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EV Charging Time Calculator

Pick your car, pick a charger, set the start and end %. We model the real DC charging curve (it slows down after 50–80%) and compare every charger side by side.

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    Fastest 10→80% on a DC fast charger
    Hyundai Ioniq 618 minHyundai Ioniq 520 minKia EV620 minTesla Cybertruck23 minKia EV924 minTesla Model Y27 minTesla Model 328 minVolkswagen ID.428 minRivian R1S30 minRivian R1T30 min
    0→100% overnight on a 48 A Level 2 home charger
    Tesla Model Y7 h 15 minHyundai Ioniq 67 h 33 minToyota bZ7 h 33 minTesla Model 37 h 38 minVolkswagen ID.47 h 47 minHyundai Ioniq 58 h 09 minKia EV68 h 09 minBMW i48 h 13 minChevrolet Equinox EV8 h 13 minChevrolet Blazer EV8 h 13 min

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    Charger types and speeds

    ChargerPowerTypeAC: range per hour · DC: typical 10→80%*
    Level 1 · 120 V outlet1.4 kWAC≈ 4 mi/h
    Public Level 2 · 7.2 kW7.2 kWAC≈ 23 mi/h
    Level 2 home · 32 A (7.7 kW)7.7 kWAC≈ 24 mi/h
    Level 2 home · 40 A (9.6 kW)9.6 kWAC≈ 30 mi/h
    Level 2 home · 48 A (11.5 kW)11.5 kWAC≈ 36 mi/h
    Level 2 · 80 A (19.2 kW)19.2 kWAC≈ 60 mi/h
    DC fast · 50 kW50 kWDC1 h 06 min – 1 h 26 min
    DC fast · 150 kW150 kWDC28 min – 35 min
    Tesla Supercharger V3 · 250 kW250 kWDC27 min – 34 min
    DC ultra-fast · 350 kW350 kWDC27 min – 34 min

    *AC at 3.5 mi/kWh with 10% losses. DC: middle half of the models on this site; the car takes the lower of its own peak and the charger's, and much less above 80%.

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    Charging time by model

    BMW i4Cadillac LyriqChevrolet Blazer EVChevrolet Equinox EVChevrolet Silverado EVFord F-150 LightningFord Mustang Mach-EHonda PrologueHyundai Ioniq 5Hyundai Ioniq 6Kia EV6Kia EV9Nissan LeafRivian R1SRivian R1TTesla CybertruckTesla Model 3Tesla Model STesla Model XTesla Model YToyota bZVolkswagen ID.4

    How EV charging time works

    At home (AC) the car's onboard charger converts AC to DC, so the speed is the lower of the charger and the onboard limit (usually 11–11.5 kW). Charging time grows in a straight line with the energy you add.

    On a fast charger (DC) power goes straight to the battery. The car pulls its peak at low charge and then tapers, so 10→80% is quick but 80→100% can take as long again. That's why road trips stop at 80%.

    Bigger charger ≠ faster. A 350 kW station charges a 150 kW car at 150 kW at best. And a 48 A home charger adds nothing for a car limited to 7.2 kW.

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does it take to charge an electric car?

    On a 48 A Level 2 home charger most EVs go from empty to full in 7–12 hours (big trucks take longer). On a DC fast charger, 10% to 80% takes about 18–45 minutes depending on the car.

    Why does charging slow down after 80%?

    Lithium-ion cells need lower current as they fill to avoid damage and heat, so every EV tapers its DC power. The last 20% can take as long as the first 70%.

    Is Level 1 charging enough?

    Only if you drive under about 30–40 miles a day. A 120 V outlet adds roughly 4–5 miles of range per hour.