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.

NIO EL8 Long Range · curve calibrated to the claimed window 240 kW, 10–80%, 20 min

Charging time: 22 min
Energy delivered: 54 kWh
Average power: 147.7 kW
Range added: 263 km

curve calibrated to the claimed window 240 kW, 10–80%, 20 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%	246 kW	150 kW
14%	246 kW	150 kW
17%	246 kW	150 kW
21%	246 kW	150 kW
24%	246 kW	150 kW
28%	237 kW	150 kW
31%	229 kW	150 kW
35%	220 kW	150 kW
38%	211 kW	150 kW
42%	203 kW	150 kW
45%	194 kW	150 kW
49%	188 kW	150 kW
52%	183 kW	150 kW
56%	177 kW	150 kW
59%	171 kW	150 kW
63%	166 kW	150 kW
66%	158 kW	150 kW
70%	150 kW	150 kW
73%	142 kW	142 kW
77%	134 kW	134 kW
80%	126 kW	126 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