How to Charge an Electric Vehicle

What Is an Electric Vehicle?

Before we can talk about how to charge an electric vehicle, we must first talk about what classifies as an electric vehicle. For a vehicle to be categorized as an EV, it must run on one or more electric motors instead of gasoline.

When people think of EV, there are three types of cars that commonly come to their mind: hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric vehicles. Though, following the definition of an electric vehicle, only some of these types are truly EVs.

How to Charge an Electric Vehicle

Charging an electric vehicle is as simple as plug and play. All you need to get started is a 120V outlet and the charging cable that comes standard with most Kia electric vehicles. From there, sit back and relax while your EV charges.

To make charging your EV as easy as possible, there are three different ways to charge your Electric Vehicle:

• Level 1 Charger
• Level 2 Charger
• DC Fast Charger

Let’s take a closer look at each of the options you have when you drive a Kia electric vehicle.

Charge on the Go With DC Fast Charger

When you’re on the road for an extended period, you need to charge your Kia electric vehicle to ensure you get from Point A to Point B. For that, you need the 480V DC Fast Charger. These chargers are found along highways and densely populated areas. While on the go, simply use the Kia Access app to search nearby charging stations.

Check out some of these DC Fast Charger quick facts:

• Generates about 100 to 200 miles per charging half hour
• Safe to keep your vehicle plugged in while you run errands as it charges
• Some stations are free to use while others typically charge kilowatts per hour

The DC Fast Charger is recommended for those who need fast charging on the go.