Slow charging towards 100%

[Bednarz42]

Forgive me if this is covered already, but this is my first time charging to 100%....is it normal to take this long towards the end on a Tesla wall unit?

 

[DirtyT3sla]

Yes. This happens with all batteries, even your phone. It's to protect the battery.

 

[GtiMart]

The image you are showing indicates you still pull 11kW which is the max on AC... But the time estimate does show that it will slow down for the reason Dirty Tesla indicates

 

[MrTuna]

Now remember to set max charge to 80-90%. Only blip it to 100 right before. 250+ mile road trip.

 

[Bednarz42]

Figured this was the case, thanks for the replies

 

[LoudMusic]

Were you running the climate control or anything? That'd definitely impact charge time.

 

[TespaceX]

Now remember to set max charge to 80-90%. Only blip it to 100 right before. 250+ mile road trip.

Why specifically 250+?
Drive an X from fully charged for about 25 miles and you’re down to around 90% or less, which is fine.

 

[MrTuna]

Why specifically 250+?
Drive an X from fully charged for about 25 miles and you’re down to around 90% or less, which is fine.

going on a 50 mile road trip, an 80-90% charge is enough. Going on a 300 mile road trip? You need the range, so go to 100%.