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Time to 100% charge is 6 hours according to one source and 7 another (using 220V). However, a fast charge system exists that will get you to 80% charge in 20-30 minutes.
This car is also sold by Peugot as the Peugot iOn.
As electric cars grow their ranges and become faster off the line, the real race is battery technology. Toshiba/Mitsubishi has been working with Volkswagen to build a new battery type using their "Super-Charge Ion Battery" or SCiB technology.
"Toshiba has said it is working with Volkswagen AG (VLKAY) to develop electric car battery systems, although no final supply deal has been reached.