Tesla Model 3 charging cable

The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most widely sold electric cars on European roads, available in three distinct variants with meaningfully different battery sizes. The rear-wheel-drive Standard Range carries a 62.5 kWh LFP battery with 57.5 kWh usable. The Long Range and Performance variants use an NMC pack of approximately 75–78 kWh usable capacity. All three share the same 11 kW three-phase onboard AC charger, so their charging behaviour at a wallbox is governed by battery size rather than variant level. At a three-phase wallbox, the RWD fills from near-empty in approximately six hours; the Long Range in approximately seven and a half hours. The CCS Type 2 inlet sits on the rear left flank on all European Model 3s.

The right cable for your Tesla Model 3

The correct match is a Voldt® Type 2 charging cable at 11 kW, covering all Model 3 variants without compromise. The car draws what its onboard charger allows, so a single 11 kW cable works across the entire range. A 22 kW cable also works perfectly at 11 kW and is worth considering if you plan to use it with a higher-capacity vehicle in the future, or if Tesla issues an onboard charger upgrade.

Most home setups work well with a 6 or 8-metre cable. Go shorter only if the wallbox sits directly beside the parking spot, longer if the bay layout at your usual public charger tends to put the post at an awkward distance. A 10-metre cable covers the vast majority of public situations, and a 15-metre removes the question entirely for hotel car parks and longer runs.

Portable charging away from home

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable connects to industrial CEE sockets and is available up to 22 kW via three-phase CEE. For all Model 3 variants, output is capped at the car's 11 kW onboard charger ceiling regardless of socket rating. On a 16A three-phase CEE socket, the RWD charges fully in approximately six hours; the Long Range in approximately seven and a half hours. On a 32A three-phase socket the result is the same, as the car accepts no more than 11 kW.

Red three-phase CEE sockets are found at industrial sites, workshops, and some commercial marinas. Standard European campsite hookup points use blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets, which cap output at 3.7 kW. At that rate, the RWD takes around 17 hours for a full charge; the Long Range around 22 hours. A campsite blue socket is adequate for a partial top-up during a multi-night stay, but not a practical source for a full charge on a single overnight stop.

Built to last, certified to prove it

Voldt® charging cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and manufactured according to IATF 16949 automotive quality standards. Single-piece moulded connectors, no glue or screws. IP67-rated for operation between −30°C and +50°C. 100% copper conductors with silver-plated contacts. Tested beyond 10,000 connection cycles. Three-year warranty, 100-day returns, free shipping across Europe.