A very precise test has just separated two electric cars on a key point. It's not about comfort or design, but a much more concrete criterion. And the results are far from clear.
For many drivers, the charging time remainsone of the main obstacles to switching to electric. While autonomy increases with each new generation of batteries, the speed with which a vehicle can recover energy has become a key indicator. Gaining several dozen kilometers in a few minutes at a fast charging station is changing the way we travel. As charging powers increase, some high-end models are pushing the boundaries and redefining market standards.
It is precisely on this point that a test conducted by Tom Moloughney, specialist on the YouTube channel State of Charge, compared two particularly efficient vehicles. The protocol is clear: a full charge from 0 to 100% at a 350 kW EVGo public charging station, same place, same time, same external conditions. The two models chosen are the Porsche Taycan, well known for its fast charging speed, and the Lucid Gravity, a newer but very promising electric SUV. The goal: to precisely measure the speed at which each car accepts energy, and what that means on the road. The Lucid Gravity takes the lead in real-world range over the Porsche Taycan. The data shows rapid progress for both models. The Taycan reaches 80% in just 19 minutes, while the Gravity takes 27 minutes. But this one recovers around 10 kWh more, which represents almost 50 km more in range. Its larger battery and its ability to maintain high power explain this result. On a partial charge, these are the details that make the difference for long journeys.
For a full charge, the Taycan takes 53 minutes, compared to 74 for the Gravity. But in reality, most recharges stop at 80%, because beyond that, the speed drops sharply. In this crucial segment, both cars perform very well, with a slight advantage in speed for the Porsche. However, the Lucid Gravity recovers more energy and therefore more kilometers, which can make a real difference on a long journey. For drivers who prioritize real-world range over pure charging speed, the Gravity is a better choice.
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