Hyundai Kona Electric charging speed
The Hyundai Kona Electric does not have one charging speed — it depends on the variant. It is 7.2 kW single-phase on the Gen 1 (2019–2023), and 10 kW three-phase on the Gen 2 (2024–). Which one you own changes what you should install at home.
It depends which Hyundai Kona Electric you have
This is the trap. Two cars wearing the same badge can need completely different chargers, and the dealer is unlikely to mention it. Find your variant below before you spend anything.
The Gen 1 (2019–2023) — 7.2 kW single-phase
The Hyundai Kona Electric has a single-phase onboard charger. On a 22 kW three-phase charger it draws 7.2 kW — exactly what a cheaper 32 A single-phase unit already gives it. Upgrading your home to three-phase, which typically costs $2,500–$6,000, would not make this car charge one minute faster. Buy a 32 A single-phase charger and spend the difference on something else.
The Gen 2 (2024–) — 10 kW three-phase
This car draws 7.4 kW single-phase and 10 kW on three-phase — a gain of about 3.0 kW. Real, but modest. If you already have three-phase, use it. If you don't, the upgrade is hard to justify on charging speed alone.
The short answer
On the standard Australian home charger — 32 A single-phase — The Gen 1 (2019–2023) draws 7.2 kW, adding roughly 41 km of range per hour. Over an eight-hour overnight window that is about 324 km — far more than most Australians drive in a day.
On the standard Australian home charger — 32 A single-phase — The Gen 2 (2024–) draws 7.4 kW, adding roughly 40 km of range per hour. Over an eight-hour overnight window that is about 321 km — far more than most Australians drive in a day.
What every charger actually delivers
Every figure below is computed live from this car's onboard charger rating, not copied from a brochure. "Wasted" is capacity you would pay for and never use.
The Gen 1 (2019–2023) — 7.2 kW single-phase
| Charger | Supply | This car draws | Range per hour | 20–80% | Wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A power point | Single-phase | 1.8 kW | 10 km | 1 day 0 h | — |
| 15 A power point | Single-phase | 2.8 kW | 16 km | 15 h 28 min | — |
| 32 A single-phase charger | Single-phase | 7.2 kW | 41 km | 5 h 56 min | — |
| 16 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 3.7 kW | 21 km | 11 h 36 min | 7.4 |
| 32 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 7.2 kW | 41 km | 5 h 56 min | 15 |
Assumes a battery of 64 kWh and real-world consumption of 160 Wh/km (segment estimate). Charging losses of about 10% are included. Change the assumptions in the calculator →
The Gen 2 (2024–) — 10 kW three-phase
| Charger | Supply | This car draws | Range per hour | 20–80% | Wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A power point | Single-phase | 1.8 kW | 9 km | 1 day 0 h | — |
| 15 A power point | Single-phase | 2.8 kW | 15 km | 15 h 39 min | — |
| 32 A single-phase charger | Single-phase | 7.4 kW | 40 km | 5 h 52 min | — |
| 16 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 10 kW | 57 km | 4 h 9 min | — |
| 32 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 10 kW | 57 km | 4 h 9 min | 12 |
Assumes a battery of 64.8 kWh and real-world consumption of 165 Wh/km (segment estimate). Charging losses of about 10% are included. Change the assumptions in the calculator →
Charging by variant
| Variant | Onboard AC charger | Type | Battery (kWh) | DC max (kW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 1 (2019–2023) | 7.2 kW | Single-phase | 64 | 100 |
| Gen 2 (2024–) | 10 kW | Three-phase | 64.8 | 100 |
Notes
- Single-phase 7.2 kW. Applies to BOTH the 39.2 and 64 kWh batteries — there is no trim split.
- Three-phase 10.4 kW (Hyundai AU states 10.4, not 10.5). Applies to both battery sizes.
Sources
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Work out your own numbers
The table above assumes a full charge from 20–80%. If you want different start and finish points, or want to compare this car against another, the calculator does it and shows every step of the working.
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