What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2022 Kia EV6?
Hardwiring a 48 amp charger requires a licensed electrician to run heavy gauge wire from your main electrical panel. You need a dedicated 60 amp breaker to handle the continuous load safely. This setup replenishes 38 miles of range every hour on the road. Plan on a total charge time of 8.2 hours to fill the 89.9 kWh battery from empty.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 10.9 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 8.2 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 38 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 62 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 5.0 miles |
| EPA rated range | 310 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 89.9 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
Your car accepts a maximum onboard charge rate of 10.9 kW, which draws 48 amps of current. Feeding this vehicle anything less than a 48 amp EVSE slows down the replenishment rate needlessly. Buying a larger 50 amp charger like the ChargePoint Home Flex will not speed up charging because the onboard hardware caps the draw at 48 amps. The car converts AC power to DC at this exact ceiling, meaning extra capacity at the wall goes unused. Stick to the 48 amp spec to hit the maximum AC intake.
What the install involves
A 48 amp EVSE must be hardwired directly into the electrical supply because no standard household receptacle handles that load safely. The electrician installs a dedicated 60 amp breaker inside your panel and routes copper conduit to the charging unit. Do not attempt this work without a professional permit and inspection. Local building codes dictate the exact wire gauge required for the 60 amp circuit run.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- What connector does this car use?
- Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. Your car features this exact plug type.
- Can I use a standard wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging uses a standard household outlet and delivers 5.0 miles of range per hour. Filling the battery this way takes 62 hours.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ?
- The EPA test estimates a full charge takes 8.7 hours at a rate of 36 miles per hour. The EPA test protocol does not always run at the car's absolute peak AC rate.
- What products fit this installation?
- You can use the Emporia Level 2 EV Charger 48A or the Lectron V-Box 48A. Both units require hardwiring to reach their full output.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2022 Kia EV6 (covering 3 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.