off-peak hours. You definitely want to charge after midnight to save money and help take the burden off the grid. Per Electrek, Tesla has now shifted its off-peak rate window.
Time of day
Most of the cost difference depends on daytime versus overnight charging, so you'll usually pay less to charge from 9 pm to 11 am.
What's a best practice for charging a Tesla at home? We recommend plugging in every evening to top off the battery.
For vehicles with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) high voltage Batteries, Tesla recommends you keep your charge limit to 100%, even for daily use, and that you also fully charge your vehicle to 100% at least once per week.
A 120 volt outlet will supply 2 to 3 miles of range per hour charged. If you charge overnight and drive less than 30 to 40 miles per day, this option should meet your typical charging needs.
Keep your Tesla plugged in whenever possible. This will help the battery retain some heat. The onboard computer will automatically prevent over-charging. Precondition the battery before turning on your Tesla.
Repeated full charges can negatively impact li-ion battery cells, which is why Tesla recommends to only daily charge to 90% capacity and to charge to 100% only when needed for long trips.
Charging your Tesla at a fast-charging CHAdeMO station over time will reduce battery efficiency and you may even spend more time at a Tesla Supercharger than before.
If you took delivery of a new Tesla vehicle from Dec 15 - 31, 2022, you may have 10,000 miles of free Supercharging. Note: These miles expire two years after your delivery date and are not transferable to another vehicle or owner. To check if you have free, unlimited Supercharging: Sign in to your Tesla Account.
Yes, Supercharge decrease your battery health a little each time you charge it, but don't worry. If you stay your charge always less than 80% then your battery will have long battery life. No, the battery and charger systems are designed to avoid damage, battery temperature is monitored by the car etc.
Now, however, Tesla has added a new middle tier for rates. At peak hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), the rate is set at $0.57; in the mid-tier hours (5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.), the rates are set at $0.35; and at off-peak hours (11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.), the rate is set at $0.25.
Tesla announced an early Christmas present for all those pre-dawn road trippers: free vehicle charging at certain Supercharger locations if you get there before 10AM (or after 7PM if you're more of a night rider).
Generally, you shouldn't charge your EV to 100% battery every single night because charging cycles can degrade your battery. Most EVs on the market have a range of a few hundred miles on a single full charge. Unless you are driving long distances every day, that charge should last you a few days.
Avoid the rush and save 50% on your charging fees before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m. at all Superchargers in California's major metro areas. For specific rates and eligible sites, tap the Supercharger map pin on your in-car touchscreen.
Tesla's position on Superchargers
In both cases there are no limitations or restrictions on how often or for what purpose you use the Supercharging network. The Supercharger network is a huge selling point for Tesla and being able to make reasonable road trips in an EV is one of Tesla's big draws.
You can view the total or average cost per kWh for each type of charging location for your vehicle. Often, charging your Tesla vehicle at home is the cheapest option, and your savings may increase by switching to a time-of-use rate plan designed for EV charging, if available.
Check Your “My Tesla” User Account
Select Manage > View Details to check for the Free Unlimited Supercharging option. Your Supercharging status should be listed as one of the following: Pay-Per-Use, Free Unlimited, and Timebound Supercharging.
If outstanding charges accumulate past a set amount, your Supercharger access will be restricted until the outstanding balance is paid. Supercharging can be immediately re-enabled by paying the balance on your car's touchscreen or in your account.
Earning 1,000 miles of free Supercharging is no longer possible, according to the Tesla website. For several years, when someone bought a Tesla electric vehicle through a referral, both the referred customer and referrer were rewarded with 1,000 miles worth of free fast charging on the Tesla Supercharger network.
It's important to note that due to their massive direct current (DC), Superchargers are not recommended for daily charging on your Tesla. Instead, superchargers are in place to provide a quick charge for drivers on the the go, or for those on longer road trips.
The Superchargers are probably the safest place as they are generally in use at all hours.
If the Battery's charge level falls to 0%, you must plug it in. If you leave it unplugged for an extended period, it may not be possible to charge or use Model 3 without jump starting or replacing the low voltage battery. Leaving Model 3 unplugged for an extended period can also result in permanent Battery damage.
These results suggest that you can leave your Tesla car parked for even a couple of months unplugged if you have a charged your car at least 70 -80%. This gives Tesla owners the peace of mind when they're away from their cars on a long vacation.
Bottom line, the most time-efficient speed is 75-80 mph. if you go faster, you'll use energy faster than the Supercharger can replace it, so you're net trip time will increase.