What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2019 Tesla Model S P100D?
Residential EV chargers can push massive power, but your car dictates the actual intake. This Tesla Model S P100D draws up to 48 amps of current on Level 2 equipment. That rate adds 33 miles of range every single hour. You will need a dedicated 60-amp circuit to handle the load.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.5 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | NACS |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 9.5 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 33 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 76 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.2 miles |
| EPA rated range | 315 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 108.9 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Matching the 48-amp onboard charger requires a 48-amp supply to hit the 9.5 hour full charge mark. Feeding this car a smaller 32-amp or 40-amp circuit slows down the replenishment cycle. Pushing more amperage past 48 amps does nothing. The vehicle onboard hardware caps intake at 11.5 kilowatts anyway. Stick to the 48-amp ceiling.
What the install involves
A 48-amp continuous load requires a hardwired setup. Household receptacles cannot handle this amperage safely over long charging sessions. You need a 60-amp breaker paired with heavy-gauge copper wiring running to a hardwired unit like the Tesla Wall Connector. Call a licensed electrician for this installation. Safety codes demand professional handling of 60-amp circuits.
Chargers that match this car
Your car has a NACS port. The NACS units below plug straight in; any J1772 unit works with the adapter supplied with the car.
Native NACS plug, no adapter needed.
Dual plug: works with NACS and J1772 cars.
Tesla's own unit. Native NACS, hardwire only.
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Common questions
- How long does a full charge take?
- Plugging into a maximum rate Level 2 supply takes 9.5 hours to reach 100 percent capacity. Standard household Level 1 charging takes 76 hours due to the massive 108.9 kWh battery size.
- Can I use standard wall outlets?
- No household receptacle is rated for a 48-amp continuous draw. You must install a hardwired supply connected to a 60-amp breaker.
- What connector does this car use?
- This vehicle uses the NACS connector natively. A J1772 adapter ships with the car for third-party Level 2 units.
- What is the EPA charging rate?
- The EPA testing protocol rates the Level 2 charge time at 12.0 hours. This differs from the peak rate because EPA testing accounts for efficiency losses and real-world grid variables.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2019 Tesla Model S P100D. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.