The Shanghai Factory Had a Problem 2020. Tesla launches Model Y production in three factories simultaneously - Shanghai, Berlin, Texas. The problem? Each factory received batteries from a different supplier. Chinese CATL, BYD, Korean LG and Panasonic from Japan. And each of those battery packs charged differently. When testers discovered in 2022 that the Tesla Model Y RWD with BYD cells charged significantly faster than the same version with CATL, the confusion began. The difference? BYD reached up to 200 kW DC, while CATL barely hit 170 kW (1). The result: Tesla started concealing information about which battery supplier was in a specific car. Customers had to decode VINs, check type approval certificates - all just to find out whether they had the "good" or "worse" battery. But one thing did not change: regardless of version, the Model Y has one of the fastest DC charging speeds in its class. Tesla Model Y - Three Generations, Different Batteries Version and Battery History (2020-2025) 2020-2021: First Generation Model Y Long Range AWD: 82 kWh (75 kWh net) - Panasonic 2170 (30) Model Y Performance: 82 kWh - Panasonic 2170 Production: Gigafactory California, later Shanghai 2021-2024: The Three-Supplier Era Model Y RWD (Standard Range): 60-62 kWh net - CATL LFP or BYD Blade (22) Model Y Long Range: 75-77 kWh net - LG Energy Solution (30) Model Y Performance: 75 kWh net - Panasonic/LG Production added: Gigafactory Berlin (March 2022), Gigafactory Texas (2021) 2022: The Texas Experiment - Structural 4680 Battery Model Y AWD (Texas-made): ~70 kWh - proprietary 4680 cells Problem: worse charging than 2170 - maximum 235 kW instead of 250 kW (6) Time 10-80%: 32 minutes vs 27 minutes in the 2170 version Technology withdrawn from mass production by 2024 2025-2026: Juniper (Facelift) - The New LG5M Era Model Y RWD: ~69.5 kWh - LG5M cells (NCx) (27) Model Y Long Range AWD: ~84-86 kWh net - LG5M with 6% larger cells (21, 25) Model Y Performance: 75 kWh - LG5M Maximum DC power: 225 kW (27) Estimated time 10-80%: ~26 minutes (estimates based on LG5M) Interesting fact: In 2023-2024 Tesla sold a "Standard Range RWD" version in the US with a 75 kWh battery, but a software lock limited the range to 260 miles (418 km). Owners could later pay to "unlock" the full range (24). It is like buying an iPhone with features already inside but switched off. AC Charging - At Home with Your Charger Onboard Charger: 11 kW (3-phase) All versions of the Tesla Model Y have an 11 kW onboard charger (9, 10). Battery capacities and AC charging times: Version Battery Time 0-100% (11 kW) Time (3.7 kW socket) Model Y RWD (2024) 60 kWh ~5.5 h ~16 h Model Y Long Range (2024) 75 kWh ~7 h ~20 h Model Y Performance (2024) 75 kWh ~7 h ~20 h Model Y RWD (2025 Juniper) 69.5 kWh ~6.3 h ~19 h Model Y Long Range (2025) 84-86 kWh ~8 h ~23 h AC charging options in Europe: 1. Portable charger 11 kW (fastest home option) Our models: P11 and Q11 Model Y Long Range (75 kWh): ~7 hours 0-100% Model Y RWD (60 kWh): ~5.5 hours 0-100% Portable charger: take it with you, charge anywhere as long as you have adapters (Q11 with adapters) 11 kW charging requires an industrial CEE socket (1) 2. Household socket 230V (16A) Model Y Long Range: ~20 hours 0-100% The slowest but always available option As BENY EV notes: "The onboard charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. The charging speed will not increase even if the external power continues to rise" (2). In other words: you could have a 22 kW charger in your garage, but the Tesla will only draw 11 kW. Chargers Compatible with Tesla Model Y DC Charging - Supercharger and Public Stations The Tesla Model Y supports fast CCS2 charging (Combined Charging System) with up to 250 kW at Supercharger V3 and V4 stations (10). DC charging times - different versions: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (75 kWh, 2170 cells) 10-80%: ~27 minutes at 250 kW Peak power: 250 kW for the first 5-10 minutes Power drops: below 200 kW after 25%, below 150 kW after 40% Tesla Model Y RWD (60 kWh, BYD Blade) 10-80%: ~25 minutes Peak power: up to 200 kW (22) Better charging curve than CATL Tesla Model Y RWD (60 kWh, CATL LFP) 10-80%: ~28-30 minutes Peak power: ~170 kW (22) Slower curve, but stable Tesla Model Y AWD 4680 (Texas, 70 kWh) 10-80%: 32 minutes (6) Peak power: 235 kW (start), drops quickly 0-97%: 52 minutes, but the last 20% is a waste of time Tesla Model Y 2025 Juniper (LG5M, 84 kWh) 10-80%: ~26 minutes (estimates) Peak power: 225 kW (27) New LG5M battery - faster charging Charging curve - what testers say: As The Kilowatts notes in the Model Y 4680 test: "It never reached 250 kW, starting at 235 kW and progressively reducing charging power over time. At 25% it was already below 150 kW" (6). By comparison, the standard Model Y with 2170 cells holds 200+ kW for a much longer period. Comparison: Model Y vs Competition Tesla Model Y Long Range vs Electric SUVs Model Battery DC Power Time 10-80% Price (2024-2025) Tesla Model Y LR 75 kWh 250 kW ~27 min from €53,000 (47) VW ID.4 Pro 77 kWh 125-135 kW ~35 min from €42,000 (57) Ford Mustang Mach-E 76 kWh 150 kW ~38 min from €56,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 77.4 kWh 220 kW ~18 min from €58,000 Kia EV6 77.4 kWh 240 kW ~18 min from €59,000 Key takeaways: Tesla has the fastest charging in its class (250 kW) VW ID.4 is significantly slower (125 kW), but considerably cheaper Tesla has its own Supercharger network - 40,000+ stations globally Who Is the Tesla Model Y For? Scenario 1: John - 70 km daily commute, garage with charger Profile: Single-family house, Q11 11 kW charger in the garage (portable or wallbox) Daily commute: 70 km (35 km each way) Occasional longer trips (holidays, weekends) How it works: Charges the Model Y Long Range overnight in ~7 hours (11 kW charger) Consumption: ~15 kWh/100 km x 70 km = 10.5 kWh per day On holiday: Superchargers every 150-200 km. Charging 10-80% in 27 minutes - time for a coffee. Scenario 2: Anna - Apartment block, no charger, 150 km per day Profile: Apartment in a block, no private charger Daily commute: 150 km Must charge at public stations How it works: Model Y Long Range (533 km WLTP): realistically ~400 km in mixed driving Charging 2-3x per week at DC stations Without a home charger, EVs lose their main advantage - cheap overnight charging Alternative: if the employer has chargers - ideal. If not - consider a lease with a charging package Prices and Versions (2024-2025) Tesla Model Y - European Pricing (2024, pre-facelift): Version Power Battery WLTP Range Price Model Y RWD 299 hp 60 kWh 455 km from €47,000 Model Y Long Range RWD 299 hp 60 kWh 600 km from €51,000 Model Y Long Range AWD 514 hp 75 kWh 533 km from €53,000 Model Y Performance 534 hp 75 kWh 514 km from €58,000 (Q2 2025) Tesla Model Y 2025 (Juniper): Long Range AWD: from €61,000 (42, 45) RWD: from €47,000 (January 2025) (47) Performance: expected Q2 2025 What is new in Juniper 2025: LED light bar front and rear (like Cybertruck) 8-inch rear passenger screen Ventilated front seats Electrically folding rear seats Improved acoustic insulation LG5M battery (larger capacity, faster charging) Interesting fact: In 2023, the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling car in the world - 1.2 million units delivered (24). More than the Toyota Corolla. The first time in history an electric vehicle was number one globally. What Is Next? Tesla Roadmap 2025-2026 Structural 4680 Battery - Coming Back? Tesla continues to develop 4680 cells, but so far has not managed to achieve an advantage over 2170. The problem: the charging curve is worse than in LG/Panasonic versions (6). Model Y Juniper (2025): LG5M battery with new cells (+6% capacity) Estimated charging time: 26 minutes 10-80% at 225 kW Long Range range: 568-622 km WLTP (depending on wheels) (25, 47) Bidirectional charging (V2L): The Model Y Performance 2025 gains V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) functionality - the ability to export energy from the battery. Power: up to 2.4 kW (25). Enough to power a fridge during a power cut or power tools on a building site. Sources and Tests (1) ARINEA - How long does a Tesla charge - general Tesla charging information (2) BENY EV - Tesla Model Y Charging Tips - technical charging data for Model Y Performance (6) Elektrowoz.pl - Tesla Model Y 4680 charging - charging test of the 4680 cell version (9) Ampere Point - Tesla guide - battery and charging specifications for all versions (10) Wallbox.pl - Tesla Model Y data - technical charging parameters (21) Elektrowoz.pl - Tesla Model Y 89.64 kWh battery - new LG5M battery in Model Y 2025 (22) Elektrowoz.pl - CATL vs BYD - comparison of CATL and BYD charging curves (24) Wikipedia - Tesla Model Y - production and sales history (25) Elektrowoz.pl - WLTP ranges Model Y 2026 - all ranges for LG5M versions (27) Elektrowoz.pl - Tesla Model 3/Y Standard - 69.5 kWh battery in US Standard version (30) Elektrowoz.pl - Tesla Model Y 2022 82 kWh battery - history of the 82 kWh battery (41) Wybor Kierowcow - Tesla Model Y price list 2025 - official prices and versions (42) Motoelectro - Tesla Model Y 2025 - new Launch Series version (45) MaxBlog - Tesla Model Y 2025 review - post-facelift test (47) Elektrowoz.pl - Tesla Model Y FL prices - current prices for all versions BOTTOM LINE: The Tesla Model Y is the king of fast charging in its class. 250 kW DC (27 minutes 10-80%), its own Supercharger network and 11 kW AC at home. With the Ampere Point Q11 portable charger you charge it overnight, and on the road Superchargers appear every 150 km. The LG5M battery in the 2025 version promises even faster charging. The only downside? The price is higher than the VW ID.4, but you get a crossover that outsold the Toyota Corolla. (FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions Which charger should I choose for my electric car or plug-in hybrid? The choice of charger depends on your vehicle's specifications: the maximum AC power it supports, the number of phases (single-phase or three-phase) and the connector type (usually Type 2 in Europe). A single-phase vehicle will only use one phase of a three-phase charger. Before purchasing, check your car's maximum AC charging capacity or contact us - we are happy to help you choose the right equipment. Can I charge an electric car using a standard household socket? Yes, but this method has limitations. Charging from a standard 230V socket gives a maximum of 16A, which corresponds to approximately 3.7 kW. Some vehicles, especially plug-in hybrids, do not support faster charging. How long does it take to charge an electric car? Charging time depends on battery capacity, charger power and the type of current (AC/DC). A car with a 50 kWh battery and an 11 kW charger will charge in approximately 4.5 hours. This is an estimate that can vary depending on the onboard charger efficiency, battery state and ambient temperature. Is charging at home cheaper than charging at public stations? Yes, home charging is generally more economical. Public station costs can range from €0.40/kWh to €0.80/kWh or more, depending on the operator and charging method. Do I need special permission to install a charger at home? In detached houses, special permission is usually not required, but it is worth consulting an electrician to ensure compliance with local regulations. In apartment buildings, approval from the building management or residents' association may be required. Is it safe to charge an electric car in the rain? Yes, all our chargers are certified for protection against water and moisture (IP65, IP66 - depending on the model). Can I use an extension lead to charge an electric car? Standard extension leads are not recommended. They may not handle high loads, which can lead to overheating. If you must use an extension lead, it should be specifically designed for high power loads and approved by the charger manufacturer.