How fast can my vehicle charge

What affects your charging speed?

Your maximum charging speed is defined by your vehicle. For example, if your vehicle supports a maximum of 50kW, it will never charge faster than 50kW, even when connected to a charger capable of delivering 300kW.

If you are using a 300kW, 150kW, or 75kW charger, the available power may be shared between vehicles, depending on how many are plugged in. The exception is the CHAdeMO connector, which typically delivers a maximum of around 50kW due to the cable’s current rating.

What can I do to improve my charging speed?

• Battery level: In general, the emptier the battery, the faster it charges.

• Battery temperature: Driving has minimal effect on battery temperature, so it usually doesn’t impact charging speed noticeably. However, fast charging itself heats the battery more significantly, which can help improve charging speed as the session continues.

• Pre-heating the battery: Some EVs offer the ability to pre-heat the battery before charging, which has the most impact on charging speed, especially in colder weather. In some vehicles, this is activated automatically when you select a fast charger as your destination in the vehicle’s navigation system.