Kia Sportage PHEV
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Sportage PHEV+−
The Kia Sportage PHEV has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 7.2kW 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 7.2kW.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Kia Sportage PHEV.
The Kia Sportage PHEV (fifth generation, 2022 onwards) is a compact family SUV and one of Kia's best-selling models in the UK. It pairs a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and a 13.8kWh battery, offering enough electric range for most short urban trips before the petrol engine steps in. Charging uses a Type 2 inlet, and the cable you carry for home wallboxes and public AC points is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
The Sportage PHEV's onboard AC charger runs at 7.2kW on a single phase, which is a comfortable match for a standard 7kW or 7.4kW home wallbox. There is no DC rapid charging on this model: all charging is AC only, and 7.2kW is the maximum the car will ever draw through the Type 2 inlet.
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 Sportage PHEV need?
With the Sportage PHEV's 7.2kW single-phase onboard charger, a standard 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable already delivers everything the car can use at home. There is no reason to look at three-phase or 22kW cables here: the car's single-phase charger cannot make use of additional phases, and no cable upgrade will push charging above 7.2kW.
A 5m cable handles the majority of driveway situations. The Sportage PHEV's battery is relatively small at 13.8kWh, so even if the cable takes a few minutes to reach the inlet, the charge itself is quick. If your parking spot puts the charging port further from the wallbox than expected, a 7m cable gives comfortable slack without overspending on a longer lead.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 13.8kWh battery from empty costs roughly £1 on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £3.70 at a standard rate of roughly 27p per kWh. At 7.2kW the battery can be fully recharged in under two hours, so an evening plug-in is all most owners need. Check current tariffs, as rates vary between suppliers.
Also for your Sportage 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 Sportage PHEV FAQs
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Contact usCan the Kia Sportage PHEV charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Kia Sportage PHEV has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 7.2kW, 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 Sportage PHEV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC chargers. The Sportage PHEV's onboard charger accepts up to 7.2kW on a single phase, and the car has no DC rapid charging capability. A standard 7.4kW cable is the right choice for most owners.
Can the Kia Sportage PHEV rapid charge?+−
No. The Sportage PHEV does not support DC rapid charging. All charging is AC only, capped at 7.2kW by the onboard charger. Even on a fast public AC unit, the car will draw no more than 7.2kW. Plan for home or workplace charging rather than rapid-charge stops.
How long does the Kia Sportage PHEV take to charge at home?+−
At 7.2kW on a home wallbox, the 13.8kWh battery refills from empty in roughly two hours. That is well within an evening's parking window. A standard 3-pin socket would take closer to five or six hours and is best treated as a backup option.
What length cable do I need for the Kia Sportage PHEV?+−
A 5m cable is the standard starting point and covers most home driveways. If your wallbox sits at the far end of the drive or you park facing away from the charger, a 7m lead gives the reach to plug in comfortably without straining the cable.