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Typically, slow charging occurs at home or at work using a three-pin (3 kW AC) power source and the car’s own adaptor. As the name suggests, it’s the slowest option. That said, it’s also very convenient because charging can take place overnight.
However, it’s not recommended that owners leave their cars in a three-pin charging state for an extended period of time because this will lead to accelerated battery deterioration. Please check with the relevant car manufacturer for further details.
Slightly quicker home-charging options are available in the form of a dedicated charging unit with, for instance, a 3.6kW wallbox.
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Fast-charge solutions generally deliver charging speeds of between 7 kW and 22 kW, and are available for the home in the form of a dedicated wallbox. However, it should be noted that the majority of domestic properties use a single-phase power system, which allows an optimal charging rate of 7 kW. If your home or commercial property offers a three-phase power supply, you will be able to charge at a rate higher than 7 kW.
The fastest charging solution for the home is one that offers speeds of up to 22 kW. Fast charging is also available at public access points, such as car parks, supermarkets and leisure centres.
Please feel free to download the Zap Map app for iOS and Android at https://www.zap-map.com/app/. This will provide you with real-time information on local public connectors and indeed, public charging stations all over the UK and Ireland.
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Rapid-charging connectors can be found in public spaces (supermarkets, petrol stations, motorway service stations, etc.). They offer the following power ratings: 43 kW AC, 50 kW DC and 100-plus kW DC.
Rapid-charging connectors deliver optimal charging speeds for the majority of EVs and PHEVs, which means they’re exceptionally useful whenever time is of the essence.
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Kia EVs in the UK, such as the EV6 and EV9, utilize 800V rapid DC charging to reach 80% charge in approximately 18-24 minutes.
The Kia Charge service provides access to over 2,500 rapid chargers (50kW+) across the UK, featuring optional IONITY high-power charging for maximum speeds. For optimal speed, users should use ultra-fast 350kW chargers where available, particularly to maximize the capabilities of the E-GMP platform cars like the EV6 and EV9.
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Kia’s UK high‑power charging capability ranges from around 72 kW up to 258 kW depending on the model, with DC fast charging typically starting at 35 kW. This means Kia EVs can take advantage of rapid and ultra‑fast chargers across the UK, though the maximum rate varies by vehicle.
In practical terms this means at maximum charging rates, a Kia EV6 can add 100 km of range in under 5 minutes. While models with lower charging capacity (around 72 kW) will still benefit from rapid charging, typically reaching 80% charge in 40–60 minutes.
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