SEAT Mii electric EV charger: which one fits best?
The SEAT Mii electric is a compact city car that charges at up to 7.2 kW at home. It does that on a single phase, which means one live wire instead of three. That one fact decides your choice. A bigger charger will not make this car faster, because the on-board charger caps the power. A three-phase charger can even slow it down. A 7.4 kW single-phase charger is the sensible match. Drive another model? Our overview of SEAT EV chargers covers the whole range.
For the SEAT Mii electric we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the SEAT Mii electric
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 36.8 kWh (32.3 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 7.2 kW (single-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | 260 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW charger | approx. 5 hours, including charging losses |
| Charging connector | Type 2 |
| DC fast charging | approx. 37 kW (CCS) |
Why a 7.4 kW EV charger is enough for the SEAT Mii electric
The on-board charger of the Mii electric accepts 7.2 kW at most and runs on one phase. Put a 7.4 kW single-phase charger next to it and the car draws that full 7.2 kW. The car sets the limit, not the charger. What it needs at home is a single-phase connection of 32 amps. Do you have 25 amps today? Then the connection has to be upgraded first. Rules and costs for that upgrade differ per country, so ask your local grid operator what applies to you.
Does your washing machine, oven and dishwasher often run at the same time? Then load balancing is worth the money. The charger measures how much power your home is using and adjusts the charging power automatically. Your circuit never overloads, whatever else is switched on.
Which EV charger suits the SEAT Mii electric?
Because the Mii electric charges on one phase, you pick a 7.4 kW charger that suits your home. One thing to know up front: at 7.4 kW our range has no charger with a built-in MID meter. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter. It records exactly what you charge at home, separate from your household use. You always know what charging costs you.
In our range that meter starts at 11 kW, and even there the choice is limited, so check the spec sheet of any charger with a MID meter before you order. There is a second catch. An 11 kW charger runs on three phases, so three live wires instead of one, and gives 16 amps per phase. This car uses one of those phases only. It would charge at around 3.7 kW instead of 7.2 kW. Speed or a certified meter: that is the real choice here.
One more feature is worth weighing. A charger with an app lets you start a session and read your charging history from your phone. Load balancing and an app both come back across our home EV chargers, so that overview is a good place to compare.
The Mii electric charges through a type 2 socket, like most modern chargers. You only need a separate type 2 charging cable if you want to charge away from home. At home you charge through the cable or socket of the charger itself. All 7.4 kW EV chargers in our range are built for exactly this kind of single-phase connection.
How long does the SEAT Mii electric take to charge?
With a 7.4 kW charger the usable 32.3 kWh battery goes from empty to full in about 5 hours. That figure includes charging losses, so it sits a little above capacity divided by power. Plug in at 23:00 and the car is ready long before you leave. On the road you can rapid charge through a CCS connector, the standard plug for fast direct current charging, at up to about 37 kW. That takes the battery from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 50 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions about the SEAT Mii electric
Does the SEAT Mii electric need a three-phase charger?
No, and a three-phase charger can even work against you. The on-board charger runs on one phase and tops out at 7.2 kW. An 11 kW charger gives 16 amps per phase, so this car would end up at around 3.7 kW. A 7.4 kW charger on a single-phase 32 amp connection is the logical choice.
Why does a MID meter matter for the SEAT Mii electric?
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter that records your charging precisely. It shows what charging at home costs you, separate from the rest of your household use. At 7.4 kW our range has no charger with one built in. So this is the point where you weigh a certified meter against charging speed.
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. What the law requires differs per country, so check the rules where you live. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany, and nowhere else. In the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you book it with your order. In Germany it runs through a free quotation. Shipping is worldwide, installation is not.