Fastest Charging Electric Cars

Electric car batteries have come a long way in the last few years, with the average rapid charge time sitting around 30 minutes - a far cry from the hours it would take to charge the first-gen electric cars in the early 2010s.

As technology rapidly progresses, some EVs have even cracked the 20-minute mark, and only continue to cut their charging times with every new model.

BMW iX5

BMW has been taking huge strides with their electric lineup as of late, releasing range-topping models and raising the stakes for the competition.

Namely, BMW has also been excelling at lightning-fast charge times, with their premium SUVs boasting impressive range figures, as well as some of the fastest charging times available. 

The iX5 supports up to 460 kW DC fast charging, thanks to its Gen6 800V architecture, designed for the Neue Klasse platform. 

You can charge its massive 147.8 kWh battery from 10% to 80% in just 22 minutes. And, if you need an even shorter stop, 10 minutes of charging adds over 150 miles of range.

BMW iX3

Another standout from BMW is the iX3 SUV. Similar to the iX5, the newest version of the iX3 also runs on the Neue Klasse platform and will be able to make use of a 400kW rapid charger.

This means at peak speeds, you could stop and charge your car from 10% to 80% in just 21 minutes. 

The new iX3 also boasts an unbelievable WLTP range of 456 to 500 miles – meaning stopping to charge for just 10 minutes will add over 200 miles to your range.

MG IM5

The MG IM5 is unlike any other MGs that may come to mind. It is a sleek, modern, long-range and high-speed executive saloon, providing supercar-level acceleration for non-supercar prices.

The IM5 offers you the choice of either a 75kWh or 100 kWh battery, with the smaller battery getting you 304 miles of range, and the larger option, 441 miles (WLTP).

Like the BMWs on the list, the MG IM5 has 800V architecture – to put it simply, the higher this number is, the quicker electricity can be delivered through the platform.

For the IM5, a 10-80% recharge takes only 17 minutes at its 396kW charging peak.

Volvo EX60

Once again, the Volvo EX60 is equipped with an 800V electric system, meaning that with a 400kW rapid charger, you can add up to 211 miles of range to your drive in just 10 minutes. 

Volvo offers you the choice between three batteries - the 83kWh, 95kWh or the 117kWh, each with a sub-20 minute charge time.

The 83kWh and 95kWh batteries take only 16 minutes to go from 10-80%, and the 117kWh will take 19 minutes. 

For long family road trips, the average service station stop is likely going to end up more than 10 minutes, so a charging stop with the EX60 won’t even take a chunk out of your planned driving time.

Hyundai IONIQ 5

The retro-futuristic Hyundai Ioniq 5 still turns heads, despite launching back in 2021. Since its launch, the Ioniq has received multiple updates, a facelift and improvements to the battery technology within.

As of 2026, the Ioniq comes with either a 63kWh battery with rear-wheel drive, or an 84kWh battery with all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. The battery options provide up to 245 miles and 318 miles of WLTP range, respectively.

Once again, the powertrains on this car come with 800V charging technology as standard, meaning you can charge from 10-80% in 18 minutes. 

Audi RS e-tron GT

The Audi RS e-tron GT is a cutting-edge four-door grand tourer, launching from 0-62 mph in just 2.5 seconds, making it the most powerful production Audi ever built.

On the latest models - as well as the blisteringly fast speeds and rocketship-adjacent launches - you get up to 368 WLTP miles of range – enough to do London to Newcastle non-stop.

The RS e-tron GT will take a mere 18 minutes to charge from 10-80%, due to its 800V architecture and compatibility with 320kW DC rapid chargers, giving you more time to enjoy the ride.