I'd say in general yes because an electric stove most likely has to
heat an oversize inefficient element first depending on age. Buy one
with at least a 1500W rating. I'd recommend the SS over the Plastic.
Some come with thermostats which are accurate enough. You'll never
have to worry about boil down. My electric kettle is closer to the
faucet than the stove. I fill mine through the spout. I like the 1L
size. Be sure you can devote a plug and space to it. The electric
kettle will be a tad heavier because of the heating element. I marred
a new ceramic stovepot with a stove kettle after a couple of uses
which had a steel plate and stainless steel casting because of the
dielectric. I did a remodel and I like the electric kettle on granite
countertop. I'd never got back to the stove.

Jim

Tea Sunrise wrote:
> I'm thinking of purchasing one specifically for tea since sometimes I
> don't like to heat water on my stove in a tea kettle. I hear that
> electric kettles heat water very quickly.
>
> A few questions.
>
> Do they really heat water faster?
>
> How would you regulate how hot the water gets, either boiling or on
> the brink of boiling? (usually I let the water rest for a few minutes
> before steeping senchas, whites, and other delicate teas)
>
> As a side question, do you measure how hot the water gets before
> steeping your high quality loose leaf teas.
>
> Thanks for your expertise.