With the Sorento off in Park, connect the ICCB to a suitable outlet, verify its green power indication and push the clean vehicle connector in until it clicks.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified only for the 2025 U.S.-market Sorento Plug-in Hybrid. Portable cable supply and control-box design can vary by vehicle, accessory kit and market.
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Published availability and qualifications
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- 2025 Sorento Plug-in Hybrid models using the Kia portable ICCB charging cable described in the U.S. manual
Know what kind of control to look for.
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Step by step.
- 01
Use a suitable grounded household outlet and inspect the portable cable, plug and outlet for damage, looseness or heat.
- 02
Turn off vehicle switches, shift to P (Park), apply the parking brake and switch the Sorento off.
- 03
Connect the ICCB plug to the household outlet and confirm its green power indication.
- 04
Open the charging door, remove debris and push the charging connector fully into the inlet until it clicks.
- 05
Confirm the vehicle charging indicator turns on; after charging, unlock the doors, press the connector release and disconnect by the handles.
Important limits
- Do not use an extension cord, adapter, worn outlet, damaged cable or overheated connection.
- Charging is intended with the vehicle in Park and preferably switched off to protect the 12-volt battery.
- Portable charging is slower than a compatible dedicated AC charging station.
Quick checks.
- ✓If charging does not begin, reseat the vehicle connector until it is fully inserted and check the cluster indicator.
- ✓If the control box reports a fault or a plug becomes hot, stop and inspect the outlet and cable before further use.
- ✓If a properly connected known-good portable charger still fails, have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the Sorento.
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2025 Kia Sorento HEV/PHEV Digital Owner's Manual — Portable Charging Cable
Relevant section or page: Hybrid system overview — Charging the plug-in hybrid vehicle — Trickle charger. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.
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