What home charger does the Hyundai Ioniq Electric need?
| Model years | Trims | Charger | Breaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | all trims | 32 A | 40 A |
| 2019 | all trims | 32 A | 40 A |
A 32 A charger on a 40 A breaker covers every Hyundai Ioniq Electric. The 2019 car accepts 6.6 kW and the 2020 and 2021 cars accept 7.2 kW, and a 32 A unit supplies either.
Why the amperage matters
This is a small, efficient hatchback, and it doesn't need much. A 32 A charger adds 28 miles of range per hour to a 2021, and a bigger unit adds nothing. A 24 A charger on a 30 A circuit still manages 21 miles per hour.
Charging time by model year
| Year | EPA range | Level 2, miles per hour | Level 2, empty to full | 120 V, miles per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 170 mi | 28 | 6 h | 5.7 |
| 2020 | 170 mi | 28 | 6 h | 5.7 |
| 2019 | 124 mi | 26 | 4.7 h | 5.8 |
Level 2 figures assume a charger that supplies the car's full rate. Where a year shows a range, it spans that year's trims.
Hyundai gave the car a larger battery and a faster onboard charger for 2020. Range jumped from 124 miles to 170, and a full charge went from 4.7 hours to 6 hours because there was more to fill. The 2019 car adds 26 miles of range per hour.
What it costs to charge at home
At the U.S. average residential rate of 18.19¢ per kWh, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric costs 4.6¢ a mile to charge at home. A full charge from empty comes to about $8, and 37 miles a day to about $52 a month. EPA measures energy use at the wall, so the energy lost while charging is already counted. Rates run from 12.36¢ in North Dakota to 46.28¢ in Hawaii, and the cost guide has every state.
What the install involves
Keep the run short. The cost of the job rises with the distance from the panel to where the car parks, since the circuit needs heavy copper the whole way. A 32 A charger can plug into a NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40 A breaker or be hardwired.
- 32 A charger: 40 A breaker, NEMA 14-50 outlet on a 40 A breaker, or hardwired.
- Dryer outlet: a 4-prong NEMA 14-30 on a 30 A breaker can run a 24 A charger. That adds about 21 miles of range per hour to the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq Electric, or 170 in a 10-hour night. What to check first.
- Charge port: J1772. Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging.
Chargers that fit the Hyundai Ioniq Electric
Smallest adequate unit first. Every amp above what the car accepts is capacity it never uses.
No home unit in this list is built at exactly 32 A, so these are the smallest that cover it. The car draws only what it can take.
App scheduling and adjustable current from 16 A to 40 A.
Plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet, no hardwiring.
Rugged metal enclosure, built for outdoor use.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- Does a 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric need a different charger from a 2021?
- No. Both work with a 32 A charger on a 40 A breaker.
- How long does a Hyundai Ioniq Electric take to charge?
- About 4.7 hours from empty for a 2019 and 6 hours for a 2020 or 2021.
- Can a Hyundai Ioniq Electric use a NEMA 14-50 outlet?
- Yes. A 32 A plug-in charger on a 14-50 outlet with a 40 A breaker is a good fit.
- Is a 120 V outlet enough for a Hyundai Ioniq Electric?
- Often, yes. It adds about 5.7 to 5.8 miles of range per hour, which covers a modest commute overnight.
Before you buy
Other models
Range and efficiency come from EPA data for the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, covering 3 EPA listings across 3 model years. Onboard charger ratings are from manufacturer specifications. Breakers follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a continuous load at 125%. Have a licensed electrician check your panel before buying.