Battery size
A larger battery requires more energy for the same percentage increase.
05Charging basics
Charging times
Charging time is not one fixed number—it changes with the car, charger and conditions.
Charger output
The vehicle accepts only up to its supported AC or DC rate.
Starting level
Charging from 20% to 80% is much quicker than filling an empty battery completely.
Temperature
Very hot or cold batteries may charge more slowly while the car manages temperature.
Charge curve
DC charging commonly reduces power as the battery approaches a high state of charge.
Shared power
Some public sites divide available power between connected vehicles.