Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV charger: which one fits best?
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is the sportiest version of the Ioniq 5. Its 800 volt system makes it remarkably quick at a rapid charger. At home, little of that speed carries over. Like the other Ioniq 5 versions, the N accepts a maximum of 11 kW alternating current (AC). That is worth knowing if you drive a lot. With an 80 kWh battery you plug this car in more often than a light city car. Our overview of Hyundai EV chargers covers every model in the range.
For the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 80 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 11 kW |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | about 8 hours 45 minutes (including charging losses) |
| Charging plug | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | 800 V system, very fast |
The Ioniq 5 N uses a Type 2 connection, the European standard. Do you also charge at public points on the road? Then a separate type 2 charging cable comes in handy. At home you charge through the connection on your own charger.
Which EV charger suits the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N?
The N accepts 11 kW AC at home, and no more. A heavier 22 kW charger will not speed it up. An 11 kW charger needs a three-phase supply, three separate live wires in your fuse box. On that supply the car gets everything out of the charger.
One thing worth checking while you compare: does the charger have a built-in MID meter? That is a calibrated kWh meter, and it records exactly how much electricity your car draws. You then see what charging at home costs you, separately from the rest of your household. Chargers with such a meter are scarce at 11 kW, because most calibrated models sit at higher power. Our range of EV chargers with a MID meter shows which models carry one.
App control is available at this power level too. In our EV chargers with an app you start a session, set a schedule and read your usage from your phone. Anyone who wants to start without extras will find the simplest models in our home EV chargers.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and it matters for your insurance.
How long does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N take to charge?
The sum is simple: divide the battery capacity by the charging power. For the Ioniq 5 N that is 80 kWh divided by 11 kW, or roughly 7.5 hours in theory. In practice a full charge takes about 8 hours 45 minutes, because some energy is always lost while charging. Plug the car in during the evening and it is ready well before you leave.
Do you only have a single-phase supply at home? Then the power depends on the fuse. On a single-phase 32 A connection the Ioniq 5 N still charges at 7.4 kW. On a single-phase 16 A connection you are left with 3.7 kW. A full charge then takes considerably longer, so a three-phase supply remains the better match.
Other versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5:
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Long Range, the largest driving range
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 84 kWh RWD / AWD
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Standard Range, a smaller battery and shorter charging
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 63 kWh RWD
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 Project 45
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N charge faster at home than a regular Ioniq 5?
No. At a home charger the N is limited to 11 kW AC. That holds despite the extra power and the 800 volt system for ultra-fast DC charging. The difference sits in performance on the road and at a DC rapid charger, not in charging at home.
Does the Ioniq 5 N need a three-phase supply?
For the full 11 kW, yes. With a single-phase 32 A connection the car charges at 7.4 kW. With a single-phase 16 A connection that drops to 3.7 kW. Your charger cannot lift those figures, because the limit sits in the supply and in the car.
Why does a calibrated kWh meter matter for this car?
A MID certified kWh meter separates what the car uses from the rest of the house. That lets you put an exact figure on the cost of charging. With a battery this size you plug in often, so that cost is a real share of your bill.