Kia charging cables.
Get the exact charging cable for your Kia, matched to your model and ready to charge from day one. Free UK delivery, up to a 3-year warranty and 30-day returns. Pick your model below to see its recommended cable and real charge times.
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Popular Kia models.
The full range
All Kia models.
Pick your model for its recommended cable, charge times and the right length.
Charge speeds
Across the Kia range.
Every Kia here uses a Type 2 inlet, so one Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits the range. On-board AC charging ranges from about 3.3kW to 11kW depending on the model. A cable never charges faster than your car's on-board charger or your home supply allows, so on a standard single-phase UK home a 7.4 kW cable gives the full speed available.
Speeds are on-board AC limits. Rapid DC uses the station's own cable.
| Model | Connector | Battery | Max AC | Cable to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceed Sportswagon PHEV | Type 2 | 8.9 kWh | 3.3 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| EV2 | Type 2 | 61 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| EV3 | Type 2 | 81.4 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| EV4 | Type 2 | 81.4 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| EV5 | Type 2 | 81.4 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| EV6 | Type 2 | 77.4 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| EV9 | Type 2 | 99.8 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Niro EV | Type 2 | 64.8 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Niro PHEV | Type 2 | 8.9-11.1 kWh | 3.3 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Optima PHEV | Type 2 | 9.8 kWh | 3.3 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Optima Sportswagon PHEV | Type 2 | 11.3 kWh | 3.3 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| PV5 | Type 2 | 71.2 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Sorento PHEV | Type 2 | 13.8 kWh | 3.3 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Soul EV | Type 2 | 64 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Sportage PHEV | Type 2 | 13.8 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| XCeed PHEV | Type 2 | 8.9 kWh | 3.3 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| e-Niro | Type 2 | 64 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
Charging guide
Charging
your Kia.
Kia's electrified range spans a wide spread of models: the older Soul EV, the e-Niro, a full set of plug-in hybrids including the Niro PHEV, Sportage PHEV, Sorento PHEV, Ceed Sportswagon PHEV, XCeed PHEV, Optima PHEV, and Optima Sportswagon PHEV, and the newer EV-badged family, the EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and the PV5 van. Almost all use a Type 2 inlet, but the first-generation Soul EV (2014 to 2018) uses a Type 1 inlet and needs a different cable.
What changes between models is how fast each one charges on AC, which determines whether a 7.4kW cable or a larger one makes sense for your situation. Pick your model below for exact charge times and the recommended cable, or read the brand-wide guidance underneath.
What charging cable does a Kia need?
Every Kia apart from the first-generation Soul EV uses a Type 2 inlet, so the cable you need is a Type 2 to Type 2. A 5m length suits most home wallboxes and public charge points, with 7m or 10m worth considering if you park on the street or your wallbox sits away from the car. The 2014-2018 Soul EV is the exception: its inlet is Type 1, so it takes a Type 2 to Type 1 cable instead.
The newer EV models, the EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, Niro EV, and the PV5, have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. Most UK homes are single-phase, which caps home charging at 7.4kW regardless of the cable fitted, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers everything a standard home supply can provide. A 22kW rated cable only benefits you if you have a three-phase supply or regularly use 22kW public AC points, where these cars will pull up to 11kW.
The plug-in hybrids and older BEVs charge more slowly on AC, typically between 3.3kW and 7.2kW on a single phase. A 7.4kW cable is already more than any of them can draw, so there is no reason to buy a bigger one. For the Kia PHEV range in particular, the small batteries also top up well overnight from a 3-pin granny charger if you prefer to keep a dedicated cable for public points.
Do all Kias use a Type 2 charging cable?+−
Almost. Every current Kia EV and plug-in hybrid uses a Type 2 inlet and takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The exception is the first-generation Soul EV sold between 2014 and 2018, which has a Type 1 inlet and needs a Type 2 to Type 1 cable. The 2019-onwards Soul EV switched to Type 2.
What charging cable does a Kia EV6 or EV9 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, 5m for most driveways. Both have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. On a standard single-phase home supply they charge at up to 7.4kW, so a 7.4kW cable gives the full speed available at home. A 22kW cable is only worthwhile if you have a three-phase supply or regularly use 22kW public AC points.
Can a Kia charge at 22kW on AC?+−
No Kia charges at 22kW on AC. The newer EV models top out at 11kW on a three-phase supply, and the PHEVs and older BEVs are lower still. On a normal single-phase home every Kia charges at 7.4kW or less, so a 22kW cable would never deliver more than 11kW even on the best EV models.
What cable does the first-generation Kia Soul EV need?+−
The 2014-to-2018 Soul EV uses a Type 1 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 1 cable, not the standard Type 2 to Type 2. The 2019 facelift Soul EV moved to Type 2, so check the car's charge port before buying. All other Kia models, including the e-Niro, use Type 2.
What length cable do I need for my Kia?+−
5m suits most home wallboxes and public charge points. Go for 7m or 10m if you park on the street, share a charger between two cars, or your wallbox is mounted far from where the charge port sits. Longer cables cost more and are heavier to coil, so buy the shortest length that comfortably reaches.