Figuring precisely how long it takes to charge an electric car is akin to asking, 'How long does it take to cross the country?' It depends on whether you're on a plane or on foot. Recharge time is dependent on a host of variables, many of them nuanced—even the length of the charging cable can influence it—that make providing a precise answer impossible. But we can give you some reliable guidelines.
Charging at home overnight–sometimes called top-up charging–is a better solution for getting the juice you'll need for daily, local driving.Battery SizeAs the hunt for range supremacy continues, the battery capacity of some EVs has ballooned to absurd levels. Others are targeting increased efficiency. This plays a massive role in charging time. Upsize our barrel to an 85-gallon unit. Even with a fire hose, it'll still take longer to fill than the smaller 55-gallon barrel.