Tesla Model 3 'Highland' Tops Fast Charging Performance Tests

by TTAC Staff

Published: May 9th, 2024

tesla model 3 highland tops fast charging performance tests

Tesla's Model 3 'Highland' edition has set a new standard in electric vehicle (EV) fast charging, according to the latest results from AMCI Testing. This evaluation focused on the fast-charging capabilities of various electric vehicles, assessing how many miles of range can be added within a six-minute charging period, akin to a typical gas station stop.

Superior Charging Speed and Efficiency

In these tests, the 2024 Tesla Model 3 'Highland' substantially outperformed other vehicles, nearly doubling the miles added in the same time frame compared to its closest competitor. This demonstrates Tesla’s advantage in effectively integrating their vehicles with the charging infrastructure, notably through its Supercharger network. The 'Highland' model achieved a rapid charging pace, reaching a rate of 174 kW within just the first minute of connection.

Current Fast Charging Leaderboard

The AMCI Testing leaderboard for MP6 results is as follows:

1st place: Tesla Model 3 RWD - 60.5 MP6
2nd place: Toyota bZ4X - 35.0 MP6
3rd place: Ford Mustang Mach-E - 32.5 MP6
4th place: Mercedes-Benz EQE - 31.5 MP6
5th place: Hyundai IONIQ 5 - 28.0 MP6
6th place: Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD - 23.0 MP6
7th place: Ford F-150 Lightning - 22.0 MP6
8th place: Rivian R1S - 20.5 MP6

Implications for the EV Market

These results highlight Tesla's technological edge in charging, suggesting that Tesla's approach could set a benchmark for the industry. As all electric vehicles now can utilize the same charging infrastructure, the ease of use and performance of Tesla’s technology could influence future standards in EV charging.

Future Testing and Comparative Analysis

Further testing is planned on different charging networks to explore the consistency of the Tesla Model 3 'Highland' performance compared to other brands. This will provide deeper insights into the comparative advantages of Tesla's integrated vehicle and charger technologies across diverse infrastructures.

This article was co-written using AI and was then heavily edited and optimized by our editorial team.

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Paul Another beemer boy, immune to the laws of man and physics, driving his M3 through a school zone at 45 since Waze said it would cut 15 seconds off his commute.I bow before your righteous anger.
Paul Oh, the irony. 10 years ago they had solid entries in all these categories - C-Max hybrid and PHEV, Fusion Hybrid and PHEV, Focus Electric. 20 years ago you could get an Escape Hybrid.Ford and their dealers tossed these over the wall and walked away from them, never doing anything to promote or improve them over their life cycle. They still have a newer version of the Escape PHEV, which isn't a bad vehicle but I doubt if the buying public knows they exist & I rarely see one on the road.The Maverick hybrid is a nice idea and they could sell more if they would build more but again, I rarely see one in the wild.Feckless and clueless management and board - they richly deserve their coming bankruptcy.
Lorenzo If Bill Ford wants to see Ford Motor survive another generation, he'll have to hire a replacement for Farley soon, one with an engineering degree and experience with automobile assembly lines and a love for cars, and surround him with other engineering degree executives. Any executives with BA degrees and MBAs don't belong in manufacturing, they're finance people, at best.
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