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In the U.S., the Porsche Taycan and the Lucid Gravity are the fast-charging champions. So which can get it done the fastest?

It’s not every day you see an electric vehicle that nails its charging capabilities. That means having a natively-equipped Tesla charging port, compatibility at both Tesla and non-Tesla charging stations and offering the maximum possible charging speeds at all stations.

When Porsche launched the Taycan around the turn of the decade, it got rave reviews for its performance but didn’t really earn a reputation for efficiency. At least initially, road-tripping wasn’t its forte. But Porsche kept improving the Taycan over the years, with bigger batteries and a more efficient powertrain.

It's no secret that the vast majority of electric vehicle charging takes place at home. Nor is it a secret that not all Level 2 chargers are created equal. But L2 installations, though often considered straightforward, aren't equal either. There's a lot of electricity going through those boxes. If anything…