IF THE future really is electric, then one issue that's on the mind of all drivers looking to buy an EV is the time it takes to charge their new set of wheels. It's simply never been an issue for petrol and diesel or engines, as drivers weren't giving much much thought to the speed of refuelling. Recharging an EV isn't as simple as parking up at the station and waiting a few seconds with a pump in hand, as it take anywhere between 30 minutes or as much as 12 hours.
However, there's a handful of current EVs - and some set to arrive in the near future - that boasts superfast charging times. According to ThisIsMoney , these are some of them of the best. Kia EV6 (and EV6 GT) 10-80% charge in 20 mins Kia are one of the leading makers of affordable EVs.
Read more Motors News The Kia EV3, for example, is a cutting edge motor with a big battery range that’s set to take on many other junior SUV rivals. And the EV6, both its RWD, AWD and the GT, can charge up to 235kW speeds, with a maximum range estimated to be 328 miles. Impressively, some 62 miles of charge can be added in just over four minutes - enough time to make a cup of tea.
Lotus Eletre - 10-80% charge in 20 mins Luxury EVs are all the rage and few charge quicker than the newest electric offering from British-made Lotus - which boasts charging at hyperfast speeds. Most read in Motors Hook it up to a 350kW charger and you can get 10% to 80% charge in just 20 minutes, with 74 miles of range taking just five minutes. Maserati .