The fastest charging electric cars Read More

 The speed at which an electric car charges can be one of the most important aspects of choosing which one to purchase.

To make your decision easier, there are plenty of options out there that can reduce your wait times at service stations, especially if you have a compatible charger.

Different cars accept different maximum charge speeds; it just depends on the type of battery and charging architecture fitted to the car. Different charge speeds can either increase or decrease your wait while charging. For example, a car that can charge at speeds of up to 270kW can add around 120 miles of range in about 10 minutes.

To help you get to grips with the best cars to choose for short charge times, we've compiled this list of the fastest-charging electric cars.

There are several models available from a number of different manufacturers, and they don't necessarily have to cost a lot of money to buy. You can have anything from a Lotus Eletre to a Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Jeep Avenger Electric. 

It’s worth noting, however, that some EVs won’t always charge at the speed quoted by the manufacturer.

Korean electric cars such as the Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 are all claimed to charge at up to 350kW, but rarely reach such a speed, often settling at between 230kW and 245kW.

Without further ado, then, let's look at the fastest-charging EVs.

Jeep Avenger - 100kW

It may only charge at a maximum rate of 100kW and have a 50.8kWh battery, but its official range is anywhere between 245 to 249 miles, depending on the trim.

There are three modes: normal, sport and eco. Pop it into sport and you’ll get 154bhp, while normal offers up to 108bhp and eco 81bhp. Find yourself a decent charger and a 10-80% top-up will take around 25min.

Volkswagen ID 3 - 170kW

Whether you opt for the Pro or Pro S, you shouldn’t be kept waiting at a charger for long. The Pro will charge at up to 120kW, which means a 5-80% charge takes around 35min, while the Pro S will manage 170kW and take around 30min for the same charge.

The Pro S has a 77kWh battery versus the Pro’s 58kWh, but this means 11kW AC charging takes seven hours 30min from empty to full — the Pro takes around six hours 15min. 

Volkswagen ID 7 -175kW

As of 2022, we waved goodbye to Volkswagen’s executive Passat. The firm’s long-standing model has been replaced by the new ID 7 electric saloon and estate.

Built to rival the BMW i4 and Tesla Model 3, the ID 7 is Volkswagen’s new flagship model and offers an electric range of up to 435 miles in range-topping Pro S trim. The standard Pro model can only be charged at 175kW, which means a 10-80% charge takes around 28 minutes. Using an 11kW home charger, it will take roughly eight hours to charge from empty to full.