Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 on InstaVolt
A 20% → 80% top-up costs £41.40 at InstaVolt's 92.0p/kWh PAYG rate, delivering 45.0kWh and roughly 158 miles of range — about 26.2p/mile.
Cost by SOC range (PAYG)
| Session | kWh added | Cost | Range added | Cost/mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 → 80% | 52.5kWh | £48.30 | 184 mi | 26.2p/mile |
| 20 → 80% | 45.0kWh | £41.40 | 158 mi | 26.2p/mile |
| 0 → 100% | 75.0kWh | £69.00 | 263 mi | 26.2p/mile |
How long will it take?
The Tesla Model 3 peaks at 250kW DC; InstaVolt's top chargers go up to 160kW. The session is limited by whichever is lower — in this case 160kW.
A 10 → 80% top-up takes around 26m, delivering an average of 122.6kW across the session.
Open the time calculator for a different SOC range, charger speed, or ambient temperature.
Worth knowing
- InstaVolt accepts contactless bank card payment at all post-November-2024 chargers, so no app is required.
- Plug type required: CCS, CHAdeMO. The Model 3 uses CCS for DC charging.
- Last verified tariff: 2026-04-01. Source.