Onboard Charger
When a Wall Connector plugs into the charge port it provides alternating current, also known as AC power, to your vehicle. Batteries store energy as direct current, also known as DC energy.
The onboard charger, which is built in your vehicle, handles this by converting the AC power into DC energy so that it can be stored in the battery.
Different Tesla vehicles have different onboard charger capabilities. Open the charging menu from the charge icon on your touchscreen to view your maximum charge rate.
| Onboard Charger | Recommended Circuit Breaker for Max Charge Rate With Wall Connector |
|---|---|
| 72 amp / 17.3 kW | 3 phase 25 amp circuit breaker or single phase 40 amp circuit (if 3 phase power is not available) |
| 48 amp / 11.5 kW | 3 phase 20 amp circuit breaker or single phase 40 amp circuit (if 3 phase power is not available) |