The time it takes to charge an electric vehicle (EV) depends on several key factors, including:
Battery Size: Larger batteries take longer to charge.
Charging Speed: Higher-power chargers reduce charging time.
State of Charge: The level of charge when charging begins impacts overall time.
Charging an EV from empty to full can range from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on these factors.
Uses: Standard 120-volt household outlet.
Time: 40–100 hours to fully charge, depending on battery size and depth of discharge.
Range Added: Approximately 5 miles per hour of charging.
Uses: 240-volt outlet, commonly found in public charging stations or home installations.
Time: Typically 5–10 hours to fully charge, depending on battery size and charging speed.
Range Added: Approximately 25 miles per hour of charging.
Uses: High-power DC charging, found at public stations.
Time: Typically 0–80% charge in 30 minutes for most vehicles.
Range Added: Over 200 miles per hour of charging.
Note: DC fast charging can stress the battery and should not be the primary charging method.
Vehicle | Battery Size | Level 3 Charging Time | Level 2 Charging Time | Level 1 Charging Time |
2021 Audi e-tron | 95 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 10–14 hours | 70–80 hours |
2020 BMW i3 | 42 kWh | 20–30 minutes | 4–6 hours | 24–30 hours |
2020 Chevrolet Bolt | 66 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 7–10 hours | 44–50 hours |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E | 88 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 10–13 hours | 60–70 hours |
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 58 kWh | 45–60 minutes | 6–9 hours | 35–45 hours |
2021 Tesla Model 3 LR | 82 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 9–12 hours | 55–65 hours |
2021 Tesla Model 3 SR | 50 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 5–8 hours | 30–40 hours |
2021 Tesla Model S | 100 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 12–15 hours | 70–80 hours |
2021 Tesla Model X | 100 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 12–15 hours | 70–80 hours |
2021 Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | 30–40 minutes | 8–11 hours | 50–60 hours |
2020 Nissan Leaf S | 40 kWh | N/A | 6–8 hours | 28–32 hours |
This information is readily available on our product pages for in-stock EVs!