This guide uses approximate data. Charging speeds, prices, and compatibility depend on your specific vehicle variant, station hardware, and conditions. EVcourse is not affiliated with Tesla or Be Charge. Always check your vehicle manual and the charger screen.
Quick Overview
Step by Step
Find a Be Charge station
Open the Be Charge app or use a charging map like PlugShare to find a nearby station. Before you drive there, check that the station has an available CCS2 connector and is currently working.
Start your session
Tap your bank card or phone on the charger's contactless reader to start. You can also use app or RFID.
Plug in the CCS2 connector
Take the CCS2 cable from the charger and connect it to your Tesla Model 3's charging port. You should hear a click when the connector locks in. Your car's display will confirm the connection.
Charging starts
Once connected, your Tesla Model 3 can pull up to 175 kW. On Be Charge chargers (up to 300 kW), your effective maximum is 175 kW. You will see the current power and estimated time on either the charger screen or your car's display.
Charging speed is fastest when your battery is between 10% and 50%. It gradually slows as the battery fills up. This is normal and protects battery health.
When to unplug
For the fastest experience, unplug at 80%. Charging from 80% to 100% takes almost as long as 10% to 80% on most EVs, including the Tesla Model 3. On a road trip, stopping at 80% and driving to the next charger is usually faster than waiting for 100%. Check your vehicle's manual for charge limit recommendations.
Charging Speed on Be Charge
Your Tesla Model 3 peaks at 175 kW DC. Be Charge chargers go up to 300 kW, but your car's onboard limit caps you at 175 kW.
Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 24 minutes under good conditions.
Actual speed depends on several factors: battery temperature (cold batteries charge slower), your current state of charge (charging slows above 50-60%), and how many other cars are sharing the same station. If other cars are plugged in at the same location, the charger may split power between them.
Payment Options at Be Charge
- Be Charge app. Download the app, create an account, and link a payment method. Start and stop sessions from your phone.
- Contactless payment. Tap your bank card or phone on the charger's payment terminal. No account needed.
- RFID card. Use a charging card from Be Charge or a roaming provider to tap and start.
Approximate ad-hoc price: 0.60 EUR/kWh. Actual prices vary by location and time. Subscriptions or roaming cards may offer lower rates.
Tips for Charging Tesla Model 3 on Be Charge
- Charge to 80% for the fastest experience. Charging slows significantly above 80%, so stopping at 80% saves you the most time on road trips. Check your vehicle's manual for charge limit recommendations.
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