What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Genesis Electrified G80?
Standard household wiring cannot feed the power this sedan can pull from the grid. You need a 48 amp Level 2 setup to match the vehicle onboard charger. Plugging into a standard wall outlet takes 69 hours for a full charge.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.0 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 9.0 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 31 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 69 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.1 miles |
| EPA rated range | 282 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 98.7 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The car accepts a maximum of 48 amps at 11.0 kilowatts. Feeding it a larger 50 amp charger will not speed things up because the onboard hardware limits the intake. A 48 amp supply fills the 98.7 kilowatt hour battery in 9.0 hours. You get 31 miles of range per hour of charging at this rate. Buying a larger unit wastes money.
What the install involves
A 48 amp charger requires a 60 amp breaker to handle continuous loads safely. Hardwiring is mandatory because no household receptacle handles 48 amps without melting. Hire a licensed electrician to run heavy gauge wire from your main panel to the garage wall. Local permits and inspections apply to this kind of high voltage work.
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 the car use?
- It uses a J1772 connector. Every non Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard for Level 2 charging.
- Can I use a standard wall outlet?
- Yes, but Level 1 charging takes 69 hours for a full tank. You only get 4.1 miles of range per hour.
- Do I need a hardwired unit or a plug?
- Hardwiring is required for a 48 amp EVSE. Household receptacles lack the rating for continuous 48 amp draws.
- How much range do I get per hour?
- You get 31 miles of range for every hour on a 48 amp Level 2 supply. The EPA rating matches this speed exactly at 31 miles per hour.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Genesis Electrified G80. Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.