Kia EV5 charging speed
The Kia EV5 does not have one charging speed — it depends on the variant. It is 6.6 kW single-phase on the Air Standard Range, and 11 kW three-phase on the Long Range (Air / Earth / GT-Line). Which one you own changes what you should install at home.
It depends which Kia EV5 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 Air Standard Range — 6.6 kW single-phase
The Kia EV5 has a single-phase onboard charger. On a 22 kW three-phase charger it draws 6.6 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 Long Range (Air / Earth / GT-Line) — 11 kW three-phase
This car draws 7.4 kW single-phase and 11 kW on three-phase — a gain of about 3.6 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 Air Standard Range draws 6.6 kW, adding roughly 30 km of range per hour. Over an eight-hour overnight window that is about 238 km — far more than most Australians drive in a day.
On the standard Australian home charger — 32 A single-phase — The Long Range (Air / Earth / GT-Line) draws 7.4 kW, adding roughly 30 km of range per hour. Over an eight-hour overnight window that is about 242 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 Air Standard Range — 6.6 kW single-phase
| Charger | Supply | This car draws | Range per hour | 20–80% | Wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A power point | Single-phase | 1.8 kW | 8 km | 1 day 0 h | — |
| 15 A power point | Single-phase | 2.8 kW | 12 km | 15 h 30 min | — |
| 32 A single-phase charger | Single-phase | 6.6 kW | 30 km | 6 h 29 min | — |
| 16 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 3.7 kW | 17 km | 11 h 38 min | 7.4 |
| 32 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 6.6 kW | 30 km | 6 h 29 min | 16 |
Assumes a battery of 64.2 kWh and real-world consumption of 200 Wh/km (segment estimate). Charging losses of about 10% are included. Change the assumptions in the calculator →
The Long Range (Air / Earth / GT-Line) — 11 kW three-phase
| Charger | Supply | This car draws | Range per hour | 20–80% | Wasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 A power point | Single-phase | 1.8 kW | 7 km | 1 day 7 h | — |
| 15 A power point | Single-phase | 2.8 kW | 11 km | 19 h 34 min | — |
| 32 A single-phase charger | Single-phase | 7.4 kW | 30 km | 7 h 20 min | — |
| 16 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 11 kW | 45 km | 4 h 55 min | — |
| 32 A three-phase charger | Three-phase | 11 kW | 45 km | 4 h 55 min | 11 |
Assumes a battery of 81 kWh and real-world consumption of 219 Wh/km — measured on Australian roads by the AAA Real-World Testing Program. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Standard Range | 6.6 kW | Single-phase | 64.2 | 140 |
| Long Range (Air / Earth / GT-Line) | 11 kW | Three-phase | 81 | 140 |
Notes
- SINGLE-PHASE 6.6 kW — while the Long Range EV5 gets 11 kW three-phase. Check which one you are buying.
- Three-phase 11 kW — unlike the Standard Range, which is single-phase 6.6 kW.
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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