Tesla Model S charging cable

The Tesla Model S combines executive comfort with long-distance electric performance in a way that few rivals have managed to match. Both the Long Range and the high-performance Plaid share a 100 kWh battery pack with 96 kWh usable capacity, paired with an 11 kW three-phase onboard AC charger. Although the Plaid delivers considerably more power on the road, its AC charging capability is identical to that of the Long Range. The Plaid uses three electric motors to produce over 750 kW of combined output; the Long Range uses two motors for a more measured but still rapid performance profile. Connected to an 11 kW three-phase wallbox, the Model S recovers approximately 50 km of range per hour, with a full charge from near-empty taking around nine and a half hours. The CCS Type 2 charging port sits on the left rear flank.

Choosing the correct charging cable for the Tesla Model S

A Voldt® Type 2 charging cable at 11 kW is fully compatible with every Model S variant and matches the onboard charger precisely. A 22 kW cable works equally well at 11 kW and is worth considering if you plan to use it with a higher-capacity vehicle in the future, or simply want the most versatile option in your garage.

The left-rear port mirrors the position of a conventional fuel filler, so reversing into a charging bay puts the socket closest to the post. Given the large battery and the correspondingly longer charge sessions, cable reach is worth thinking about for everyday convenience. A 6-metre cable covers most home installations comfortably. An 8-metre cable is the most practical default for mixed use at home and at public posts. A 10-metre cable provides additional reach at posts set further back in the bay, and a 15-metre cable handles hotel parking areas, long driveways, and wider bays without restriction.

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 the Model S, output is automatically limited to the car's 11 kW onboard charger ceiling regardless of socket rating. On a 16A three-phase CEE socket (11 kW), a full charge from near-empty takes around nine and a half hours, comfortably within an extended overnight stop. On a 32A three-phase CEE socket (22 kW), the result is the same: the car accepts no more than 11 kW.

Red three-phase CEE sockets are found at industrial sites, workshops, and some marinas. Standard European campsite hookup points use blue single-phase 16A sockets, which cap output at 3.7 kW. At that rate, filling a 96 kWh battery from near-empty takes around 28 hours, making a campsite blue socket a partial top-up option rather than a practical full charge source for a car with this battery size.

Built for long-term reliability

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.