Public Charging Stations
Public Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Finding electric charging points in public
Kia offers access to the largest consolidated EV charging network in the UK. With seamless access to 27 UK networks, you can tap into over 85% of the country's electric vehicle charging points. Use our interactive map to see everywhere Kia Charge is supported.
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Cut the cost of charging an electric car with our partner, &Charge
Kia has partnered with a pioneering EV charging platform, &Charge, to reduce the cost of all-electric driving for its customers. By providing feedback on public charging stations or shopping with &Charge partner stores, you can now earn credits to spend at EV charging points.
Kia is one of the first manufacturers to offer access to the &Charge platform, with the goal of providing a high-quality public charging service that meets the standard set with Kia's innovative electric vehicles .
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How long does it take to charge a Kia EV?
With AC charging, it takes just 6 hours and 20 minutes to reach a full 100% charge. DC charging gets you to 80% charge in just 18 minutes, making it perfect for quick top-ups during your journey to your destination
How can I pay for public charging?
With Kia Charge, you can easily locate, access, charge and pay at over 480,400 EV charging stations across the UK and Europe. Discover more about Kia Charge, including the multiple tariffs offering both flexibility and savings for your public EV charging costs.
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Energy vehicles are only as eco-friendly as the energy they're charged with. That's why we're committed to making every charging session as sustainable as possible.
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Where can I find electric car charging points? Where can I find electric car charging points?
With Kia Charge, you will have access to the UK’s largest collection of EV charging networks, with over 30,200 electric car charging points in Great Britain and 435,000 across Europe. These include public EV chargers in urban areas, as well as service stations on long drives.
Our convenient map tool and clever filters above can help you find electric car charging stations near you. The Kia Charge app also offers up-to-the-minute information about availability and pricing for your chosen station. All our cars come with onboard Kia Connect services, where you can also find car charging stations through your car's points of interest directory.
How much does it cost to charge an electric car at a public charging station? How much does it cost to charge an electric car at a public charging station?
Kia Charge makes public EV charging costs clear prior to charging. Your choice of tariff also makes managing costs simple.
The 'Easy' tariff has no monthly instalments or minimum spend. The 'Plus' tariff offers a 15% discount on energy from popular networks like Source London, Osprey and Instavolt, along with zero session fees with any networks other than bp pulse, Pod Point and Ionity. You can save even further with a subscription to either bp pulse or Ionity.
Discover more about Kia Charge and how it can help you save money on public electric car charging.
How do I pay for public charging? How do I pay for public charging?
You can easily pay for public charging via Kia Charge. All billing is consolidated in a single monthly, itemised invoice that gives you a complete overview of your activity and spending. Simply start and stop a charging session with your Kia Charge app, then drive away.
How does EV charging work? How does EV charging work?
EV charging works by transferring electricity from a power source, such as a public or home car charging station, to an electric car's battery pack. This, in turn, is then transferred to the EV battery and used to power the vehicle. For public EV charging with Kia, you simply charge your vehicle and pay via the Kia Charge app. .
Can I charge abroad? Can I charge abroad?
Kia Charge provides access to EV charging stations abroad, including 480,400 in Europe. This includes fast and rapid chargers, with every station making it clear how much it will cost before charging begins. The app even provides a handy map to help you find your next charging point.
Are electric car chargers free? Are electric car chargers free?
Yes, although it is relatively rare and charging points are often limited. Businesses offering EV charging points will also typically limit access to customers. Your best guarantee of reliable and cost-effective access to electric car chargers is via a service like Kia Charge, which offers access to 85% of public EV charging points in the UK.
