Hyundai Ioniq Electric EV charger: which one fits best?
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric charges at home at up to 7.2 kW through a Type 2 connection. It does so on a single phase, and that is the key fact for your choice. A heavier wallbox will not charge this car any faster, so a 7.4 kW charger uses exactly what the car can take. Not sure which Ioniq you drive? Our overview of all Hyundai EV chargers lists every model and version.
For the Hyundai Ioniq Electric we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 38.3 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.2 kW (single-phase, 32 A) |
| Range (WLTP) | 311 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | about 5.5–6 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | 50 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
Because the Ioniq Electric charges on one phase only, 7.2 kW is the ceiling. An 11 kW or 22 kW charger will not move this car any faster, so you pay for power you never use. That makes a 7.4 kW charger on a single phase connection the logical choice.
Hyundai fits this car with a 7.2 kW single phase onboard charger. Equipment can differ per model year, so check your vehicle papers or the car's display if you are unsure. Does your home have a three phase supply? The type plate in your fuse box tells you, and a three phase charger still gives this car no extra speed.
Do you have solar panels? Then surplus charging is worth a look. A charger with surplus charging waits for the power your panels produce but your home does not use. It sends that power to the car. We stock that feature at 7.4 kW, so it fits this Hyundai: see the EV chargers with solar charging.
Metering is worth a thought too. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter. It measures your charging separately from the rest of your household use, so you see what driving on electricity really costs. In our range, built-in MID meters start at 11 kW and are three phase, which this car cannot use in full. If metered charging matters to you, compare the EV chargers with a MID meter first. Otherwise stay with our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging on your own driveway is the everyday case, and our home EV chargers cover it from the simplest model upwards.
How long does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric take to charge?
The usable battery holds 38.3 kWh and the car charges at 7.2 kW. Count on roughly 5.5 to 6 hours for a full charge at home. That is a little longer than the bare sum, because charging always costs some energy in heat. In practice you add some 35 to 45 kilometres of range per hour. The 311 km is a WLTP figure, and everyday driving uses a little more. For most drivers that means plugging in at night and waking up to a full battery.
A portable charger on a normal household socket delivers around 2.3 kW, and up to 3.7 kW on a heavier industrial socket. It works as a backup, but a full charge then takes well over a night. The Ioniq Electric uses a Type 2 connection. For public charging points you need a separate Type 2 charging cable. At home you simply use the fixed cable or socket of your charger.
Other versions of the Hyundai Ioniq Electric
This page describes the Ioniq Electric from 2019 on, with 38.3 kWh. If you drive the older car built between 2016 and 2019, it has a smaller 28 kWh battery and charges in less time:
- Hyundai Ioniq Electric (2016 to 2019), with a smaller battery of 28 kWh
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric need a three phase charger?
No. The Ioniq Electric charges on a single phase, up to 7.2 kW. A three phase charger of 11 or 22 kW does not charge this car any faster. A 7.4 kW charger on a single phase connection is the better match.
Why does a certified meter matter for the Ioniq Electric?
A MID certified kWh meter records exactly how much power you put into the car at home. That separates your charging from the rest of your household use. Our built-in MID meters start at 11 kW and are three phase, which this car cannot use in full. A 7.4 kW charger for the Ioniq Electric therefore comes without one. A separate kWh meter in the fuse box measures your charging just as well.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always advise having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, and nowhere else. In the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you can order installation together with your charger, while Germany runs through a free quote. Do you live outside those three countries? We ship worldwide, but you arrange a local qualified electrician yourself.