How to charge a Tesla at home: wallbox, charging time and cost

Written by Engin Demirel · Electrical technician, master instructor · 12 years of experience

Short answer: Teslas sold in Europe and Turkey (Model 3 and Model Y) use the European Type 2 inlet for AC charging and accept up to 11 kW (three-phase, 16 A); on a single-phase supply the limit is 7.4 kW. So a Tesla Wall Connector is not required at home: any Type 2 home EV charger (wallbox) charges a Tesla at the same 11 kW. At 11 kW, empty to full takes about 6–8 hours depending on the battery; a day's driving is replaced in 1–2 hours.

Tesla charging inlet: Type 2 and CCS2

Teslas sold in Europe and Turkey do not use the North American Tesla connector but the European standard: Type 2 for AC and CCS2 (Type 2 plus two DC pins) for DC fast charging. At home, at work and at public AC stations you use Type 2, so you do not need Tesla-specific products when choosing a home charger, portable charger or cable.

How many kW does a Tesla charge at on AC?

According to Tesla's support page, the on-board charger of the Model 3 and Model Y draws 11 kW at 16 A on a three-phase 400 V supply and up to 7.4 kW at 32 A on single-phase 230 V. In practice:

With a three-phase supply, an 11 kW wallbox delivers the highest AC power a Tesla can take at home.
A 22 kW charger does not charge a Tesla faster; it only makes sense if you may switch to a car with 22 kW AC.
On single-phase the limit is 7.4 kW, and the circuit must be rated for 32 A. See single-phase vs three-phase.

How long does a Tesla take to charge at home?

Battery capacity of the Model 3 and Model Y depends on version and model year: around 60 kWh for standard/rear-wheel-drive versions and around 75–80 kWh for Long Range. Approximate times from empty to full, including losses:

11 kW wallbox (three-phase): about 6–8 hours.
7.4 kW (single-phase 32 A): about 8–11 hours.
3.7 kW household socket (portable charger): over 16 hours.

Most owners do not charge to 100% every night but to a limit set in the car (for example 80% for daily use). 50 km a day is about 8 kWh, which an 11 kW wallbox replaces in under an hour and a household socket in 2–3 hours. See the EV charging time guide.

What does it cost to charge a Tesla at home?

Cost = consumption × price per kWh. Consumption depends on version, wheel size, speed and season; as an example, for a Tesla using 16 kWh/100 km and home electricity in Turkey at about TRY 3.24/kWh (as of September 30, 2026):

100 km: about 16 × TRY 3.24 (plus roughly 10% charging loss).
Full 60 kWh battery: about 60 × TRY 3.24 plus losses.
Full 75 kWh battery: about 75 × TRY 3.24 plus losses.

Public AC charging costs about TRY 10.50/kWh and DC about TRY 15.00/kWh. Use the charging cost calculator and see public charging prices.

Tesla Wall Connector or another Type 2 wallbox?

Tesla's own Wall Connector is, in Europe, a wallbox with a Type 2 cable. Any wallbox using the same standard charges a Tesla at the same power: the charging speed is set by the car's 11 kW on-board charger and your supply, not by the charger brand. What to look at:

Power and phases: 11 kW is enough on three-phase; adjustable power lets you raise it if you change cars.
Tethered or socketed: a tethered cable is convenient; a socketed unit needs a separate Type 2 cable.
Smart features: app, RFID card, scheduled charging (night tariff), dynamic load balancing (prevents the main breaker from tripping).
Protection: whether the charger has built-in DC leakage detection decides which RCD type is needed; see RCD types.

For example, the Bemis Charger Plus 2 offers an app, RFID and load balancing, and its power is set in the app; for a Tesla, 11 kW is enough. All options in home EV chargers.

If you cannot install a wallbox: portable charger and cable

If you rent or cannot install a wallbox in a shared car park, a portable EV charger charges at 3.7 kW from a household socket, 7.4 kW from a 32 A industrial socket and up to 11 kW from a three-phase socket. For public AC stations without a tethered cable you need a Type 2 charging cable; an 11 kW cable is enough for a Tesla.

Supercharger: a short note

On long trips you use Tesla's Supercharger DC network and other operators' CCS2 stations. Price and availability are shown in the Tesla app and vary by time and location. DC charging is convenient on the road; for daily use, AC charging at home is cheaper and gentler on the battery.

Wallbox installation for Tesla owners in Bursa

ENGN installs home EV chargers in Bursa, Turkey only; local rules apply:

Site survey: paid (TRY 2,500 + VAT); wiring, consumer unit, phases and cable route are checked.
Written quote: if you accept it, the survey fee is deducted.
Project: no installation without a project; the project fee of TRY 15,000 + VAT is added.
Installation: a 40 A type A RCD, a 40 A circuit breaker and a surge protector are standard; an over/under-voltage protector is optional.

Installation price depends on cable length: up to 10 m about TRY 15,000, up to 25 m TRY 25,000, up to 50 m TRY 40,000 (excl. VAT and charger). More in home EV charger installation cost.

Tesla and Wall Connector are trademarks of Tesla, Inc.; ENGN has no partnership with Tesla.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use a non-Tesla wallbox for my Tesla?

Yes. Teslas in Europe and Turkey use Type 2 for AC; any Type 2 home charger charges a Tesla at the same power as a Wall Connector (up to 11 kW).

What kW wallbox does a Tesla need?

The Model 3 and Model Y accept up to 11 kW AC, so an 11 kW wallbox is enough on three-phase. A 22 kW unit does not charge faster. On single-phase the limit is 7.4 kW.

How long does a Tesla take to charge at home?

At 11 kW about 6–8 hours from empty depending on the battery, at 7.4 kW 8–11 hours and from a 3.7 kW household socket over 16 hours. A day's driving is replaced in 1–2 hours at 11 kW.

How much does it cost to charge a Tesla at home?

Consumption × price per kWh. For a Tesla using 16 kWh/100 km, 100 km costs about 16 × TRY 3.24 plus around 10% loss. The charging cost calculator works it out for your mileage.

Can a Tesla be charged from a household socket?

Yes, with a portable charger at up to 3.7 kW. It is slow and the socket carries a high current for hours; for daily charging a wallbox on a dedicated circuit is recommended.

Do I need a Tesla Wall Connector?

No. The Wall Connector is a Type 2 wallbox; another charger with the same standard charges a Tesla at the same power. Choose by features such as app, load balancing, installation and service.