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Fastest charging EVs in Australia

Quick answer

The fastest-charging EV in Australia on paper is the Xpeng X9 AWD Performance, with a peak DC fast-charging rate of 542 kW.

Every EV by peak fast-charging rate

Each car's fastest-charging version, quickest first. Makers' peak DC figures; cost figures are for that version.

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1Xpeng X9Electric542 kW peak · 106 kWh · $109,900 + on-roads$125,428$36.65/wk to run
  2. 2Xpeng G6Electric451 kW peak · 80.8 kWh · $56,800 + on-roads$71,249$32.50/wk to run
  3. 3Zeekr 7XElectric450 kW peak · 75 kWh · $57,900 + on-roads$73,523$37.01/wk to run
  4. 4Smart #5Electric400 kW peak · 94 kWh · $58,900 + on-roads$73,486$33.02/wk to run
  5. 5BMW iX3Electric400 kW peak · 108.7 kWh · $109,900 + on-roads$123,553$29.43/wk to run
  6. 6BMW iX4Electric400 kW peak · 108.7 kWh · $119,900 + on-roads$133,885$30.71/wk to run
  7. 7Lotus EmeyaElectric400 kW peak · 102 kWh · $189,990 + on-roads$209,316$51.25/wk to run
  8. 8IM IM5Electric396 kW peak · 100 kWh · $67,990 drive-away$78,570$33.00/wk to run
  9. 9IM IM6Electric396 kW peak · 100 kWh · $67,990 drive-away$79,414$36.25/wk to run
  10. 10Porsche Cayenne ElectricElectric390 kW peak · 113 kWh · $167,800 + on-roads$186,053$47.13/wk to run
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  1. 11Kia EV6Electric350 kW peak · 84 kWh · $99,660 + on-roads$115,076$36.22/wk to run
  2. 12Hyundai Ioniq 6 NElectric350 kW peak · 84 kWh · $115,000 + on-roads$132,163$42.93/wk to run
  3. 13Polestar 3Electric350 kW peak · 106 kWh · $131,100 + on-roads$144,895$29.98/wk to run
  4. 14Mercedes-Benz GLC electricElectric330 kW peak · 94.4 kWh · $112,200 + on-roads$128,026$37.79/wk to run
  5. 15Mercedes-Benz CLAElectric320 kW peak · 85 kWh · $91,300 + on-roads$106,219$34.30/wk to run
  6. 16Audi e-tron GTElectric320 kW peak · 97 kWh · $209,900 + on-roads$227,604$45.02/wk to run
  7. 17Porsche TaycanElectric320 kW peak · 97 kWh · $222,100 + on-roads$240,304$46.94/wk to run
  8. 18Volvo ES90Electric300 kW peak · 92 kWh · $88,880 + on-roads$104,855$38.36/wk to run
  9. 19Porsche Macan ElectricElectric270 kW peak · 96 kWh · $129,800 + on-roads$146,828$42.42/wk to run
  10. 20Genesis GV60Electric260 kW peak · 84 kWh · $88,300 + on-roads$101,182$26.47/wk to run
  11. 21Audi Q6 e-tronElectric260 kW peak · 94.9 kWh · $115,500 + on-roads$131,076$36.83/wk to run
  12. 22Tesla Model 3Electric250 kW peak · 79 kWh · $61,900 + on-roads$74,397$24.99/wk to run
  13. 23Tesla Model YElectric250 kW peak · 79 kWh · $68,900 + on-roads$82,405$28.86/wk to run
  14. 24Tesla Model Y LElectric250 kW peak · 82 kWh · $74,900 + on-roads$88,274$28.36/wk to run
  15. 25Volvo EX90Electric250 kW peak · 92 kWh · $106,990 + on-roads$123,633$40.93/wk to run
  16. 26Hyundai Ioniq 5 NElectric250 kW peak · 84 kWh · $115,000 + on-roads$131,883$41.86/wk to run
  17. 27BMW i7Electric250 kW peak · 112.5 kWh · $306,900 + on-roads$323,197$39.60/wk to run
  18. 28Deepal E07Electric240 kW peak · 90 kWh · $64,900 + on-roads$79,087$31.49/wk to run
  19. 29Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric240 kW peak · 84 kWh · $83,700 + on-roads$97,995$31.90/wk to run
  20. 30Genesis Electrified GV70Electric240 kW peak · 84 kWh · $132,800 + on-roads$147,019$31.61/wk to run
  21. 31Hyundai Ioniq 9Electric233 kW peak · 106 kWh · $119,750 + on-roads$135,615$37.94/wk to run
  22. 32Zeekr XElectric230 kW peak · 61 kWh · $48,900 drive-away$59,634$33.59/wk to run
  23. 33BYD Atto 3Electric220 kW peak · 74.88 kWh · $46,990 + on-roads$60,551$29.08/wk to run
  24. 34Kia EV9Electric210 kW peak · 73 kWh · $97,000 + on-roads$112,193$35.36/wk to run
  25. 35Polestar 2Electric205 kW peak · 82 kWh · $66,400 + on-roads$80,358$30.61/wk to run
  26. 36Zeekr 009Electric205 kW peak · 110 kWh · $135,900 + on-roads$152,382$40.32/wk to run
  27. 37BMW i5Electric205 kW peak · 81.2 kWh · $155,900 + on-roads$170,887$34.57/wk to run
  28. 38Polestar 4Electric200 kW peak · 94 kWh · $73,900 + on-roads$89,123$35.47/wk to run
  29. 39Volkswagen ID. BuzzElectric200 kW peak · 86 kWh · $80,990 + on-roads$96,280$35.73/wk to run
  30. 40Denza D9Electric200 kW peak · 103 kWh · $85,990 + on-roads$102,210$39.31/wk to run
  31. 41Mercedes-Benz EQSElectric200 kW peak · 118 kWh · $219,900 + on-roads$238,416$48.14/wk to run
  32. 42Mercedes-Benz G 580Electric200 kW peak · 116 kWh · $249,900 + on-roads$270,684$56.86/wk to run
  33. 43Mazda CX-6eElectric195 kW peak · 78 kWh · $53,990 + on-roads$68,629$33.23/wk to run
  34. 44Mazda 6eElectric194 kW peak · 78 kWh · $49,990 + on-roads$64,117$31.26/wk to run
  35. 45Cadillac LyriqElectric190 kW peak · 100 kWh · $90,000 + on-roads$106,303$39.63/wk to run
  36. 46Audi Q4 e-tronElectric185 kW peak · 77 kWh · $81,650 + on-roads$96,425$33.75/wk to run
  37. 47GAC Aion VElectric180 kW peak · 75.3 kWh · $42,590 + on-roads$56,390$30.00/wk to run
  38. 48Leapmotor C10Electric180 kW peak · 81.9 kWh · $49,888 + on-roads$64,362$32.59/wk to run
  39. 49BMW i4Electric180 kW peak · 67 kWh · $88,900 + on-roads$102,075$27.60/wk to run
  40. 50Skoda ElroqElectric175 kW peak · 77 kWh · $54,990 + on-roads$68,568$29.15/wk to run
  41. 51Volkswagen ID.4Electric175 kW peak · 77 kWh · $60,990 + on-roads$74,857$30.26/wk to run
  42. 52Volkswagen ID.5Electric175 kW peak · 77 kWh · $62,990 + on-roads$76,421$28.58/wk to run
  43. 53BMW iXElectric175 kW peak · 94.8 kWh · $142,900 + on-roads$159,922$42.39/wk to run
  44. 54Leapmotor B05Electric174 kW peak · 67.1 kWh · $39,888 + on-roads$53,107$27.76/wk to run
  45. 55Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVElectric173 kW peak · 89 kWh · $136,600 + on-roads$154,184$44.55/wk to run
  46. 56Leapmotor B10Electric168 kW peak · 65 kWh · $40,888 + on-roads$53,863$26.83/wk to run
  47. 57Skoda EnyaqElectric165 kW peak · 59 kWh · $50,990 + on-roads$65,202$31.58/wk to run
  48. 58Renault Megane E-TechElectric165 kW peak · 67 kWh · $55,990 + on-roads$69,586$29.22/wk to run
  49. 59MG MG4Electric154 kW peak · 64 kWh · $39,990 drive-away$50,743$33.66/wk to run
  50. 60Volvo EX30Electric153 kW peak · 64 kWh · $49,990 + on-roads$63,026$27.06/wk to run
  51. 61MG S5 EVElectric150 kW peak · 62.1 kWh · $47,990 drive-away$58,684$33.44/wk to run
  52. 62Smart #1Electric150 kW peak · 62 kWh · $49,900 + on-roads$63,588$29.57/wk to run
  53. 63BYD Sealion 7Electric150 kW peak · 82.56 kWh · $50,990 + on-roads, offer$65,987$34.60/wk to run
  54. 64Smart #3Electric150 kW peak · 62 kWh · $52,900 + on-roads$66,539$29.38/wk to run
  55. 65BYD SealElectric150 kW peak · 82.5 kWh · $52,990 + on-roads$67,030$30.92/wk to run
  56. 66Toyota bZ4XElectric150 kW peak · 74.7 kWh · $55,990 + on-roads$68,833$26.32/wk to run
  57. 67Hyundai ElexioElectric150 kW peak · 88.1 kWh · $58,990 + on-roads$73,342$32.12/wk to run
  58. 68Subaru UnchartedElectric150 kW peak · 74.7 kWh · $59,990 + on-roads$73,870$30.31/wk to run
  59. 69Renault Scenic E-TechElectric150 kW peak · 87 kWh · $59,990 + on-roads$74,284$31.90/wk to run
  60. 70Subaru SolterraElectric150 kW peak · 74.7 kWh · $61,990 + on-roads$76,519$32.80/wk to run
  61. 71Subaru TrailseekerElectric150 kW peak · 74.7 kWh · $63,990 + on-roads$77,909$30.46/wk to run
  62. 72Ford Mustang Mach-EElectric150 kW peak · 73 kWh · $65,990 + on-roads$80,786$33.83/wk to run
  63. 73Toyota bZ4X TouringElectric150 kW peak · 71 kWh · $69,990 + on-roads$83,433$28.63/wk to run
  64. 74Toyota HiLux EVElectric150 kW peak · 59.2 kWh · $74,990 + on-roads$90,219$35.50/wk to run
  65. 75Lexus ES (electric)Electric150 kW peak · 74.7 kWh · $77,000 + on-roads$91,525$32.79/wk to run
  66. 76Lexus RZElectric150 kW peak · 74.7 kWh · $84,500 + on-roads$99,884$36.09/wk to run
  67. 77Ford F-150 LightningElectricRun-out150 kW peak · 131 kWh · $141,490 drive-away$156,403$49.67/wk to run
  68. 78Volvo EX40Electric149 kW peak · 79 kWh · $74,990 + on-roads$89,738$33.65/wk to run
  69. 79MG S6 EVElectric144 kW peak · 74.3 kWh · $49,990 drive-away$61,056$34.87/wk to run
  70. 80MG CybersterElectric144 kW peak · 77 kWh · $99,900 + on-roads$116,178$39.53/wk to run
  71. 81Kia EV5Electric140 kW peak · 64.2 kWh · $56,770 + on-roads$71,342$32.97/wk to run
  72. 82Kia EV4Electric135 kW peak · 55 kWh · $49,990 + on-roads$62,869$26.46/wk to run
  73. 83Cupra BornElectric135 kW peak · 77 kWh · $59,990 + on-roads$73,714$29.71/wk to run
  74. 84Cupra TavascanElectric135 kW peak · 77 kWh · $66,490 + on-roads$80,887$32.30/wk to run
  75. 85Jaecoo J5 EVElectric130 kW peak · 58.9 kWh · $36,990 drive-away$45,284$24.21/wk to run
  76. 86Nissan AriyaElectric130 kW peak · 63 kWh · $55,840 + on-roads$70,265$32.40/wk to run
  77. 87Mini Countryman ElectricElectric130 kW peak · 63.8 kWh · $68,990 + on-roads$81,632$25.55/wk to run
  78. 88BMW iX1Electric130 kW peak · 64.7 kWh · $77,900 + on-roads$91,093$27.67/wk to run
  79. 89BMW iX2Electric130 kW peak · 64.7 kWh · $79,900 + on-roads$93,093$27.67/wk to run
  80. 90Kia EV3Electric128 kW peak · 81.4 kWh · $53,315 + on-roads$66,340$27.02/wk to run
  81. 91GWM Ora 5Electric120 kW peak · 58.3 kWh · $33,990 drive-away$43,376$28.41/wk to run
  82. 92Hyundai InsterElectric120 kW peak · 42 kWh · $35,990 drive-away, offer$44,497$25.03/wk to run
  83. 93Mercedes-Benz EQAElectric120 kW peak · 70.5 kWh · $80,700 + on-roads$95,125$32.40/wk to run
  84. 94LDV Mifa 9Electric120 kW peak · 90 kWh · $106,000 + on-roads$120,491$32.66/wk to run
  85. 95MG U9 EVElectric115 kW peak · 102.2 kWh · $78,990 + on-roads$95,435$40.17/wk to run
  86. 96Mercedes-Benz EQBElectric112 kW peak · 66.5 kWh · $85,400 + on-roads$100,069$33.34/wk to run
  87. 97Cadillac OptiqElectric110 kW peak · 75 kWh · $80,000 + on-roads$95,429$36.27/wk to run
  88. 98Geely EX5Electric100 kW peak · 68.39 kWh · $41,990 + on-roads$55,976$30.72/wk to run
  89. 99Hyundai Kona ElectricElectric100 kW peak · 48.6 kWh · $46,000 + on-roads$58,976$26.83/wk to run
  90. 100Jeep AvengerElectric100 kW peak · 51 kWh · $49,990 + on-roads$62,922$26.66/wk to run
  91. 101KGM Torres EVXElectric100 kW peak · 80.6 kWh · $58,000 drive-away$68,264$31.78/wk to run
  92. 102Alfa Romeo Junior ElettricaElectric100 kW peak · 50 kWh · $57,900 + on-roads$70,579$25.69/wk to run
  93. 103KGM Musso EVElectric100 kW peak · 80.6 kWh · $60,000 drive-away$71,522$36.62/wk to run
  94. 104Mini Cooper ElectricElectricRun-out95 kW peak · 49 kWh · $58,990 + on-roads$71,026$23.22/wk to run
  95. 105Mini AcemanElectricRun-out95 kW peak · 49 kWh · $60,990 + on-roads$73,212$23.93/wk to run
  96. 106Deepal S07Electric92 kW peak · 76 kWh · $53,900 + on-roads$68,535$33.21/wk to run
  97. 107GAC Aion UTElectric87 kW peak · 60 kWh · $31,990 + on-roads$45,160$27.58/wk to run
  98. 108BYD Atto 1Electric85 kW peak · 43.2 kWh · $27,990 + on-roads$41,267$27.99/wk to run
  99. 109Fiat 500eElectric85 kW peak · 37.3 kWh · $52,500 + on-roads$64,470$22.96/wk to run
  100. 110Abarth 500eElectric85 kW peak · 37.3 kWh · $58,900 + on-roads$71,665$26.02/wk to run
  101. 111BYD Atto 2Electric82 kW peak · 51.13 kWh · $31,990 + on-roads$45,721$29.74/wk to run
  102. 112Geely EX2Electric80 kW peak · 47.1 kWh · $30,990 + on-roads$44,023$27.05/wk to run
  103. 113GWM OraElectric80 kW peak · 57.7 kWh · $35,990 drive-away$45,361$28.35/wk to run
  104. 114Chery E5Electric80 kW peak · 60.7 kWh · $37,990 drive-away$46,576$25.33/wk to run
  105. 115Forthing Taikon 5Electric80 kW peak · 64.4 kWh · $38,990 drive-away$48,434$28.63/wk to run
  106. 116BYD DolphinElectric80 kW peak · 60.5 kWh · $36,990 + on-roads$50,243$27.90/wk to run
  107. 117LDV eT60Electric80 kW peak · 88.5 kWh · $92,990 + on-roads$108,838$37.88/wk to run
  108. 118Suzuki e VitaraElectric70 kW peak · 47.8 kWh · $49,990 drive-away$58,980$26.88/wk to run
  109. 119Honda Super-ONEElectric50 kW peak · 29.6 kWh · $36,900 drive-away$45,492$25.35/wk to run

"Offer" prices are time-limited deals; the car's own page has the end date and usual price.

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Which EV charges the fastest in Australia?

On peak DC rate, the Xpeng X9 AWD Performance at 542 kW (November 2026). Real stops depend on the charging curve, the charger and the battery temperature.

How long does an EV take to fast charge?

Most EVs go from about 10% to 80% in 20 to 40 minutes on a fast charger that can match their peak rate. Slower chargers, cold batteries and smaller peak rates take longer.

Does fast charging damage the battery?

Occasional fast charging is fine. Very frequent fast charging, especially in heat, wears a battery a little faster. Charging at home day to day is cheaper and gentler. See our battery life guide.

What is a good fast-charging speed?

Anything over about 150 kW peak makes road-trip stops short. For a car that mostly charges at home, 100 kW is plenty.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

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