Range vs Charging speed, why no innovation?

[ENirogus]

After living with my ENiro for 5 years I have to say, for anyone with less than 100 miles daily , mid 200 range is fine, but the slow DCFC performance would be a drag on a long trip. While new cars are much better, why are we not seeing improvements in DCFC speeds?
THe Ionic5 came out 5 years ago with a 18 minute 10-80 and I would expect to see more improvements. Big battery packs that don't get used when if you had a Niro like range and say sub 15 minute DC charging, it would seem like a win. You are spending on software and 800 volt silicon to get the DC speeds but saving on lithium which is still expensive.

 

[insightman]

After living with my ENiro for 5 years I have to say, for anyone with less than 100 miles daily , mid 200 range is fine, but the slow DCFC performance would be a drag on a long trip. While new cars are much better, why are we not seeing improvements in DCFC speeds?
THe Ionic5 came out 5 years ago with a 18 minute 10-80 and I would expect to see more improvements. Big battery packs that don't get used when if you had a Niro like range and say sub 15 minute DC charging, it would seem like a win. You are spending on software and 800 volt silicon to get the DC speeds but saving on lithium which is still expensive.

Perhaps when 1,500 kW charging stations become common, more manufacturers will offer vehicles that can charge an EV from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes, like BYD's "Flash Charging" system can do.

I assume, however, quick-charging convenience would come at a cost. How much extra would you be willing to pay to use a 1,500 kW charging station?