The United States is lagging behind China in achieving five-minute fast-charging for electric vehicles (EVs). However, notable advancements in charging speeds are evident in models like the 2025 Porsche Taycan and the 2026 Lucid Gravity. These vehicles feature high-voltage architectures and rapid charging capabilities, with the Gravity pushing 400 kW and the Taycan up to 320 kW. A recent challenge compared their performances, revealing average U.S. public fast-charging sessions remain around 42 minutes. Factors influencing charge times include battery size and environmental conditions.
The average session at a DC public fast-charger in America was around 42 minutes in 2024 according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
If there was such a thing as an EV charging drag race, today's video would be it,
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