Hyundai Tucson PHEV EV charger: which one fits best?
The Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid charges at home at up to 7.2 kW through a single-phase on-board charger and a Type 2 connector. That is the key fact for your choice: a heavier three-phase charger will not make this car charge any faster, because the Tucson PHEV only uses one phase. A single-phase 7.4 kW EV charger is therefore exactly the right size. Want to compare other Hyundai models? Take a look at our overview of all Hyundai EV chargers.
For the Hyundai Tucson PHEV we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers. To be sure, check the charging power in your vehicle documents or on the car's display.
Charging specifications of the Hyundai Tucson PHEV
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | approx. 11 kWh (13.8 kWh total) |
| Maximum AC charging power at home | 7.2 kW (single-phase) |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW EV charger | approx. 1.5 hours |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | Not available |
Why a three-phase EV charger will not charge the Tucson PHEV faster
The Tucson PHEV has a single-phase on-board charger, so the car can only draw power over one phase, however much your charger could deliver in theory. Connect it to an 11 kW charger (three-phase, 16 A) and the charging speed stalls at around 3.7 kW. A 22 kW charger (three-phase, 32 A) brings it back to the maximum of 7.2 kW, but no higher. The most logical choice is therefore a single-phase 7.4 kW charger: it uses the full on-board power of the car, without paying for capacity the Tucson will never use.
Which EV charger suits the Hyundai Tucson PHEV?
For the Tucson PHEV we recommend a single-phase 7.4 kW charger. When you choose, think about a MID meter as well. A MID meter is a calibrated kWh meter built into the charger: it records the electricity you charge at home separately from the rest of your household, so you know exactly what charging the car costs you. Business drivers use the same certified reading to settle their charging costs with an employer or leasing company.
One thing to know before you decide: in our range, the EV chargers with a built-in MID meter are all three-phase models, so none of our single-phase 7.4 kW chargers has one. If you want both full speed and a MID meter, a 22 kW EV charger with a built-in MID meter still gives the Tucson PHEV its full 7.2 kW, as long as your home has a three-phase connection with 32 A per phase. On an 11 kW model the car drops to 3.7 kW.
Do you have solar panels? Then a solar EV charger is worth a look: these chargers preferably charge the car with electricity you generate yourself, and our range includes 7.4 kW single-phase models.
Our 7.4 kW EV chargers are all single-phase, so each one matches the Tucson's on-board charger, and you can compare them with the rest of our home EV chargers. Not sure about your fuse box or the right connection? We always recommend having the charger connected by a qualified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance. In the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany we can arrange the installation for you; in Germany this starts with a free quote.
How long does the Hyundai Tucson PHEV take to charge?
With a 7.4 kW charger you fill the usable battery of around 11 kWh in about 1.5 hours. On a regular household socket (2.3 kW) the same charge takes almost 5 hours. For a plug-in hybrid with a battery this size, a portable charger on a socket is mainly a backup, while a fixed 7.4 kW charger is more convenient and a lot faster. The Tucson PHEV uses a Type 2 connector. If you also want to charge the car elsewhere, you need a separate Type 2 charging cable; at home you charge through the fixed charger.
Other Hyundai plug-in hybrids
Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other Hyundai plug-in hybrids:
- Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-in Hybrid, a larger SUV
- Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid, a compact hatchback
Frequently asked questions
Does the Hyundai Tucson PHEV need a three-phase connection?
No. The Tucson PHEV charges on a single phase at up to 7.2 kW, and a single-phase 7.4 kW charger uses all of that. A three-phase connection brings no extra speed, because the car's on-board charger can only use one phase.
Why is a MID meter important for the Tucson PHEV?
A MID-certified kWh meter records exactly how much electricity you charge at home. That gives you a clear view of your charging costs, separate from your household consumption, and business drivers can use the same reading to have their charging costs reimbursed. Keep in mind that our chargers with a built-in MID meter are three-phase models, so check your connection before you choose one for the Tucson PHEV.