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Charging Electric Cars

How do you charge a Plug-in Hybrid or Electric car?

Plug-In Hybrid and electric cars are most commonly charged at home, but can be charged at work, or at thousands of public chargers, such as at supermarkets or service stations. You can find out a bit more about how each works below.

Model

7.2-7.4kW AC

single Phase ("fast")

22kW AC

 Three-Phase (fast) 50kW DC  (Rapid) 350kW DC  (High Power Charging)
  Domestic or public Mostly Public Public Public Public Public
  Type 2 Socket Type 2 Socket CCS Combo Socket CCS Combo Socket
  Effective Max Speed Approx Charging time Effective Max Speed Approx Charging time Effective Max Speed Approx Charging time Effective Max Speed Approx Charging time
EV2 First Edition 7.36kW 6 hrs 20 min 11kW 4 hrs 5 mins 50kW 42 min 118kW 29 min
EV2 7.36kW 8 hrs 35 min 11kW 5 hrs 35 mins 50kW 1 hr 10 min 112kW 30 min
EV3 SR, EV4 SR 7.36kW 8 hrs 10 min 11kW 5 hrs 20 mins 50kW 55 min 127kW 29 min
EV3, EV3 GT, EV4, EV4 GT, EV4 Fastback 7.36kW 11 hrs 15 min 11kW 7 hrs 15 mins 50kW 1 hr 19 min 127kW 31 min
EV5, EV5 GT 7.36kW 11 hrs 15 min 11kW 7 hrs 20 min 50kW 1 hr 10 min 150kW 30 min
EV6, EV6 GT 7.36kW 11 hrs 55 min 11kW 7 hrs 35 mins 50kW 1 hr 16 min 258kW 18 min
EV9, EV9 GT 7.36kW 14 hrs 15 min 11kW 9 hrs 5 mins 50kW 1 hr 23 min 210kW 24 min

Charging Point connections

Read our simple guide below to learn how to charge an electric car and various types of charging point connections.

Charging sockets

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Electric car charging FAQ

It’s best to get a home charge point installed, as it will charge your car about three times quicker than a three pin plug. A home charge point from Andersen EV is weatherproof and also smart WiFi enabled, so it can keep track of your charging costs. Use this handy calculator to find out more Home Charge Calculator 

As part of our partnership with Andersen EV, you can receive expert advice and guidance to ensure you get the best solution for your home charging needs. Plus, you can benefit from an incentive on Andersen order. Learn more here: Andersen EV | Ken Jervis





KiaCharge amalgamates the majority of the UK’s public charging networks, allowing Kia owners to locate and access charging stations but also to pay for charging, all using just one single solution. And not only is KiaCharge working seamlessly in the UK, it also gives you the same convenience while abroad in 28 other European countries. More information about KiaCharge is available here.

It’s now really easy to charge on the go. With KiaCharge, you never have to manually pay every time you charge. Start, stop a charging session and just drive away: all your billing is consolidated in a monthly, itemised invoice that gives you complete oversight of your activity and spending. More information about KiaCharge is available here.

With KiaCharge you have access to the UK’s largest charging network and to more than 633,500 charge points across Europe, all with just using one solution. KiaCharge lets you locate charge points using a familiar map tool and clever filters. It also gives you up-to-the-minute information about availability and pricing before you use the KiaCharge mobile app to navigate to your chosen station. More information and tips on how to navigate your journey here