Kia Niro PHEV
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Niro PHEV+−
The Kia Niro 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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Delivery & returns+−
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Note: No DC rapid. Type 2 AC ~3.3kW.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Kia Niro PHEV.
The Kia Niro PHEV is a plug-in hybrid compact SUV from Kia, on sale in the UK since 2017 and continuing into the second-generation model. It pairs a 1.6-litre petrol engine with an 11.1kWh battery, giving a modest electric-only range suitable for shorter urban journeys. The charging inlet is Type 2, and for home or public AC charging you connect using a Type 2 to Type 2 cable.
The Niro PHEV's onboard AC charger is rated at 3.3kW on a single phase. There is no DC rapid charging on this model. The 3.3kW rate is below what a home wallbox or even a standard public AC point supplies, so the wallbox simply delivers the 3.3kW the car's charger can accept. Because the battery is relatively small, it fills from empty in around three and a half hours at that 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 Niro PHEV need?
The Niro PHEV's 3.3kW onboard charger is the limiting factor in every charging session, not the cable or the wallbox. Any 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable provides more than enough capacity, and there is no benefit at all from a higher-rated lead. The cable simply passes whatever current the car's charger requests, which tops out at 3.3kW.
Because the charge rate is so low and the battery so compact, a 5m cable covers the vast majority of home and public AC situations without difficulty. Focus on length and build quality rather than power rating when choosing a cable for the Niro PHEV: a well-made 5m lead at 7.4kW is all this car needs.
What does it cost to charge?
Topping up the 11.1kWh battery from empty on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh costs around £0.83. At a standard rate of around 27p per kWh that rises to around £3. The low battery size means charging costs are minimal even at standard rates, making the Niro PHEV inexpensive to run when the electric range covers most journeys. Check current tariff rates.
Also for your Niro PHEV
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 Niro PHEV FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usCan the Kia Niro PHEV charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Kia Niro 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 Niro PHEV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC points. The Niro PHEV charges at 3.3kW and has no DC rapid charging. Any standard 7.4kW Type 2 cable is compatible and delivers everything the car's onboard charger can use. A 5m length suits most situations.
Does the Kia Niro PHEV support DC rapid charging?+−
No. The Niro PHEV is AC-only, limited to 3.3kW through its Type 2 inlet. There is no CCS or CHAdeMO port. To charge as fast as possible, use a home wallbox or a public AC charge point, both of which will deliver the car's maximum 3.3kW without any issue.
How long does the Kia Niro PHEV take to charge?+−
On a home wallbox or any AC charge point, the 11.1kWh battery takes around 3.5 hours from empty at the car's 3.3kW rate. On a standard 3-pin socket at around 2.3kW that extends to roughly 5 hours. Either way, the battery is small enough that partial top-ups during the day keep the electric range available without needing long charging windows.
What length cable do I need for the Kia Niro PHEV?+−
A 5m cable is the standard and most practical choice for home use. The Niro is a compact SUV and does not present the reach challenges of larger vehicles. If your wallbox is mounted in an awkward spot relative to where you park, a 7m cable gives extra comfort, but for most driveways 5m is plenty.