What is the amperage for Tesla home charging?
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Tesla home charging supports both 16A and 32A charging piles. More information about Tesla charging is as follows: Full charging time: The Tesla 220V home single-phase charging pile can support up to 7Kw (32A), which translates to approximately 50 kilometers per hour when charging a MODEL-3, with a full charge taking about 9 hours. Portable charger: The portable charger is essentially a simplified and portable version of the charging pile, consisting of a charging connector with a plug. It typically operates at 200V and commonly supports manual adjustment between 8A, 10A, and 16A. At 16A, it can charge approximately 25 kilometers per hour, primarily used for temporary charging while traveling, and can be connected to a standard residential air conditioning socket.
We've been driving a Tesla for over two years, and all the charging is done at home. The current is usually set around 32 amps, with a dedicated Wall Connector charging station at 220V. This way, charging is super fast—it can reach 80% in about seven to eight hours overnight. If you don’t install a charging station and just use a regular household socket, the current will be much lower, like 10 or 16 amps, making charging painfully slow—it might take a whole day and still not finish. I recommend installing a charging station, where the current can be set between 32 to 48 amps, depending on your home's electrical circuit. I tried 16 amps myself, and it was too slow and frustrating. Switching to 32 amps saved time and hassle. The key is not to go overboard—too high a current might cause overheating, so have a professional electrician check your circuit capacity. Charge regularly without delay—it’s safer and more efficient.