Level 1 vs Level 2
hours plugged in, every night
7.0 hr vs 50 min. That's how long a Model Y Long Range AWD has to sit plugged in each night to cover 1,000 miles a month (about 33 miles a day): on a regular 120V outlet, then on a 48A Level 2 charger.
Miles added per hourBy trim and charger.
| Trim | 120V | 32A | 40A | 48A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | 5 mi | 28 mi | 36 mi | 43 mi |
| Model 3 Premium AWD | 5 mi | 26 mi | 33 mi | 39 mi |
| Model 3 Performance AWD | 4 mi | 23 mi | 29 mi | 34 mi |
| Model Y Standard RWD | 5 mi | 28 mi | 35 mi | 43 mi |
| Model Y Long Range AWD | 5 mi | 25 mi | 31 mi | 38 mi |
| Model Y Performance AWD | 4 mi | 22 mi | 27 mi | 32 mi |
| Model S | 5 mi | 25 mi | 32 mi | 38 mi |
| Model X | 4 mi | 21 mi | 27 mi | 32 mi |
| Cybertruck AWD | 3 mi | 16 mi | 20 mi | 24 mi |
How these are worked out. Power is amps times 240V (120V for the outlet), times about 90% for charging losses, divided by the car's EPA energy use per mile. Real numbers wobble with temperature and battery level.
The car sets the ceiling. A 48A charger only helps if the car's onboard charger takes 48A. Some trims accept less, so check your car's spec before paying for the bigger install.
When 120V is enough. If you drive under about 30 miles a day and park for 10+ hours, a plain outlet keeps up for a Model 3 or Model Y. A Cybertruck needs 1.6x the energy, so it struggles on 120V.
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Electricity: residential average, July 2026, EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A. Gas: regular retail, week of Oct 12, 2026, EIA weekly retail gasoline by area. Efficiency: EPA combined kWh per 100 miles, which already includes charging losses, from fueleconomy.gov. Monthly figures use 1,000 miles.
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