Each electric vehicle model has a maximum charging speed, applicable to both its onboard AC charger and its DC fast charge socket.
Most EVs are supplied with a cable that plugs into a normal household 3-pin socket. This cable contains an ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) that manages the charging. This charging method is no faster than 1.8 kW (very slow).
To get faster speeds, a wall-mounted charger must be installed.
- How long does it take to charge? Use the charging calculator.
Only buildings with three-phase power can take advantage of speeds faster than 7.4 kW.
NOTE: Japanese import Nissan Leaf (40 kWh 2018 onwards) could be 3.3 kW or 6.6 kW – see more.
NOTE: Charging speeds were taken from manufacturer spec sheets and may have changed. Please check with the manufacturer.
