10 Electric Vehicles With the Fastest Charging Times

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Some EVs can charge up to 80% in just 5 minutes, faster than filling a tank with fuel.
Tesla models aren't the fastest but still add lots of range in 15 minutes using Superchargers.
There's a choice of SUVs, hatchbacks, and performance cars with impressive driving range and 18–20 minutes charging times.
One of the biggest problems with ownership is long charging times. Few people want to sit around for an hour or more to be able to drive their car. However, a global push and huge investment in EVs has forced improvements in battery technology and charging speeds. Now, many can charge up to 80% in 25 minutes or less. These ten electric cars prove that owning one doesn't need to be an inconvenience. In fact, one charges faster than filling a tank with fuel.
Surprisingly, Tesla didn't make the cut this time. Despite an impressive Supercharger network and recent updates to the Model 3 and Model Y, both still take around 27 minutes. That said, a lot of range is added in 15 minutes using a Supercharger, so don't discount them entirely.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites. Please note that we have ranked the following models based on charging time from 10-80%, from slowest to fastest. Where 10-80% charging times were not available, we consulted the Electric Vehicle Database.
This fully-electric hypercar has 1,914 horsepower and reaches 60 mph from a standstill in an eye-watering 1.74 seconds. More impressively, it recharges to 80% in 25 minutes. If all that power wasn't enough, there's a hardcore Nevera R with over 2,107 hp and the same recharge time. We should note this time is from 0-80%, whereas the other cars on this list are from a 10% charge. So, technically, this time would be slightly shorter.
The Macan Electric is the latest EV from Porsche, following the Taycan. It shares Volkswagen Group's new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture with the Audi Q6 e-tron models from Audi. However, the Macan charges quicker than the Audi's, and squeezes more driving range. Every Macan Electric takes 21 minutes to charge from 10%-80% and gives 315 miles. Only the SQ6 matches this, while the other Q6 models only get 275 miles and need an extra minute.
Kia has come a long way from its humble beginnings as an affordable, reliable manufacturer. While maintaining great value and excellent reliability ratings, Kia EVs now compete with top players. The EV9 is a budget Range Rover that's perfect for family road trips. The EV9 Light RWD travels up to 230 miles on a single charge, then recharges from 10%-80% in 20 minutes, allowing just enough time for a rest stop. Higher trims can go much further when plugged in for another few minutes.
Lotus is a British sports car manufacturer which was bought by Geely in 2017. Since then, we've seen a focus on EVs, with the Lotus Evija hypercar, Emeya sedan, and the Eletre SUV. Thankfully, performance remains at the heart of the Eletre. Available with 603 bhp and 373 miles of range, or 905 bhp and up to 310 miles of range, this electric performance SUV charges up to 80% in 20 minutes.
Another entry from the Hyundai family is the Genesis Electrified GV70. A model refresh last month treated the GV70 to a 27-inch panoramic display, AI-powered auto-terrain selection, and, most importantly, an upgraded 84 kWh battery. Now capable of up to 298 miles on a single charge, the advanced 800-volt architecture can charge from 10%-80% in 19 minutes. That's a minute slower than the previous generation, but it delivers a range boost of 15 miles.
These performance-orientated EVs are as fun, if not more, than internal combustion engines — especially the Ioniq 5 N. This hot hatch behaves as it should, mimicking gear shifts and engine noises, adding to the experience. The Kia EV6 GT feels slightly different due to its longer dimensions, but it's still ridiculously fun and has a drift mode. Both share the same battery, which only takes 18 minutes to charge.
Hyundai is dominating the EV market with another two fast-charging models. At first glance, the Genesis GV60 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 appear to have nothing in common, but they're built on the same dedicated platform. Although the Ioniq 6 gets considerably more range at almost 400 miles, and has low long-term maintenance costs, both charge up to 80% in 18 minutes.
Similar to the Eletre, the Lotus Emeya offers outputs of 603 or 905 bhp. This four-door GT hypercar uses a smaller battery than its SUV sibling, making its official charging time 18 minutes. However, a charging index study by P3 Group recorded an incredibly fast 14 minutes under real-world conditions. Though impressive and faster than most, it's still much slower than the fastest on this list.
Another premium performance duo capable of recharging their batteries in 18 minutes are the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. It's Audi who edges ahead in terms of driving range, but the e-tron GT has fewer options and a bigger price tag. Porsche offers various body styles, outputs, and battery sizes, though only models with the 105 kWh battery achieve this charging time.
While the BYD Han L isn't for sale outside of China yet, it earns the title of the fastest-charging EV, adding 1.2 miles of range every second. The new flash-charging battery works with Megawatt chargers to reach 10%-80% charge in five minutes — that's quicker than filling a tank with fuel. BYD confirmed the European expansion of the 1000v charging stations, so hopefully we'll see this revolutionary technology across the globe, making EV ownership more appealing and convenient.