The one thing people care about the most, the charging speed, is not mentioned in the article. I fucking hate that I had to look it up after searching the shit article.
“Charging Speed: DC fast charging upgraded from around 50 kW (with longer charge times) in 2011 to up to 150 kW in 2026, enabling a 10–80% charge in just 35 minutes at compatible chargers.”
Do most people care about it? I’m currently shopping for an EV, and all current models I’ve looked at seem to have fast charging times of about 30 - 35 minutes, give or take a few. It doesn’t seem like there’s a noticeable difference there to be a comparison point
I recently got a 2025 Kia Niro Wind and it’s top charging speed is 85kW. Nowhere near top speeds, but it was more then enough during a recent road trip. I hadn’t factored the speed in my research (was still learning at the time), but honestly now that I know more it still wouldn’t be something I consider.
No idea, haven’t had a need to try yet. I’m generally charging on a level 2 charger at home, and during the trip we’d charge in 20-30% chunks as needed
The one thing people care about the most, the charging speed, is not mentioned in the article. I fucking hate that I had to look it up after searching the shit article.
“Charging Speed: DC fast charging upgraded from around 50 kW (with longer charge times) in 2011 to up to 150 kW in 2026, enabling a 10–80% charge in just 35 minutes at compatible chargers.”
Here’s a better article:
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/08/21/new-2026-nissan-leaf-shows-how-far-electric-vehicles-have-come-in-15-years/
Do most people care about it? I’m currently shopping for an EV, and all current models I’ve looked at seem to have fast charging times of about 30 - 35 minutes, give or take a few. It doesn’t seem like there’s a noticeable difference there to be a comparison point
I recently got a 2025 Kia Niro Wind and it’s top charging speed is 85kW. Nowhere near top speeds, but it was more then enough during a recent road trip. I hadn’t factored the speed in my research (was still learning at the time), but honestly now that I know more it still wouldn’t be something I consider.
How long does it take you for 10 - 80% at that speed?
No idea, haven’t had a need to try yet. I’m generally charging on a level 2 charger at home, and during the trip we’d charge in 20-30% chunks as needed
If you were told it would take 2 hours to charge from 10%-80% at the fastest speed, would you care about it?
Yes, I care. I use my EV to make a 240 mile trip every two months. I stop to refill after the guess o meter says I have 80-90 miles left in my tank.
Is there a current gen model that does that? Like I said, they all seem to be within a few minutes of each other