What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6?
Buying a 50 amp or 80 amp charger wastes money because your car caps AC input at 48 amps. A 48 amp EVSE matches the maximum onboard charger limit and delivers 45 miles of range per hour. You need a dedicated Level 2 setup to skip standard household trickle charging.
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 7.9 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 45 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 60 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 6.0 miles |
| EPA rated range | 361 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 86.6 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The onboard charger dictates your charging speed, not the wall unit. Pumping more than 48 amps into this vehicle achieves nothing since the car cannot draw the extra current. Your battery wall holds 86.6 kWh of capacity and reaches a full charge in 7.9 hours at maximum Level 2 rates. Going lower than 48 amps stretches that replenishment time overnight. Stick to the 48 amp rating for peak efficiency.
What the install involves
A 48 amp continuous load requires a 60 amp breaker paired with heavy-gauge wiring. You must hardwire the EVSE directly to the electrical circuit because no household receptacle handles 48 amps safely. Hire a licensed electrician to evaluate your main panel capacity before mounting any hardware. They will run the proper conduit and set the breaker to code.
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.
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Common questions
- What connector does this car use?
- It uses a J1772 connector for all standard Level 2 home charging equipment. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses this standard.
- How long does a standard wall outlet take?
- Level 1 charging takes 60 hours to fill the battery from empty. You get about 6.0 miles of range per hour on a standard household outlet.
- Can I use a 50 amp charger like the ChargePoint Home Flex?
- Yes, but the car will only draw 48 amps maximum. Adjustable units let you configure the output during setup to match your circuit limits.
- What is the EPA charge time?
- The EPA rating lists a 7.5 hour charge time yielding 48 miles per hour. Testing parameters vary slightly from the car's absolute peak AC rate.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 (covering 5 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.