Power
140 kW
(190 HP)
Top Speed
145 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
100 kW
Avg C‑rate: 1.7
Maximum Charging Power
165 kW
At 8 → 37% SOC
Minimum Charging Power
28 kW
0–100% Charging Time
37 min
Charging Curve
State of Charge over Time
| SOC Range | Charging Time | Avg. Power | Avg. C-Rate | Energy Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0% → 100% | 37 min | 100.0 kW | 1.72 C | 62.4 kWh |
| 0% → 90% | 29 min | 115.6 kW | 1.99 C | 56.1 kWh |
| 0% → 80% | 23 min | 125.2 kW | 2.16 C | 49.9 kWh |
| 5% → 100% | 35 min | 101.0 kW | 1.74 C | 59.3 kWh |
| 5% → 90% | 26 min | 118.2 kW | 2.04 C | 53.0 kWh |
| 5% → 80% | 21 min | 129.4 kW | 2.23 C | 46.8 kWh |
| 10% → 100% | 34 min | 99.0 kW | 1.71 C | 56.1 kWh |
| 10% → 90% | 25 min | 116.4 kW | 2.01 C | 49.9 kWh |
| 10% → 80% | 20 min | 127.8 kW | 2.20 C | 43.7 kWh |