Level 2 (7.7 kW) | Level 2 (11.5 kW) | Cost at home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 90 kWh | 64 h 13 min | 11 h 41 min | 7 h 49 min | $16.33 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 91 kWh | 65 h 18 min | 11 h 52 min | 7 h 57 min | $16.60 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 139 kWh | 99 h 36 min | 18 h 07 min | 12 h 08 min | $25.32 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 100 kWh | 71 h 32 min | 13 h 00 min | 8 h 42 min | $18.18 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 92 kWh | 65 h 36 min | 11 h 56 min | 7 h 59 min | $16.68 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 81 kWh | 57 h 40 min | 10 h 29 min | 7 h 01 min | $14.66 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 153 kWh | 109 h 31 min | 19 h 55 min | 13 h 20 min | $27.84 |
| Kia EV9 | 112 kWh | 79 h 51 min | 14 h 31 min | 9 h 43 min | $20.30 |
| Rivian R1S | 128 kWh | 91 h 35 min | 16 h 39 min | 11 h 09 min | $23.28 |
| Nissan Leaf | 86 kWh | 61 h 43 min | 11 h 13 min | 7 h 31 min | $15.69 |
How many miles you get per hour of charging
| EV | Level 1: miles per hour | Level 2 (7.7 kW): miles per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 5 | 28 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 5 | 26 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 3 | 18 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 4 | 24 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 4 | 24 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 4 | 23 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 3 | 16 |
| Kia EV9 | 3 | 18 |
| Rivian R1S | 3 | 17 |
| Nissan Leaf | 5 | 26 |
On a regular outlet a Tesla Model Y gains about 5 miles of range per hour, so 10 hours overnight adds roughly 51 miles. That covers a typical daily drive, which is why many owners never install a Level 2 charger. See Level 1 vs Level 2 charging and what a Level 2 charger costs to install.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla at a Supercharger?
Tesla says its V3 Superchargers add up to 200 miles in about 15 minutes, and most stops from 10% to 80% take 15 to 30 minutes. Charging slows down sharply after 80% to protect the battery, so the last 20% can take as long as the first 70%. Speed costs money: Superchargers average $0.62 per kWh for non-members, versus 18.16¢ at home. Compare every state in Tesla Supercharger cost by state.
What changes the charging time
- Battery size: trucks and three-row SUVs carry two to three times the energy of a compact EV.
- Charger power and your car’s onboard charger: a 48-amp wall unit only helps if the car accepts 11.5 kW.
- Cold weather: a cold battery charges more slowly, especially at fast chargers. Preconditioning helps.
- State of charge: charging is fastest between 10% and 80% and slows near full.
- Shared circuits: some home and public chargers split power between two cars.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model Y?
About 11 h 41 min from empty to full on a 7.7 kW Level 2 charger, 7 h 49 min on an 11.5 kW Wall Connector, and about 64 h 13 min on a 120V outlet. A 10-80% Supercharger stop usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.
How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model 3?
About 11 h 52 min on a 7.7 kW Level 2 charger and 65 h 18 min on a regular outlet, empty to full.
Can I charge an electric car overnight on a regular outlet?
Yes for most daily driving. Ten hours on a 120V outlet adds about 51 miles to a Model Y, enough for a typical commute, but not a full battery.
How much does a full charge cost?
At the U.S. average rate of 18.16¢ per kWh, a full charge costs about $16.33 for a Model Y and $27.84 for the largest truck in the table. See your state in the cost by state map.
More EV charging data
- Cheapest states to charge an EV
- Most expensive states to charge an EV
- EV charging cost per month, by state
- EV charging cost per mile by state
- EV vs gas: fuel cost in every state
- Electricity cost per kWh by state
- How much it costs to charge a Tesla
- Tesla Supercharger cost by state
- Level 2 charger installation cost by state
- EV charging cost by state (map)
- EV charging cost calculator
- Cost to charge every EV model
Sources: fueleconomy.gov (EPA range and efficiency); EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); DCFC Tracker (Supercharger prices); Tesla (Supercharger speed). Method: how we calculate.
