Electric transportation has progressed far beyond its infancy, with the number of electric cars on the road increasing dramatically during the last decade. According to McKinsey & Company, the pivotal point in EV adoption by passengers has already been reached.

Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly appealing to all types of drivers, not just the early adopters, as a result of this expansion. Whenever it comes to electric vehicles, among the most frequently discussed topics is how long it takes to charge one.

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The amount of time it takes to charge an EV is dependent on several things, including the car’s battery, weather conditions, the charging station utilized, the charge level, among others. We’ve compiled data on some of the year’s most popular electric vehicles and used it to determine how long it takes to charge them.

Tesla Model 3 

The Tesla Model 3 is among the most appealing electric vehicles on the market today, having been the first electric vehicle to outsell new car sales in Europe on a monthly basis. The Model 3 is available in a variety of configurations, including dual-motor all-wheel drive, normal range rear-wheel drive, and a long-range battery and performance version. 

Battery Capacity and Range:

  • Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive: 50 kWh battery and a range of 491 km.
  • Model 3 Performance: 75 kWh battery and a range of 547 km.
  • Model 3 Long Range: 75 kWh battery and a range of 614 km.

Tesla Model 3

Tesla Model Y

Unlike the Model 3, which is Tesla’s take on a standard four-door sedan, the Model Y is more like a luxury SUV. The Model Y shares most of the technology found in the Model 3, although it is significantly larger, has the possibility of being configured as a seven-seater, and is also more capacious. 

Battery Capacity and Range:

  • Model Y Long Range: 75 kWh battery and a range of 507 km.
  • Model Y Performance: 75 kWh battery and a range of 480 km.

Tesla Model Y

Volkswagen ID.4

In what the Volkswagen Group refers to as their “electric offensive,” the ID.4 was introduced to compete on the world’s biggest market segment, the compact SUV class. The ID.4 aims to give a cost-effective option that will help advance electric mobility in wider markets.     

Battery Capacity and Range:

  • ID.4 Pure: 52 kWh battery capacity and a range of 344 km.
  • ID.4 Pro: 77 kWh battery capacity and a range of 482 km. 
  • ID.4 GTX: 77 kWh battery capacity and a range of 482 km.

Volkswagen ID.4

Renault Zoe

With approximately 100,000 units sold in 2020, the Renault Zoe E-tech is among Europe’s most popular electric automobiles. It is not a surprise that the Zoe has the best range in its class, with a relatively long-range for a compact electric vehicle. As a result of this, Zoe has been named the best-selling electric car in Western Europe for 2020. This car has a 395km range and a battery capacity of 52 kWh.

Renault Zoe

Nissan LEAF

The Nissan LEAF was the first mass-market electric vehicle in the world, paving the way for global electric vehicle adoption. The Nissan LEAF has been on the market in Japan since 2010 with more than 500,000 units sold, which makes it one of the most popular electric vehicles on the road.     

Battery Capacity and Range:

  • LEAF: battery capacity of 40 kWh and a range of 270 km.
  • The LEAF e+: battery capacity of 62kWh and a range of 385 km.

Nissan LEAF

Hyundai Kona

Hyundai was the first car manufacturer to combine two industry trends for the European market, with KONA Electric. The Hyundai Kona is a tiny crossover that belongs to a new generation of SUVs built for city driving. The range of a Hyundai Kona varies depending on the model and ranges from 305 to 484 kilometers. Same to the battery capacity which is 39 kWh or 64 kWh.

Hyundai Kona

Audi e-tron

In 2021, the Audi e-Tron SUV family was among the most appealing in the mid-to-high price range of the SUV segment. Audi’s completely electric SUVs have elegant SUV aesthetics with daily usability and a unique road presence.

  • Audi e-tron 50 quattro: Range of 341 km and charging capacity of 120 kW.
  • Audi e-tron 55 quattro: Range of 441 km and charging capacity of 150 kW. 

Audi e-tron

Kia e-Niro

The Kia e-Niro has two battery sizes, the small one with a capacity of 39.2 kWh and the bigger one with a capacity of 64 kWh. The Kia e-Niro has a range of 289 to 455 kilometers, with the shorter distance corresponding to the smaller battery size.

The e-Niro has a fast-charging capacity of roughly 77 kW and includes an 11kW integrated charger for AC charging. The range is based on the model, between 289 – 445 km, and battery capacity is 39.2 kWh or 64 kWh.

Kia e-Niro

Ford Mustang Mach-E

This electric SUV accelerates quickly, with the GT model going from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.7 seconds. The Mach-E, which looks like a vintage Ford Mustang and has rear-wheel drive, an extended-range battery, and built-in charging solutions that direct consumers to the closest public charging stations, is the first addition to the Mustang series in 56 years.

  • Standard range: 75 kWh battery, the range is 440 km, and has a fast-charging capacity of 115 kW.
  • Long Range: Battery Capacity is 98 kWh, has an advertised range of 610 km, and smart charging capacity of up to 150 kW of power. 

Ford Mustang Mach-E

Fiat 500e

In 2020, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles unveiled the new Fiat 500e, the company’s first entirely electric vehicle. The 500e is available as a convertible, a hatchback, or a 3+1 model with a small fourth door for easy accessibility to the back seat.

  • Fiat 500e Action: battery capacity of 23.8 kWh, a range of 180 km and a maximum fast charging capacity of 50 kW.
  • Passion, Icon, and La Prima: 42 kWh battery and a range of between 298 km and 321 km.           

Fiat 500e