How Long Do You Have To Charge Tesla. Tesla charges an idle fee for every minute you stay plugged in after being charged. A Tesla Model 3 owner asked Musk whether she should charge up to 100 given her commute is a total of 160 miles which leaves little wiggle room to do.
If you charge at a Tesla supercharger the cost is typically about 025 per KW if you purchased a Model S or Model X after January 2017. Keep in mind this cost will depend on your states electricity. Verified owners on Teslas official forum have noted significant enough savings that some have elected to drive longer between charges during colder.
The battery does have a long lifespan but only if you drive it well and take great care of it.
For instance a 100 kWh battery provides a range of 370 miles EPA for the Model S Long Range but provides an EPA range of 325 miles for the Model X Long Range. On a 50kW rapid charger it will take around 60-70 minutes. Keep reading to make charging levels as easy as 1 2 3. Under ideal conditions a brand-new fully charged Tesla can theoretically sit for approximately 100 days without charging.
