Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 on Fastned
A 20% → 80% top-up costs £35.55 at Fastned's 79.0p/kWh PAYG rate, delivering 45.0kWh and roughly 158 miles of range — about 22.5p/mile.
Cost by SOC range (PAYG)
| Session | kWh added | Cost | Range added | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 → 80% | 52.5kWh | £41.48 | 184 mi | 22.5p/mile |
| 20 → 80% | 45.0kWh | £35.55 | 158 mi | 22.5p/mile |
| 0 → 100% | 75.0kWh | £59.25 | 263 mi | 22.5p/mile |
With Fastned's subscription
Fastned's Gold Member brings the per-session cost down to £22.05 for a 20 → 80% top-up. The £11.99/month fee makes sense if you regularly use Fastned — see the Fastned page for break-even maths.
How long will it take?
The Tesla Model 3 peaks at 250kW DC; Fastned's top chargers go up to 400kW. The session is limited by whichever is lower — in this case 250kW.
A 10 → 80% top-up takes around 23m, delivering an average of 134.7kW across the session.
Open the time calculator for a different SOC range, charger speed, or ambient temperature.
Worth knowing
- Fastned accepts contactless bank card payment at all post-November-2024 chargers, so no app is required.
- Plug type required: CCS. The Model 3 uses CCS for DC charging.
- Last verified tariff: 2026-04-01. Source.