Kia Ceed EV charger: which one is the best fit?
The plug-in hybrid version of the Kia Ceed is the Ceed Sportswagon (Ceed SW) Plug-in Hybrid, and it charges at home at up to 3.3 kW through a Type 2 connection. That is a modest rate, but the battery is small too, so a simple EV charger fills it in a little over two hours. A heavier charger will not charge this car any faster, because the on-board charger sets the limit. Kia also builds other plug-in hybrids and fully electric models, and our EV charger advice for every Kia covers each of them.
For the Kia Ceed we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Not sure what your car charges at? Check your vehicle documents or the charging menu on the car's display.
For the Ceed, a built-in MID meter is the feature that matters most, as explained below. A good place to start is our range of EV home chargers.
Charging specifications of the Kia Ceed plug-in hybrid
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 7.1 kWh |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 3.7 kW, single-phase |
| Charging time with an EV charger | approx. 2 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
Which EV charger suits the Kia Ceed?
Because the Kia Ceed charges at no more than 3.3 kW on a single phase, you don't need a powerful charger to fill it quickly. Even so, we don't simply point you to the cheapest option. Consider a charger with a built-in MID meter, a calibrated kWh meter that records exactly how much electricity you charge. It measures your home charging separately from the rest of your household consumption, so you always know what charging the car really costs.
In our range, the chargers with a built-in MID meter are three-phase models, and the Ceed simply uses one of those phases. Among our 11 kW EV chargers the choice with a built-in meter is small; most models in our EV chargers with a MID meter are 22 kW. The Ceed has a Type 2 connection, so a Type 2 charging cable fits it for charging away from home. At home you charge through the fixed connection of your charger.
How long does the Kia Ceed take to charge?
Kia quotes around 2 hours and 15 minutes to charge the battery from empty to full at 3.3 kW. That is quicker than 8.9 kWh divided by 3.3 kW suggests, because 8.9 kWh is the gross capacity and only part of it is usable. Through a regular household socket it takes longer, so plan on several hours. With a battery this small, a mobile charger is also a sensible option if you rarely need to top up the whole battery.
Does the Kia Ceed need a three-phase EV charger?
No. The Ceed charges on a single phase and takes at most 3.3 kW, so it doesn't need three phases. Our advice is still an 11 kW EV charger: the Ceed simply uses one of its phases, and you are ready for your next car if it is fully electric. If your home only has a single-phase supply, ask your installer which setup fits your connection.
Other Kia plug-in hybrids
Do you drive another Kia model that plugs in? Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for:
Frequently asked questions
Why is a MID meter useful for the Kia Ceed?
A MID meter records precisely how much electricity you charge at home, which gives you a reliable figure for what charging the Ceed costs. If you charge a company car, that calibrated measurement can also serve as the basis for reimbursement by your employer or leasing company. In our view, that makes a MID meter a smart choice.
Does the charger have to be connected by an installer?
We always recommend having the connection done by a qualified installer. That is safer and it matters for your insurance. The rules on who may connect a charger differ from country to country, so check what applies where you live. Would you like us to arrange the installation? We do so in the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium, and in Germany through a free quotation.