Tesla Model 3 - Charging: Practical Guide

Basic Information

The Tesla Model 3 is a compact electric sedan available in three versions:

• RWD (rear-wheel drive): 62.5 kWh battery, 554 km WLTP range, from €43,000
• Long Range (all-wheel drive): 78 kWh battery, 678 km WLTP range, from €50,000
• Performance (all-wheel drive): 78 kWh battery, 629 km WLTP range, from €57,000

Charging connector: CCS2 (Type 2 + DC)

Before You Buy a Charger - Check Your Socket!

Before purchasing a charger, you need to decide which socket you will be charging from. This is the most important decision, as it determines charging power and compatibility.

Charging from a household socket (230V)

• Power: 3.7 kW (16A, single-phase)
• Charging time: approx. 17 hours (Model 3 RWD 0-100%)
• For whom: Emergency charging, very low daily mileage (<30 km/day)
• Note: 20% of household sockets have faulty wiring (missing earth, reversed phases) - most quality chargers will not work with such issues

Compatible chargers (3.7 kW):

• Q37 - portable charger 3.7 kW with WiFi app
• P35 - portable charger 3.7 kW with display

Charging from an industrial socket (CEE)

• Power: 11 kW (3-phase, 16A)
• Socket types: CEE 32A (large industrial), CEE 16A (small industrial), camping socket
• Charging time: 5-8 hours (Model 3 at 11 kW)
• For whom: Regular home charging, full use of the car's capabilities

Compatible chargers (11 kW):

• Q11 - portable charger 11 kW with WiFi app
• Q11 with adapters - also charges from 230V socket
• P11 - portable charger 11 kW with display

Not sure what you have at home? Send us an email with a photo at hello@amperepoint.com and we will help you figure it out. The option that always works is the Q11 with adapters - you will be able to charge from both a 230V socket (slower) and a CEE socket (faster).

Charging Specifications

AC charging (alternating current)

• Maximum power: 11 kW (3-phase, 16A)
• Charging time 0-100%:
  • At 3.7 kW: approx. 17 hours (RWD), approx. 21 hours (Long Range)
  • At 11 kW: 5-6 hours (RWD), 7-8 hours (Long Range)

DC charging (direct current)

• Maximum power: 170 kW (RWD), 250 kW (Long Range/Performance)
• Charging time 10-80%: 27-35 minutes
• Network: Tesla Supercharger (50+ locations in Poland) + all public CCS stations

Which Ampere Point Charger to Choose?

The Tesla Model 3 has an 11 kW AC onboard charger - to fully utilise the car's capabilities you need an 11 kW charger.

Q11 (portable charger 11 kW)

Features:

• Power: 11 kW (3-phase 16A, CEE socket)
• Full charge: 5-6 hours (RWD), 7-8 hours (Long Range)
• Integrated cable
• Adapter version: also charges from a 230V socket (3.7 kW)
• Mobile app

Q11 Portable Charger 11 kW

P11 (portable charger 11 kW)

Features:

• Power: 11 kW (3-phase 16A, CEE socket)
• Full charge: 5-6 hours (RWD), 7-8 hours (Long Range)
• Simple operation, solid build

P11 Portable Charger 11 kW

Q11 vs P11 difference: Both are portable and offer 11 kW. The main difference: the Q11 with adapters can also charge from a 230V socket (3.7 kW), while the P11 requires a CEE socket. The Q11 also includes a mobile app. Check product descriptions for full details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a 3-phase installation?
YES, both the Q11 and P11 require a 3-phase 16A installation. Check with an electrician whether you have this at home.

Can I charge the Model 3 at public charging stations?
Yes! The Model 3 has a CCS2 connector and charges at all public AC and DC stations (Ionity, Orlen Charge, GreenWay).

What is the difference between AC and DC charging?

• AC (at home): slower, cheaper, charge overnight (11 kW = 5-8h)
• DC (on the road): faster, more expensive, charge in 27-35 minutes (250 kW in Long Range)

Summary

The Tesla Model 3 is the most technologically advanced electric car in the D-segment, with the fastest DC charging (250 kW in Long Range) and the best charging network (Supercharger every 150 km).

Charger recommendation: Q11 or P11 (11 kW) - full utilisation of the car's capabilities

Key to success: 3-phase 16A installation at home or in the garage

Ideal for: users who value technology, fast DC charging and the Tesla ecosystem

Check our chargers:

• Q11 Portable Charger 11 kW
• Q11 Portable Charger 11 kW with adapters
• P11 Portable Charger 11 kW