Compare charging speeds across all major electric vehicle brands. Find out which EVs charge the fastest and how they stack up against each other in real-world conditions.
18 minutes
Hyundai Ioniq 5 & Kia EV6
32 minutes
10-80% DC fast charging
300 kW
Lucid Air Dream Edition
| Vehicle | Battery | Range | Max DC Power | 10-80% Time | Home Charging | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultra-Fast | 77.4 kWh | 303 miles | 235 kW | 18 minutes | 7.5 hours | 4.1 mi/kWh |
Kia EV6 GT Ultra-Fast | 77.4 kWh | 282 miles | 235 kW | 18 minutes | 7.5 hours | 3.9 mi/kWh |
Lucid Air Dream Edition Ultra-Fast | 118 kWh | 516 miles | 300 kW | 20 minutes | 11.5 hours | 4.6 mi/kWh |
Genesis GV60 Ultra-Fast | 77.4 kWh | 294 miles | 235 kW | 18 minutes | 7.5 hours | 3.8 mi/kWh |
Porsche Taycan Turbo S Ultra-Fast | 93.4 kWh | 227 miles | 270 kW | 22 minutes | 9 hours | 2.8 mi/kWh |
Tesla Model S Plaid Fast | 100 kWh | 396 miles | 250 kW | 25 minutes | 10 hours | 3.8 mi/kWh |
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Fast | 82 kWh | 358 miles | 250 kW | 28 minutes | 8 hours | 4.2 mi/kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long Range Fast | 81 kWh | 330 miles | 250 kW | 27 minutes | 8 hours | 3.9 mi/kWh |
Mercedes EQS 450+ Fast | 107.8 kWh | 453 miles | 200 kW | 31 minutes | 10.5 hours | 4.3 mi/kWh |
BMW iX xDrive50 Fast | 111.5 kWh | 380 miles | 195 kW | 35 minutes | 11 hours | 3.6 mi/kWh |
BMW i4 eDrive40 Fast | 83.9 kWh | 301 miles | 205 kW | 31 minutes | 8.5 hours | 4.0 mi/kWh |
Audi e-tron GT Ultra-Fast | 93.4 kWh | 238 miles | 270 kW | 22 minutes | 9 hours | 3.1 mi/kWh |
Ford Mustang Mach-E Standard | 91 kWh | 312 miles | 150 kW | 38 minutes | 9 hours | 3.5 mi/kWh |
Ford F-150 Lightning Standard | 131 kWh | 320 miles | 155 kW | 44 minutes | 13 hours | 2.4 mi/kWh |
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Standard | 82 kWh | 275 miles | 135 kW | 38 minutes | 8 hours | 3.4 mi/kWh |
Nissan Leaf Plus Standard | 62 kWh | 215 miles | 100 kW | 45 minutes | 6 hours | 3.5 mi/kWh |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Standard | 65 kWh | 247 miles | 55 kW | 60 minutes | 6.5 hours | 3.8 mi/kWh |
Rivian R1T Fast | 135 kWh | 314 miles | 220 kW | 40 minutes | 13.5 hours | 2.1 mi/kWh |
Polestar 2 Long Range Fast | 78 kWh | 270 miles | 155 kW | 35 minutes | 7.5 hours | 3.7 mi/kWh |
Volvo XC40 Recharge Standard | 78 kWh | 257 miles | 150 kW | 37 minutes | 7.5 hours | 3.3 mi/kWh |
These vehicles use 800V architecture for ultra-fast charging speeds, allowing them to add 200+ miles of range in under 20 minutes.
Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Porsche Taycan, Audi e-tron GT, and Lucid Air use 800V systems for fastest charging. This allows higher power with less heat generation.
Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, and most other EVs use optimized 400V systems. While not as fast as 800V, they still offer excellent charging speeds with mature technology.
Peak power is maintained longer in newer EVs through advanced battery thermal management and software optimization, reducing overall charging time significantly.
Cold batteries (below 50°F) can reduce charging speed by 20-40%. Hot batteries (above 95°F) also slow charging to prevent damage. Preconditioning helps maintain optimal temperature.
Charging is fastest between 10-50% SOC. Speed decreases significantly above 80% to protect battery health. This is why we measure 10-80% charging time.
The charger must provide sufficient power, but your vehicle's maximum acceptance rate is the limiting factor. A 350 kW charger won't help if your car maxes out at 150 kW.
Each EV has a unique charging curve that determines how power acceptance changes with SOC. Better curves maintain higher power longer, reducing total charging time.
Some DC fast chargers share power between multiple stalls. If another vehicle is charging, your available power may be reduced, especially at older charging stations.
Older batteries with degraded capacity may charge slightly slower to preserve remaining health. However, modern EVs maintain good charging speeds even with 10-15% degradation.
Cost per mile: $0.08-$0.10
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Cost per mile: $0.08-$0.13
Note: Actual costs vary by charging network ($0.30-$0.60/kWh), location, and time of day. Tesla Supercharger rates are typically lower for Tesla vehicles. Home charging costs $0.10-$0.20/kWh on average.