Electric Car Home Charging | Kia UK

To charge your car at home, it’s recommended that you get an electric car charging point installed. This method of charging is approximately three times faster than a three-pin plug. Our partners, Pod Point and bp pulse have vast experience in home charge points and their installation.

Good news - there’s a £350 homecharge government grant available to help with the cost of a home charge point until end of March 2022. Our Kia Authorised Dealers can also refer you to Pod Point or bp pulse to benefit from reduced prices exclusively available to Kia customers.

We recommend that you install a 7kWh charger, which is the most future-proof solution and will offer the best compromise between speed and price.

A dedicated electric vehicle home charger has some key benefits compared to charging your electric vehicle from a home socket:

• You should be able to charge your electric car at least three times faster if you install a 7kWh charger

• It’s much more robust, safer and reliable

• You can monitor your vehicle’s electricity consumption using your charger’s smart functionalities

A connected charging point allows you to check all charging session details online. They also enable the manufacturer to install firmware updates and fixes remotely if required.

You will receive a notification via your Kia UVO Connect App once your electric vehicle is fully charged.

It is possible to install a home charger even when you don’t have your own driveway or grid connection. In most cases you will need to contact the property’s freeholder to receive approval for the necessary installation, like cabling and possible adjustments within the central fuse box.

In most cities, installing your own charging point in a public area is not allowed. You should check with your local authority for guidance.

In most cases there are no technical limitations when installing a home charger however this may mean the work required goes beyond what is deemed as ‘standard’. A cable longer than 15 metres and any need for trenching or hiding the cable will result in additional costs. To prevent any unpleasant surprises, our partners will assist you prior to your installation and discuss the best way forward.

After requesting a quotation, you will be invited to complete a remote survey. This survey asks you for information and photos e.g. the desired location of the charge point, the fuse box and other important aspects to assure a smooth installation process. You will also be asked to supply documents to ensure you’re eligible for any available government support. Once the survey is complete, our partner will contact you to provide an installation date.

Installation lead times vary and it is best to place your order as early as possible so our partners can schedule the best possible installation date for you, preferably before you take delivery of your vehicle.

Yes, you will be able to call a 24/7 hotline which can support you via remote diagnosis and troubleshooting. The hotline numbers to call:

Pod Point: 020 7247 4114 bp pulse: 0330 016 5126

Both bp pulse and Pod Point provide 24/7, 365-day-a-year customer support.