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Kia Home & Public Charging: Powering Your Electric Drive, Your Way

Transitioning to electric driving is simple with Kia. Whether you're topping up your battery at home or using public charging on the road, Kia offers smart, seamless solutions that keep your electric vehicle ready for every journey. With the Kia App and the vast Kia Charge network, finding and accessing charging points is convenient wherever you travel.
Charge at Home: The Easiest Way to Stay Powered Most Kia electric and plug‑in hybrid drivers rely on home charging as their primary way to keep their vehicle ready, making it a practical option for everyday use. By installing a compatible home charger, you can plug in overnight and start each day with the range you need.

Why Home Charging Works So Well

- Always Ready to Go – Overnight charging means you begin every morning with a replenished battery.

- Budget‑Friendly – Many households benefit from lower off‑peak electricity rates, reducing charging costs.

- Flexible Power Options – Kia models support AC charging via Type 2 connections, working with chargers offering typical outputs such as 3.6kW, 7.2kW, and higher depending on your setup.

- Designed for Daily Life – A home charger integrates easily into your routine, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum convenience.

Home charging is ideal for local trips, commuting and routine driving; keeping your EV topped up without needing to rely on public infrastructure every day.

Public Charging When you're out and about, Kia makes public charging straightforward. Kia Charge gives you entry to an extensive network of charging points across Europe, all managed through one simple system. The service offers access to more than 480,400 charging points in Europe, including 42,200 located in the UK. Some networks go even further, offering access to over 586,000 public chargers across Europe, including the same UK coverage, depending on the provider.

What Makes Kia Public Charging Stand Out

Unified Access – With the Kia Charge app and RFID card, you can use dozens of major charging networks through a single account.

Wide‑Reaching Coverage – Kia Charge connects you to popular networks such as bp pulse, IONITY, Shell Recharge and others, covering more than 85% of the public infrastructure in the UK.

Choose Your Speed – From slower AC chargers to rapid and ultra‑fast stations delivering up to 350kW, you can pick charging that suits your timing and route.

Smart Navigation – The Kia App includes built‑in trip planning, live charger availability and real‑time pricing to make route planning seamless.

Stress‑Free Public Charging with Kia Charge

Kia Charge makes public EV charging effortless. Through the Kia App, you can access an extensive and continuously growing network of electric vehicle charging stations, ensuring a dependable charging point is always close by. Simply use your Kia App or RFID Card to get started.

Enjoy the confidence and freedom of electric driving (without the worry of range anxiety) thanks to Kia Charge’s seamless and convenient public charging experience.

Typical Charging Times of an Electric Kia

Model Charging times Standard charge 11kW High Power Charge
EV3 5hours 20 minutes 31 mins (charge from 10% to 80%)
EV4 5hours 20 minutes 31 mins (charge from 10% to 80%)
EV5 7 hours 15 minutes 31 mins (charge from 10% to 80%)
EV6 7 hours 35 minutes 18 mins (charge from 10% to 80%)
EV9 9 hours 5 minutes 24 mins (charge from 10% to 80%)

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