BTRProducer
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Thanks for that. Makes sense. I did try pre conditioning the battery, but I don't think we lived far enough away for the trip there to fully do that.I think 250Kw relates to the capacity of the charger, not sure what the max charge rate for Model 3 (LFP) but others may know.
Initial state of charge, the temperature of the battery, ambient temperature, capacity of the site and number of other cars charging at the site can all make a difference. From what looks like circa 40% to 100% in 35 minutes seems fairly respectable.
Edit: Model 3 RWD max charging rate 170Kw, Long Range 250Kw. Still you only get max charge rate in ideal conditions, low SOC, warm day, warm but not too warm battery etc and it does not charge at that rate for the entire charge session.
Still, I was happy with a 60 minute charge from 15% to 100% and it only costing me $30.