Kia Niro charger: overview per version
The Kia Niro comes in two plug-in flavours, and each one charges differently. The fully electric Niro EV charges at home through a Type 2 connection at up to 11 kW, while the Niro PHEV plug-in hybrid has a small battery that charges at around 3.3 kW. Which EV charger suits your Niro therefore depends on your version, which is why Wallbox Discounter has a separate page with specific advice for each one. If you are still comparing models, our overview of Kia EV chargers puts every Kia model side by side.
For the Niro EV, we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers. The 2020-2021 e-Niro 64 kWh also takes 11 kW if it has the optional three-phase on-board charger, so check your vehicle documents. The other versions charge on a single phase, and their own pages explain which charger fits.
Versions of the Kia Niro
| Version | Type | Battery | Maximum AC charging power | EV charger information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Niro EV | Fully electric | 64.8 kWh | 11 kW (3-phase) | Kia Niro EV |
| Kia e-Niro 64 kWh | Fully electric | 64 kWh | 11 kW (3-phase) | Kia e-Niro 64 kWh |
| Kia e-Niro 39 kWh | Fully electric | 39 kWh | 7.2 kW | Kia e-Niro 39 kWh |
| Kia Niro PHEV | Plug-in hybrid | 11.1 kWh | 3.7 kW (1-phase) | Kia Niro PHEV |
Which charger suits the Kia Niro?
Do you drive a Niro EV, or a 2020-2021 e-Niro 64 kWh with the three-phase charger? Then an 11 kW charger on a three-phase connection gets the most out of it, because the car accepts up to 11 kW of alternating current (AC). Three-phase means the charger uses three live conductors of your home supply, and that is what makes 11 kW possible. On a single-phase connection you need a charger that delivers 32 A on that one phase, and the Niro EV then charges at around 7 kW: it takes longer, but overnight that is plenty.
The e-Niro 39 kWh, the 2018-2019 e-Niro 64 kWh and a 2020-2021 e-Niro without the optional charger charge on a single phase at up to 7.2 kW. An 11 kW charger supplies 16 A per phase, so these versions only reach about 3.7 kW on it. Their own pages show which charger matches them better. The Niro PHEV has a much smaller battery and charges at around 3.3 kW, so a simple charger is all that version needs.
Would you like to know exactly how much electricity your Niro uses at home? Then choose a charger with a built-in MID meter, a certified kWh meter that records your charging separately from your household consumption. At 11 kW the choice of chargers with a built-in MID meter is small, so have a look at our EV chargers with MID meter before you decide. For the three-phase Niro versions, you will find all 11 kW EV chargers in our range.
How long does the Kia Niro take to charge?
The Niro EV has a 64.8 kWh battery, and on an 11 kW charger a full charge takes about seven hours, including charging losses. On a single-phase connection at around 7 kW, that rises to roughly 9.5 to 10.5 hours. If you plug the car in during the evening, it is full by morning either way. The Niro PHEV charges its 11.1 kWh battery in about three hours on a home charger, so it is often full again during the day.
Charger information per version
Do you know exactly which Niro you drive? Then go straight to the page for your version for specific charger advice:
- Kia Niro EV: fully electric, charges at 11 kW
- Kia e-Niro 64 kWh (2020-2021): older fully electric version, charges at 11 kW with the optional three-phase charger
- Kia e-Niro 64 kWh (2018-2019): older fully electric version, charges at 7.2 kW on one phase
- Kia e-Niro 39 kWh: smaller battery, charges at 7.2 kW
- Kia Niro PHEV: plug-in hybrid, charges at 3.3 kW
Frequently asked questions about the Kia Niro
Which charging plug does the Kia Niro have?
Both the fully electric Niro EV and the Niro PHEV use a Type 2 connection for home charging, the standard in Europe. A charger with a fixed cable plugs straight into the car at home. With a socket version, or to charge elsewhere, you need a matching Type 2 charging cable.
Does the Kia Niro EV need a three-phase connection?
To reach the full 11 kW, yes. The Niro EV charges at up to 11 kW on a three-phase connection. With a single-phase connection and a 32 A charger, the car charges at around 7 kW, which is plenty overnight for most drivers. We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician: that is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flanders (Belgium) and Germany. Outside those three countries, you hire a qualified local electrician yourself.