Electric vehicle charging capabilities vary significantly between models. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose the right charger for your EV.

Up to 50kW Charging Capability:

• BMW i3
• Chevy Bolt/EUV
• Chevy Spark EV
• Ford Focus Electric
• Harley Davidson LiveWire/One
• Honda Clarity
• Kia Soul EV
• Mazda MX-30
• Mini Cooper SE Electric
• Nissan LEAF
• Volkswagen E-Golf
• Tesla Models (with CHAdeMO adapter)

60-199kW Charging Capability:

• Audi e-tron/Q4 e-tron
• BMW i7/iX
• Cadillac LYRIQ
• Ford F-150 Lightning
• Ford Mustang Mach-E
• Hyundai Ioniq/Kona EV
• Jaguar I-PACE
• Kia Niro EV
• Mercedes-Benz EQB/EQE
• Nissan ARIYA/LEAF Plus
• Polestar 2
• Subaru Solterra
• Toyota bZ4X
• VinFast VF8
• Volkswagen ID.4
• Volvo C40/XC40 Recharge

200-350+kW Charging Capability:

• Audi e-tron GT
• BMW i4
• Genesis GV60/GV70/G80
• GMC Hummer EV
• Hyundai Ioniq 5/6
• Kia EV6
• Lucid Air Models
• Mercedes-Benz EQS
• Porsche Taycan
• Rivian R1S/R1T
• Tesla Models (with CCS adapter)

Important Charging Tips:

• You can safely use a higher-powered charger than your vehicle's maximum capability
• Your vehicle will only charge at its maximum rated speed, regardless of charger capacity
• Consider using lower-powered chargers for longer stops
• As a courtesy, leave high-powered chargers for vehicles that can utilize their full capacity
• Actual charging speeds may vary due to factors like battery level and temperature
• Most vehicles only achieve peak charging rates briefly before tapering off

Remember that charging curves vary by vehicle, and the difference between using a 150kW vs. 350kW charger might only be a few minutes for many models.

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