Power
579 kW
(787 HP)
0-100 km/h
3.4 s
Top Speed
230 km/h
Battery Options
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Charging Curve & Charging Speed Analysis
Understanding Charging Performance
Charging performance isn't just about peak power—it's about sustained power across the entire charging curve. A vehicle that maintains 150kW from 10-80% SOC will charge faster than one that peaks at 250kW but quickly drops to 100kW after 20% SOC. The shape of the curve matters more than the highest peak power.
The key metric is C-rate, which accounts for both charging power and battery capacity. A C-rate of 2.0 means the battery can theoretically charge from 0-100% in 30 minutes, while 1.0 C-rate equals 60 minutes. This makes it easy to compare vehicles regardless of battery size.
Charging Curve Shape
Flat, sustained power across a wide SOC range beats high peaks that quickly taper off. Look for vehicles that maintain high power from 10-80% SOC.
C‑Rate & Timing
C-rate normalizes charging speed across different battery sizes. Higher C-rates mean shorter charging times and more flexible road trip planning.
Battery Options
Average Charging Power
84 kW
Avg C‑rate: 0.9
Maximum Charging Power
280 kW
At 10 → 11% SOC
Minimum Charging Power
10 kW
0–100% Charging Time
1 h 12 min
Charging Curve
State of Charge over Time
| SOC Range | Charging Time | Avg. Power | Avg. C-Rate | Energy Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% → 100% | 1 h 12 min | 84.5 kW | 0.89 C | 102.1 kWh |
| 0% → 90% | 44 min | 124.5 kW | 1.31 C | 91.9 kWh |
| 0% → 80% | 32 min | 149.1 kW | 1.57 C | 81.7 kWh |
| 5% → 100% | 1 h 9 min | 83.9 kW | 0.88 C | 97.0 kWh |
| 5% → 90% | 41 min | 126.6 kW | 1.33 C | 86.8 kWh |
| 5% → 80% | 29 min | 154.6 kW | 1.63 C | 76.6 kWh |
| 10% → 100% | 1 h 8 min | 81.1 kW | 0.85 C | 91.9 kWh |
| 10% → 90% | 39 min | 123.3 kW | 1.30 C | 81.7 kWh |
| 10% → 80% | 28 min | 151.4 kW | 1.59 C | 71.5 kWh |