What is the range of my e-car and how long does it take to charge?
The range of electric cars currently varies from 120 kilometers to around 500 kilometers on a full charge. Depending on driving style, weather conditions and the age of the battery, this value can fluctuate somewhat. In particular, newer models such as the Mercedes-Benz EQC or the Hyundai Kona are suitable for longer journeys with their generous range.
The combination of battery capacity and charging power results in different charging times for each electric car and plug-in hybrid model. For you as a driver:in, it's important to know how much time you should allow for charging.
Our charging time overview on each individual car model page shows the most important data from battery capacity to charging power and range. So you can see at a glance how much faster you charge at a charging station compared to a power outlet.
Charging times of the 10 most popular e-cars in 2023
|
Car model |
Charging time AC* |
Charging time domestic socket |
Tesla Model Y |
6 hours |
28 hours |
Audi Q4 50 e-tron |
6.5 hours |
50 hours |
Volkswagen ID.4 |
6 hours |
19 hours |
Fiat 500 e |
2.5 Hours |
8 hours |
Mercedes-Benz EQA |
10 hours |
35 hours |
Volkswagen ID.3 Pure |
5.5 hours |
16.5 hours |
Opel Corsa E |
5.5 hours |
17 hours |
SKODA Enyaq |
6 hours |
19 Hours |
Hyundai KONA |
3 hours |
14.5 hours |
Cupra Born |
5.5 hours |
27 hours |
The 10 e-car models with the highest range
Rank |
Model |
Reach (Battery capacity) |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Lucid Air |
725 km (94 kWh) |
2 |
Mercedes EQS 450+ Electric Art |
660 km (108 kWh) |
3 |
Mercedes EQE 350+ |
639 km (90,6 kWh) |
4 |
BMW iX xDrive50 |
626 km (111,5 kWh) |
5 |
VW ID.7 |
615 km (82 kWh) |
6 |
BMW i7 |
610 km (105,7 kWh) |
7 |
Polestar 4 |
600 km (102 kWh) |
8 |
BMW i4 eDrive 40 |
590 km (83,9 kWh) |
9 |
Tesla Model X 100D |
565 km (100 kWh) |
10 |
Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range |
540 km (88,8 kWh) |
Increase your EV range
Of course, personal driving pleasure stands and falls with the range. As an electric car driver:in, you are always concerned about being on the road with a sufficiently charged battery. Fortunately, a wallbox at home and the growing public charging network can give you peace of mind.
Besides that, our 5 pro tips will help you get the most out of your electric car range.
5 tips how to increase your range
Look ahead
Drive with foresight and accelerate sensitively. Avoid braking to a standstill. Defensive acceleration and rolling helps to keep consumption low.
Slowing down = driving longer
Adjust the (maximum) speed. The faster the speed, the greater the force of air resistance. And that drains the battery more quickly. Narrow, rolling resistance-optimized tires with aerodynamically closed rims have an equally positive effect on drag.
Natural climate
Switch off the air conditioner. This consumes a lot of energy. For this reason, car manufacturers such as Tesla and Volkswagen are also developing new solutions for generating heat and cold for the interior of e-cars. This could provide an important lever for increasing range.
Sail away
Reduce weight on your car. Although weight plays a subordinate role in driving resistance, unnecessary additional weight should still be avoided. The same applies to roof superstructures and bicycle racks.
Recuperate
Use recuperation. Modern e-cars like the Audi e-tron recuperate very well. With a maximum recuperation power of 220 kW, almost every braking action is converted back into electrical energy.