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What’s most important to electric car buyers? While range is right up there, speed of charging has to be high on the list of priorities too. We’ve compared EVs to find the ones that will go from a 10-80% charge in the shortest time. Here’s our pick of the best fast-charging EVs.
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Battery range up to 360 miles
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Few electric cars are as quick as the Porsche Taycan, and we’re not just talking about acceleration. Go for the Performance Plus battery, and the car is capable of 320kW ultra-rapid charging. There aren’t a huge number of chargers capable of that kind of power, but if you find one a 10-80% recharge can be achieved in just 18 minutes. You’ll barely have time to order a flat white before the car is ready to go. Although other cars on this list can reach an 80% charge in the same time, the Taycan has a bigger battery so it’s adding more range while doing so.
Battery range up to 354 miles
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The Ioniq 5 is another car that can charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes. Not only does the Hyundai recharge rapidly, but it’s also quick to drive too, especially the high-performance N model. All versions have retro-futuristic styling, a roomy cabin, and a spacious boot. Hyundai’s long warranty is another point in the Ioniq’s favour.
Many of the cars on this list are seriously expensive. While the EV6 is hardly cheap, it’s a lot more affordable than EVs from Audi and Porsche. Not only is the EV6 sensibly priced, but it will also recharge at 236kW. Although that’s not as powerful as some of the other cars in our top 10, the EV6 has a relatively small battery. So, the Kia has a 10-80% charge time of just 18 minutes, matching the claimed charging speed of the Porsche Taycan. You’ll only be stopped a few minutes longer than if you were filling up a fuel tank.
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A posher relative of the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis reckons it will take just 18 minutes to take a GV60 battery at 10% back up to a healthy 80%. You’ll enjoy driving the GV60 when you set off again, thanks to its rapid performance and high-quality cabin. The ride could be more comfortable around town, though, and there’s a premium to pay compared with the Hyundai and Kia.
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Genesis is earning a reputation for its impressive electric cars – they’re much better than the brand’s petrol models. The GV70 combines a luxurious cabin, lots of power, and a very quiet cabin at speed. Genesis claims a 10-80% charge time of just 18 minutes, the same as the GV60. That’s super-speedy.
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The second Porsche on this list, the Macan Electric is capable of super-fast charging. With a 270kW maximum charging power, a 10-80% top-up will take just 21 minutes. Even using a less powerful 150kW charger, you’ll be driving again after 33 minutes. So, you won’t have long to wait before you’re enjoying this handsome, sporty, and practical electric SUV.
Battery range up to 374 miles
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The Audi e-tron is a close relative of the Porsche Taycan, so it’s no surprise that it can also charge very quickly. The maximum charging speed is a pacey 270kW. Audi quotes a 5-80% charging time of 23 minutes, so for a direct comparison a 10-80% charge should need just over 21 minutes. Once you are back on the road you can enjoy the Audi’s rapid performance, luxurious cabin, and a range of up to 283 miles.
While we’ve yet to review the new GranTurismo Folgore, we do know the tech specs of this super-fast electric sports car. Maserati promises that it’s capable of 0-60mph in just 2.7 seconds, with a range of up to 283 miles. You won’t be going that far between charges if you use all the performance, but you will be driving again quickly, thanks to 270kW charging. That’s enough power to replenish the battery from 10-80% in around 23 minutes.
If you like the sound of the Model 3 but would prefer an SUV, take a look at the Model Y. It’s longer, slightly wider, and taller than the saloon, so there’s more space inside for passengers and luggage. The downside is a firmer ride than the Model 3. In terms of charging speed, there’s nothing between them – both charge at up to 250kW, giving an identical 10-80% charge time of 25 minutes.
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