Model S and Model X charging

Most Model S and Model X cars on UK roads are older, right-hand-drive cars, because Tesla stopped building right-hand-drive versions of both in 2019. Some newer left-hand-drive cars have been imported.

Charge ports

Early European Model S and Model X have a Type 2 port that Tesla used for both AC and DC charging. DC charging through that port only works at Tesla Superchargers that still have the Tesla connector. Many owners have had a CCS upgrade fitted by Tesla, which lets the car use CCS2 rapid chargers on other networks with an adapter. Check whether yours has it.

Superchargers

• Older S and X cars charge well at V2 Superchargers and most V3 sites.
• At sites with only CCS2 cables, an older car without the CCS upgrade cannot charge.
• Peak speeds are generally lower than a current Model 3 or Model Y.

AC charging

Model S and Model X can charge at 11 kW or more on three-phase AC depending on the on-board charger fitted. At home on single-phase, expect about 7 kW.

Buying one

Check the battery size, the charge port, the CCS upgrade, the suspension, and any free Supercharging that may or may not transfer. See Buying a used Tesla.