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Fast charging: the curve & etiquette

Peak DC power only lasts briefly — then the car throttles to protect the battery.

The charging curve

You charge fastest from ~10% to ~60–80%. Above 80% it slows noticeably. Plan stops to stay in the steep part of the curve — we show each car’s 10–80% time.

Etiquette

• Only charge past 80% if you must — free up the rapid charger.
• Mind idle/blocking fees.
• Pre-condition (route to the charger) to lift winter power.

In the calculator

Your DC share drives the energy cost — keep it low and charge mostly at home (AC).

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