What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2023 Kia EV6?
Forty-eight amps is the magic number for your 2023 Kia EV6. It maxes out the car's 10.9 kW onboard charger on Level 2 equipment. Plug in overnight, wake up to a full battery. You need a dedicated hardwired setup to pull it off.
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 8.0 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 39 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 60 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 5.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 310 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 86.9 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The EV6 accepts up to 48 amps of alternating current. Pushing a 60-amp circuit into the car refills the 86.9 kWh battery in 8.0 hours. Buying a larger 50-amp or 80-amp charger will not speed this up. The car restricts current draw past 48 amps anyway. Stick to the recommended 48-amp hardware and bank the savings.
What the install involves
A 48-amp continuous load requires a 60-amp dedicated breaker. No standard wall outlet handles this current safely. Hardwire the EVSE straight into the panel with proper wire gauge to prevent melted terminals. Hire an electrician for this part unless you hold a current journeyman license. Local building codes demand a permit and inspection for new high-amp lines.
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
- Can I plug this car into a standard wall outlet?
- Yes, but Level 1 charging is painfully slow. You get about 5.1 miles of range per hour and a full tank takes 60 hours. Use it only in a pinch.
- What plug type does the car use?
- Your car features a J1772 port for AC Level 2 charging. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard connector. You do not need an adapter for standard home units.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the max rate?
- The EPA test cycle runs at 8.7 hours instead of the peak 8.0 hours. Testing parameters do not always hold the car at maximum AC rates throughout the entire cycle.
- How much range do I get per hour on Level 2?
- You add 39 miles of range every hour at the maximum 48-amp rate. The EPA rating drops that slightly to 36 miles per hour under test conditions.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2023 Kia EV6 (covering 4 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.