Kia Sorento PHEV
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Sorento PHEV+−
The Kia Sorento 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 Sorento PHEV.
The Kia Sorento PHEV is a seven-seat family SUV, launched in the fourth generation in 2021. It combines a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and a 13.8kWh battery, giving a modest electric range suited to short commutes and town driving before the petrol engine takes over. The charge inlet is Type 2, so day-to-day topping up uses a Type 2 to Type 2 lead at any home wallbox or public AC point.
The Sorento PHEV's onboard AC charger is rated at 3.3kW on a single phase, which is modest even by plug-in hybrid standards. There is no DC rapid charging capability. That means every charge goes through the onboard charger, and 3.3kW is the absolute ceiling no matter how fast the charger you plug into. A 7.4kW cable will not make it charge any faster on this car.
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 Sorento PHEV need?
Because the Sorento PHEV's onboard charger is limited to 3.3kW, the rating of your cable makes very little practical difference to charging speed. A standard 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable rated at 3.6kW or 7.4kW will both deliver the same result: the car draws what its charger can handle, and that is 3.3kW. You do not need to pay more for a higher-rated cable on this car.
A 5m cable is usually long enough for most driveways and garages, and that is the length to start with unless your wallbox is particularly far from where you park. Given the modest 13.8kWh battery and slow onboard charger, the Sorento PHEV is best treated as a car you top up overnight rather than one you actively manage around charging speed.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 13.8kWh battery from empty costs roughly £1 on an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £3.70 on a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. At 3.3kW, overnight charging from a wallbox will comfortably refill the battery in under five hours, so leaving it on overnight is the easiest approach. Check current tariffs, as rates vary.
Also for your Sorento 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 Sorento PHEV FAQs
Good
questions.
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Contact usCan the Kia Sorento PHEV charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Kia Sorento 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 Sorento PHEV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Sorento PHEV has a Type 2 inlet and charges only on AC; there is no DC rapid charging port. Because the onboard charger is rated at 3.3kW, a standard 16A cable is more than sufficient and a higher-rated cable will not make it charge any faster.
Can the Kia Sorento PHEV rapid charge?+−
No. The Sorento PHEV has no DC rapid charging capability. Every charge goes through the onboard AC charger, which is limited to 3.3kW. On a 7.4kW wallbox the car will still only draw 3.3kW. Plan for an overnight top-up rather than a fast charge stop.
How long does the Kia Sorento PHEV take to charge at home?+−
At 3.3kW, filling the 13.8kWh battery from empty takes roughly four to five hours. That comfortably fits within an overnight charge window, so plugging in each evening is all most owners need. A standard 3-pin socket would be slower and is best used only as a backup.
What length cable do I need for the Kia Sorento PHEV?+−
A 5m cable suits most home setups. If your wallbox is positioned further back on the driveway or you park at an angle, a 7m lead gives more flexibility without much extra cost. Choose a length that reaches the socket comfortably without stretching the cable taut.