Whether you own a fully electric or a PHEV (plug-in hybrid) Kia, the Kia Charge is a one-stop shop to keep you powered up across the UK and abroad.
Access over 85% of the UK’s public charging infrastructure with one app and one card.
Charging points*
Countries
Charging points in the UK
Charging your EV has never been easier. With one account, you can access 27 charging networks across the UK, including bp pulse, IONITY, Shell Recharge and char.gy. Also, if you venture abroad, gain access to 534,000 public charging points across Europe. Kia Charge allows users to easily access these networks on one single platform, making it a simple, must-have service.
On the Kia Charge app, available on both Android and iOS, you can register if you don’t already have an account, and order your charging card. Once your account is activated, you can start using the Kia Charge services right away. From the app, you can plan your EV journeys, access public charging points information, including pricing, location, and availability. And to make things even easier for you, you won’t have to worry about payments every time you power up your car; all sessions’ costs will be invoiced to your account monthly.
Choose Kia Charge Easy if you only occasionally charge your EV at public charging stations and opt for Plus if you’re always on the move and require charging away from home more often.
| Plan | Easy | Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Plan | £0 | £2.99 |
| Card Fee | £1.99 | £0 |
| kWh Price | As priced in app / website. | 15% discount^ vs 'Easy' for all UK networks other than bp pulse, Pod Point and IONITY. |
| Session Fee | £0.49 in networks other than bp pulse and Pod Point | £0 |
| Bolt-on Subscription | IONITY | bp pulse |
| Monthly Fee | £6.90 per month | £7.85 per month |
| kWh Price | £0.59 in the UK - discounted kWh prices also apply in other European countries. | 7kW: £0.44 43-50kW: £0.55 150kW: £0.65 |
Subscriptions available (all prices correct as of 8th June 2023 and subject to change). For a full list of prices, visit the Kia website
| Model | Mains AC Charging Single Phase |
3.6kW AC Single Phase |
7.2kW AC Single Phase (Fast) |
22kW AC Three-phase (Fast) |
50kW DC (Rapid) |
IOOkW DC (High Power Charging) |
350kW DC (High Power Charging) |
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| Domestic | Domestic or public | Domestic or public | Mostly public | Public | Public | Public | ||||||||
| Three-pin UK socket | Type 2 socket | Type 2 socket | Type 2 socket | CCS combo socket | CCS combo socket | CCS combo socket | ||||||||
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| XCeed PHEV | 2.3kW | 3 hours 52 min | 3.3kW | 2 hours 15 min | 3.3kW | 2 hours 15 min | 3.3kW | 2 hours 15 min | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Soul EV 'Urban' | 2.3kW | 18 hours | 3.6kW | 13 hours 48 min | 7.2kW | 6 hours (10% to 80%) |
7.2kW | 6 hours (10% to 80%) |
50kW | 48 min (10% to 80%) |
77kW | 47 min (10% to 80%) |
77kW | 47 min (10% to 80%) |
| Soul EV 'Explore' | 2.3kW | 29 hours | 3.6kW | 17 hours 46 min | 7.2kW | 9 hours 15 min | 7.2kW | 9 hours 15 min | 50kW | 1 hour 4 min (10% to 80%) |
77kW | 47 min (10% to 80%) |
77kW | 47 min (10% to 80%) |
| Niro PHEV | 3.3kW | 2 hours 55 min* | 3.3kW | 2 hours 55 min* | 3.3kW | 2 hours 55 min* | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Niro EV | 2.3kW | 27 hours 30 min | 7.2kW | 9 hours 25 min | 11.5kW | 6 hours 20 min | 50kW | 1 hour 5 min (10% to 80%) |
72kW | 45 min (10% to 80%) |
72kW | 43 min (10% to 80%) |
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| Sportage PHEV | 2.3kW | 5 hours 27 min* | 7.2kW | 1 hour 45 min* | 7.2kW | 1 hour 45 min | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sorento PHEV | 2.3kW | 5 hours 2 min | 3.3kW | 3 hours 25 min | 3.3kW | 3 hours 25 min | 3.3kW | 3 hours 25 min | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| EV6 | 2.3kW | 32 hours 45 min• | 3.6kW | 21 hours* | 7.2kW | 11 hours* | 11kW | 7 hours 20 min* | 50kW | 1 hour 13 min (10% to 80%) |
239kW | 18 min (10% to 80%) |
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| EV9 | 2.3kW | 40 hours 35 min* | 11kW | 9 hours 5 min | 50kW | 1 hour 23 min (10% to 80%) |
210kW | 24 min (10% to 80%) |
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| All charging times featured in this table are indicative. Real-life charging times might differ. *10 to 100% charge. ^15 to 95% charge | ||||||||||||||
* Compatibility of connectors depends on car model.
**Orders from 4th April - 30th June 2024.
^In the United Kingdom. For charging abroad, prices applicable relate to the country’s Easy tariff.