We’ve examined the charging efficiency of seven EVs to this point in 2026, spanning a variety of battery capacities and DC fast-charging capabilities. We recorded their 20-80 p.c charging occasions in addition to their peak charging speeds. Right here’s how they rank from the slowest to the quickest.
7. Tata Punch EV
Costs: Rs 9.79 lakh to Rs 12.99 lakh
Tata up to date the Punch EV earlier this 12 months, bringing with it bigger battery packs (30kWh and 40kWh), amongst different updates. Moreover being essentially the most reasonably priced EV right here, it’s additionally the slowest-charging automotive on this record. That mentioned, its efficiency stays respectable by section requirements.
Utilizing a 180kW DC quick charger, charging speeds hovered between 65-67kW from 25-50 p.c state of cost, earlier than petering out past 50 p.c and dropping sharply after 90 p.c. Its 40kWh battery pack took 27 minutes to cost from 20-80 p.c, and one other 31 minutes to succeed in 100%. We additionally noticed a peak charging velocity of 67.3kW, barely exceeding Tata’s claimed 65kW.
6. Toyota City Cruiser Ebella
Value: Rs 23.60 lakh
The Urban Cruiser Ebella is Toyota’s solely EV on sale in India and is obtainable in a single variant with a 61kWh battery pack.
Utilizing a 90kW DC quick charger, we recorded a peak charging velocity of 68.2kW. Charging the 61kWh battery from 20-80 p.c took 35 minutes, whereas the ultimate 20 p.c required one other 36 minutes. Impressively, charging speeds remained persistently between 67-68kW from 20-50 p.c state of cost.
You’ll be able to anticipate comparable charging efficiency from the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, as the 2 fashions are primarily the identical car.
5. Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq
Costs: Rs 19.45 lakh to Rs 26.95 lakh
We charged the Mahindra BE 6 Sporteq, outfitted with the 79kWh battery pack, utilizing a 150kW DC quick charger. Throughout the take a look at, we recorded a peak charging velocity of round 90kW, which is roughly half of Mahindra’s claimed determine. That mentioned, charging speeds remained constant at round 87-89kW from 20-80 p.c state of cost, which is commendable.
The BE 6 took 33 minutes to cost from 20-80 p.c and one other 35 minutes to go from 80-100%.
Notably, house owners have reported greater charging speeds, nearer to the claimed 180kW, when utilizing Mahindra and Zeon charging stations.
4. Vinfast VF7
Costs: Rs 22.99 lakh to Rs 28.09 lakh
We examined the dual-motor Vinfast VF7, outfitted with a 70kWh battery, utilizing a 180kW DC quick charger and noticed a peak charging velocity of 95.4kW.
Vinfast claims that charging from 10-70 p.c takes 28 minutes. In our take a look at, the VF7 required 38 minutes to cost from 20-80 p.c utilizing the identical 180kW charger.
3. Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+
Value: Rs 60.50 lakh
The Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ is supplied with an 85kWh battery pack and an 800-volt electrical structure, enabling charging speeds of as much as 320kW. Mercedes claims a 10-80 p.c charging time of simply 22 minutes.
For our take a look at, we used a 150kW DC quick charger, and the CLA’s 85kWh battery charged from 20-80 p.c in 35 minutes and reached 100% after one other 34 minutes. We recorded a peak charging velocity of 125kW, with the charging fee averaging 96kW between 20-70 p.c state of cost.
2. Tesla Mannequin Y RWD:
Value: Rs 50.89 lakh
Tesla presently gives the 2026 Model Y in India with a single rear-mounted motor and a 60kWh LFP battery (64kWh gross). Utilizing a 250kW Tesla Supercharger, the battery initially charged at a formidable fee. Nonetheless, charging speeds dropped quickly from 176kW at 30 p.c state of cost to 109kW at 40 p.c, earlier than persevering with to taper off thereafter.
When it comes to charging occasions, the Mannequin Y took 23 minutes to cost from 20-80 p.c, whereas the ultimate 20 p.c required one other half-hour.
1. Hyundai Ioniq 5:
Value: Rs 55.71 lakh
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the fastest-charging EV we’ve examined to this point in 2026. The up to date mannequin includes a bigger 84kWh battery pack, up from 72.6kWh within the earlier model. Utilizing a 360kW DC quick charger, charging speeds remained between 240-250kW from 30-50 p.c state of cost earlier than dropping sharply. We additionally recorded a peak charging velocity of 251kW at round 50 p.c state of cost.
As for charging occasions, the Ioniq 5 took simply 16 minutes to cost from 20-80 p.c – quickest we’ve seen up to now; whereas reaching 100% required one other 33 minutes.
Costs are ex-showroom, India.