Kia e-Soul 39 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The Kia e-Soul 39 kWh charges at home over a single phase, at a maximum of 7.2 kW AC. That one fact decides your charger choice. A 22 kW unit will not charge it any faster, and an 11 kW unit is actually slower. A 7.4 kW single-phase charger gets the full 7.2 kW out of the e-Soul. Our Kia EV charger overview compares the advice for every model.
For the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.2 kW (single-phase, standard) |
| Range (WLTP) | 276 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW charger | approx. 6.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | 50 kW |
Why single-phase charging decides your charger choice
An 11 kW charger supplies three phases of 16 A. Connect the e-Soul to one and it uses just 3.7 kW of that. A 22 kW charger supplies 32 A per phase, so the e-Soul does reach its full 7.2 kW there. You then pay for two phases this car never touches. On a single-phase 32 A connection a 7.4 kW EV charger delivers the full power.
Already have a three-phase connection at home? A three-phase charger can still make sense for a future car that charges over three phases. There is one exception for this car. From model year 2021 Kia offered an optional three-phase 10.5 kW onboard charger. With that charger a full charge takes about 4.5 hours instead of 6.5. If your car has it, an 11 kW EV charger is the better match. Check your order documents, because the single-phase charger is the standard fit.
What matters more is that the rest of your house keeps enough power. An EV charger with dynamic load balancing adjusts the charging power by itself. That stops your circuit breaker from tripping when the washing machine, oven and dishwasher run together.
Which EV charger fits the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh?
Because the e-Soul 39 kWh charges at 7.2 kW, you want a single-phase 7.4 kW charger. Two features are worth checking at this power level.
A solar guided charger lets you charge on the electricity your own panels produce. Our EV chargers on solar energy include models at 7.4 kW. App control is the second one. It lets you set charging times and follow a session from your phone. Several EV chargers with an app are available at 7.4 kW.
One feature is not available at this power level. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your home charging separately from your household use. That tells you exactly what charging your car costs. Our charging stations with MID meter start at 11 kW, so no 7.4 kW model carries one. Watch the power rating there. An 11 kW model halves this car to 3.7 kW, while a 22 kW model still gives it the full 7.2 kW.
The Kia e-Soul 39 kWh uses a Type 2 connector. With a socket-type charger you need a separate Type 2 charging cable. With a fixed cable model you do not.
Our EV home chargers overview groups every model that suits a home connection. We recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany.
How long does the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh take to charge?
The sum is simple: divide the useable battery of 39.2 kWh by the charging power. On a 7.4 kW charger the e-Soul draws 7.2 kW, which puts a full charge at roughly 5.5 hours on paper. Count on about 6.5 hours in practice, because charging losses add to it. That still fits comfortably into one night. On an 11 kW charger the car drops to 3.7 kW, so the same charge takes around 12.5 hours. That is roughly twice as long. On the road the e-Soul 39 kWh fast charges at up to 50 kW DC.
Other versions of the Kia e-Soul
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other version of the Kia e-Soul:
- Kia e-Soul 64 kWh, with a larger battery and more range
Frequently asked questions
Does the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh need a three-phase EV charger?
No. The e-Soul 39 kWh charges over one phase at up to 7.2 kW. A 22 kW charger will not charge it faster, and an 11 kW charger drops it to 3.7 kW. A single-phase 7.4 kW charger is the better choice. Only the optional three-phase onboard charger from model year 2021 changes that.
Can I get an EV charger with a MID meter for the e-Soul 39 kWh?
Not at 7.4 kW. A MID certified kWh meter records exactly how much electricity goes into your car at home. That shows you what charging costs, separately from the rest of your household use. Our range starts that meter at 11 kW. A 22 kW model with a MID meter still charges this car at its full 7.2 kW, so that is the route if certified measurement matters to you.
How far does the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh go on a full battery?
The e-Soul 39 kWh covers about 276 km on a full battery under the WLTP test method. Real world range depends on speed, temperature and driving style.