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Having an electric vehicle charge point fitted at home is a great way to make the most of your electric or plug-in hybrid Kia. It gives you the option to charge your car whenever it is at home and can turn out to be particularly economical.
There are a few things to consider when planning to install a home charge point, if only that you need off-street parking. The good news: Kia offers all that in a one-stop service that is convenient and cost-effective.
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.
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 £22. 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.
Get equipped with the best home charger
Kia have partnered with Pod Point and bp pulse, Britain’s leading home charge point manufacturers and installers to provide and fit your home charge point at a discounted rate. This method of charging is approximately three times faster than a three-pin plug for electric vehicles.
Pod Point
bp pulse
BP PULSE AND POD POINT INSTALLATION IN THREE STEPS
Having a charger fitted in your home is easier than you think - with our partners’ installation service.
Simply visit your local Drayton Motors dealer at Boston, Louth or Grantham and register for an installation with one of our preferred partners, Pod Point or bp pulse.
You will need to provide a few details and photos - location, fuse box and other important aspects - to prepare a smooth approval and installation. You may also be asked for documents to prove your eligible for any available government support.
Your chosen supplier comes to your home and installs your home charger on a pre-arranged date.
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.
Charging time by station speed and model
An electric car's charging speed is measured in kilowatt (kW). An electric vehicle charging point can usually deliver 7kW in most UK homes whereas a regular three-pin socket can only provide up to 2.3kW. Having a home charger will provide much faster charging.
So 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.
Model | 7.2kW AC | 22kW AC | ||
Single Phase | Three Phase | |||
Effective max speed | Approx charging time | Effective max speed | Approx charging time | |
XCeed PHEV | 3.3kW | 2 hours 15 min | 3.3kW | 2 hours 15 min |
Niro PHEV | 3.3kW | 2 hours 55 min | 3.3kW | 2 hours 55 min |
Niro EV | 7.2kW | 9 hours 25 min | 11kW | 6 hours 20 min |
Sportage PHEV | 7.2kW | 1 hour 45 min (10%-100%) | 7.2kW | 1 hour 45 min (10%-100%) |
Soul EV | 7.2kW | 9 hours 35 min | 11kW | 9 hours 35 min |
EV6 | 7.2kW | TBC | 11kW | 7 hours 20 min (10%-100%) |
Sorento PHEV | 3.3kW | 3 hours 25 min | 3.3kW | 3 hours 25 min |
The time your electric vehicle takes to charge depends on its battery size, the maximum charging speed it’s able to take and the home charging point’s speed. Our electric Kias can fully take advantage of a 7kW charging speed, however plug-in hybrid vehicles can only ever charge at a maximum speed of 3.6kW. This being considered and if you have a 7kW home charge point, an overnight charge will be enough to fully replenish your electric Kia’s battery.
The ultimate convenience: You can control your vehicle battery from your phone via Kia Connect App - wherever and whenever you need to.
Kia Connect App lets you:
Monitor your charging status of your electric or plug-in vehicle
View the remaining charging time
Schedule charging based on your departure time or at cost-saving off-peak times
And much more
Because you can’t always charge at home, Kia Charge is Kia’s one-stop-shop solution for charging on the go. The Kia Charge mobile app gives you access to the largest collection of public charging networks in the UK and Europe. With Kia Charge, you locate a station, start a charge and pay for your charging, all with just one solution.
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