The battery size is important when buying an e-car – but the maximum charging capacity is just as important. If the battery is full again in no time at all, the long distance can be covered in a tolerable time frame even with a smaller battery.
The best electric cars
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BMW iX |
RRP from EUR 77,300, savings: up to EUR 13,386 |
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Kia EV6 |
RRP from EUR 44,990, savings: up to EUR 14,069 / in leasing from EUR 274 |
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Mercedes EQS |
RRP from EUR 97,807, savings: up to EUR 6,152 |
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 |
RRP from EUR 41,900, savings: up to EUR 12,280 / in leasing from EUR 234 |
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Audi Q4 e-tron |
RRP from EUR 41,900, savings: up to EUR 12,420 / best leasing price: EUR 89 |
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Skoda Enyaq iV |
RRP from EUR 34,600, savings: up to EUR 11,584 / best leasing price EUR 124 |
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Mazda MX-30 |
RRP from EUR 34,490, savings: up to EUR 13,035 / in leasing from EUR 90 |
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Smart EQ for two |
RRP from EUR 21,940, savings: up to EUR 8,240 / in leasing from EUR 77 |
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Tesla Model 3 |
RRP from EUR 46,560; Savings: up to EUR 7,975 / best leasing price EUR 289.00 |
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Opel Corsa-e |
RRP from EUR 30,400; Savings: up to EUR 11,920.00 |
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Volvo XC40 Recharge |
RRP from EUR 48,650; Savings: up to EUR 9570.00 |
Only fast charging makes electric driving suitable for everyday use – so keep your eyes open when buying a vehicle, because not all e-car models charge so quickly. Which electric car is the fastest to fill up again?
These are the load masters – e-cars with top loading speeds
By the way, the gap to the midfield is not that big. You can also get an electric car for significantly less money, which takes about three quarters of an hour to fill the batteries on the fast charger. Time to take a lunch break and stretch your legs a little.
That’s how fast the middle class of modern electric cars charges
There are so many fast charging connections in Germany
The infrastructure for fast charging is there: there are currently (July 2022) around 10,000 charging points in Germany where direct current of at least 22 kW flows.
Ionity even has fast charging stations with up to 350 kW in its range. But in addition to 14,500 charging points worldwide, the Californians at Tesla have another speed ace up their sleeve: their sophisticated software, which is primarily reflected in the range.
The battery management of the e-car is crucial
It takes around 45 minutes for the battery to be fully charged. Still a very good value, since the last 20 percent take longer due to the cell chemistry of the battery. From about 80 percent charge, the voltage no longer increases. At the same time, the current used for charging decreases continuously.
Why the occupancy of the charging stations plays a role
Tesla itself admits: “However, the peak charge rate depends on the individual vehicle and varies due to the capacity and age of the battery pack, its state of charge and the ambient temperature.”
With its superchargers, Tesla is considered the ultimate in fast charging.
The occupancy of the charging stations also plays a role. If possible, one should choose a charging station with a pure number identification that is not connected to another vehicle. Since the charging current is shared at charging stations A and B, it is otherwise advisable “if possible to choose a charging station with a vehicle that is almost fully charged.”
This is how fast Volkswagen ID.3, Opel Corsa-e and Co
How the Wallbox prepares charging power in a bite-sized way
Without a fast charger, a wall box is strongly recommended for quick filling of the battery in the home.
An onboard charger prepares the bite-sized electricity for the battery, which is used to direct current. If this only allows single-phase charging instead of three-phase charging, charging with electricity takes a lot longer.
In Germany, this type of battery charging is limited to 4.6 kW (230V/20A) in order not to promote an unbalanced network load. However, everything has to fit. If the technology regulates this value down, sometimes one night is not enough.
That’s why a three-phase charging cable costs extra
And why not design the onboard charger with three phases and thus increase the maximum charging speed to 22 kW (the other power levels are 3.6/7.2/11 kW)? Because of the costs: A single-phase onboard charger is significantly cheaper than the three-phase variant. That’s why a three-phase charging cable costs 720 euros extra for the Opel Corsa-e.
