Tesla Model S
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your Model S+−
The Tesla Model S has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Which Tesla Model S versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Tesla Model S, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Tesla Model S 60
- Tesla Model S 70
- Tesla Model S 75
- Tesla Model S 90
- Tesla Model S 60D
- Tesla Model S 70D
Whichever Model S trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: Plaid/Long Range ~100kWh usable. 11kW AC; up to 250kW DC on V3 Superchargers.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Tesla Model S.
The Tesla Model S is a large electric saloon that has been available in the UK since 2013 in various iterations, with the current facelifted generation on sale from 2021. It is a long-range BEV with a battery of around 95kWh usable depending on variant, and it charges on AC via a Type 2 inlet. For home and public AC charging, the cable you supply is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
For rapid DC charging the Model S uses Tesla Superchargers or compatible CCS chargers, which provide their own tethered cable at up to around 250kW. You do not need to buy a cable for Supercharger sessions. The Model S's onboard AC charger supports 11kW on three phases, which is the ceiling for any AC cable you connect.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Model S need?
Despite the Model S's large battery and high DC rapid charging capability, its AC onboard charger tops out at 11kW on three phases. On a standard UK single-phase home supply that means a maximum of 7.4kW at the wall, regardless of cable rating. For home charging a 7.4kW Type 2 cable is the correct and most cost-effective choice: it delivers everything your supply can offer.
The Model S will charge at 11kW only if you have a three-phase supply or use a three-phase 22kW public AC charger. On a single-phase setup the charging rate is the same whether you use a 7.4kW or a 22kW cable. A 5m lead suits most driveways. Given the car's size you may find a 7m cable useful if the parking arrangement puts the socket at a distance from the wallbox.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the Model S battery of around 95kWh from empty costs roughly £7 at an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £26 at a standard rate of around 27p. Charging overnight on a good EV tariff is by far the cheapest way to run a Model S day to day. Public rapid charging is significantly dearer per kWh. Tariffs vary, so check your current rate.
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Tesla Model S FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Tesla Model S need?+−
The Tesla Model S has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Tesla Model S charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the Tesla Model S has a three-phase onboard charger, so with a 22kW cable and a three-phase supply it can charge at up to 11kW.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What cable does the Tesla Model S need for home charging?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC chargers. The onboard AC charger supports 11kW on three phases. On a standard UK single-phase supply, a 7.4kW cable gives the full available speed of 7.4kW. A 22kW cable is only beneficial with a three-phase supply or at 22kW public AC chargers.
Do I need a cable to use Tesla Superchargers with the Model S?+−
No. Tesla Superchargers and CCS rapid chargers provide their own tethered cable. The Type 2 to Type 2 cable you buy is exclusively for AC charging: home wallboxes and public AC posts. Rapid DC charging is handled entirely by the charger's built-in lead.
How long does the Tesla Model S take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW single-phase home wallbox, the roughly 95kWh usable battery takes around 13 hours from empty, which spans a full overnight charge. On a three-phase 11kW supply that drops to around nine hours. Supercharger DC sessions are far faster and use the charger's own cable.
What length Type 2 cable should I choose for the Tesla Model S?+−
A 5m cable covers most home setups. The Model S is a large saloon, so depending on how and where you park, the socket can end up further from the wallbox. A 7m or 10m cable is worth considering if your driveway is long or the wallbox is positioned well back from where the rear or front of the car typically sits.