Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Ceed Sportswagon PHEV+−
The Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV 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.
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Note: No DC rapid. Type 2 AC ~3.3kW.
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Charging
the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV.
The Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV is a first-generation plug-in hybrid estate, available in the UK from 2020. It combines a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and an 8.9kWh battery, making it one of the smaller-battery PHEVs on sale. Charging goes through a Type 2 inlet, and for topping up at home or at a public AC point you use a Type 2 to Type 2 cable.
The Ceed Sportswagon PHEV's onboard AC charger is rated at just 3.3kW on a single phase. There is no DC rapid charging option on this model. Because the charger is well below the 7.4kW output of a typical home wallbox, the wallbox simply delivers the 3.3kW the car can accept. The upside is that the small battery does not take long to fill even at that modest rate.
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 Ceed Sportswagon PHEV need?
The Ceed Sportswagon PHEV charges at a maximum of 3.3kW, which is well below what even the most basic home wallbox delivers. That means any 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable will match or exceed what the car can use, and there is no reason to spend more on a higher-rated lead. The car simply takes what its onboard charger allows.
For a car with a 3.3kW charge rate and an 8.9kWh battery, a 5m cable is more than long enough for most home driveways. Given the low charge power, the cable specification matters less than convenience: pick a length that reaches your socket comfortably without excess trailing cable on the ground.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 8.9kWh battery from empty at around 7.5p per kWh on an off-peak tariff costs less than £1. At a standard rate of around 27p per kWh the same charge is around £2.40. With a battery this size, topping up regularly is quick and very cheap, especially overnight or during the working day at a public AC point. Always check current tariff rates.
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Dust Cap · Type 2
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Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV FAQs
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Contact usCan the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV 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 charging cable does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC points. The Ceed Sportswagon PHEV charges at 3.3kW AC and has no DC rapid charging capability. Any standard 7.4kW Type 2 cable covers everything this car needs, and a 5m length suits most home setups.
Can the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV use a fast charger?+−
Only AC charging is supported, up to 3.3kW. The car has no DC rapid charging port, so it cannot use CCS or CHAdeMO rapid chargers. On a public 7.4kW or 22kW AC point, the car still charges at its maximum 3.3kW. The small 8.9kWh battery fills in roughly 3 hours at that rate.
How long does the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV take to charge?+−
At its 3.3kW maximum AC rate, the 8.9kWh battery takes around 3 hours from empty to full, accounting for typical charger efficiency losses. On a standard 3-pin socket at around 2.3kW that extends to roughly 4 to 5 hours. Either way, the battery is small enough to top up in most windows of downtime.
What length cable do I need for the Kia Ceed Sportswagon PHEV?+−
A 5m cable is the standard choice and suits most driveways without any excess length. The Ceed Sportswagon is an estate-length vehicle, so if your wallbox is positioned at the front of the property and you park nose-in, check the distance to the rear of the car and consider a 7m lead if needed.