Peugeot iOn EV charger: which one suits you best?
The Peugeot iOn charges at home with a maximum of 3.7 kW on a single phase. That figure is low on purpose. The iOn is a compact city car with a usable battery of 14.5 kWh, built on the technology of the Mitsubishi i-MiEV. For your choice of charger that matters: you do not need a heavy model. The car caps the power at 3.7 kW anyway. Want to see the other Peugeot models? Browse our overview of all Peugeot EV chargers.
For the Peugeot iOn we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.
Charging specifications of the Peugeot iOn
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 14.5 kWh |
| Max. AC charging power (at home) | 3.7 kW (single-phase, 16 A) |
| Range (NEDC) | approx. 150 km |
| Charging time with a 3.7 kW charger | approx. 4 hours |
| Charging time from a household socket (2.3 kW) | approx. 7.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging plug | Type 1 (Yazaki) |
Which EV charger suits the Peugeot iOn?
Because the iOn never charges faster than 3.7 kW, a simple single-phase unit is technically enough. A heavier 11 kW or 22 kW model will not charge this car a minute quicker. The car sets the ceiling, not the charger. An 11 kW charger is still the smarter buy if a larger EV is on your horizon. That car can use the extra capacity straight away.
A built-in MID meter is rare at 11 kW: our range has one adjustable model that covers it, while the rest of the certified meters sit in the 22 kW class. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter which records your charging separately from the rest of your household. It turns charging into a figure you can read, instead of an unexplained rise on your energy bill.
Compare the full range of 11 kW EV chargers or go straight to a charging station with a MID meter. Is your fuse box already close to its limit? Then look at the models with dynamic load balancing. They measure how much power is free and turn the charger down by themselves.
How long does the Peugeot iOn take to charge?
With a 3.7 kW charger the 14.5 kWh battery is full again in about four hours. Plug the car into an ordinary household socket instead and it charges at 2.3 kW, which takes around 7.5 hours once charging losses are counted. For a city car with this range that difference is small. Connect the iOn in the evening and you drive off with a full battery in the morning. A portable unit is therefore a perfectly good and affordable option here, and you will find them among our mobile EV chargers.
Worth knowing: the Peugeot iOn uses a Type 1 (Yazaki) connection. Most home chargers have a fixed Type 2 socket. To connect the car, you need a Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable.
Other electric Peugeot models
Driving a different electric Peugeot rather than an iOn? Wallbox Discounter has charging advice for those models too:
- Peugeot e-208, the electric hatchback with a longer range
- Peugeot Partner Electric, the compact electric van
Frequently asked questions
Does the Peugeot iOn need a three-phase EV charger?
No. The iOn charges on a single phase at a maximum of 3.7 kW, so a single-phase charger covers it. Whether your home can supply that depends on your own grid connection, which an electrician can confirm. A three-phase 11 kW charger works fine, but it does not make this car any faster.
Why does a MID meter matter for the iOn?
A MID meter is a certified kWh meter inside the charger. It records exactly how much electricity your car takes at home, apart from your other household use. With a battery this small every kilowatt-hour is visible, so you quickly see what a full charge actually costs you.
Should I have the charger installed?
We always recommend having the connection made by a certified electrician. It is safer and it matters for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In Germany that runs through a free quote rather than an order. Outside those three countries we ship worldwide, but we do not install.