Kia Sportage PHEV charging cable

The Kia Sportage PHEV is a compact SUV combining a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined 265 PS and standard all-wheel drive. The 13.8 kWh battery delivers up to 43 miles of pure-electric range. The onboard charger draws up to 7.2 kW from a single-phase supply (32A), meaning a full charge from empty takes around two hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox and around five and a half hours from a domestic socket. There is no DC fast charging. The Type 2 charge port sits on the right rear flank.

Why daily charging makes the difference

The Sportage PHEV's 43-mile electric range covers the average commute and most daily errands without the petrol engine starting. Owners who plug in every evening see a significant drop in fuel costs, particularly in urban and suburban driving where the electric motor does most of the work. With a full charge taking just two hours on a wallbox, the routine asks very little: plug in when you park, unplug when you leave.

Choosing the right charging cable

A 22 kW Voldt® Type 2 charging cable is the right match for the Sportage PHEV. The car's 7.2 kW charger draws 32A on a single-phase wallbox, and only a 22 kW cable carries conductors rated for that full current. An 11 kW three-phase cable is limited to 16A per conductor, restricting a single-phase wallbox to 3.7 kW and doubling the charge time from around two hours to around four. On a PHEV designed for daily plug-in use, that difference turns a quick evening top-up into one that stretches past bedtime.

The right-rear port means reversing into a bay brings it closest to the charging post. A 6-metre cable handles a well-positioned home wallbox. An 8-metre cable is the practical standard for mixed home and public use. A 10-metre cable handles awkward bay layouts, and a 15-metre cable covers hotel car parks and longer driveways without difficulty.

Portable charging on the move

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable delivers output matched to the Sportage's onboard charger. Because the charger is single-phase only, all CEE sockets, whether blue single-phase 16A or red three-phase, deliver the same 3.7 kW. A full charge at that rate takes around four hours: comfortably within an overnight window at a campsite or holiday rental.

The Voldt® Schuko/Type G compatible portable charger draws 2.3 kW (10A safe limit) from a standard domestic wall socket, completing a full charge in around five and a half hours. For a 13.8 kWh battery, that is a practical overnight option.

Certified, tested, guaranteed

Voldt® cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and built to IATF 16949. Single-piece moulded connectors, no glue or screws. IP67-rated from −30 °C to +50 °C. 100% copper conductors with silver-plated contacts. Tested to more than 10,000 connection cycles. Three-year warranty, 100-day returns, free shipping across Europe.