How long does charging take?
In this article, you’ll learn which factors determine charging time and how long a typical charging session takes.
1. Charging time depends on three main factors
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Your vehicle
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maximum AC charging capacity (e.g., 3.7 kW, 7.4 kW, 11 kW, 22 kW)
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onboard charger rating
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Battery size
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larger batteries (kWh) take longer to charge
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Charging station power
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common AC capacities: 11 kW and 22 kW
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2. Charging time guideline (AC charging)
| Battery (kWh) | 11 kW charger | 22 kW charger* |
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| 40 kWh | ~4 hours | ~2–3 hours |
| 60 kWh | ~6 hours | ~3–4 hours |
| 75 kWh | ~7–8 hours | ~4–5 hours |
* Note: many cars can only charge up to 11 kW AC, even on a 22 kW station.
3. Typical “daily charging” times
For everyday top-ups (e.g., 20–40%):
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1–2 hours on an 11 kW charger
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30–60 minutes on a 22 kW charger
4. Why DC fast charging is quicker
AC chargers (including Lumosa charging stations) charge through the vehicle’s onboard charger.
DC fast chargers bypass it and deliver much higher power.
Result:
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AC → hours
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DC → minutes