Typical charging times
| Charger | 60kWh battery, 20% to 80% | Miles added per hour (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pin plug, 2.3kW | about 17 hours | 7 |
| Home wallbox, 7kW | about 5 hours 40 minutes | 22 |
| 22kW public (car limited to 11kW) | about 3 hours 40 minutes | 35 |
| 50kW rapid | about 50 minutes | about 140 |
| 150kW ultra-rapid (car peak 130kW) | about 25 to 30 minutes | about 300 |
Estimates at 3.5 miles per kWh with about 10% AC charging losses. Real times vary with temperature, battery condition and the charging curve.
What limits charging speed
- The car: on AC, many cars can only take 7.4kW or 11kW, so a 22kW post charges them no faster. On DC, each car has a peak rate.
- Battery level: rapid charging slows sharply above about 80% to protect the battery. That is why times are usually quoted to 80%.
- Temperature: a cold battery charges slower. Many cars precondition the battery when you navigate to a charger.
What it costs
Time is only half of it. A home charge on an EV tariff can cost a fraction of a rapid charge. Use the EV charging cost calculator and read petrol vs electric running costs.
Sources
Rates and rules last checked 15 October 2026. These figures are a guide. For a decision that matters, confirm with the official source.