Hyundai Ioniq EV Charging Cables
Quick recommendation
Start with which Ioniq you have, because one of the three does not plug in at all. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric charges at up to 7.2 kW on AC and the Plug-in Hybrid at 3.3 kW. The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has no charging socket and cannot use a cable of any kind. Among the electric cars there is a second split worth knowing: when Hyundai facelifted the Ioniq Electric in 2020 it raised the battery from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh and the onboard charger from 6.6 kW to 7.2 kW at the same time, so the newer car both holds more and drinks faster.
Both plug-in versions use a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Hyundai fitted the Type 2 inlet from the start of UK sales in 2016, so there is no Type 1 Ioniq to worry about and no year where the connector changed.
The right buy is the 32A single phase cable. A British home supply carries a single phase and can push 7.4 kW through it, slightly more than the Ioniq will accept, so the car is the limit rather than the wiring. The 22 kW three phase lead has no role at all on this model, since the Ioniq never asked for three phase in the first place and cannot use two of the three conductors.
On the 38.3 kWh Ioniq Electric the 16A cable is the expensive choice in disguise. Six hours becomes eleven hours forty five, and the cheap rate window is only seven hours long, so the cable decides whether the car fills on the low tariff or spills over into the day rate.
Most Ioniq owners end up wanting a domestic socket lead as well. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable pulls 2.3 kW from a 13 amp socket, roughly 12 miles an hour in a 38.3 kWh Ioniq Electric and about 8 miles an hour in the Plug-in Hybrid. On the Plug-in Hybrid that is a complete overnight charge from a normal socket, which makes it a serious cable rather than a spare. Here is what a household socket really gives an electric car.
The nameplate that replaced this one is covered on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging cable page, and the crossover alternative on the Hyundai Kona charging cable page. See them all in Hyundai EV charging cables, and read our guide to IP ratings for what the sealing figures mean in practice.
The build standard is IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE certification. Our Type 2 to Type 2 leads are IP55 rated, the Type 2 to 3-Pin lead is IP67, and the operating range is -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. A 2 year manufacturer's warranty is included, as is same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm.
Hyundai Ioniq Charging Times by Version
Ioniq Electric, 2020 facelift, 38.3 kWh, up to 193 miles WLTP
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.2 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 11 hours 45 mins | approx. 19 miles | Overruns a cheap rate window |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.2 kW (car limited) | 6 hours | approx. 36 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.2 kW (car limited) | 6 hours | approx. 36 miles | Single-phase charger, no gain |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 18 hours 45 mins | approx. 12 miles | Ideal backup |
Ioniq Electric, 2016 to 2019, 28 kWh, about 174 miles NEDC
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 8 hours 30 mins | approx. 23 miles | Just about workable |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 45 mins | approx. 41 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 45 mins | approx. 41 miles | Single-phase charger, no gain |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 13 hours 45 mins | approx. 14 miles | Ideal backup |
Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, 8.9 kWh, up to 32 miles WLTP electric
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 3.3 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.3 kW (car limited) | 3 hours | approx. 12 miles | Best Fit, and the cheapest option |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 3.3 kW (car limited) | 3 hours | approx. 12 miles | No faster than the 16A here |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 3.3 kW (car limited) | 3 hours | approx. 12 miles | Money wasted on this car |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 8 miles | A full overnight charge |
The 28 kWh Ioniq Electric was certified before WLTP arrived, so its range above is the older NEDC figure and real world mileage sits well below it. The figure drops in winter and at motorway pace.
Hyundai Ioniq Charging Cable FAQs
Which Hyundai Ioniq needs a charging cable?
Only the plug-in versions. A Hyundai Ioniq Electric or Plug-in Hybrid uses the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, while the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has no charging socket fitted and runs entirely on petrol and its own regeneration.
How fast does a Hyundai Ioniq Electric charge on AC?
A 38.3 kWh Hyundai Ioniq Electric built from 2020 takes 7.2 kW, and the earlier 28 kWh car takes 6.6 kW. Hyundai raised both the battery and the charger at the same facelift, which is why a newer Ioniq fills a bigger pack in only a little more time.
Is the three phase cable a waste of money on a Hyundai Ioniq?
Yes. No Hyundai Ioniq has a three phase onboard charger, so a 22 kW cable would leave two of its three power conductors doing nothing on any supply anywhere. The 32A single phase cable already gives the car its full rate.
How long does a Hyundai Ioniq take to charge at home?
About 6 hours from empty for the 38.3 kWh Ioniq Electric on a 32A cable, 4 hours 45 minutes for the 28 kWh car, and about 3 hours for the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. The Plug-in Hybrid also fills completely from an ordinary 13 amp socket in around 4 hours 15 minutes.
What length of cable does a Hyundai Ioniq need?
5m fits a Hyundai Ioniq parked close to the wallbox on a private drive, helped by a modest 4.47 metre overall length. Pace out the distance from the wall unit to where the charging flap actually sits when the car is parked, and if that is more than about four metres, order the 10m.
Can I use my own cable at a public charge point with a Hyundai Ioniq?
Yes. Untethered AC posts are the standard on UK streets and in car parks, and a Hyundai Ioniq owner plugs in the same Type 2 to Type 2 lead used at home. The Ioniq Electric also has a CCS socket for rapid DC charging, where the charger supplies its own cable.