# Electric Cars that Charge in 10 Minutes The Phoenix SUT By ecoopersmith | Published 2007-06-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-next-step-in-electric-cars-fully-electric-95mph-suv-charges-in-10-minut References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/go/7446/) & [phoenixmotorcars](http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com) The Phoenix SUT is an all-electric sport utility truck tops out at speeds of 95 mph. More impressive is the fact that the battery can recharge in 10 minutes' time! Gizmag describes, "Another step towards exploding the perception that [electric vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-9-gt) will never have the grunt, range or practicality of their oil guzzling, high-emission counterparts has been taken in California with a [record charging time](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrafast-charging-systems) demonstrated for the [all-electric Phoenix SUT (Sport Utility Truck)](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Rapid Charging:** Opportunity for innovation in developing technologies and infrastructure that enable electric vehicles to charge in a fraction of the time. - **High-performance Electric Vehicles:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating electric vehicles that match or exceed the performance capabilities of traditional gas-powered vehicles. - **Range Anxiety Solutions:** Opportunity for innovation in addressing consumers' concerns about the limited range of electric vehicles through advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automakers have the potential to disrupt the industry by developing electric vehicles with rapid charging capabilities, making them more appealing to consumers. - **Energy:** Companies in the energy sector can capitalize on the trend by investing in research and development of fast-charging technologies and renewable energy sources to power electric vehicles. - **Infrastructure:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the infrastructure industry by building a robust charging network to support the widespread adoption of electric vehicles and alleviate range anxiety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quick-Charge EV Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-battery.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd.md) - [Hyper-Speed Charging Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyobolt-concept-ev.md) - [Ultra-Fast Charging Electric Motorcycles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightning-motorcycles.md) - [Country-Wide EV Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futurefactory.md) - [Quick-Charge Electric CUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-inster.md) - [12-Minute EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-aio-dc-fast-charger.md) - [Speedy Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scout-terra-truck.md) - [Fast-Charging Electric Mustangs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1967-ford-mustang-fastback.md)