How to convert 58 kW to horsepower
One kilowatt equals 1.34102 mechanical horsepower. For 58 kW:
58 kW × 1.34102 = 77.8 hp
Rounded, a 58 kW motor is rated at about 78 hp. European brochures often quote metric horsepower instead: 79 PS.
58 kW in other units
| Metric horsepower (PS) | 78.86 PS |
| Mechanical horsepower (hp) | 77.78 hp |
| Watts | 58,000 W |
| BTU per hour | 197,904 BTU/h |
What torque does 58 kW give?
Power and torque are linked by engine speed: torque (lb-ft) = hp × 5,252 ÷ rpm, or torque (Nm) = kW × 9,549 ÷ rpm. If 58 kW is produced at these speeds:
| Engine speed | Torque |
|---|---|
| 1,500 rpm | 369 Nm (272 lb-ft) |
| 2,500 rpm | 222 Nm (163 lb-ft) |
| 3,500 rpm | 158 Nm (117 lb-ft) |
| 4,500 rpm | 123 Nm (91 lb-ft) |
| 5,500 rpm | 101 Nm (74 lb-ft) |
| 6,500 rpm | 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) |
Running at 58 kW
A motor or heater running at 58 kW for one hour uses 58 kWh. At $0.17 per kWh that costs about $9.86 per hour.
58 kW as a charging rate
An EV charging at 58 kW adds 42 kWh (10–80% of a 60 kWh battery) in about 1 h 14 min, including roughly 10% charging losses and a realistic 65% average power on a DC fast charger.
Is 58 kW a lot?
Typical of small city cars with an entry-level engine – fine around town, slow on the highway.
Values around 58 kW
| kW | PS | hp |
|---|---|---|
| 54 kW | 73.42 PS | 72.42 hp |
| 55 kW | 74.78 PS | 73.76 hp |
| 56 kW | 76.14 PS | 75.10 hp |
| 57 kW | 77.50 PS | 76.44 hp |
| 58 kW | 78.86 PS | 77.78 hp |
| 59 kW | 80.22 PS | 79.12 hp |
| 60 kW | 81.58 PS | 80.46 hp |
| 61 kW | 82.94 PS | 81.80 hp |
| 62 kW | 84.30 PS | 83.14 hp |
Frequently asked questions
How many hp is 58 kW?
58 kW is 77.8 mechanical horsepower (78 hp rounded).
How many kW is 78 hp?
78 hp is 58.2 kW (hp × 0.7457).
How many PS is 58 kW?
58 kW is 78.86 metric horsepower (PS).
Is 58 kW a lot?
Typical of small city cars with an entry-level engine – fine around town, slow on the highway.
Last updated November 10, 2026