Kia e-Soul 64 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The Kia e-Soul 64 kWh charges at home on one phase, with a maximum of 7.2 kW. That is the detail that decides your choice of charger. This version cannot use three-phase power, so a heavier 11 kW charger actually costs you speed here. With the right charger you get everything the car can take. The 39 kWh version has a smaller battery and a shorter range, so it charges faster: see the Kia e-Soul 39 kWh, or all Kia EV chargers in our overview.
For the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 64 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 7.2 kW (single-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 452 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW charger | about 10 hours 30 minutes (including charging losses) |
| Charging plug | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | yes, via a CCS fast charger |
Which EV charger suits the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh?
Because the e-Soul 64 kWh charges on one phase, a 7.4 kW charger with 32 A is the natural choice. It uses the full 7.2 kW the car can take. Do you have a three-phase supply at home? Then a 22 kW charger set to one phase works just as well. On an ordinary 11 kW charger, which supplies 3 x 16 A, this car drops back to 3.7 kW.
App control is the feature worth having at this power level. Our 7.4 kW range includes app-controlled models. From your phone you set a schedule, start a session and read your usage. With a battery this size a charge often runs overnight, so shifting it to cheaper hours pays off quickly.
Then there is the calibrated MID meter. It records your charging separately from the rest of your household use, which tells you exactly what charging costs. Every charger with such a meter in our range is three-phase, and the choice at 11 kW is narrow. On three phases this car gets only 3.7 kW. Set to a single phase, the same charger keeps the full 7.2 kW, so check that setting per model before you order. Compare the range in our EV chargers with a MID meter.
The Kia e-Soul 64 kWh uses a Type 2 connection. A matching Type 2 charging cable is what you need at public charge points and at chargers without a fixed cable.
We always recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician. That is safer, and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter can arrange the installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. Outside those three countries we ship the charger and you arrange the installation locally.
Want to start without extras? Our home EV chargers hold the simplest models in this power class.
How long does the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh take to charge?
The charging time follows the charging power. On a 7.4 kW charger this e-Soul draws 7.2 kW. The plain sum, 64 kWh divided by 7.2 kW, comes to almost 9 hours. Charging losses push a full charge to about 10 hours 30 minutes in practice.
Choose an ordinary 11 kW charger and the power falls back to 3.7 kW. A full charge then takes just over 20 hours. Hardly anyone charges from 0 to 100 percent, though. For the usual 20 to 80 percent, a 7.4 kW charger needs around six hours, so a normal night is enough.
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 39 kWh, a smaller battery and a shorter range
Frequently asked questions
Does the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh need a three-phase charger?
No. The Kia e-Soul 64 kWh charges on one phase only, with a maximum of 7.2 kW. A three-phase 11 kW charger makes this car slower, at 3.7 kW. A 7.4 kW charger on one phase, or a 22 kW charger set to one phase, uses the full charging power.
Why does a calibrated kWh meter matter for the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh?
A MID-certified kWh meter records your home charging accurately, separately from the rest of your electricity use. With a 64 kWh battery that is a meaningful share of your bill. Note that all our chargers with such a meter are three-phase: on three phases this car charges at 3.7 kW, on a single phase it keeps the full 7.2 kW.
Can I charge the Kia e-Soul 64 kWh from an ordinary socket?
You can, with a portable charger, but the 64 kWh battery makes it slow. At 2.3 kW you are looking at more than a full day. We therefore suggest a portable charger mainly as a backup. For daily use a fixed 7.4 kW charger is the better choice.