Understanding charging times and speed
Charging time and speed can be affected by different factors, understanding these helps you plan and optimise your charging more effectively.
For specific charging information related to your car, see the relevant section in your car’s user manual.Note
Factors affecting charging speed
Charging times can vary and depend on factors such as outdoor temperature, battery temperature, charging equipment, battery condition and car condition.Note
If you notice slower charging speeds it could be the result of:
- Outdoor temperature.
- Current battery temperature.
- The condition of your car's battery or charging equipment.
- When charging at home, high household power usage may trigger load balancing¹.
Pre-condition your battery to an optimal temperature before charging ensures that the battery can accept higher charging power and helps to shorten charging times.Tip
Optimising charging
- Pre-condition your battery prior to fast charging.
- Set your target battery level to 90% for optimal charging.
- Charging speeds will naturally slow down the closer you get to 100%.
- Using the smart charging function¹ optimises charging based on electricity spot prices, helping to reduce costs.
- Smart charging¹ also helps to optimise your car’s battery health.
Real-world range and charging times vary based on driving style, weather conditions, topography of the roads, and your use of car functions such as heating and cooling.Note
Fast charging at public charging stations (DC)
Charging from 10% to 80% takes around 25-40 minutes which is approximately 80-100 km (49-62 miles) range per 10 minutes of charging.
Footnotes
¹ Not available in all markets.