Charging Solutions

The InfaPower Alkaline LR1 Battery ideal for clocks, electronics etc

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The Energizer SR60 S42 364 363 1.55V Silver Oxide Coin Cell Battery is used in watches, toys, glucose monitors and calculators. They are commonly used for: Watches: Coin cell batteries are widely used in wristwatches, providing long-lasting and compact power. Calculators: Many small electronic calculators use coin cell batteries due to their compact size and low power requirements. Hearing Aids: Some hearing aids use coin cell batteries for their small size and reliable power. Remote Controls: Small remote controls, such as those for car key fobs or some TV remotes, often use coin cell batteries. Medical Devices: Devices like glucose meters and digital thermometers frequently use coin cell batteries for their compact and lightweight design. Specifications Battery size: SR60 S42 364 363Battery chemistry: Silver oxideBattery voltage: 1.55VPack size: 1

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A variety of watches, toys, glucose monitors and calculators use the Energizer SR63 S56 V379 Silver Oxide Coin Cell Battery. They are commonly used for: Watches: Coin cell batteries are widely used in wristwatches, providing long-lasting and compact power. Calculators: Many small electronic calculators use coin cell batteries due to their compact size and low power requirements. Hearing Aids: Some hearing aids use coin cell batteries for their small size and reliable power. Remote Controls: Small remote controls, such as those for car key fobs or some TV remotes, often use coin cell batteries. Medical Devices: Devices like glucose meters and digital thermometers frequently use coin cell batteries for their compact and lightweight design. Specifications Battery size: SR63 S56 V379Battery chemistry: Silver oxideBattery voltage: 1.55VPack size: 1

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This Maplin 12V Cigarette Lighter Plug with LED Power Indicator & Strain Relief with will enable you to extend your 12V power source to a variety of devices. It has a LED power indicator so you know when you're ready.

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The Energizer S72 394/380 Silver Oxide Coin Cell Battery is for watches, toys, glucose monitors and calculators. They are commonly used for: Watches: Coin cell batteries are widely used in wristwatches, providing long-lasting and compact power. Calculators: Many small electronic calculators use coin cell batteries due to their compact size and low power requirements. Hearing Aids: Some hearing aids use coin cell batteries for their small size and reliable power. Remote Controls: Small remote controls, such as those for car key fobs or some TV remotes, often use coin cell batteries. Medical Devices: Devices like glucose meters and digital thermometers frequently use coin cell batteries for their compact and lightweight design. Specifications Battery size: S72Battery chemistry: Silver oxideBattery voltage: 1.55VPack size: 1

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This switch-mode power supply is rated to 12W maximum, providing a regulated 12V DC output at up to 1A with no minimum load. The Maplin UK Switching Power Supply 12V DC 1 Amp 12W 2.1 x 5.5 x 12mm Plug unit meets latest CoC Tier 1 / Level VI efficiency standards and will be updated to CoC Tier 2 requirements before the requirement is mandatory. This power supply carries full safety approvals with integral short circuit and over current protection.Input Voltage: 90V AC to 264V AC Output Connector: 2.1mm x 5.5mm x 12mm

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Energizer offers a full range of long-lasting miniature batteries. Whether for your watch, camera, glucose monitor, pedometer, remote control or other small devices, the Energizer CR2025 Lithium Coin Cell Batteries are the perfect choice. They are commonly used for: Watches: Coin cell batteries are widely used in wristwatches, providing long-lasting and compact power. Calculators: Many small electronic calculators use coin cell batteries due to their compact size and low power requirements. Hearing Aids: Some hearing aids use coin cell batteries for their small size and reliable power. Remote Controls: Small remote controls, such as those for car key fobs or some TV remotes, often use coin cell batteries. Medical Devices: Devices like glucose meters and digital thermometers frequently use coin cell batteries for their compact and lightweight design. Specifications Battery size: CR2025Battery chemistry: LithiumBattery voltage: 3VPack size: 2

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Keep your battery fully charged with the BC-W126S charger (for NP-W126/S battery).

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Plug this slim Kodak K625E-EU European Plug AA/AAA Battery Charger into a European plug socket to charge up to 4 AA or AAA rechargeable batteries quickly and easily.Ideal for those travelling throughout Europe, this charger is slim enough to fit alongside other plugged-in devices. 2 Batteries are inserted at the front and 2 at the back, and it has indicator lights to show which are charging. Charging time depends on the capacity of batteries.

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The 4lite WiZ Connected 3-Pin UK WiFi Smart Plug works with most electrical appliances. It can be controlled via the WiZ App and Voice Controlled Smart Devices - Google, Alexa, Siri, Samsung Smart Things. It features a Vacation Mode and is ideal for Schedules and Events Management and for Energy Saving. Specifications Amp Rating: 13 ABrand: 4liteColour: WhiteFrequency Range: 2.4Ghz MHzManufacturer Guarantee: 4 Year Manufacturer's Guarantee (T&Cs Apply)Max. Power Capacity: 13 AModel Name: WiZModel No.: 4L1/8035X2Network Standards: 802.11/g/b/nPower Voltage Supply: 220-240 VProduct Type: Smart PlugSmart CompatibilitySmart Hub Requirement: Hub Not Required, Internet Connection RequiredWireless Range (Max.): WiFiWireless Range Restrictions: Electronic interference from appliances or physical obstruction, such as brick walls, metal frames and floors, can reduce the wireless range. A signal weakens every time it encounters an obstruction.Works with Amazon Alexa, Android App, Google Home & iOS App Video

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This Maplin 112W USB-C Laptop Charger Power Supply with 1x USB-A 2.4A PD Port is specially designed for your USB Type-C enabled devices which require DC input voltage (5.0V/9.0V/12.0V/15.0V DC3.0A, 20.0V DC 5A). 112W Max. Compatible with the most popular brands of laptops, tablets, smartphones, earphone, camera, GPS & game consoles. It also equipped with USB-A port (5.0V DC 2.4A).SpecificationsPlastic enclosure material: Polycarbonate resinAC input: IEC socket (2 pins) with 1.2m UK plug power cordOutput cord: 1.15m DC cable with USB-C plugDimensions: 150 x 67 x 26mm (L x W x H)Weight: 404.5g (not including AC power cord)Primary voltage and frequency: 100-240V AC 50/60Hz, 1.8AOutput:USB-C = 5V / 9V / 12V / 15V DC 3A; 20V DC 5A 100W max.USB-A = 5V DC 2.4A 12W max.Total power: 112W max.Protection: Overload protection / Short circuit protectionRipple: 250mV p-p max.Efficiency: Level VITemperature: -10oC to 55oC (storage temperature) / 0oC to 35oC (working temperature)Humidity: 5 to 95% (storage humidity) / 10 to 90% (working humidity)Worldwide use: Universal voltage 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz. Equipped with 1x USB-C PD output cable and USB-A output port. Charge up to 2 devices simultaneously. Compatible with the most popular brands of laptops, tablets, smartphones, earphone, camera, GPS & game consoles such as:Laptops: Apple MacBook Air, MacBook, MacBook Pro (13”/15”/16”), Asus Zenbook, HP Spectre, Lenovo ThinkPad, etc.Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra/ S21+/ S21/ S20 Ultra/ S20+/ S20/ S10+/ S10e/ S10/ S9 / S9+ / Note 20 / Galaxy Z Fold3/2 / Galazy Z Flip, etc. HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro+/ 40 Xs/ 30 Pro/ 20 lite/ 20 X, HUAWEI P40 Pro+/ P30 Pro, etc. Google Pixel 5XL/ 4XL/ 3XL/ 2, Sony 5/ 10/ 10 Plus/ L3/ XZ3, OnePlus 8/ 8 Pro, OnePlus 9/ 9R/ 9 Pro, Xiaomi 11 Ultra/ 11 Pro/ 11/ 10S, etc. Apple iPhone 12/ 12 Mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max / 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro max / XS / XS Max / XR / X / 8 Plus / 8 (via an Apple USB-A to Lightning cable) and moreTablets: Apple iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/S6, Microsoft Surface Pro 7 and moreEarphones: Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live and more.Game Consoles: Nintendo Switch and more.High efficiency & low energy consumptionStabilized output & low rippleShort circuit & overload protection

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Alkaline AA batteries are one of the most popular and versatile types of battery. If you are short on power, then Maplin has the answer with our quality AA batteries. Great for a multitude of uses from TV remote controls to remote-controlled toys and also for cameras, MP3 players, torches, pocket TVs and games machines... in fact pretty much any small, portable electronic and electrical device. These Maplin 80x AA LR6 7 Year Shelf Life 1.5V High Performance Alkaline Batteries are perfect when you have many electronic devices requiring batteries, saving you multiple trips. They have been specially designed for high drain and digital applications, and also offer superb leak-proof technology. They also offer excellent value, giving 20% more capacity than standard alkaline batteries. You can use these great batteries straight out of the pack. AA batteries are commonly used for: Remote Controls: AA batteries are widely used in remote controls for televisions, DVD players, streaming devices, and other home entertainment systems. Their reliability and long battery life make them ideal for these frequently used devices. Toys: Many children's toys, including electronic games, interactive dolls, and remote-controlled cars, rely on AA batteries for power. These batteries provide a convenient and easily replaceable power source for toys that require moderate energy consumption. Flashlights: Handheld flashlights and portable lanterns often use AA batteries due to their compact size and ability to provide a steady power output. AA batteries are ideal for emergency kits and outdoor activities, ensuring that you have a reliable light source when needed. Wireless Mouse and Keyboard: Many wireless computer accessories, such as mice and keyboards, use AA batteries. These batteries offer a convenient power solution that can be quickly replaced, ensuring that your devices remain functional without the need for frequent recharging. Game Controllers: Some gaming controllers, such as those for Xbox, are designed to use AA batteries. This allows gamers to easily swap out batteries during extended play sessions, providing uninterrupted gaming experiences without waiting for a recharge. Maplin Universal Analogue Battery Tester for AA, AAA, C, D, 9V PP3 & Coin Button CellsHandy, compact battery tester with an easy-to-read analogue display. Suitable for testing most household batteries and button cells.Measures the batteries under load to accurately indicate charge statusSuitable for testing AA, AAA, C, D and 9V PP3 batteries and button cellsEasy to read analog display needle indicates "good" (green), "low" (yellow), and "replace/recharge" (red) Specifications Battery chemistry: AlkalineNominal voltage: 1.5VWeight per battery: 23.8gBattery capacity: 2900 mAhLoad resistance: 43 OhmsLeak-proof technology

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This Maplin 4 Port (1 x USB-C PD / 3 x USB-A 3.0 QC) 65W GaN USB Laptop Charger with 1.2m Cable is powered by GaN Technology and features Power Delivery and Qualcomm 3.0 Quick Charge technology. Much smaller than other chargers, it's compact enough to accompany you wherever you go. Capable of fully charging a Mac Book Pro in only 2 hours. Specifications Plastic enclosure material: Polycarbonate resin AC input: IEC socket (2 pins) with 1.2m UK plug input cord Outputs: 1 x USB-C PD 3.0 / 1 x USB-A QC 3.0 / 2 x USB-A Dimensions: 82 x 82 x 32mm (L x W x H) Weight: 240g (not including AC power cord) Primary voltage and frequency: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz, 1.5A max. Secondary voltage: USB-C = 5V/9V/12V/15V DC 3A; 20V DC 3.25A 65W max. - QC 3.0 = 5V DC 3A; 9V DC 2A; 12V DC 1.5A 18W max. - USB-A = 5V DC 2.4A shared, 12W max. (each port 2.4A max.) Total output is 65W max. Protection: Overload protection / Short circuit protection Ripple: 270mV P-P max. Efficiency: Level VI Temperature: -10oC to 55oC (storage temperature) / 0oC to 35oC (working temperature) Humidity: 5 to 95% (storage humidity) / 10 to 90% (working humidity) Worldwide use - Universal voltageQuadruple outputs, charges 4 devices simultaneously Compatible with: IPhone 14/ 14 Plus/ 14 Pro/ 14 Pro Max/iPhone 13/ 13 Mini/ 13 Pro/ 13 Pro Max/ iPhone 12/ 12 Pro/ 12 Pro Max/ 12 Mini/ iPhone SE/ iPhone 11/ 11 Pro/ 11 Pro Max/ iPhone XS/ XS Max/ XR/ X/ 8 Plus/ 8/ 7/ 7 Plus/ 6; Samsung Galaxy S21/ S20/ Note 20/ S10/ S10e/ S10+/ S9/ S9+/ S8/ S8+/ Note 9/ Note 8/ Huawei P10/ Mate 9/ Mate 20X/ Mate 20 Pro LG G7 / V30+; iPad Pro 2021/ iPad Pro 12.9/ iPad Pro 10.5/ iPad Pro 11/ iPad mini/ iPad Air; AirPods/ AirPods Pro/ MagSafe / Google Pixel/ Pixel 3a/ XL/ 3/ 2XL/ 2, Nexus 5X / 6P, Kindles Laptops: Apple MacBook Air/ MacBook Pro 13/ MacBook and moreSmartphones: iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 mini, 12, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 11, XS Max, XS, XR, X, 8 Plus, 8, SE, Samsung Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S10, S10+, S10e, S9, S9+, Note 20 Ultra, Note 20, Note 10, Note 10+, Z Fold2, Z Flip, A72, A71, A52, A51, A42, A32, LG K22, K42, K61, K51S, K41S, Q60, V50, G8S ThinQ, Sony Xperia 5 II, Xperia 5, Xperia 1 II, Xperia 1, Xperia 10 II, Xperia 10, Xperia XZ3, Nokia 8.3, Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9, OnePlus 8T, HTC Desire 20 pro, U12 life, U12+, U11 life, U11+, Xiaomi Mi 11, Mi 10T Lite, Mi 10T, Redmi Note 9T, Redmi Note 9, Redmi Note 9 Pro, Microsoft Lumia 950, 950XL and moreTablets: iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7/S6 and moreGame Consoles: Nintendo Switch and more LED power indicatorMultiple safety protection, such as Short circuit protection (SCP), Over Current protection (OCP) & Overload protection (OLP)

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The Fujifilm NP-W126S Rechargeable Camera Battery Pack is a high-performance lithium-ion rechargeable battery that gives long term use with repeated charges. Recommended for X-T2 in conjunction with the Vertical Power Booster Grip to allow 30min of 4K movie recording.

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Maplin Universal Analogue Battery Tester for AA, AAA, C, D, 9V PP3 & Coin Button CellsHandy, compact battery tester with an easy-to-read analogue display. Suitable for testing most household batteries and button cells.Measures the batteries under load to accurately indicate charge statusSuitable for testing AA, AAA, C, D and 9V PP3 batteries and button cellsEasy to read analog display needle indicates "good" (green), "low" (yellow), and "replace/recharge" (red)

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Alkaline AA and AAA batteries are some of the most popular and versatile types of battery. If you are short on power, then Maplin has the answer with our quality AA and AAA batteries. The Maplin 12x AA LR6 / 6x AAA LR03 7 Years Shelf Life 1.5V High Performance Alkaline Batteries are great for a multitude of uses from the TV remote controls to remote-controlled toys and also for cameras, MP3 players, torches, pocket TVs and games machines, in fact pretty much any small, portable electronic and electrical device. This pack is perfect when you have many electronic devices requiring both types of batteries, saving you multiple trips. These batteries have been specially designed for high drain and digital applications, and also offer superb leak-proof technology. They also offers excellent value, giving 20% more capacity than standard alkaline batteries. You can use these great batteries straight out of the pack. They are commonly used for: Remote Controls: AA and AAA batteries are widely used in remote controls for televisions, DVD players, streaming devices, and other home entertainment systems. Their reliability and long battery life make them ideal for these frequently used devices. Toys: Many children's toys, including electronic games, interactive dolls, and remote-controlled cars, rely on AA and AAA batteries for power. These batteries provide a convenient and easily replaceable power source for toys that require moderate energy consumption. Flashlights: Handheld flashlights and portable lanterns often use AA batteries due to their compact size and ability to provide a steady power output. AA batteries are ideal for emergency kits and outdoor activities, ensuring that you have a reliable light source when needed. Wireless Mouse and Keyboard: Many wireless computer accessories, such as mice and keyboards, use AA batteries. These batteries offer a convenient power solution that can be quickly replaced, ensuring that your devices remain functional without the need for frequent recharging. Game Controllers: Some gaming controllers, such as those for Xbox, are designed to use AA batteries. This allows gamers to easily swap out batteries during extended play sessions, providing uninterrupted gaming experiences without waiting for a recharge. Clocks: Wall clocks, alarm clocks, and other battery-operated timekeeping devices frequently use AAA batteries. These batteries provide a long-lasting power source, ensuring that clocks run accurately without frequent battery changes. Wireless Earbuds and Headphones: Some models of wireless earbuds and headphones use AAA batteries. These batteries offer a convenient and easily replaceable power source, allowing users to quickly swap out batteries and continue listening without interruption. Specifications AABattery chemistry: AlkalineNominal voltage: 1.5VWeight per battery: 23.8gBattery capacity: 2900 mAhLoad resistance: 43 OhmsLeak-proof technologyAAABattery chemistry: AlkalineNominal voltage: 1.5VWeight per battery: 11.6gBattery capacity: 1300 mAhLoad resistance: 75 OhmsLeak-proof technology

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Alkaline AA and AAA batteries are some of the most popular and versatile types of battery. If you are short on power, then Maplin has the answer with our quality AA batteries. Maplin 10x AA LR6 / 10x AAA LR03 7 Years Shelf Life 1.5V High Performance Alkaline Batteries are great for a multitude of uses from the TV remote controls to remote-controlled toys and also for cameras, MP3 players, torches, pocket TVs and games machines... in fact pretty much any small, portable electronic and electrical device. These batteries have been specially designed for high drain and digital applications, and also offer superb leak-proof technology. They also offers excellent value, giving 20% more capacity than standard alkaline batteries. You can use these great batteries straight out of the pack. They are commonly used for: Remote Controls: AA and AAA batteries are widely used in remote controls for televisions, DVD players, streaming devices, and other home entertainment systems. Their reliability and long battery life make them ideal for these frequently used devices. Toys: Many children's toys, including electronic games, interactive dolls, and remote-controlled cars, rely on AA and AAA batteries for power. These batteries provide a convenient and easily replaceable power source for toys that require moderate energy consumption. Flashlights: Handheld flashlights and portable lanterns often use AA batteries due to their compact size and ability to provide a steady power output. AA batteries are ideal for emergency kits and outdoor activities, ensuring that you have a reliable light source when needed. Wireless Mouse and Keyboard: Many wireless computer accessories, such as mice and keyboards, use AA batteries. These batteries offer a convenient power solution that can be quickly replaced, ensuring that your devices remain functional without the need for frequent recharging. Game Controllers: Some gaming controllers, such as those for Xbox, are designed to use AA batteries. This allows gamers to easily swap out batteries during extended play sessions, providing uninterrupted gaming experiences without waiting for a recharge. Clocks: Wall clocks, alarm clocks, and other battery-operated timekeeping devices frequently use AAA batteries. These batteries provide a long-lasting power source, ensuring that clocks run accurately without frequent battery changes. Wireless Earbuds and Headphones: Some models of wireless earbuds and headphones use AAA batteries. These batteries offer a convenient and easily replaceable power source, allowing users to quickly swap out batteries and continue listening without interruption. Specifications AA Battery chemistry: AlkalineNominal voltage: 1.5VWeight per battery: 23.8gBattery capacity: 2900 mAhLoad resistance: 43 OhmsLeak-proof technology AAA Battery chemistry: AlkalineNominal voltage: 1.5VWeight per battery: 11.6gBattery capacity: 1300 mAhLoad resistance: 75 OhmsLeak-proof technology

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Check the badge on the boot before you order, because the Prius name covers three different answers. A plain Toyota Prius hybrid, any generation up to 2022, has no charging socket anywhere on the car. Its battery is filled by the engine and by braking, and no cable will change that. The same goes for the Prius+ seven seater built from 2012 to 2020. Only cars badged Plug-in Hybrid can be charged from the mains, and this is the mistake we see most often. Once you know you have a Plug-in, the year decides the connector. The first generation Plug-in, sold from 2012 to 2016, uses a Type 1 inlet, so you need a Type 1 to Type 2 cable. The second generation from 2017 to 2022 and the fifth generation from 2024 onwards both moved to Type 2, so those cars take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The two are not interchangeable. A Type 2 cable will not physically fit a 2015 Prius Plug-in, and this is worth checking against your V5 rather than guessing. Charging speeds here are modest, which is normal for a plug-in hybrid with a small battery. The 2012 to 2016 car has a 4.4 kWh pack and accepts 2 kW. Toyota GB quotes 2.0 kW and some sources say 2.2 kW, but either way a 16A cable is more than the car will ever use. The 2017 to 2022 car has 8.8 kWh and accepts 3.3 kW, which Toyota puts at about two hours for a full charge. The 2024 car carries 13.6 kWh usable and Toyota's own brochure again quotes 3.3 kW, at about four hours. Because every Prius Plug-in is limited by its own onboard charger rather than by the cable, a 16A cable is genuinely enough on all of them. We list the 32A version for the 2024 car for one reason: Toyota's website implies a faster rate than its brochure, we could not reconcile the two, and a 32A cable covers you either way at no risk. There is no benefit in a three phase cable on any Prius. None of these cars has rapid charging, so the cable you buy is the way you charge it. Our Type 1 to Type 2 and Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, our 3 Pin cables are IP67, and every cable ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Toyota Prius Charging Times Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2012 to 2016, 4.4 kWh, Type 1 inlet Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 1 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2 kW, car limited About 2 hours 30 minutes Fine here, the car is the bottleneck Type 1 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 2 kW, car limited About 2 hours 30 minutes Buy this one for charge points Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2017 to 2022, 8.8 kWh, Type 2 inlet Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW About 3 hours Useful backup away from home Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 3.3 kW, car limited About 2 hours Buy this one Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) 3.3 kW, car limited About 2 hours Fits, but no quicker Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2024 onwards, 13.6 kWh usable, Type 2 inlet Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW About 5 hours 45 minutes Backup only Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 3.3 kW per Toyota's brochure About 4 hours Enough if 3.3 kW is right Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) Up to 7.4 kW at home, car limited About 4 hours at 3.3 kW Buy this one, it covers either figure Toyota Prius Charging Cable FAQs Does the standard Toyota Prius need a charging cable? No. Every ordinary Prius hybrid built up to 2022, and every Prius+ seven seater from 2012 to 2020, has no charging port at all. The engine and the brakes keep its battery topped up. If you cannot find a flap with a socket behind it, your car is not a plug-in and nothing on this page will fit it. What cable does a 2015 Prius Plug-in use? A Type 1 to Type 2 cable. The 2012 to 2016 Plug-in has a five pin Type 1 inlet, so a Type 2 cable will not physically connect. Its 4.4 kWh battery accepts 2 kW, meaning our 16A version supplies more current than the car can take and fills it in roughly two and a half hours. What cable does a 2017 to 2022 Prius Plug-in use? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Toyota switched connectors for the second generation Plug-in, which carries 8.8 kWh and accepts 3.3 kW, giving about two hours for a full charge. Our 16A version already exceeds what that onboard charger will draw, so it is the sensible buy for this car. How long does a Prius Plug-in take to charge? Around two and a half hours for the 4.4 kWh car of 2012 to 2016, about two hours for the 8.8 kWh car of 2017 to 2022, and about four hours for the 13.6 kWh car from 2024. These are Toyota's own figures where quoted. A three pin socket adds roughly an hour on the newer cars. Is the 32A cable worth it on a Prius Plug-in? Only on the 2024 car, and then as insurance. Toyota's brochure quotes 3.3 kW while its website implies more, and we could not reconcile the two. A 32A cable removes the question because it will carry up to 7.4 kW at home. On the older Plug-ins the 16A cable is already ahead of the car. Is 5m or 10m better for a Prius Plug-in? Five metres is fine if your home unit sits close to where the car parks and the flap faces it. Choose ten metres if you reverse onto the drive, share a charge point with another household, or use workplace bays where you cannot pick your spot. Neither length changes the charging speed.

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Peugeot did something quietly clever with the e-208. The battery grew by barely one kilowatt hour, from 50 kWh to 51 kWh, and the official range grew by forty two miles. The onboard charger stayed at 7.4 kW single phase as standard throughout, which means the same Peugeot e-208 charging cable now returns considerably more miles for every hour it is plugged in. On the newer car a 32A lead puts back about 41 miles an hour against 36 on the original, from an almost identical amount of electricity. All of them use a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The flap sits on the nearside rear quarter, where a fuel filler would be on the petrol 208, so the lead comes in at the back of the car on the passenger side. Buy the 32A single phase cable. Even on a car fitted with Peugeot's optional 11 kW charger, a domestic supply gives one phase and 7.4 kW, so that is what the car receives at home either way. The 22 kW three phase lead is only worth owning if you have an 11 kW e-208 and regular access to a genuine three phase supply, where the 51 kWh battery comes down to about 5 hours. The 16A cable is a poor trade on this car. It takes the 51 kWh e-208 from 7 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes and drops recovery from 41 miles an hour to 21. Half a charge a night is what the cheaper lead actually costs you. Worth adding to the order: the 3-pin lead for the nights you are not at home. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable pulls 2.3 kW from a household 13 amp socket, about 13 miles an hour in the efficient 51 kWh car, which is over 100 miles across a long night. The e-208 is efficient enough that a domestic socket goes further here than it does on most electric cars. Our guide sets out what to expect from a house socket. The crossover version of this car is on the Peugeot e-2008 charging cable page and the family hatchback on the Peugeot e-308 charging cable page. All Peugeot leads are in Peugeot EV charging cables, and our IP ratings guide covers what the sealing figures below actually mean. Warranty first: 2 years, from the manufacturer, on everything shown here. The cables meet IEC 62196 Type 2 and hold CE certification. Type 2 to Type 2 leads are IP55, the Type 2 to 3-Pin is IP67, the rated range is -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and UK delivery is free on the next working day. Peugeot e-208 Charging Times by Battery 51 kWh, 48.1 kWh usable, up to 268 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase as standard, 11 kW three phase optional Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14 hours 45 mins approx. 21 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours 15 mins approx. 41 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at home, 11 kW on a three phase supply 7 hours 15 mins at home approx. 41 miles Only with the 11 kW option and three phases Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 23 hours 45 mins approx. 13 miles Ideal backup 50 kWh, 46.3 kWh usable, up to 226 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase as standard, 11 kW three phase optional Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14 hours 15 mins approx. 18 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours approx. 36 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at home, 11 kW on a three phase supply 7 hours at home approx. 36 miles Only with the 11 kW option and three phases Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22 hours 45 mins approx. 11 miles Ideal backup A frosty week and a motorway commute will both eat into this. Peugeot e-208 Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does a Peugeot e-208 need? Pick the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 lead for a Peugeot e-208. It matches the 7.4 kW the car pulls from a domestic wallbox whether you have the 50 kWh or the 51 kWh battery, and whether or not the optional faster charger was fitted. Is the 11kW option worth a three phase cable on a Peugeot e-208? Only if you can plug into a real three phase supply. A Peugeot e-208 with the optional 11 kW charger fills its 51 kWh battery in about 5 hours at such a site, against 7 hours 15 minutes at home. On a house the 11 kW car and the 7.4 kW car charge at identical speeds, so the three phase cable adds nothing there. Do the 50kWh and 51kWh Peugeot e-208 charge at different speeds? They charge at the same rate but the newer one goes further on it. Both take 7.4 kW at home, and because the 51 kWh Peugeot e-208 is significantly more efficient, an hour on the cable is worth about 41 miles rather than 36. Full charge times are close, at 7 hours 15 minutes and 7 hours. How long does a Peugeot e-208 take to charge at home? About 7 hours 15 minutes from empty for the 51 kWh Peugeot e-208 on a 32A cable, and around 7 hours for the 50 kWh version. On a 16A lead both stretch past 14 hours, which pushes the charge well outside any overnight cheap rate window. How long should a Peugeot e-208 charging cable be? The charging flap is on the nearside rear quarter of a car that is just over four metres long, so 5m suits a driveway where you park nose in with the wallbox on the passenger side. If the unit sits on the opposite wall, or the e-208 is reversed in, the 10m saves the cable being pulled taut across the boot. Can I take my own cable to a public charger? Yes, and on most UK AC posts you must. Untethered sockets are the norm, so drivers supply their own Type 2 to Type 2 lead. The Peugeot e-208 also takes CCS rapid charging, where the charger provides its own cable and yours stays in the boot.

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This page covers the Volkswagen e-up!, and which cable you want depends entirely on how old it is. Both generations use a Type 2 inlet, so the connector never changes. The onboard charger does. A 2014 to 2016 e-up! accepts 3.6 kW, and a 16A cable in 5m or 10m covers that in full. A 2020 to 2022 car accepts 7.2 kW and wants the 32A cable in 5m or 10m. Volkswagen doubled two things at once when it relaunched the car in 2020. The battery grew from 18.7 kWh gross, roughly 16 kWh usable, to 36.8 kWh gross with 32.3 kWh usable. The charger went from 3.6 kW to 7.2 kW. Because both numbers roughly doubled, the two cars take almost exactly the same time to fill: around five hours from empty, provided each has the cable it deserves. Get that pairing wrong and the newer car suffers. Put a 16A cable on a 2020 e-up! and the fill stretches from five hours to ten, because the cable holds the car back to 3.7 kW. The reverse costs nothing: a 32A cable on a 2014 car simply charges at the 3.6 kW the vehicle asks for, with no risk and no benefit. If you are buying blind, or if the car might be sold on, the 32A is the safer purchase. Telling them apart is easy enough by registration year. The first e-up! ran from 2014 to 2016 and the second from 2020 to 2022. If yours falls in that later window it has the bigger battery and the faster charger. Worth saying too: the petrol up!, including the up! GTI, has no charging port at all and needs nothing from this page. Do not spend money on the three phase cable here. The e-up! tops out at 7.2 kW, which a single phase 32A cable already delivers in full, and British homes are single phase anyway with a 7.4 kW ceiling. All our Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and the 3 pin units IP67, each supplied with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Volkswagen e-up! Charging Times e-up!, 2014 to 2016, about 16 kWh usable, 3.6 kW Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 7 hours 45 minutes Usable overnight, keep as backup Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.6 kW, car limited 5 hours Best value, matches the car exactly Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 3.6 kW, car limited 5 hours No faster, but future proof e-up!, 2020 to 2022, 32.3 kWh usable, 7.2 kW Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 15 hours 45 minutes Emergencies only on this battery Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW, cable limited 10 hours Wastes half the car's charger Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.2 kW, car limited 5 hours Best buy for the 2020 car Volkswagen e-up! Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Volkswagen e-up! need? Type 2 to Type 2 in both cases, but the rating depends on age. A 2014 to 2016 car draws 3.6 kW, so a 16A cable loses you nothing. A 2020 to 2022 car draws 7.2 kW and needs the 32A version to reach it. Choose 32A if you are unsure, since it suits either car. What changed between the 2014 and 2020 e-up!? Battery and charger both roughly doubled. The early car holds 18.7 kWh gross, about 16 usable, and accepts 3.6 kW. The 2020 car holds 36.8 kWh gross with 32.3 usable and accepts 7.2 kW. Because the two figures scaled together, both still take around five hours to fill on the right cable. How long does an e-up! take to charge? Roughly five hours from empty for either generation, as long as the cable matches the car. A 2020 car on a 16A cable takes about ten hours instead, held back to 3.7 kW. On a domestic three pin cable, expect seven hours forty five for the early car and fifteen hours forty five for the later one. Will a 32A cable harm a 2014 e-up!? Not at all. The vehicle negotiates the current it wants, so a 32A cable on a 3.6 kW car simply supplies 3.6 kW. You gain nothing in speed and lose nothing in safety. The only reason to pay for it is flexibility, whether that means a future car or lending the cable to somebody else. Does the petrol up! or up! GTI plug in? No. Every petrol up!, the GTI included, runs on fuel alone with no charging inlet and no traction battery. Only the e-up! plugs in. If you cannot find a second flap on the car, or the fuel filler is the only opening you have, this page has nothing you need. Is a three phase cable any use on an e-up!? No. The e-up! peaks at 7.2 kW on AC, and a single phase 32A cable already delivers more than that. Three phase cables exist for cars rated at 11 kW or 22 kW, and even those give only 7.4 kW on a British home supply. Buying one for this car wastes money.

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Start with which Ioniq you have, because one of the three does not plug in at all. The Hyundai Ioniq Electric charges at up to 7.2 kW on AC and the Plug-in Hybrid at 3.3 kW. The Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has no charging socket and cannot use a cable of any kind. Among the electric cars there is a second split worth knowing: when Hyundai facelifted the Ioniq Electric in 2020 it raised the battery from 28 kWh to 38.3 kWh and the onboard charger from 6.6 kW to 7.2 kW at the same time, so the newer car both holds more and drinks faster. Both plug-in versions use a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Hyundai fitted the Type 2 inlet from the start of UK sales in 2016, so there is no Type 1 Ioniq to worry about and no year where the connector changed. The right buy is the 32A single phase cable. A British home supply carries a single phase and can push 7.4 kW through it, slightly more than the Ioniq will accept, so the car is the limit rather than the wiring. The 22 kW three phase lead has no role at all on this model, since the Ioniq never asked for three phase in the first place and cannot use two of the three conductors. On the 38.3 kWh Ioniq Electric the 16A cable is the expensive choice in disguise. Six hours becomes eleven hours forty five, and the cheap rate window is only seven hours long, so the cable decides whether the car fills on the low tariff or spills over into the day rate. Most Ioniq owners end up wanting a domestic socket lead as well. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable pulls 2.3 kW from a 13 amp socket, roughly 12 miles an hour in a 38.3 kWh Ioniq Electric and about 8 miles an hour in the Plug-in Hybrid. On the Plug-in Hybrid that is a complete overnight charge from a normal socket, which makes it a serious cable rather than a spare. Here is what a household socket really gives an electric car. The nameplate that replaced this one is covered on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging cable page, and the crossover alternative on the Hyundai Kona charging cable page. See them all in Hyundai EV charging cables, and read our guide to IP ratings for what the sealing figures mean in practice. The build standard is IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE certification. Our Type 2 to Type 2 leads are IP55 rated, the Type 2 to 3-Pin lead is IP67, and the operating range is -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. A 2 year manufacturer's warranty is included, as is free next working day delivery in the UK. Hyundai Ioniq Charging Times by Version Ioniq Electric, 2020 facelift, 38.3 kWh, up to 193 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.2 kW, single phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 11 hours 45 mins approx. 19 miles Overruns a cheap rate window Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.2 kW (car limited) 6 hours approx. 36 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.2 kW (car limited) 6 hours approx. 36 miles Single-phase charger, no gain Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 18 hours 45 mins approx. 12 miles Ideal backup Ioniq Electric, 2016 to 2019, 28 kWh, about 174 miles NEDC Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW, single phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 8 hours 30 mins approx. 23 miles Just about workable Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW (car limited) 4 hours 45 mins approx. 41 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW (car limited) 4 hours 45 mins approx. 41 miles Single-phase charger, no gain Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 13 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles Ideal backup Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid, 8.9 kWh, up to 32 miles WLTP electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 3.3 kW, single phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.3 kW (car limited) 3 hours approx. 12 miles Best Fit, and the cheapest option Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.3 kW (car limited) 3 hours approx. 12 miles No faster than the 16A here Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.3 kW (car limited) 3 hours approx. 12 miles Money wasted on this car Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 4 hours 15 mins approx. 8 miles A full overnight charge The 28 kWh Ioniq Electric was certified before WLTP arrived, so its range above is the older NEDC figure and real world mileage sits well below it. The figure drops in winter and at motorway pace. Hyundai Ioniq Charging Cable FAQs Which Hyundai Ioniq needs a charging cable? Only the plug-in versions. A Hyundai Ioniq Electric or Plug-in Hybrid uses the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, while the Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid has no charging socket fitted and runs entirely on petrol and its own regeneration. How fast does a Hyundai Ioniq Electric charge on AC? A 38.3 kWh Hyundai Ioniq Electric built from 2020 takes 7.2 kW, and the earlier 28 kWh car takes 6.6 kW. Hyundai raised both the battery and the charger at the same facelift, which is why a newer Ioniq fills a bigger pack in only a little more time. Is the three phase cable a waste of money on a Hyundai Ioniq? Yes. No Hyundai Ioniq has a three phase onboard charger, so a 22 kW cable would leave two of its three power conductors doing nothing on any supply anywhere. The 32A single phase cable already gives the car its full rate. How long does a Hyundai Ioniq take to charge at home? About 6 hours from empty for the 38.3 kWh Ioniq Electric on a 32A cable, 4 hours 45 minutes for the 28 kWh car, and about 3 hours for the Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid. The Plug-in Hybrid also fills completely from an ordinary 13 amp socket in around 4 hours 15 minutes. What length of cable does a Hyundai Ioniq need? 5m fits a Hyundai Ioniq parked close to the wallbox on a private drive, helped by a modest 4.47 metre overall length. Pace out the distance from the wall unit to where the charging flap actually sits when the car is parked, and if that is more than about four metres, order the 10m. Can I use my own cable at a public charge point with a Hyundai Ioniq? Yes. Untethered AC posts are the standard on UK streets and in car parks, and a Hyundai Ioniq owner plugs in the same Type 2 to Type 2 lead used at home. The Ioniq Electric also has a CCS socket for rapid DC charging, where the charger supplies its own cable.

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A Type 1 to 3 Pin charging cable plugs your car straight into an ordinary household socket, with no wallbox and no installation. It draws 2.3 kW, and on a Type 1 car that is a far more useful number than it sounds. Here is why. Every Type 1 car sold in Britain is an older one with a small battery, between about 12 and 33 kWh. A modern 80 kWh electric car would need three days on a household socket, which is why we describe the Type 2 granny cable as a backup. On a 24 kWh Nissan Leaf the same socket delivers a full charge in about 11 hours 45 minutes, and on an Outlander PHEV in about six. That is an overnight charge, not an emergency measure, and for a second car covering short local runs it can be the only charging you ever need. It is also the answer when there is no charge point: a relative's driveway, a holiday cottage, a workplace with a socket in the wall but nothing on it. Ours is sealed to IP67, so it can sit outside in the rain while it works, and the current is adjustable from 6A to 12A if the socket or the wiring is old. Check the inlet before you order. A Type 1 socket has five pins and a Type 2 has seven. The Nissan Leaf changed from Type 1 to Type 2 in 2018 and the Kia Soul in 2019, so the year matters as much as the badge. If yours is Type 2, you need the Type 2 to 3-Pin cable instead. If you want to use a wallbox or a public post rather than a socket, that is the Type 1 to Type 2 cable. Charging Times from a Household Socket At 2.3 kW, from empty, based on each car's nominal battery size Car Battery Full charge at 2.3 kW Verdict Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV 12 kWh 6 hours Comfortably overnight Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Peugeot iOn, Citroen C-Zero 16 kWh 7 hours 45 mins Comfortably overnight Nissan Leaf, 24 kWh 24 kWh 11 hours 45 mins Overnight, plugged in early Nissan Leaf, 30 kWh 30 kWh 14 hours 45 mins Overnight plus part of a day Ford Focus Electric 33.5 kWh 16 hours 30 mins Better on a wallbox Real times run a little shorter, because a car's usable capacity is always below its nominal figure. Cold weather lengthens them again. Type 1 to 3 Pin Cable Options Length Rating Best for Price 5m 6A to 12A adjustable, 2.3 kW A socket in the garage or on the wall beside where you park £243.99 10m 6A to 12A adjustable, 2.3 kW Reaching from indoors, or parking away from the house £293.99 IP67 sealed, CE certified, rated from -30C to +50C, with a two year warranty, free next working day UK delivery and our price match on any UK retailer. Type 1 to 3 Pin Charging Cable FAQs Can I charge a Type 1 car from a normal plug socket? Yes, that is exactly what this cable is for. A Type 1 to 3 Pin cable plugs into any standard UK socket and draws 2.3 kW, with no wallbox and no installation needed. On the small batteries Type 1 cars carry, that is a genuine overnight charge rather than a top-up. How long does it take to charge a Nissan Leaf from a 3 pin socket? About 11 hours 45 minutes from empty for a 24 kWh Nissan Leaf, and around 14 hours 45 minutes for the 30 kWh car. Most owners never charge from empty, so a normal overnight plug-in replaces a day's driving comfortably. Is it safe to leave this cable outside? The cable is sealed to IP67, so rain is not a problem while it is working. The socket it plugs into is the thing to think about: use an outdoor rated socket, do not run it through a part open window or door, and set the cable to 6A or 10A rather than 12A if the wiring is old. Does my car have a Type 1 socket? Count the pins. A Type 1 inlet has five, a Type 2 has seven with a flat top edge. Type 1 cars in Britain are all pre-2019 and include the Nissan Leaf up to 2017, the e-NV200, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and i-MiEV, the Peugeot iOn, the Citroen C-Zero, the Vauxhall Ampera and the Ford Focus Electric. Should I buy this or a Type 1 to Type 2 cable? This one plugs into a household socket. The Type 1 to Type 2 cable plugs into a wallbox or a public charge point and charges two to three times faster. If you have a wallbox, buy that one and keep this as the cable that gets you charged anywhere there is a plug.

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These are Type 1 tethered charging cables, supplied for permanent attachment to a home charging station. They are meant for fitting by a professional charge point installer, not for plugging in and out yourself. The word tethered is what separates this from an ordinary charging lead. A tethered cable lives on the wallbox. It is wired into the unit at one end and finishes in a Type 1 connector at the other, so the only thing you ever handle is the plug that goes into the car. Nothing is coiled away afterwards, nothing sits in the boot, and on a dark winter evening in the garage that difference is felt every single night. Type 1 is the connector fitted to a generation of electric cars and plug in hybrids sold before Type 2 became the UK standard. It is a five pin single phase design. That single phase construction sets a hard physical ceiling of 7.4 kW, so no Type 1 cable, tethered or portable, can carry three phase power. If your car has a Type 1 inlet this is the cable you need. If it has a Type 2 inlet, our Type 2 tethered cables are the correct choice. Both lengths are rated at 32A. Choose 5m where the charging station is mounted close to where you park, and 10m where the unit sits further off, the drive is long, or the inlet on the car faces away from the wall. Worth measuring properly before ordering, because a tethered cable cannot be swapped for a longer one without another visit from an electrician. Between charges the cable needs somewhere to sit. Leaving it coiled on a garage floor puts the connector in whatever water and grit gathers there, so a wall bracket beside the unit is a sensible companion purchase. Hung up, the lead drains, dries and stays clear of feet and tyres. There is a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and UK delivery is free on the next working day. Type 1 Tethered Charging Cable FAQs What is a tethered Type 1 cable? It is a charging cable permanently attached to a home charging station rather than carried loose. The unit keeps the cable, you keep the plug end ready to go into the car. That removes the nightly routine of unwinding a lead, plugging in twice and coiling it back up afterwards. Can I fit one myself? No. These cables are supplied for professional EV charging station installers. Fitting means terminating the cable inside the charge point, which is electrical work on a wired in appliance. Contact the company that installed your unit, or another qualified installer, and have them do it properly. Which end connects to the car? The Type 1 connector is the car end. The opposite end has no plug at all, because it is wired directly into the charging station during fitting. That is why a tethered cable arrives with only one connector on it, and why it cannot be used as a portable lead between two sockets. Do I still need a portable cable as well? Almost certainly, yes. Public charging posts have sockets rather than fixed leads, so away from home you plug in your own cable. The tethered unit handles your overnight charging at the house. A portable Type 1 lead in the boot covers workplaces, car parks and destination chargers. Is there a three phase or 22 kW Type 1 cable? No, and there never will be. Type 1 is a five pin single phase connector, so 7.4 kW is its physical limit by design. Any listing offering a three phase Type 1 cable is describing something that does not exist. A car with a Type 1 inlet cannot draw three phase AC power. How do I pick between 5m and 10m? Work out where the car's inlet sits when parked as you normally leave it, then measure to the wall unit and add slack. Five metres is fine for a station beside the bay. Ten metres suits a longer drive or an inlet on the far side of the car. Getting it changed later means paying an electrician again.

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For a Kia Optima PHEV, buy the Type 2 to Type 2 16A cable. The onboard charger in this car is rated at 3.3 kW, and 16A carries 3.7 kW, so a 16A lead already gives the car more than it can take. Everything above that is money spent on capacity the Optima cannot use. Before anything else, make sure yours actually plugs in. Most Optimas sold in Britain were the 1.7 CRDi or 2.0 CRDi diesel, and there was a 2.0 T-GDi Optima GT petrol as well. None of those have a charging port or a battery to fill, so no cable on this page fits them. Only cars badged PHEV plug in. Two plug-in versions were built. The Optima PHEV saloon ran from 2016 to 2019 with a 9.8 kWh battery. The Optima Sportswagon PHEV followed from 2017 to 2020 with a slightly larger 11.26 kWh pack. Both share the same Type 2 inlet and the same 3.3 kW charger, so the estate simply takes half an hour or so longer to fill. Trim level changes nothing. From flat, the saloon takes around three and a quarter hours and the Sportswagon around three and three quarters. Those are short sessions by any standard, which is the point of a plug-in hybrid: you top up while the car sits, and the battery is back before you next need it. We stock the 32A cable and the three phase 32A cable for this car and they will both plug in safely, but neither shortens a charge by a single minute, because the car's own charger sets the pace. The three phase one is doubly pointless at home, since British houses run on a single phase supply that stops at 7.4 kW regardless. A Type 2 to 3 Pin cable is a fair companion buy. At 2.3 kW it refills the saloon in about four and three quarter hours and the Sportswagon in around five and a half, so an ordinary socket at a relative's house or a rented cottage is a real option rather than a compromise. Choose 5m if the charge point sits close to where you park and 10m if you need slack. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and all of them include a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Kia Optima PHEV Charging Times Optima PHEV saloon, 2016 to 2019, 9.8 kWh battery, 3.3 kW onboard Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 4h 45m Useful away from home Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken 3h 15m Best choice Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken 3h 15m Fits, but no time saved Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken 3h 15m No benefit on this car Optima Sportswagon PHEV, 2017 to 2020, 11.26 kWh battery, 3.3 kW onboard Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 5h 30m Useful away from home Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken 3h 45m Best choice Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken 3h 45m Fits, but no time saved Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken 3h 45m No benefit on this car Kia Optima PHEV Charging Cable FAQs What cable does a Kia Optima PHEV need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in the 16A version. Both plug-in Optimas use a Type 2 inlet and a 3.3 kW onboard charger, and 16A supplies 3.7 kW, comfortably above what the car will draw. That covers the 9.8 kWh saloon and the 11.26 kWh Sportswagon equally. Will a 32A cable charge my Optima quicker? No. The limit is the car, not the lead. With a 3.3 kW onboard charger, the saloon completes in about 3 hours 15 minutes and the Sportswagon in about 3 hours 45 minutes whichever Type 2 cable you plug in. A 32A cable is safe and compatible, just heavier and dearer for the same result. How long does an Optima PHEV take to charge? Roughly 3 hours 15 minutes from empty for the 9.8 kWh saloon and 3 hours 45 minutes for the 11.26 kWh Sportswagon, both at 3.3 kW. Drop to a three pin lead at 2.3 kW and those become about 4 hours 45 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes respectively. Does the Kia Optima diesel need a charging cable? No. The 1.7 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi diesels and the 2.0 T-GDi Optima GT petrol have no battery pack and no charging socket, so there is nothing to plug in. Only cars wearing the PHEV badge, the saloon and the Sportswagon, can use anything listed on this page. Is the saloon cable the same as the Sportswagon one? Yes. Both bodystyles use an identical Type 2 inlet and the same 3.3 kW charger, so a single 16A cable serves either. The only difference is battery size, 9.8 kWh in the saloon against 11.26 kWh in the estate, which adds about half an hour to a full charge. What length Optima charging cable should I buy? Five metres covers a home wallbox mounted near the parking space. Ten metres is worth the extra if the car sits at the far end of a driveway or you rely on public bays. We also list 15 metre and 20 metre 32A cables, though the Optima has no need of that reach at home.

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