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Recharge your electric or plug-in Kia, right at home

From how much it costs to charge your electric or plug-in hybrid car to how long it takes, we'll tell you everything you need to know about charging your Kia at home.

<br><br>A more cost effective way to power your journeys



A more cost effective way to power your journeys


Charging at home is economical but how economical depends on your home energy tariff.

With a flat kWh price of 30p, a full charge of your EV6 comes to £25.20. If you drive enough miles, an EV charging tariff can slash this cost and save you money overall.

EV tariffs usually involve a very low, off-peak kWh rate and a slightly more-expensive-than-usual peak kWh rate. Make sure you review the best energy tariff options to make the best of your Kia.
<br><br>The speediest way to charge at home



The speediest way to charge at home


How long does it take to charge an electric car at home?

Whatever your model, having a dedicated electric car home charger lets you charge more quickly and more safely than with a regular 3-pin socket.

With a 7.2kW home charger, you can charge your plug-in hybrid in about 3-4 hours while an electric car takes about 10 hours so an overnight charge will do just fine.

Home Charging times

How long does it take to charge an electric car at home? Here's a quick comparison of charge time by vehicle and connection type.

22kW

0h 31m**
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ALL CARS CHARGING TIMES collapsed

EV6Niro EVSportage PHEVNiro PHEVSorento PHEVEV9EV3 SREV3
7.2kW -9h 25m*1h 45m**2h 55m^3h 25m---
22kW 7h 35m**6h 20m*1h 45m2h 55m^3h 25m9h 5m5h 20m7h 15m
*10% to 80% charge, ^15% to 95% charge, **10% to 100% charge

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

Model Mains charging
Single Phase
7.2kW AC
Single Phase
22kW AC
Three Phase
Effective max. speed Approx. charging time Effective max. speed Approx. charging time Effective max. speed Approx. charging time
Sorento PHEV
2.3kW
5 hours
2 min (15%-95%)

3.3kW
3 hours
25 min (15%-95%)

3.3kW
3 hours
25 min (15%-95%)
Sportage PHEV
2.3kW
5 hours
27 min (15%-95%)
7.2kW 1 hour
45 min (15%-95%)

7.2kW
1 hour
45 min (15%-95%)
Niro PHEV - -
7.2kW
9 hours
25 min (10%-100%)
11kW 6 hours
20 min (10%-100%)
Niro EV
2.3kW
27 hours
30 min (10%-100%)

7.2kW
9 hours
25 min (10%-100%)

11kW
6 hours
20 min (10%-100%)
EV6
2.3kW
34 hours
40 min (10%-100%)

7.2kW
-
11kW
9 hours 5 min   (10%-100%)
EV9 2.3kW 40 hours 35 min (10% - 100%) 7.2kW - 11kW 5 hours 20 min (10% - 100%)
EV3 SR - - - - 11kW 5 hours 20 min (10% - 100%)
EV3 LR - - - - 11kW 7 hours 15 min   (10-100%)
<br><br>Fully control your charge through Kia Connect



Fully control your charge through Kia Connect


The Kia Connect app lets you keep an eye your charging status and schedule charging if you benefit from off-peak kWh rates.

Need to know more?

What type of Electric car charger do I need at home?

Why would I need a home charger? Can’t I use my home socket?

What are the benefits of a connected charging point?

Will I receive a message when charging is completed?

I live in a flat. Is it still possible to have a home charger?

I don't have my own parking lot or driveway so need to park on the street. Can I have a home charger installed in a
public street?

My driveway is located quite far away from my grid connection/ fuse box. Are there limitations when installing a
home charger?

What are the next steps after ordering a home charger?

After placing the order, how long will it take before the home charger is installed?

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In order to achieve the maximum charging speed, EV6 must use an 800 volt electric vehicle charger that delivers at least 240kW of electricity. Actual charging speed & charging time may be influenced by the battery temperature and exterior weather conditions. The range was determined according to the standardized EU measurement procedure (WLTP). The individual driving style and other factors, such as speed, outside temperature, topography and the use of electricity-consuming devices/units, have an influence on the real life range and can possibly reduce it