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Fastest-charging electric cars
Ranked by peak DC rapid-charging power, from up to 350 kW (Polestar 3 Long Range Rear Motor (92 kWh)). Peak speed is only reached for part of a charge, and charging is slower in cold weather or when the battery is nearly full, so real-world stops are longer than peak figures suggest.
| Model | Type | Body, seats | Guide price | Range | Battery | Rapid charging | Boot | Grant | Brand warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polestar 3 Long Range Rear Motor (92 kWh) | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £76,000 | about 270 mi | 88 kWh | up to 350 kW | 484 L | Not listed | Check |
| Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (106 kWh) | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £84,000 | about 310 mi | 102 kWh | up to 350 kW | 484 L | Not listed | Check |
| XPENG G6 RWD Long Range 80 kWh | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £44,990 | about 275 mi | 80 kWh | up to 290 kW | 571 L | Not listed | Check |
| Porsche Cayenne Electric | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £83,200 | about 320 mi | 108 kWh | up to 290 kW | 871 L | Not listed | Check |
| MG IM5 Long Range | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £44,995 | about 325 mi | 96.5 kWh | up to 250 kW | 475 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| MG IM6 Long Range | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £47,995 | about 310 mi | 96.5 kWh | up to 250 kW | 697 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range RWD (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £64,995 | about 310 mi | 106 kWh, NMC | up to 250 kW | Check | Not listed | 5 years |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 Long Range AWD (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £73,495 | about 305 mi | 106 kWh, NMC | up to 250 kW | Check | Not listed | 5 years |
| Volvo EX90 Twin Motor (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £89,560 | about 290 mi | 107 kWh, NMC | up to 250 kW | Check | Not listed | Check |
| XPENG G6 RWD Standard Range 68 kWh | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £39,990 | about 240 mi | 67.8 kWh | up to 240 kW | 571 L | Not listed | Check |
| Volvo EX60 P10 AWD | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £59,860 | about 310 mi | 91 kWh | up to 240 kW | 575 L | Not listed | Check |
| BMW i3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse saloon) | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £53,005 | about 440 mi | 108.7 kWh | up to 230 kW | 451 L | Not listed | Check |
| BMW iX3 50 xDrive (Neue Klasse) | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £58,755 | about 400 mi | 108.7 kWh | up to 230 kW | 578 L | Not listed | Check |
| Polestar 5 Dual Motor (4 seats) | Pure EV | Saloon, 4 | £89,500 | about 360 mi | 106 kWh | up to 210 kW | 427 L | Not listed | Check |
| Kia EV9 RWD 99.8 kWh (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £64,245 | about 275 mi | 96 kWh | up to 209 kW | 333 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line 99.8 kWh (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £72,495 | about 260 mi | 96 kWh | up to 209 kW | 333 L | Not listed | 7 years |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ saloon | Pure EV | Saloon, 5 | £43,250 | about 360 mi | 85 kWh | up to 208 kW | 506 L | Not listed | Check |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake 250+ | Pure EV | Estate, 5 | £44,250 | about 350 mi | 85 kWh | up to 208 kW | 556 L | Not listed | Check |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA 250+ | Pure EV | SUV, 5 | £45,400 | about 310 mi | 85 kWh | up to 208 kW | 517 L | Not listed | Check |
| Mercedes-Benz GLB 250+ (7 seats) | Pure EV | SUV, 7 | £46,100 | about 295 mi | 85 kWh | up to 208 kW | 667 L | Not listed | Check |
Guide prices are approximate and some may already include the Electric Car Grant. Pure EV range is a typical real-world estimate; plug-in hybrid range is the official electric-only figure. Battery chemistry is shown only where a source names it. *Warranty depends on servicing conditions. "Check" means we have not confirmed it: ask the seller. Reliability: see the Warrantywise Reliability Index (built from used-car repair data, so many new models have no score).
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to charge an electric car?
At home, a 7 kW wallbox adds roughly 25 to 30 miles of range per hour, so most cars fill overnight. At a public rapid charger, a car that can accept 100 kW or more often adds 10 to 80 percent in 20 to 40 minutes; slower-charging cars take longer. Our charge-time calculator gives an estimate for your battery and charger.
What charging connectors do UK electric cars use?
Modern EVs sold in the UK use a Type 2 socket for AC charging and CCS for DC rapid charging. A few older cars, such as early Nissan Leaf models, use CHAdeMO for rapid charging. Charging cables are supplied or available for the connector your car needs.
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Figures compiled September 2026 from published UK sources and are approximate. Page reviewed 2026-09-20. General information, not financial, legal or technical advice.