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.

Charging time

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.

Smart #5 Brabus (2025) · curve calibrated to the claimed window 400 kW, 10–80%, 18 min

Charging time: 23 min
Energy delivered: 57.6 kWh
Average power: 149.4 kW
Range added: 276 km

curve calibrated to the claimed window 400 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%	375 kW	150 kW
14%	375 kW	150 kW
17%	375 kW	150 kW
21%	375 kW	150 kW
24%	375 kW	150 kW
28%	348 kW	150 kW
31%	320 kW	150 kW
35%	293 kW	150 kW
38%	265 kW	150 kW
42%	238 kW	150 kW
45%	210 kW	150 kW
49%	204 kW	150 kW
52%	198 kW	150 kW
56%	191 kW	150 kW
59%	185 kW	150 kW
63%	179 kW	150 kW
66%	171 kW	150 kW
70%	162 kW	150 kW
73%	154 kW	150 kW
77%	145 kW	145 kW
80%	137 kW	137 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.

Result

Charging time FAQ