Fast Charging Explained (10–80%, kW, and What Really Matters)
A plain-English guide to DC fast charging, peak kW vs charging curve, and the 10–80% metric.
Published 2026-03-01
A plain-English guide to DC fast charging, peak kW vs charging curve, and the 10–80% metric.
Peak DC max kW is useful, but the simplest “road trip” metric is often 10–80% time.
Most EVs charge fast at low state-of-charge, then slow down as they fill up. Comparing 10–80% times is a decent apples-to-apples starting point.
Try a few matchups: