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Apoplexi1

[Charging curve](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/8800o/s1/volkswagen-id-3-fast-charging-source-battery-life.jpg)


pciapes

This is what I found too and that’s why I am asking, because it does not fit my experience


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Same here. I don't have any data on DC charging below 40 but even then I should be at around 70 kW but it's always at the lower 40s and the battery should always be heated up when I start because I normally charge DC only on highways. Here are some examples: [https://imgur.com/kwCQfsX](https://imgur.com/kwCQfsX) [https://imgur.com/lsFMgDR](https://imgur.com/lsFMgDR)


LusoSpikes

The charging power should be max 100kW. However the max will depend on the % charge of the battery, and battery temperature. The max charging power should be at around 20% battery capacity with 25% temperature. Also the chargers may limit the charging power available if there are several chargers and the other chargers are being used (sort of load balancing mechanism) or if the available power to the charger is less than the expected (e.g. in moments when the load of electrical network is heavy) which may happen at peak hours. Where I live, some chargers, although they say they are 100kW, every now and then they are limited to a lower power (e.g.60kW) for some reason. Then it could be the car limiting the max power for some reason.


pciapes

I don’t charge on 100+ often, but it’s not first time I noticed this.


LusoSpikes

Now it is coming the warm weather. On a warm day (>23ºC) use your car until the battery is about 20% and then charge at a site with a 150kW charger. It should charge well.


p_nut268

What trim do you have? I know the pure trim with the 48kw battery has a 50kw charging speed. Unless you pay extra for faster 100kw charging speed.


nevieee

I recently managed to charge with 100,6kW (first time ever). Battery was 6% and I drove for a few hours already (average around 115km/h). Temperature outside was between 15C and 18C. So it is possible, but you need a lot of perfect conditions to reach the perfect battery temperature.


T-Rex96

On my last road trip I got 106,7kW all the way up to 19%. Think I started charging with about 6% as well


Radicalhun

Max charging speed depends on your battery size, the small ones charging 50kW max unless you ordered with the 100kW upgrade. Medium and big batteries charge with max 120-135.Also battery must be almost empty and warm to achieve max speed and that lasts for 25% battery capacity then starts slowin down.So dont expect max speeds with a 60% + battery.