Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh EV charger: which one fits best?
The Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh comes with a single-phase 7.2 kW on-board charger as standard. On a single-phase connection that gives you up to 7.4 kW through the charger. That decides your choice straight away. A 7.4 kW charger, single-phase at 32 A, gets the most out of this car. A 22 kW model adds no speed at all, and an 11 kW model would actually cost you speed. The other Kona battery packs have their own values. Our overview of the Hyundai Kona EV charger compares them. For the rest of the brand, see all Hyundai EV chargers.
For the Kona Electric 39 kWh we recommend a charger from our 7.4 kW EV chargers.
Good to know: in some markets this Kona was available with an optional 11 kW three-phase on-board charger. If you have that version and three phases at home, an 11 kW EV charger is faster. Check your on-board charger before you choose a three-phase model.
Charging specifications of the Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Usable battery capacity | 39.2 kWh |
| AC onboard charger (standard, single-phase) | 7.2 kW |
| AC onboard charger (optional, three-phase) | 11 kW |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 305 km |
| Charging time with a 7.4 kW charger (single-phase) | approx. 6 to 6.5 hours (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (Mennekes) |
| DC fast charging | approx. 44 kW |
Which EV charger suits the Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh?
This Kona charges single-phase up to 7.4 kW as standard. A 7.4 kW charger at 32 A is therefore the logical pick. You charge as fast as the car allows, without paying for power it cannot use.
One thing is worth knowing before you choose. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter. It shows your charging separately from the rest of your household use. None of the 7.4 kW models in our range has one. That is a real trade-off on this car: moving up to 11 kW would cost you charging speed rather than gain it. Our EV chargers with a MID meter show the models that do have one.
At 7.4 kW you do have the features that suit a smaller battery. An EV charger with an app lets you start charging when the rate is low. With solar panels, a solar EV charger waits for the surplus your roof produces. That suits a 39 kWh battery, which fills within a sunny day.
An EV charger with dynamic load balancing keeps measuring what your fuse box has left. It then turns itself down instead of tripping the circuit. Our EV chargers for home use are the simplest place to start if you want none of these extras.
The Kona Electric 39 kWh uses a Type 2 connection, like most modern chargers. At home you charge through the fixed or supplied cable of the charger. A separate Type 2 charging cable is only needed at public charging points.
We install in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. For the Netherlands and Flemish Belgium you can add installation to your order. Germany runs through a free quotation. Shipping is worldwide, installation is not. Wherever you are, we recommend having the connection made by a qualified electrician, for safety and for your insurance.
How long does the Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh take to charge?
An empty 39.2 kWh battery fills in about 6 to 6.5 hours on a 7.4 kW charger. You rarely arrive home completely empty, so one night is comfortably enough. The version with the optional 11 kW three-phase charger is faster. With three phases at home the time drops to roughly 4 to 4.5 hours. On an ordinary socket with a mobile charger at 2.3 kW it takes over 17 hours. We treat that as a backup only.
Other versions of the Hyundai Kona Electric
Wallbox Discounter also has charging advice for the other versions of the Hyundai Kona:
- Hyundai Kona Electric 48 kWh, a larger entry battery
- Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh, the biggest battery and most range
- Hyundai Kona Electric 64 kWh (2018-2019), the first generation
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a three-phase connection for the Hyundai Kona Electric 39 kWh?
No. The standard version charges single-phase up to 7.4 kW, so a single-phase connection with a 7.4 kW charger is enough. Three phases only help if your Kona has the optional three-phase on-board charger. Without it the car drops to about 3.7 kW on an 11 kW charger, so it charges slower.
Do you need an EV charger with a MID meter?
Not for the charging itself. A MID meter is a certified kWh meter that shows your charging separately from your household use. In our 7.4 kW range you will not find one. On this car it is a choice between that reading and full charging speed.
Does the Kona Electric 39 kWh charge faster on a 22 kW charger?
No. The car sets the maximum charging speed, not the charger. On a 22 kW unit the standard Kona still takes 7.4 kW single-phase. With the optional three-phase charger it takes 11 kW. You would pay more without charging any faster.