EV Depreciation Trends by Model

Charging performance is more than a peak kilowatt number. Two EVs can both advertise high peak DC fast charging rates, yet deliver very different real-world road trip performance due to charge curve behavior, thermal limits, and cold battery conditions.

This database summarizes charging performance across major EV models using a small set of metrics designed to reflect real-world behavior. Values are intended for comparison and planning, not as guaranteed results on every charger.

Charging speed varies with battery state of charge, battery temperature, charger capability, pack size, and software updates. Where possible, values reflect typical fast-charging sessions under normal conditions on appropriately capable DC stations.

EV Charging Performance Data (45 Models)

The table below summarizes battery charging performance across 45 major EV models

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EV Make+Model	1 Yr Depreciation	3 Yr Depreciation	5 Yr Depreciation	Notes

Typical Peak DC (kW) – a representative maximum charge power in normal thermal conditions
Voltage Class – the vehicle’s charging architecture category (typically 400V, 800V, or higher)
10–80% Time (minutes) – a practical session time metric that captures curve behavior
Curve Score (A–D) – a qualitative indicator of how well the vehicle holds power across the session
Cold Sensitivity (%) – how much charging performance typically degrades when the battery is cold and not fully preconditioned
Auto Preconditioning – whether the vehicle can automatically warm the battery when routing to a DC fast charger

How to Interpret Curve Score (A–D)

A - indicates excellent real-world fast charging. The vehicle holds high power through much of the session and delivers fast 10–80% times relative to its pack size.

B - indicates good fast charging. Power is strong but tapers earlier than top-tier vehicles.

C - indicates average fast charging. Peak power may be moderate and taper behavior can extend session times.

D - indicates slow fast charging. Peak power is low and/or taper is aggressive, making road-trip charging noticeably slower.

What “Cold Sensitivity” Means

Cold sensitivity captures the impact of low battery temperature on charging speed in scenarios where the battery is not fully warmed before plugging in. This is not simply “cold weather.” It is specifically about battery temperature at the start of the charging session.

Auto preconditioning can reduce cold sensitivity when it is available and used correctly (for example, by navigating to a DC fast charger long enough in advance). Cold sensitivity remains relevant for short trips to chargers, older EVs without robust thermal systems, and extreme winter conditions.

Why Voltage Class Matters

Higher voltage charging architectures (often 800V-class) can reduce current for the same power level, enabling higher charge rates and reduced cable heating. In practice, voltage class is strongly correlated with excellent road-trip charging performance, especially when paired with robust battery thermal management.

How to Use This Data

Compare road-trip usability between models in the same segment
Identify vehicles with strong winter fast-charging behavior
Understand why “peak kW” alone is not a reliable measure
Support fleet planning where charging throughput matters

For related ownership metrics, see the EV Battery Replacement Cost Database and the EV Depreciation Database.