Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Ioniq Plug-in+−
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 3.3kW onboard charger. A 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. The 22kW option only helps if your next car charges faster.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
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Note: Type 2, 3.3kW single-phase. No DC (Ioniq Electric BEV is separate model). 8.9kWh gross.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in.
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in (AE generation) is the PHEV variant of the original Ioniq hatchback range, produced from 2017 to 2022. It uses a 1.6-litre petrol engine alongside an 8.9kWh battery pack, offering limited electric-only driving for shorter commutes and urban journeys. Charging is through a standard Type 2 inlet, so the cable you need for a home wallbox or public AC charger is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
The Ioniq Plug-in's onboard charger is rated at 3.3kW, single-phase. There is no DC rapid charging on this model. In practice, the car draws 3.3kW from any AC source regardless of how the charger or cable is rated, so charging speed depends entirely on the car's own hardware rather than the infrastructure.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Ioniq Plug-in need?
The Ioniq Plug-in draws a maximum of 3.3kW from any AC source. A standard 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable is well above what the car's onboard charger can use, but that is fine: the car simply draws what it needs. There is no point in a 22kW cable, and no benefit to any cable rated higher than 7.4kW. Compatibility and build quality matter far more than the cable's power rating here.
With a small battery and a 3.3kW charging rate, the Ioniq Plug-in typically reaches full from empty in under three hours even on a home wallbox. A 5m cable covers most home and workplace charging situations without issue. If you need to reach a charger further from your usual parking spot, a 7m lead is a straightforward upgrade. Length is the only meaningful choice to make.
What does it cost to charge?
Topping up the 8.9kWh battery from empty costs roughly £0.70 at an off-peak rate of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £2.40 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Given how low the cost per charge is, daily plugging in pays off quickly compared to relying on petrol alone. Check current tariffs, as energy rates change.
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Dust Cap · Type 2
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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in FAQs
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questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in need?+−
The Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on single-phase AC at up to 3.3kW.
Can the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.3kW, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. A 22kW cable would only benefit a future car.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What cable does the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Ioniq Plug-in charges through a Type 2 AC inlet at up to 3.3kW. A 7.4kW cable is the right choice: it is compatible and gives the car what it needs without overspending on capacity the onboard charger cannot use. There is no DC rapid charging on this model.
Can the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in charge faster than 3.3kW?+−
No. The onboard charger is limited to 3.3kW regardless of the wallbox power output or cable rating. Connecting it to a 22kW public AC charger makes no difference to speed. The car always draws 3.3kW on AC.
How long does the Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in take to charge?+−
On any AC charger, the 8.9kWh battery takes around two and a half to three hours from empty to full, since the car charges at 3.3kW. On a standard 3-pin socket at around 2.3kW it takes around four hours. Either way the battery is small enough that daily top-ups are very quick.
Is the Ioniq Plug-in the same as the Ioniq Electric for charging?+−
Both use a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, but the two models charge at different speeds. The Plug-in draws 3.3kW; the full Electric draws up to 7.2kW. The Plug-in also has no DC rapid charging, while the Electric supports CCS DC. The same cable fits both, though.