How Long Does It Take to Charge a Kia Niro EV?
The 2024 Kia Niro EV (64.8 kWh usable) charges from 10% to 80% in about 4 h 35 min on a 48 A Level 2 home charger and roughly 43 minutes at a DC fast charger. Full times for every charger type below.
Kia Niro EV charging time by charger type
| Charger | 10% → 80% | 0% → 100% | Miles/hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1: standard outlet (120 V, 12 A) | 40 h 30 min | 57 h 51 min | ~4 mi/h |
| Level 2: 32 A home charger (7.7 kW) | 6 h 33 min | 9 h 21 min | ~27 mi/h |
| Level 2: 48 A home charger (11.5 kW)limited by the car's 11 kW onboard charger | 4 h 35 min | 6 h 33 min | ~39 mi/h |
| DC fast charging (up to 85 kW)manufacturer estimate; power tapers past 80% | ~43 min | not recommended | – |
AC times include charging losses (~10% on Level 2, ~20% on Level 1). Cold weather, preconditioning, and the battery's state can stretch these figures. Charging past 80% is slow on DC and gentler on the battery when done on AC at home.
Home chargers that fit the Kia Niro EV
Its 11 kW onboard charger can take about 46 A, which needs a hardwired 48 A unit on a 60 A circuit; a plug-in 14-50 setup tops out at 40 A (9.6 kW). Most non-Tesla EVs built before 2025 have a J1772 port; if yours has a NACS port, pick the wall charger's NACS version. The portable unit plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet on a 50 A circuit with no install. It is J1772-only.
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Smart charger
Emporia Classic EV Charger
Best for: Best value in a 48 A smart charger, and tight panels via PowerSmart
Portable charger
Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (NEMA 14-50)
Best for: Renters and second homes with an existing 14-50 outlet
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