Connector Standard Adoption by Region
Share of new DCFC (DC Fast Charging) installations by plug standard. NACS = North American Charging Standard (Tesla's connector, now the US default after Tesla opened it in 2023); CCS = Combined Charging System (the older standard, still dominant in Europe).
Updated at 2026-05-06
DC Fast Charging Speed Comparison
Max and typical charging power (kW = kilowatts; higher = faster) by network, plus modeled time to 80% on a 75 kWh battery. Real charging tapers as the battery fills, so "max power" is only sustained for the first 20–50% of a session.
| Network | Max kW | Typical kW | Time to 80% | Architecture | Liquid Cooled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
600 | 480 | 10 min | 800V | ✓ | |
520 | 400 | 12 min | 800V | ✓ | |
500 | 200 | 25 min | 400V/800V | ✓ | |
480 | 360 | 15 min | 800V | ✓ | |
400 | 200 | 25 min | 400V/800V | ✓ | |
400 | 200 | 25 min | 400V/800V | ✓ | |
360 | 180 | 27 min | 400V/800V | ✓ | |
350 | 280 | 18 min | 800V | ✓ | |
350 | 150 | 30 min | 400V/800V | ✓ | |
350 | 150 | 30 min | 400V/800V | ✓ |
Updated at 2026-05-11
Battery Swap Station Deployment
Cumulative battery swap stations: facilities where a depleted pack is physically swapped for a charged one in ~3 minutes (vs charging in place). NIO runs swap-only for its own cars; CATL's EVOGO is brand-agnostic and growing fastest.
Updated at 2026-05-06