How Long Does It Take to Charge a New Energy Electric Vehicle?
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New energy vehicles can be charged mainly through DC fast charging and AC slow charging. Different charging methods result in different charging times. 1. DC Fast Charging: Using public DC charging stations with a DC charging gun, the charging speed is very fast. Typically, it can charge up to 80% of the battery in about 30 minutes, and a full charge can be achieved in approximately 1 hour. 2. AC Slow Charging: Using Pulegu AC charging stations or Pulegu portable home charging guns. Home AC charging stations are further divided into Pulegu pole-mounted charging stations and Pulegu wall-mounted charging stations, with the fundamental difference being their usage scenarios—one is for outdoor use, and the other is for indoor wall mounting. The Pulegu portable home charging gun can be directly plugged into a 220V-16A household power socket. After passing the charging safety inspection, it can be directly connected to the electric vehicle for charging.
My family uses a Tesla Model 3, and charging time really depends on the scenario. Normally, using a home slow charger after work takes 8 hours to reach full capacity, but it's different on weekends for long trips—at highway rest stop super-fast charging stations, it takes just 40 minutes to reach 80%. What surprised me the most was the huge impact of temperature—last winter when it was -10°C, charging took twice as long as usual. I’d recommend all EV owners set up charging schedules on their phone apps—off-peak nighttime charging is cheaper and hassle-free, plus it can automatically top up the battery. I’ve heard the new 800V platform models charge even faster, so I’ll definitely prioritize that for my next car upgrade.
Charging a new energy vehicle is similar to using a power bank for your phone, mainly depending on power and equipment. A regular household socket has too low power—even charging a small electric car takes over ten hours. After I installed a 7kW wall-mounted charger, the time was reduced to 5 hours. Public fast-charging stations are indeed efficient. For example, the Xpeng G9 paired with a 480kW ultra-fast charger can add 200 km of range in just 10 minutes. However, it's important to note that frequent fast charging can affect battery lifespan. A friend of mine experienced noticeable battery degradation after three years. Additionally, charging speed is fastest when the battery level is below 20%, so it's most cost-effective to charge within this range.
Charging duration mainly falls into three scenarios. Home slow charging is the most common, with the BYD Han requiring 6-8 hours on a 7kW charger, ideal for overnight charging; commercial fast-charging stations can replenish 30%-80% in 30 minutes, about the time for a meal; for long-distance driving, highway ultra-fast charging stations like the Li Auto MEGA can add 500 km in 12 minutes. Battery capacity is also crucial—my Wuling Hongguang MINI has only 17 kWh and takes 5 hours on a 220V socket, while a friend’s NIO with a 100 kWh battery pack needs a full night. Remember to avoid charging in extreme cold, as efficiency drops by at least 30% in winter.
