Charge from the comfort of your home.

From discovering our recommended home charger to all the cables and plugs you'll need, find out everything you need to know to be equipped to charge from home in our guide.

Charging your electric car at home.

When it comes to charging your electric car, your options will depend on the charging infrastructure where you live, and whether you rent or own your property.
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    Electric car charging as a homeowner.

    By installing a home charging station you can conveniently charge your electric vehicle any time that suits you. A home charging station can either be wall-mounted or stand-alone (your Hyundai retailer can help plan what is best for you). Charging an electric vehicle feels like charging a mobile phone - plug in overnight and start your day with a charged car.
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  1. KONA EV charging at home.

    Electric car charging when renting.

    You can talk to your landlord to get permission to install a home EV charger in the garage or car park of your building. You might have to cover the costs partially or completely on your own. Alternatively, if this isn’t a viable option for you, you can search for public charging stations near you e.g. in front of supermarkets or public buildings.

     

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Benefits of a wallbox EV charger.

Not only do wallboxes give you the convenience of charging at home, but they have a host of other great benefits too.
  1. Hyundai EV Charging Battery

    Battery protection.

    Wallbox safety features can contain some protection against power surges when you are plugged in and charging.

  2. Hyundai EV Charging Display

    Scheduling charging.

    You can charge your car during off-peak hours to take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs, e.g. late at night. Simply program your car's charging times using the infotainment system in your vehicle, via the Bluelink App. Using the ChargePoint app your smart wallbox will even select times when demand is lowest on the grid. 

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    Energy efficient.

    If you are interested in how efficiently your Hyundai electric car has been charging, you can compare consumption on a daily or weekly basis to get a better understanding of costs and power use. 

    Electric car home charging options.

    Whilst wall-mounted stations are most common in private homes, stand-alone charging points are great alternatives when wallboxes are not an option or if you wish to change two cars simultaneously.
    Hyundai TUCSON charging at home via a wallbox.

    Wall-mounted.

    Wallboxes are usually mounted to garage walls on the front or side of your house. Supporting speeds of up to 22 kW1 this option is the most efficient way to recharge your car's battery.
     
    Self-standing home charger.

    Stand-alone.

    Stand-alone charging points for private households can be placed in garages, car parks, or carports. They can charge up to two electric cars at the same time with up to 22 kW1 each with phase 3 supply. 

    Ohme charging.

    The best way to minimise your electric charging costs is to charge at home and Hyundai recommends Ohme as our preferred home electric car charger supplier. 
    Hyundai Ohme Wall Charger

    How to get an Ohme charger.

    Your local Hyundai Retailer can help you order a 7.4 kW Ohme Home Pro or 7.4 kW Ohme ePod with installation included.
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    Cables for electric car charging at home.

    When charging at home you have two different types of plugs you could use: a type 2 cable, which is typically plugged into a wallbox or an ICCB cable, which is designed for your domestic plug socket.
     
    1. The AC type 2 charging cable plugs for Hyundai electric vehicles.

      Type 2 cable.

      When charging at home with your wallbox you will plug your car in with a Type 2 cable. Whether the cable is permanently connected to the wallbox or has plugs at either end depends on the wallbox you own.

      Typically working with 230V (1-phased) or 400V (3-phased) alternating current (AC) they'll support charging speeds of up to 22 kW1.

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    1. ICCB plugs for the charging cable in different european countries for your Hyundai EV.

      ICCB cable.

      Should you need to charge your electric car from a domestic 230V socket you will need an ICCB (In-Cable Control Box) cable. With a household plug at one end and a Type 2 plug at the other, the control box communicates between the charging port and the car to ensure safe charging.

      However, as ICCB cables and wall outlets only allow for up to 2.7 kW (depending on domestic electric power supply and ICCB setting) charging, the process takes a lot longer. With residential circuits not built for levels of continuous strain, plugging into regular power outlets should only ever be used as a fall-back solution.

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    What factors affect EV charging speeds?

    As we've learned, every plug is not created equal - or better said: many factors affect the speed at which your electric car can charge at home, such as the:

    • Size and state of charge of the battery
    • Max. charging rate of the on-board-charger
    • Max. charging speed of the home charger
    • External temperatures - batteries do not like extreme heat or cold

    Learn more about going electric.

    Explore alternatives to home charging or if you're ready take a look at some of our latest electric car offers.
    KONA EV using public charging station.

    Public charging.

    Find your nearest charging point and the different charging options whilst in public.

    Hyundai IONIQ 6 parked on a driveway.

    New electric car offers.

    Explore the latest Hyundai electric car offers.