Fastest charging electric cars 2025
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Last updated November 11, 2025 by
Mario Christou
Fastest charging electric cars of 2025
Enthusiasts of both electric cars and road trips haven’t always had it easy, because it’s not always convenient to stop and charge on a journey - especially if you have to wait around for ages as a result of a slow-charging car. That’s where the fastest chagrin electric car journeys come in, to minimise waiting and get you back on the road in minutes.
Fortunately, battery tech has come a long way in the past couple of years, with stand-out cars like the BMW iX, Mercedes CLA Electric and Lotus Emeya offering some seriously rapid charging rates - so long as you can find a powerful enough charger.
It’s not just posh brands that have clever charging tech, with more affordable Chinese brands and their EV models such as the MG IM5 and XPeng G6 having recently come to the UK.
A lot of manufacturers have been shrewd and used the same battery, motor and charging combinations across multiple models, hence why the Audi A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron have the same battery size, charging rates and charging times. The same applies to the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan, which are almost identical under the skin.
That’s not to say that a fast charging rate necessarily means a fast charging time, because cars with larger batteries will take longer to get full at the same rate than one with a small battery. Imagine trying to fill a bottle or a bath from the same tap.
If you’re not fussed about charging time, but need an EV that’ll go the distance, check out this list of the longest-range electric cars on sale in the UK, or the best EVs for sale full stop - if road tripping isn’t on your list of priorities.
Our expert reviews team hasn’t just driven the fastest charging electric cars in the UK, we’ve lived with them and put them through their paces in day-to-day life. From the school runs, to shopping trips, parking in tight towns, motorway journeys - and the charging that goes with it.
1. Lotus Emeya - 400kW - 10-80%, 14 min
Lotus Emeya review
Battery range up to 379 miles
Best for: rapid charging rates
If someone had suggested ten years ago that Lotus would go from making tiny little sports cars to some of the most advanced electric luxury cars on sale, you’d be splitting your sides with laughter. Yet the Lotus Emeya isn’t just fast, it’s great to drive, spacious inside and stunning to behold - if inefficient on the move.
The Emeya is one of the few cars on sale which genuinely looks like nothing else on the road, with a striking silhouette and super pointy nose that features a quad of aggressive running lights, as well as a swish rear light bar underneath the kinked-up boot lid. You can get it in some rather cool colours, too.
The interior is just as striking, and it’s oh-so plush, too. The dashboard looks mega-futuristic with a clearly laid-out design and a trio of screens; driver display, passenger info and the super clear, responsive infotainment system in the middle.
There’s loads of room inside, too. Four adults will fit with no fuss, and there are handy storage spaces up front - plenty for your odds and ends. For such a sporty saloon car, it’s a shame the front seats don’t drop down very low, making high-speed driving a bit less natural-feeling. While the 509-litre boot is large, it’s also quite shallow in profile - meaning it’s not very handy if you have large items to move around.
Charging speed is another stand-out feature for the Emeya, because it’s not the newest car on this list yet has the joint-fastest charging speed of 400kW - with the BMW iX3 which is several years younger. It’s a shame that the Lotus is inefficient, though, because even with its hefty 99kWh battery under the floor, the Emeya can only go as far as 375 claimed miles, but you’ll see less than that in the real world.
You might not mind that too much on the move, because while it’s a little bit too big to go around small towns with ease, the Emeya is a joy to drive on the motorway where it’s oh-so-comfortable, and the big Lotus is a whole load of fun to drive on a twisty road.
If someone had suggested ten years ago that Lotus would go from making tiny little sports cars to some of the most advanced electric luxury cars on sale, you’d be splitting your sides with laughter. Yet the Lotus Emeya isn’t just fast, it’s great to drive, spacious inside and stunning to behold - if inefficient on the move.
The Emeya is one of the few cars on sale which genuinely looks like nothing else on the road, with a striking silhouette and super pointy nose that features a quad of aggressive running lights, as well as a swish rear light bar underneath the kinked-up boot lid. You can get it in some rather cool colours, too.
The interior is just as striking, and it’s oh-so plush, too. The dashboard looks mega-futuristic with a clearly laid-out design and a trio of screens; driver display, passenger info and the super clear, responsive infotainment system in the middle.
There’s loads of room inside, too. Four adults will fit with no fuss, and there are handy storage spaces up front - plenty for your odds and ends. For such a sporty saloon car, it’s a shame the front seats don’t drop down very low, making high-speed driving a bit less natural-feeling. While the 509-litre boot is large, it’s also quite shallow in profile - meaning it’s not very handy if you have large items to move around.
Charging speed is another stand-out feature for the Emeya, because it’s not the newest car on this list yet has the joint-fastest charging speed of 400kW - with the BMW iX3 which is several years younger. It’s a shame that the Lotus is inefficient, though, because even with its hefty 99kWh battery under the floor, the Emeya can only go as far as 375 claimed miles, but you’ll see less than that in the real world.
You might not mind that too much on the move, because while it’s a little bit too big to go around small towns with ease, the Emeya is a joy to drive on the motorway where it’s oh-so-comfortable, and the big Lotus is a whole load of fun to drive on a twisty road.
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2. BMW iX3 - 400kW - 10-80%, 21 min
BMW iX3 review
Battery range up to 493 miles
Best for: unmatched range
The BMW iX3 stole headlines when it was launched because of its gargantuan 500-mile electric range, and it’s the first production car to achieve such a figure. It looks epic and features a space-age interior, as well as a rapid 400kW charging rate.
It’s a proper head-turner too, with a super futuristic spin on BMWs of the 1960s. You get a pair of small, upright grilles in the middle, flanked by gloss black panels which contain angular LED headlights. The rest of the car is also covered in sharp lines and funky creases, and broad, high-set taillights give the iX3 a lot of road presence, even from behind.
The cabin is another revolutionary design change for BMW, ditching the traditional dashboard in favour of a low-profile item with a full-width display on top, underneath the windscreen. It’s effectively an XXXXL-width driver’s display, with a quirky-looking infotainment screen floating in front of the dashboard that’s clear to understand and easy to use.
It also feels very premium inside, with loads of soft-touch and trimmed surfaces around you - so long as you don’t reach too far down the interior. There are funky interior fabrics to choose from, in a range of colour schemes, or vegan leather if you want something a little bit more luxurious to the touch.
Plentiful storage, spacious front and rear seats and a good-if-not-great 520-litre boot capacity mean the iX3 is practical enough for most long-distance road trips, four-up, while the impressive range and fast-charging battery mean long journeys won’t be too much of a hassle.
It has a whopping-great 108kW battery pack under the floor, which is how it can travel so far, yet the impressive 400kW charging speed means you’ll only have to charge for 21 minutes to take the battery from 10-80%.
The BMW iX3 stole headlines when it was launched because of its gargantuan 500-mile electric range, and it’s the first production car to achieve such a figure. It looks epic and features a space-age interior, as well as a rapid 400kW charging rate.
It’s a proper head-turner too, with a super futuristic spin on BMWs of the 1960s. You get a pair of small, upright grilles in the middle, flanked by gloss black panels which contain angular LED headlights. The rest of the car is also covered in sharp lines and funky creases, and broad, high-set taillights give the iX3 a lot of road presence, even from behind.
The cabin is another revolutionary design change for BMW, ditching the traditional dashboard in favour of a low-profile item with a full-width display on top, underneath the windscreen. It’s effectively an XXXXL-width driver’s display, with a quirky-looking infotainment screen floating in front of the dashboard that’s clear to understand and easy to use.
It also feels very premium inside, with loads of soft-touch and trimmed surfaces around you - so long as you don’t reach too far down the interior. There are funky interior fabrics to choose from, in a range of colour schemes, or vegan leather if you want something a little bit more luxurious to the touch.
Plentiful storage, spacious front and rear seats and a good-if-not-great 520-litre boot capacity mean the iX3 is practical enough for most long-distance road trips, four-up, while the impressive range and fast-charging battery mean long journeys won’t be too much of a hassle.
It has a whopping-great 108kW battery pack under the floor, which is how it can travel so far, yet the impressive 400kW charging speed means you’ll only have to charge for 21 minutes to take the battery from 10-80%.
3. MG iM5 - 396kW - 10-80%, 17 min
MG IM5 review
Battery range up to 441 miles
Best for: bang-for-your-buck performance
Where the majority of MG’s model range are small, affordable hatchbacks and SUVs which prioritise affordability over poshness - not including the two-seater Cyberster and its fancy doors - the IM5 is a different kettle of fish. Sleek, rapid and with fast-charging, it's a far more premium offering than you’re used to from MG.
The slippery silhouette, soft haunches over the wheels, long dramatic headlights and Aston Martin-esque flick-up boot lid look great, as do the turbine-style alloy wheels. There’s more than a hint of Tesla in the IM5’s side profile, nonetheless it’s a good looking car, even if its odd logos mean you would never guess it’s an MG until you read the smaller badge on the back.
Step inside and you have just as many curves as on the exterior, with a swoopy dashboard that’s almost pinched in at the sides, a widescreen infotainment and driver’s display combo sits across the dashboard, while the arrow-straight centre console meets the wide air vents in the middle, with a second control screen built-in.
Annoyingly there aren’t any physical controls at all - everything is done through the unintuitive central displays, but the lack of buttons is made up for by the plush trimming around the top of the cabin. There’s a decent amount of space, but back seat passengers don’t have much under-thigh support, which makes for achy backsides on long drives. The 457-litre boot is a bit shallow, too.
Yet for all of the surprise poshness and styling, it’s the battery tech that most impresses about the MG IM5. You can opt for a 73.5kWh battery or a much larger 96.5kWh item, which you can charge at an impressive rate of 396kW. It only takes 17 minutes to charge from 10-80% battery capacity, and that’s enough for a hefty 441-mile range.
Out on the road the IM5 is a pleasant driving experience. Around town you can get shaken up a little by shoddy roads, but larger lumps and bumps are well handled. It gets better at motorway speeds, but it’s not all that fun to drive on a twisty road.
Where the majority of MG’s model range are small, affordable hatchbacks and SUVs which prioritise affordability over poshness - not including the two-seater Cyberster and its fancy doors - the IM5 is a different kettle of fish. Sleek, rapid and with fast-charging, it's a far more premium offering than you’re used to from MG.
The slippery silhouette, soft haunches over the wheels, long dramatic headlights and Aston Martin-esque flick-up boot lid look great, as do the turbine-style alloy wheels. There’s more than a hint of Tesla in the IM5’s side profile, nonetheless it’s a good looking car, even if its odd logos mean you would never guess it’s an MG until you read the smaller badge on the back.
Step inside and you have just as many curves as on the exterior, with a swoopy dashboard that’s almost pinched in at the sides, a widescreen infotainment and driver’s display combo sits across the dashboard, while the arrow-straight centre console meets the wide air vents in the middle, with a second control screen built-in.
Annoyingly there aren’t any physical controls at all - everything is done through the unintuitive central displays, but the lack of buttons is made up for by the plush trimming around the top of the cabin. There’s a decent amount of space, but back seat passengers don’t have much under-thigh support, which makes for achy backsides on long drives. The 457-litre boot is a bit shallow, too.
Yet for all of the surprise poshness and styling, it’s the battery tech that most impresses about the MG IM5. You can opt for a 73.5kWh battery or a much larger 96.5kWh item, which you can charge at an impressive rate of 396kW. It only takes 17 minutes to charge from 10-80% battery capacity, and that’s enough for a hefty 441-mile range.
Out on the road the IM5 is a pleasant driving experience. Around town you can get shaken up a little by shoddy roads, but larger lumps and bumps are well handled. It gets better at motorway speeds, but it’s not all that fun to drive on a twisty road.
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4. Lotus Eletre - 350kW 10-80%, 20min
Lotus Eletre review
Battery range up to 373 miles
Best for: showing off
What the Lotus Eletre gains in charging speed, it loses in real-world range, because while it’s a striking SUV which is great to drive and has buckets of road presence, it’s also woefully inefficient on the move.
Much like its smaller Emeya sibling, the Eletre is far from Lotus’s famed small sports cars, instead it’s a hulking great SUV - as long as an executive saloon car but as tall as a proper off-roader. It’s a bit of a beast, frankly, with a huge grille at the front and overly-swollen wheel arches on all four corners.
The interior is much better; one of the loveliest cabins of any SUV on sale today, Soft fabrics and Alcantara all around you, comfortable seats and rapid-fast infotainment that responds well to your inputs. The menus are easy to navigate too.
Thanks to its size there’s lots of room inside the Eletre, and you can even opt for individual back seats if you want a more luxurious feel inside. The 688-litre boot is frankly enormous; even with all seats occupied, you won’t struggle to fit everyone’s luggage.
Surprisingly the Eletre isn’t as fast to charge as the smaller Emeya, but the 350kW rate is still rapid; rapid enough to charge the 108kWh battery from 10-80% in just 20 minutes, but only for a claimed 373-mile range. You’re just not going to see that in day-to-day use, though.
Around town it’s a comfortable barge to waft around in, though its size makes it feel a bit like a bull in a china shop. Get it on the motorway or a twisty road and the Eletre comes alive, because it’s not only comfy at high speeds but also rather fun on a country lane.
What the Lotus Eletre gains in charging speed, it loses in real-world range, because while it’s a striking SUV which is great to drive and has buckets of road presence, it’s also woefully inefficient on the move.
Much like its smaller Emeya sibling, the Eletre is far from Lotus’s famed small sports cars, instead it’s a hulking great SUV - as long as an executive saloon car but as tall as a proper off-roader. It’s a bit of a beast, frankly, with a huge grille at the front and overly-swollen wheel arches on all four corners.
The interior is much better; one of the loveliest cabins of any SUV on sale today, Soft fabrics and Alcantara all around you, comfortable seats and rapid-fast infotainment that responds well to your inputs. The menus are easy to navigate too.
Thanks to its size there’s lots of room inside the Eletre, and you can even opt for individual back seats if you want a more luxurious feel inside. The 688-litre boot is frankly enormous; even with all seats occupied, you won’t struggle to fit everyone’s luggage.
Surprisingly the Eletre isn’t as fast to charge as the smaller Emeya, but the 350kW rate is still rapid; rapid enough to charge the 108kWh battery from 10-80% in just 20 minutes, but only for a claimed 373-mile range. You’re just not going to see that in day-to-day use, though.
Around town it’s a comfortable barge to waft around in, though its size makes it feel a bit like a bull in a china shop. Get it on the motorway or a twisty road and the Eletre comes alive, because it’s not only comfy at high speeds but also rather fun on a country lane.
5. Porsche Taycan - 320kw 10-80%, 18min
Porsche Taycan review
Battery range up to 372 miles
Best for: sporty driving
The most remarkable thing about the Taycan is just how much it feels like a Porsche, because it’s properly fun to drive and capable on a twisty road, while being oh-so-refined on the motorway and comfortable, too.
It looks excellent, with the classic Porsche curves and soft edges pinched-and-pulled into a very svelte four-door shape. The low roofline and mildly-swollen arches look suitably sporty, while the headlights and rear light bar are aggressive without being overly menacing.
Inside, the Taycan really does feel like a Porsche from the future. The classic seven-dial instrument cluster has made way for a swish, curved driver’s display while the arrow-straight dashboard feels super classy, especially as it’s leather-trimmed. It’s a shame there aren’t any physical climate control buttons though, as the touchscreen isn’t that intuitive to use on the go.
While the cabin feels snug and sporty thanks to the low-slung seats and low roofline, there isn’t that much interior space as a result - especially in the back. While people in the front can get comfortable, tall adults will find their noggins ruffling the roof. The 407-litre boot is a bit small, and the boot opening isn’t very handy.
The 320kW charging speed is quick, and means the Taycan can charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes, and it can travel as far as 423 miles on a charge. It’s also hugely comfortable around town, and makes for serene long-distance motorway journeys. It’s best on a country lane, where it’s unfazed by ruts and bumps while being very fun to drive.
The most remarkable thing about the Taycan is just how much it feels like a Porsche, because it’s properly fun to drive and capable on a twisty road, while being oh-so-refined on the motorway and comfortable, too.
It looks excellent, with the classic Porsche curves and soft edges pinched-and-pulled into a very svelte four-door shape. The low roofline and mildly-swollen arches look suitably sporty, while the headlights and rear light bar are aggressive without being overly menacing.
Inside, the Taycan really does feel like a Porsche from the future. The classic seven-dial instrument cluster has made way for a swish, curved driver’s display while the arrow-straight dashboard feels super classy, especially as it’s leather-trimmed. It’s a shame there aren’t any physical climate control buttons though, as the touchscreen isn’t that intuitive to use on the go.
While the cabin feels snug and sporty thanks to the low-slung seats and low roofline, there isn’t that much interior space as a result - especially in the back. While people in the front can get comfortable, tall adults will find their noggins ruffling the roof. The 407-litre boot is a bit small, and the boot opening isn’t very handy.
The 320kW charging speed is quick, and means the Taycan can charge from 10-80% in just 18 minutes, and it can travel as far as 423 miles on a charge. It’s also hugely comfortable around town, and makes for serene long-distance motorway journeys. It’s best on a country lane, where it’s unfazed by ruts and bumps while being very fun to drive.
6. Audi e-tron GT - 320kW - 10-80%, 18min
Audi e-tron GT review
Battery range up to 384 miles
Best for: turning heads
The Audi e-tron GT is almost identical to the Porsche Taycan under-the-skin, but where the Porsche is all gentle curves and rounded edges, the e-tron GT is far more in-yer-face. It’s also very comfortable and capable on a country lane, if a little less pretty to look at.
It combines the same sleek roofline of the Taycan with more aggressive details. The headlights and taillights look great, but it’s a bit too fussy at the front with the Russian nesting doll grille situation it’s got going on - almost like it’s wearing a ski mask.
The interior feels very plush but it’s also a little fussy. You step down into the same low-slung seating position as in the Taycan, which feels nice and snug, and the infotainment and driver’s displays are both easy to use and understand.
You don’t get much space inside, again as a result of the low roofline, but there’s decent storage for bits and bobs, even if rear passengers don’t have much headroom. The 405-litre boot is nothing to shout about, but can cater for four people’s baggage - if they’re not over-packers.
Audi has given the e-tron GT the same 320kW charging tech as in the Taycan too, so you can charge the battery from 10-80% in an identical 18 minutes.
Even if the super-sporty seating position and tall bonnet mean it’s tricky to see its corners, the e-tron GT has plenty of sensors which makes it easy to drive around town, while it’s a soothing car to drive on the motorway and composed on a country lane.
The Audi e-tron GT is almost identical to the Porsche Taycan under-the-skin, but where the Porsche is all gentle curves and rounded edges, the e-tron GT is far more in-yer-face. It’s also very comfortable and capable on a country lane, if a little less pretty to look at.
It combines the same sleek roofline of the Taycan with more aggressive details. The headlights and taillights look great, but it’s a bit too fussy at the front with the Russian nesting doll grille situation it’s got going on - almost like it’s wearing a ski mask.
The interior feels very plush but it’s also a little fussy. You step down into the same low-slung seating position as in the Taycan, which feels nice and snug, and the infotainment and driver’s displays are both easy to use and understand.
You don’t get much space inside, again as a result of the low roofline, but there’s decent storage for bits and bobs, even if rear passengers don’t have much headroom. The 405-litre boot is nothing to shout about, but can cater for four people’s baggage - if they’re not over-packers.
Audi has given the e-tron GT the same 320kW charging tech as in the Taycan too, so you can charge the battery from 10-80% in an identical 18 minutes.
Even if the super-sporty seating position and tall bonnet mean it’s tricky to see its corners, the e-tron GT has plenty of sensors which makes it easy to drive around town, while it’s a soothing car to drive on the motorway and composed on a country lane.
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7. Mercedes CLA Electric - 320kW - 10-80%, 22min
Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric review
Battery range up to 483 miles
Best for: big range, small package
Though the BMW iX3 may have the long-range EV crown with its 500-mile figure, the Mercedes CLA isn’t far behind at 484 miles. It’s excellent to drive and has a posh cabin, but the boot isn’t all that big.
There’s a resemblance to the larger, slippier-looking Mercedes EQE and EQS models, but (thankfully) the CLA Electric is toned-down, and it doesn’t look quite so much like a futuristic bar of soap, as the larger cars do. Ignore the tacky Mercedes stars dotted all around the exterior, though…
Inside, the cabin is a real talking point, because Mercedes has ditched a traditional dashboard in favour of a near-vertical surface with huge displays built-in. It’s shocking when you first get in, but you soon get used to it.
The seats are hugely comfortable and supportive, and there’s loads of storage space inside but people in the back will find a lack of thigh support. The 405-litre boot is nothing to brag about, just right for a car of this size, but you get a handy 101-litre front boot, too.
While the 484-mile range is impressive, the 320kW charging rate is just as handy; the CLA Electric can go from 10-80% charge in just 22 minutes.
It excels on the road, too, because around town the light steering and great forward visibility make it a breeze to place on the road, while the augmented-reality parking assistant is great. It’s oh-so-comfortable on the motorway and stable on a country lane, even verging on fun.
Though the BMW iX3 may have the long-range EV crown with its 500-mile figure, the Mercedes CLA isn’t far behind at 484 miles. It’s excellent to drive and has a posh cabin, but the boot isn’t all that big.
There’s a resemblance to the larger, slippier-looking Mercedes EQE and EQS models, but (thankfully) the CLA Electric is toned-down, and it doesn’t look quite so much like a futuristic bar of soap, as the larger cars do. Ignore the tacky Mercedes stars dotted all around the exterior, though…
Inside, the cabin is a real talking point, because Mercedes has ditched a traditional dashboard in favour of a near-vertical surface with huge displays built-in. It’s shocking when you first get in, but you soon get used to it.
The seats are hugely comfortable and supportive, and there’s loads of storage space inside but people in the back will find a lack of thigh support. The 405-litre boot is nothing to brag about, just right for a car of this size, but you get a handy 101-litre front boot, too.
While the 484-mile range is impressive, the 320kW charging rate is just as handy; the CLA Electric can go from 10-80% charge in just 22 minutes.
It excels on the road, too, because around town the light steering and great forward visibility make it a breeze to place on the road, while the augmented-reality parking assistant is great. It’s oh-so-comfortable on the motorway and stable on a country lane, even verging on fun.
8. Xpeng G6 - 280kW - 10-80%, 20min
Xpeng G6 review
Battery range up to 354 miles
Best for: a minimalist cabin
The XPeng G6 is about the closest thing you can get to buying a Tesla, without actually buying a Tesla. It’s a futuristically styled SUV with a spacious cabin and good infotainment system, but it’s not very comfortable.
It looks good, if a bit generic. The body shape is very Tesla-meets-Porsche-Cayenne, but the super-slim light bars and ultra-smooth flanks still look smart. It’s a shame you can’t get it in the vibrant shade of Orange anymore, though.
The cabin isn’t quite Tesla-minimalistic, but you can see the influence. There’s an enormous infotainment screen on the dashboard nestled in front of a wraparound trim piece, while the only physical buttons you’ll find in there are on the steering wheel. The infotainment system, that being said, is slick and rapid to respond to your inputs.
While it’s a bit dull in there, the XPeng’s cabin feels solid and well-made, while there’s plenty of space for five adults to sit comfortably. Rear legroom is particularly impressive, while the 571-litre boot is also capacious.
While there’s a monster 451kW charging G6 on the horizon, the current version charges at a more pedestrian 280kW. That’s still enough to charge it from 10-80% in 20 minutes, even with the larger 87.5kWh battery.
It’s not all that good to drive though You get jostled about around town over bad roads and the G6 leans noticeably around bends on a country lane. It’s best on a motorway run, but even then potholes thud through the cabin, even if it’s otherwise quiet.
The XPeng G6 is about the closest thing you can get to buying a Tesla, without actually buying a Tesla. It’s a futuristically styled SUV with a spacious cabin and good infotainment system, but it’s not very comfortable.
It looks good, if a bit generic. The body shape is very Tesla-meets-Porsche-Cayenne, but the super-slim light bars and ultra-smooth flanks still look smart. It’s a shame you can’t get it in the vibrant shade of Orange anymore, though.
The cabin isn’t quite Tesla-minimalistic, but you can see the influence. There’s an enormous infotainment screen on the dashboard nestled in front of a wraparound trim piece, while the only physical buttons you’ll find in there are on the steering wheel. The infotainment system, that being said, is slick and rapid to respond to your inputs.
While it’s a bit dull in there, the XPeng’s cabin feels solid and well-made, while there’s plenty of space for five adults to sit comfortably. Rear legroom is particularly impressive, while the 571-litre boot is also capacious.
While there’s a monster 451kW charging G6 on the horizon, the current version charges at a more pedestrian 280kW. That’s still enough to charge it from 10-80% in 20 minutes, even with the larger 87.5kWh battery.
It’s not all that good to drive though You get jostled about around town over bad roads and the G6 leans noticeably around bends on a country lane. It’s best on a motorway run, but even then potholes thud through the cabin, even if it’s otherwise quiet.
9. Audi A6 Sportback e-tron - 270kW - 10-80%, 21min
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron review
Battery range up to 469 miles
Best for: long-distance cruising
While the Audi A6 model name feels older than time itself at this point, the A6 e-tron is an all new, all-electric take on the medium-sized saloon car. It’s very comfortable on a long-distance drive, but the interior is disappointing.
The slender headlights, smooth grille and light bar look good, and the sporty side skirts - aerodynamically optimised - look awesome. The A6’s whole shape is super-sleek, designed to slip through the air with as little friction as possible.
While the exterior is swish, the A6 e-tron’s interior is a letdown. Long-gone are the days of rock-solid Audi cabins, as the interior feels cheap with loads of hard plastics all around you. The two-in-one infotainment and driver’s display looks nice, but the menus aren’t very easy to understand and the optional third screen looks tacky.
You get loads of room inside to get comfortable, both front and back, and the 502-litre boot is plentiful for a saloon car of this size - especially with its handy liftback boot.
Charging speed varies from 225kW for the small-battery version to a speedier 270kW for the larger 100kWh battery. They both charge from 10-80% in 21 minutes, as a result.
Around town the A6 e-tron is comfortable as it dispatches speedbumps with ease, while its wide array of sensors and camera make it easy to manoeuvre. Don’t bother with the mirror-replacing rear view cameras though, they’re worse than a real mirror. It’s easy to drive on the motorway too, but not much fun on a country lane.
While the Audi A6 model name feels older than time itself at this point, the A6 e-tron is an all new, all-electric take on the medium-sized saloon car. It’s very comfortable on a long-distance drive, but the interior is disappointing.
The slender headlights, smooth grille and light bar look good, and the sporty side skirts - aerodynamically optimised - look awesome. The A6’s whole shape is super-sleek, designed to slip through the air with as little friction as possible.
While the exterior is swish, the A6 e-tron’s interior is a letdown. Long-gone are the days of rock-solid Audi cabins, as the interior feels cheap with loads of hard plastics all around you. The two-in-one infotainment and driver’s display looks nice, but the menus aren’t very easy to understand and the optional third screen looks tacky.
You get loads of room inside to get comfortable, both front and back, and the 502-litre boot is plentiful for a saloon car of this size - especially with its handy liftback boot.
Charging speed varies from 225kW for the small-battery version to a speedier 270kW for the larger 100kWh battery. They both charge from 10-80% in 21 minutes, as a result.
Around town the A6 e-tron is comfortable as it dispatches speedbumps with ease, while its wide array of sensors and camera make it easy to manoeuvre. Don’t bother with the mirror-replacing rear view cameras though, they’re worse than a real mirror. It’s easy to drive on the motorway too, but not much fun on a country lane.
10. Audi Q6 e-tron - 270kW - 10-80%, 21min
Audi Q6 e-tron review
Battery range up to 398 miles
Best for: long-distance cruising, but taller
If the A6 e-tron interests you, but a lofty seating position is a priority then look no further than the Audi Q6 e-tron. It’s comfortable and easy to drive long-distances in, but it’s harder to drive in town than its A6 sibling and it isn’t fun on a good road.
It’s a bullish looking car, with similarly slim headlights to the A6 and a blanked off grille, but being supersized has given the Q6 e-tron a very butch appearance - especially with the body-coloured wheel arch extensions fitted. The rear end is easier on the eye, as the fancy light bar has some intricate patterns.
You get a near-identical cabin to the A6, too, but with a raised-up dashboard to go with the higher-set seating position. That means the same pretty but overly-fussy displays, with the same optional third screen for the passenger - or a naff block of plastic if you don’t specify the display. Material quality is no better in the Q6, with far too many scratchy plastics for a car this expensive.
That being said, the seats are comfortable and there’s lots of room inside, both to get comfortable and in terms of storage space. Even tall adults will find the back seats comfortable, and the 526-litre boot is big enough for plenty of luggage.
The Q6 e-tron comes equipped with the same battery tech as the A6 e-tron, so you get an identical charging speed of 270kW and a charging time of 21 minutes to take the SUV from 10-80%.
It’s very comfortable around town and on the motorway, though a little fidgety over cracked roads, but on a twisty road there’s noticeable body lean as well as pitching and diving when braking or accelerating.
If the A6 e-tron interests you, but a lofty seating position is a priority then look no further than the Audi Q6 e-tron. It’s comfortable and easy to drive long-distances in, but it’s harder to drive in town than its A6 sibling and it isn’t fun on a good road.
It’s a bullish looking car, with similarly slim headlights to the A6 and a blanked off grille, but being supersized has given the Q6 e-tron a very butch appearance - especially with the body-coloured wheel arch extensions fitted. The rear end is easier on the eye, as the fancy light bar has some intricate patterns.
You get a near-identical cabin to the A6, too, but with a raised-up dashboard to go with the higher-set seating position. That means the same pretty but overly-fussy displays, with the same optional third screen for the passenger - or a naff block of plastic if you don’t specify the display. Material quality is no better in the Q6, with far too many scratchy plastics for a car this expensive.
That being said, the seats are comfortable and there’s lots of room inside, both to get comfortable and in terms of storage space. Even tall adults will find the back seats comfortable, and the 526-litre boot is big enough for plenty of luggage.
The Q6 e-tron comes equipped with the same battery tech as the A6 e-tron, so you get an identical charging speed of 270kW and a charging time of 21 minutes to take the SUV from 10-80%.
It’s very comfortable around town and on the motorway, though a little fidgety over cracked roads, but on a twisty road there’s noticeable body lean as well as pitching and diving when braking or accelerating.
Factors to consider
Though all of these cars are capable of charging at high speeds, you’ve got to bear in mind that the more rapid charging you put them through, the worse the battery life is going to be in the long run. You should charge your car at the slowest rate possible to conserve battery health, with rapid-charging saved only for motorway stops.
If you use rapid chargers all the time, it’s also going to cost a fortune compared to charging at home - especially overnight, where energy prices tend to be lower.
Not every charging station has powerful enough charging to meet the high capability of cars such as the BMW iX3 and MG IM5, so until charging infrastructure improves you might struggle to meet the cars’ capabilities.
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