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Electric Car Charging Times

With AC electric car charging, it takes just 6 hours and 20 minutes to reach a full 100% charge. DC charging gets you to 80% charge in just 18 minutes, making it perfect for quick top-ups during your journey.

How long does it take to charge a Kia electric car?

AC Charging

AC Charging

Best used for long parking stays like overnight on-street charging.

DC Charging

DC Charging

Perfect for charging quickly while en-route to a destination.

AC charging time refers to a Niro EV on a 22kW charger.
DC charging time refers to an EV6 (10 - 80% capacity) on a 350kW charger.

Charging time by station speed and model Charging time by station speed and model

Model

7.2kW AC
Single Phase (Fast)

 

22kW AC
Three Phase (Fast)

 

50kW DC
Rapid

 

100kW DC
High Power Charging

 

350kW DC
High Power Charging

 

Effective max. speed

Approx. charging time

Effective max. speed

Approx. charging time

Effective max. speed

Approx. charging time

Effective max. speed

Approx. charging time

Effective max. speed

Approx. charging time

Sorento PHEV



3.3kW

 

3 hours
25 min

3.3kW

3 hours
25 min


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A

Sportage PHEV



7.2kW

 

1 hour
45 min
(10% - 100%)


7.2kW

1 hour
45 min
(10% - 100%)


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A

Niro PHEV



3.3kW

 

2 hours
55 min

(15% - 95%)

3.3kW

2 hours
55 min

(15% - 95%)


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A


N/A

 

N/A

Niro EV



7.2kW

 

9 hours
25 min


11kW

6 hours
20 min

50kW

1 hour
5 min
(10% - 80%)

72kW

45 min
(10% - 80%) 

72kW

43 min
(10% - 80%)

EV6

7.2kW

-

11kW

7 hours
35 min
(10% - 100%)

50kW

1 hour
16 min
(10% - 80%)

-

-

258kW


18 min
(10% - 80%)

EV9

7.2kW

-

11kW

9 hours

5 min

(10% - 100%)

50kW

1 hour

23 min

(10% - 80%)

-

-

210kW

24 min

(10% – 80%)

EV3 SR

7.2kW

-

11kW

5 hours

20 min

(10% - 100%)

50kW

55 min

(10% - 80%)

-

-

127kW

29 min

(10% - 80%)

EV3

7.2kW

-

11kW

7 hours

15 min

(10% - 100%)

50kW

1 hour

19 min

(10% - 100%)

-

-

127kW

31 min

(10% - 80%)

All charging times featured in this table are indicative. Real-life charging times might differ.

Want to minimise your car battery charging times?

Want to minimise your car battery charging times?


Ambient temperatures below 25°C can adversely affect how quickly your electric vehicle charges at the more powerful public charging stations. That’s why our latest EV’s are equipped with pre-conditioning technology that prepares the battery, bringing it to the right temperature before you reach a DC station.

This function automatically activates when you select a DC Station to navigate to, from the vehicle infotainment system. With this intuitive technology, electric car charging has never been simpler.

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Where can I charge my Kia EV?

Where can I charge my Kia EV?

Kia Charge provides access to the largest consolidated network in the UK. With seamless access to 27 UK networks, you can tap into over 85% of the country's extensive public charging infrastructure. Use our interactive map to see everywhere Kia Charge is supported.

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How can I pay for public charging?

How can I pay for public charging?

With Kia Charge, you can easily locate, access, charge and pay at over 480,400 stations across the UK and Europe. Opt for Kia Charge Easy for flexibility and no monthly fees, or Kia Charge Plus for savings and no session fees across UK networks.

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Want to know more?

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