Kia EV5
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your EV5+−
The Kia EV5 has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Which Kia EV5 versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Kia EV5, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Kia EV5 GT
- Kia EV5 Air
- Kia EV5 Storm
- Kia EV5 GT Line
- Kia EV5 GT Line S
Whichever EV5 trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: European/UK spec 81.4 kWh NMC; 400V; 10-80% in approx 30 min
How long does it take?
Charging
the Kia EV5.
The Kia EV5 is Kia's new mid-size electric SUV for the European market, arriving in the UK from 2025. It is built on a 400V architecture with an 81.4kWh NMC battery and DC rapid charging up to 150kW, supporting 10-to-80 per cent in around thirty minutes on a suitable charger. Trim options run from Air and GT Line through to GT Line S and Storm. All versions charge through a Type 2 AC inlet and CCS DC port, and the cable you bring for home or public AC charging is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
The EV5's onboard AC charger accepts up to 11kW on three phases. That is the upper limit for AC charging regardless of which cable or charge point you connect. DC rapid sessions at up to 150kW are handled by the charge point's own tethered cable. With an 81.4kWh battery, AC charging speed has a real bearing on how practical daily top-ups are, so it is worth understanding which speeds your home setup supports.
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 EV5 need?
An 81.4kWh battery is sizeable, and how quickly it recharges at home depends heavily on your supply. On a standard UK single-phase home supply, 7.4kW is the ceiling regardless of the cable you use. A 7.4kW Type 2 lead gives you the full speed your driveway can deliver and takes the EV5 from empty to full in roughly eleven hours, which suits an overnight charge well.
If you have a three-phase supply or you regularly use 22kW three-phase public AC charge points on trips, a 22kW-rated cable lets the EV5 pull its full 11kW at those locations. That brings the AC charge time down to around seven to eight hours. On a single-phase home setup the speed is capped at 7.4kW with either cable, so the 22kW option is only worth the extra cost if three-phase charging genuinely features in how you use the car.
A 5m cable is a practical first choice for home charging. If your wallbox is positioned further from where the car sits, or the charging inlet ends up on the far side of the vehicle from the socket, a 7m lead gives comfortable clearance without repositioning.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 81.4kWh battery from empty costs roughly £6 at an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £22 on a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Because the pack is large, an off-peak overnight tariff makes a meaningful difference to the weekly cost of running the EV5. Public rapid chargers typically cost 45p to 80p per kWh and are better suited to longer journeys than to routine top-ups. Check current rates before building any cost estimates.
Also for your EV5
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
Kia EV5 FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat 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.
Does the Kia EV5 support V2L?+−
Yes. The Kia EV5 supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so a V2L discharge cable lets you run tools, appliances and devices straight from the battery through the Type 2 inlet, at up to 3.6kW.
What charging cable does the Kia EV5 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points. For a standard UK single-phase home supply, a 7.4kW cable delivers the maximum speed available. A 22kW cable is worth choosing if you regularly use three-phase 22kW public AC chargers, where the EV5 can draw its 11kW onboard rate.
Can the Kia EV5 charge at 22kW?+−
No. The EV5's onboard AC charger is rated at 11kW on three phases, so 22kW is beyond its capability. At a three-phase 22kW public AC point it can pull up to 11kW; on a standard UK single-phase home wallbox the limit is 7.4kW. No cable rating changes what the car's charger accepts.
How long does the Kia EV5 take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox the 81.4kWh battery takes around eleven hours from empty to full, which an overnight charge covers. On a three-phase 11kW supply the time is roughly seven to eight hours. A standard three-pin socket with a granny cable would take well over thirty hours and is not practical as a regular charging method.
What length cable do I need for the Kia EV5?+−
A 5m cable works for the majority of home driveways. If your wallbox is set back from the kerb or the car parks with the inlet on the far side from the socket, step up to 7m to avoid pulling the cable taut at the connector. A 10m lead is available for more challenging driveway layouts.