Kia EV Dealer
Charging options for your EV.
Level 1 Chargers
These use a standard outlet and offer 5-6 miles range/hour.
Outlet:
120-volt standard outlet.
Need electrician to install?
No.
Charge speed:
5-6 mile range/hour.
Ideal use:
PHEV Charging.
Benefits:
Requires no installation and can go anywhere.
Where do I get one?
Customer can purchase a L1 cable from a Kia Dealer.
Level 2 Chargers
These use a 240-volt outlet (NEMA 6-50 or NEMA 14-50) or can be hard wired for maximum charging up to 60 miles of range per hour.
Outlet:
240-volt, the same as used for some major appliances.
Need electrician to install?
Yes.
Charge speed:
25-60 mile range/hour.
Ideal use:
Overnight charging of EV, quick charging for PHEV.
Benefits:
Faster charging.
Where do I get one?
L2 Chargers are available through the dealership and can be bundled into financing when purchasing your vehicle.
ChargePoint makes home charging easy.
Kia is excited to partner with ChargePoint to offer a ChargePoint Home Flex EV Level 2 Charger. Kia customers can get the ChargePoint L2 Charger for only $699 (not including professional installation), which can be bundled into your financing when purchasing a Kia electrified vehicle.
Contact us for more details and information
Get your L2 home charger up and running.
Contact an electrician
Contact a licensed electrician to evaluate your home’s electrical system. You can find your own electrician, or search for one using Qmerit.
Have charger installed
Have your electrician install your Level 2 Home Charger at your home.
Call your utility provider
Contact your utility provider to let them know you're an EV driver. They may have EV or home charging incentives for you as well as special utility rate plans to help lower your energy costs.
Spend less on maintenance with an EV.
Did you know that electric vehicles require less maintenance than traditional gas engine vehicles?
Kia EV owners save an average of $110 on maintenance in the first year of ownership, and an average of $700+ over the first six years of ownership compared to non-EV vehicles.
Kia Maintenance Plans offer a variety of services that are ideal for maintaining your Kia EV. Some specific maintenance requirements for an EV include:
- Battery health monitoring
- Tire rotation and pressure checks (proper maintenance can help prolong the life of tires on all cars including EVs)
- High voltage system coolant replacement
- EV comprehensive "multipoint" inspection
Contact us to learn more about available EV maintenance plans and benefits.
Putnam Kia of Burlingame makes the switch to EV ownership easy for Burlingame, CA
If the idea of leaving the gas pump behind for good sounds intimidating, don’t worry! Our experts at our Burlingame, CA, location can answer all your questions about buying an electric car. They can explain home charging installation and how EV tax credits and rebates work. If you’re still unsure about EVs, or you can’t decide between the sporty 2023 Kia Niro EV and the cutting-edge 2023 Kia EV6, we have a highly experienced team ready to help you figure out what fits your needs the best. We proudly serve San Francisco, San Mateo, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, and San Jose area drivers.
If you’re ready to take the next step, browse our current inventory of electric vehicles, schedule a test drive with a Kia EV, or apply for finance online.
