How does the calculator know the charging power curve?

Once you pick a model from the EvCompass catalogue, its usable battery capacity and charging power curve fill in automatically — there is no spec to type in yourself.

Why does the post I pick change the time so much?

A post never delivers more power than its own rating, even when the car's curve would allow more at that moment. On a 50 kW post, a car capable of 150 kW still charges at a speed capped at 50 kW for the whole session.

Is the power curve measured by the manufacturer?

No. When the curve is calibrated, it means we shaped it to match ONE claimed figure from the manufacturer's own data (e.g. 85 kW, 0-80%, 35 min) — that is one data point, not a measured charging run. Where no such figure exists, the curve is entirely estimated from the car's specs instead. Neither one is a measurement.

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Charging time

Pick a model from the catalogue, set the charge window, and see how long the session actually takes at a given charging post's power.

Start of charge (%)

The state of charge you start the session from.

End of charge (%)

The state of charge you end the session at.

Charging post power

The post's maximum rated power — the car never draws more than this, even where its own curve would allow it.

Custom station power (kW)

Enter the station's real rating if it differs from the three typical values above — e.g. the power printed on a specific charger's spec sheet.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 63 kWh RWD (2024) · curve calibrated to the claimed window 195 kW, 10–80%, 18 min

Charging time: 17 min
Energy delivered: 36 kWh
Average power: 127.7 kW
Range added: 207 km

curve calibrated to the claimed window 195 kW, 10–80%, 18 min

Car's own power curve
Power delivered at this post

The car's own power and the power actually delivered at the chosen post, by state of charge
State of charge	Car's power	Delivered power
10%	195 kW	150 kW
14%	195 kW	150 kW
17%	195 kW	150 kW
21%	195 kW	150 kW
24%	195 kW	150 kW
28%	186 kW	150 kW
31%	177 kW	150 kW
35%	168 kW	150 kW
38%	158 kW	150 kW
42%	149 kW	149 kW
45%	140 kW	140 kW
49%	136 kW	136 kW
52%	132 kW	132 kW
56%	128 kW	128 kW
59%	124 kW	124 kW
63%	120 kW	120 kW
66%	114 kW	114 kW
70%	108 kW	108 kW
73%	103 kW	103 kW
77%	97 kW	97 kW
80%	91 kW	91 kW

Charging time FAQ

How does the calculator know the charging power curve?: Once you pick a model from the EvCompass catalogue, its usable battery capacity and charging power curve fill in automatically — there is no spec to type in yourself.
Why does the post I pick change the time so much?: A post never delivers more power than its own rating, even when the car's curve would allow more at that moment. On a 50 kW post, a car capable of 150 kW still charges at a speed capped at 50 kW for the whole session.
Is the power curve measured by the manufacturer?: No. When the curve is calibrated, it means we shaped it to match ONE claimed figure from the manufacturer's own data (e.g. 85 kW, 0-80%, 35 min) — that is one data point, not a measured charging run. Where no such figure exists, the curve is entirely estimated from the car's specs instead. Neither one is a measurement.

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Charging time FAQ