Guide
Tesla Model 3 home charging in the UK
A UK Model 3 can use a compatible Type 2 home charger; you do not have to choose Tesla-branded equipment. The represented versions have an 11 kW AC limit, so a 22 kW wallbox cannot give them 22 kW charging. Start with your exact battery version and the time you park at home.
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Which Model 3 do you have?
Our car selector represents the RWD 60 kWh and Premium RWD 79 kWh entries labelled 2026, plus first-generation RWD 59 kWh and Long Range 75 kWh records, including a retained 2024 reference. Those labels identify specific source records, not every Model 3 sold under the same badge. A used car's build date and battery version matter more than its registration year alone.
The Tesla usable capacities in these records are estimates from EV Database or EVKX, not figures confirmed by Tesla. We have not turned them into manufacturer specifications. Use the table as a planning example and your own handbook or vehicle information for a closer estimate; a Tesla-confirmed usable capacity is Not confirmed here.
Type 2 is recorded for the represented 2026 cars and Ohme's UK manufacturer guidance confirms the Tesla Type 2 connection. The 11 kW AC records and single-phase figures come from the cited vehicle databases, not a Tesla technical sheet available for this comparison; confirm your exact car's AC limit in its handbook before choosing a higher-rated installation. Older registry entries also leave the connector or single-phase maximum unconfirmed. Look up your exact car or read Type 2 explained.
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7 kW at home is not Supercharging
A home wallbox supplies AC electricity through the car's onboard charger. A Supercharger's DC power figure is not the rate a home wallbox can supply. The registry records 11 kW maximum AC for these versions, with 7.4 kW single-phase confirmed in the two 2026 entries.
A roughly 7 kW home unit can be a sensible starting point if the assessed supply and your overnight parking window allow it. A compatible 11 kW three-phase installation can shorten a session for an 11 kW-capable car. A 22 kW unit stops at that same 11 kW car limit; its label does not create extra capability inside the Model 3.
Ask whether the three-phase option solves an actual timing problem rather than comparing the biggest number. See 7 kW versus 22 kW and supply phases before paying for an upgrade.
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Model 3 home charging times: labelled examples
| Version | Battery figure used | 20–80%, 7.4 kW | 20–80%, 11 kW | 20–80%, 22 kW | 20–80%, 2.3 kW example | 0–100%, 7.4 kW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD 60 kWh (2026) | 60 kWh estimated usable | About 4 hours 52 minutes | About 3 hours 16 minutes | About 3 hours 16 minutes | About 15 hours 39 minutes | About 8 hours 6 minutes |
| Premium RWD 79 kWh (2026) | 79 kWh estimated usable | About 6 hours 24 minutes | About 4 hours 19 minutes | About 4 hours 19 minutes | About 20 hours 37 minutes | About 10 hours 41 minutes |
| RWD 59 kWh (first generation) | 59 kWh estimated usable | About 4 hours 47 minutes | About 3 hours 13 minutes | About 3 hours 13 minutes | About 15 hours 23 minutes | About 7 hours 58 minutes |
| Long Range 75 kWh (first generation / 2024) | 75 kWh estimated usable | About 6 hours 5 minutes | About 4 hours 5 minutes | About 4 hours 5 minutes | About 19 hours 34 minutes | About 10 hours 8 minutes |
These figures use a steady charging rate and round to the nearest minute. Battery state, temperature, charging losses, the car and available household power can change the actual time. Where the single-phase limit is not confirmed, the 7.4 kW example assumes the car can use that power; check your handbook.
The 2.3 kW column is an illustrative portable-charging rate, not approval of a socket or a recommended current setting. Use only equipment your vehicle manufacturer permits and have the socket and circuit assessed. A 0–100% example compares times; it is not advice to run the battery empty or charge fully every day.
The smaller and larger estimated packs need different amounts of energy for the same percentage top-up. Use the 20–80% columns for comparison, not as a universal Tesla daily charging recommendation. Follow the recommended target shown by your exact car and its instructions; do not infer a routine solely from an assumed battery chemistry.
For a different starting percentage or a reduced installation limit, use the charging-time calculator. Select your version, or enter figures yourself. A three-pin lead may replace a small daily amount, but the illustrative 2.3 kW times show why it is a different proposition from recovering a large battery overnight. Read socket and portable-charging safety.
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Use your own electricity price
The Model 3's battery percentage is not an electricity bill. Estimate the energy for your top-up, then use the price that actually applies while charging. Our cost calculator lets you choose a represented version and a listed tariff, or enter your own energy and price. Its Tesla battery estimate must still be treated as an estimate.
Check whether the whole session fits the eligible cheap-rate period. Electricity used for conversion or battery temperature control may make metered charging energy higher than the battery gain. Standing charges and installation costs are separate; choosing a supplier in a tool does not confirm you hold its tariff. See home charging costs.
Your next step
Choose controls that work with your Model 3 routine
For a daily commute, consider cable reach, a schedule you understand and whether a tariff controls the car or charger. Avoid conflicting car and wallbox timers. If you want solar charging, check the monitoring and grid-top-up behaviour, not just whether the app has a solar label.
A fixed Type 2 lead saves fetching a cable; a socket charger lets you choose a suitable separate lead. Neither arrangement bypasses the car's AC limit. Choose a home charger, browse the catalogue, or use the balanced Ohme Home Pro versus zappi comparison for two examples rather than a claimed “best” model.
Have a competent installer assess your supply and parking position. Explain any second EV or planned heat pump during the survey. The installation overview sets out what to prepare and which electrical decisions belong to the installer.
Further reading
Sources
- Last reviewed
- Model 3 RWD 2026; estimated battery capacity: UK battery and AC charging specifications — EV Database. Vehicle record source, checked 2026-10-04. Battery estimates remain estimates; check the exact version.
- Model 3 Premium RWD 2026; estimated battery capacity: UK battery and AC charging specifications — EV Database. Vehicle record source, checked 2026-10-04. Battery estimates remain estimates; check the exact version.
- Model 3 first generation; secondary usable capacity, not confirmed by Tesla: battery and onboard charging specifications — EVKX. Vehicle record source, checked 2026-10-04. Battery estimates remain estimates; check the exact version.
- Model 3 Long Range first generation; secondary usable capacity, not confirmed by Tesla: battery and onboard charging specifications — EVKX. Vehicle record source, checked 2026-10-04. Battery estimates remain estimates; check the exact version.
- Model 3 Long Range MY2024; secondary usable capacity, not confirmed by Tesla: battery and onboard charging specifications — EVKX. Vehicle record source, checked 2026-10-04. Battery estimates remain estimates; check the exact version.
- Ohme charger comparison and solar equipment requirements — Ohme. Type 2 Home Pro connection, CT-clamp-dependent solar charging and 5 m/optional 8 m cables; checked 6 October 2026.
- Electric vehicles: cost, time and what's involved — UK Power Networks. Supply assessment, installer notification and site-specific network work. UK Power Networks' process applies in its own service area; other operators have their own arrangements.
- Electrical safety advice for electric vehicles — Electrical Safety First. Dedicated charging equipment, competent installation and stopping use of damaged charging cables.