How long does it take to charge an electric car?

The first question many people ask when switching to an electric car is: “How long does it take to charge?” The answer is not uniform, as it depends on several factors. Below we summarize how charging time can be calculated.

1. Battery capacity:
 The size of a car battery is measured in kilowatt hours (kWh). For example, a 60 kWh battery means that it takes 60 kilowatt hours of energy to fully charge it.

2. Charger performance:
 The charging speed depends on the power of the charger you use:

• 230 V socket (2.3 kW): up to 24-30 hours.
• 7.4 kW wall charger: approximately 8-10 hours.
• 11 kW wall charger: 5-6 hours.
• DC fast charger (over 50 kW): up to 80% in 30-60 minutes.
  
  

3. Car internal charger:
 It's important to know that it's not just the charger that matters, but the car itself can also limit the maximum charging speed. For example, if your car's internal charger can only accept 7.4 kW, connecting it to an 11 kW charger won't make it charge faster.

4. External factors:
 The external temperature, charge level, and charging curve can also affect the actual charging time. For example, the last 20% typically charges more slowly to protect the battery.