If you're looking for the **fastest-charging electric cars available in India in 2026**, these are the leaders: | Car | DC Fast Charging (approx.) | Battery/Platform | |------|----------------------------|------------------| | Hyundai IONIQ 5 | **10–80% in ~18 minutes** (350 kW charger) | 800V architecture | | Kia EV6 | **10–80% in ~18 minutes** (350 kW charger) | 800V architecture | | Mahindra XEV 9e | Around **20 minutes** (20–80% on high-power DC charger) | Modern high-voltage platform | | Mahindra BE 6 | Around **20 minutes** (20–80%) | INGLO platform | | Hyundai Creta Electric | Around **58 minutes** (10–80%) | 400V platform | | Tata Curvv EV | Around **40 minutes** (10–80%) | 70 kW DC fast charging | The **overall fastest** are: 1. **Hyundai IONIQ 5** – about **18 minutes** (10–80%) 2. **Kia EV6** – about **18 minutes** (10–80%) 3. **Mahindra XEV 9e / BE 6** – about **20 minutes** (20–80%) Keep in mind that these headline times require an **ultra-fast 250–350 kW DC charger**. On the more common 60–120 kW public chargers in India, charging will take longer. If your budget is under **₹20 lakh**, I can also recommend the fastest-charging EVs in that price range.
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