A normal power point is slow on paper and plenty in practice. Here's how long the cars Australians actually buy take to charge, and how much range each hour adds.
On a standard 10 A power point, a portable charger adds about 13 km of range per hour; on a dedicated 15 A outlet, about 19 km. A Tesla Model Y RWD takes about 17.4 hours from 20% to 80% on 10 A, or 11.6 hours on 15 A. Most people never wait that long: they top up each night what they drove that day.
20→80% is how most people think about a 'full' charge. 10→100% is the worst case: arriving home nearly empty and filling to the top.
| Model | Battery (approx.) | 20→80% on 10A | 20→80% on 15A | 10→100% on 10A | 10→100% on 15A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y RWD | 60 kWh | 17.4 h | 11.6 h | 26.1 h | 17.4 h |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range | 78 kWh | 22.6 h | 15.1 h | 33.9 h | 22.6 h |
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | 60 kWh | 17.4 h | 11.6 h | 26.1 h | 17.4 h |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 78 kWh | 22.6 h | 15.1 h | 33.9 h | 22.6 h |
| BYD Sealion 7 | 82.5 kWh | 23.9 h | 15.9 h | 35.9 h | 23.9 h |
| BYD Atto 3 | 60.5 kWh | 17.5 h | 11.7 h | 26.3 h | 17.5 h |
| BYD Seal | 82.5 kWh | 23.9 h | 15.9 h | 35.9 h | 23.9 h |
| BYD Dolphin | 60.5 kWh | 17.5 h | 11.7 h | 26.3 h | 17.5 h |
| MG4 | 64 kWh | 18.6 h | 12.4 h | 27.8 h | 18.6 h |
| Kia EV5 | 88 kWh | 25.5 h | 17.0 h | 38.3 h | 25.5 h |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 84 kWh | 24.3 h | 16.2 h | 36.5 h | 24.3 h |
| Geely EX5 | 60 kWh | 17.4 h | 11.6 h | 26.1 h | 17.4 h |
| Zeekr 7X | 75 kWh | 21.7 h | 14.5 h | 32.6 h | 21.7 h |
| Polestar 2 | 82 kWh | 23.8 h | 15.8 h | 35.7 h | 23.8 h |
Want your own numbers? Use the range calculator on the homepage, or see the 10A vs 15A guide.
Cuts charge times by about a third compared with 10 A, once you have a dedicated 15 A or 20 A outlet.
Works from any standard power point. Enough for most daily driving overnight.
A standard 10 A power point adds about 13 km of range per hour. Taking a 60 kWh battery from 20% to 80% takes about 17.4 hours, and a 10-hour night adds roughly 129 km.
About 50% faster: roughly 19 km per hour instead of 13 km. A 60 kWh battery goes from 20% to 80% in about 11.6 hours.
For most people, yes. The average Australian drives around 30–40 km a day, which takes about 3.1 hours to put back on 10 A.
The car tapers the charging current as the battery fills to protect it, so the last 10–20% takes longer than the rest.
No. Powerboards and extension leads aren't built for hours of continuous load. Plug the charger straight into the wall, and stop if the plug or outlet feels hot.