Power
120 kW
(163 HP)
0-100 km/h
10.6 s
Top Speed
135 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
40 kW
Avg C‑rate: 0.6
Maximum Charging Power
150 kW
At 9 → 15% SOC
Minimum Charging Power
1 kW
0–100% Charging Time
1 h 47 min
Charging Curve
State of Charge over Time
| SOC Range | Charging Time | Avg. Power | Avg. C-Rate | Energy Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% → 100% | 1 h 47 min | 40.2 kW | 0.60 C | 72.1 kWh |
| 0% → 90% | 50 min | 77.2 kW | 1.15 C | 64.8 kWh |
| 0% → 80% | 37 min | 91.7 kW | 1.37 C | 57.6 kWh |
| 5% → 100% | 1 h 45 min | 38.8 kW | 0.58 C | 68.5 kWh |
| 5% → 90% | 48 min | 75.5 kW | 1.13 C | 61.2 kWh |
| 5% → 80% | 35 min | 90.2 kW | 1.35 C | 54.0 kWh |
| 10% → 100% | 1 h 44 min | 37.3 kW | 0.56 C | 64.9 kWh |
| 10% → 90% | 47 min | 73.4 kW | 1.09 C | 57.6 kWh |
| 10% → 80% | 34 min | 87.9 kW | 1.31 C | 50.4 kWh |