Glossary / General

charging curve

12 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Charging curve means how fast the car charges over time. It usually charges fast at first, then slower to keep the battery safe.

Technical Definition

The charging curve describes how the charging speed of an electric vehicle changes over the course of a charging session, often starting fast and then slowing to protect battery health.

Hear It Discussed

"He bought it for pure engineering bravado, specifically its legendary flat 150 kilowatt charging curve. To Michael, all EVs are torquey and fast."
No School Like The Old School, e-Trons Off Your Mind, Bringing Family Together | Episode 1,049 Everyday Driver Car Debate 33:24

"Now, it still takes longer. [1535.6s] You know, the charging curve still slows down [1538.3s] when you get to home, but it doesn't matter [1539.8s] if you're charging it overnight at home."
CarCast+Edmunds - Is now the time to buy a used EV? What’s in store for Ford’s new EV headquarters in Southern California? CarCast 25:35

"...We are looking for something with around a 300 mile range and a decent charging curve to use for her commute and also trips."
Best Used EVs, Renting with Turo + Sixt, Rivian Reliability + Owner Satisfaction Talking Cars (MP3) 10:22