Charging Solutions

Buy the Type 2 to Type 2 32A cable. Every e-SpaceTourer leaves the factory with a 7.4 kW onboard charger, and 32A single phase is the rating that carries all of it at a UK home. The question worth settling before you order is not the cable, it is which battery sits under your van, because that decides how long it stays plugged in. Citroen sold the 50 kWh car on its own from late 2020, in standard and XL lengths, with 46.3 kWh usable. The 75 kWh version arrived with the March 2024 facelift and holds 68 kWh usable. Both share the same Type 2 inlet and the same cable. On a 7.4 kW wallbox the 50 kWh car fills from empty in about seven hours, while the 75 kWh car needs closer to ten and a half. That gap is the reason to plug in most nights rather than twice a week. An 11 kW three phase onboard charger was offered as an option, listed on the XL and on facelift cars. We could not confirm from our data whether it was available on the earliest 50 kWh models. Either way it changes nothing at home, because British houses are single phase and an 11 kW van still draws 7.4 kW from a domestic wallbox. At a three phase point, the option brings the 50 kWh car down to roughly four and three quarter hours and the 75 kWh car to about seven, and only that situation justifies buying the three phase lead. The 16A cable at 3.7 kW is a weak match for a battery this size, taking over fourteen hours on the 50 kWh and nearly twenty one on the 75 kWh. A three pin lead at 2.3 kW is slower again and belongs in the boot as emergency kit, not as a charging plan. One more check: the diesel SpaceTourer BlueHDi has no charging port, so it needs no cable at all. For length, an e-SpaceTourer is a long vehicle and rarely parks tidily. Take 5m only if the wallbox is level with the flap, and 10m if you reverse in, park across a bay, or share a charger with a second car. Every cable is built to IEC 62196, CE certified, with Type 2 to Type 2 rated IP55 and Type 2 to 3 Pin rated IP67. All come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Citroen e-SpaceTourer Charging Times e-SpaceTourer 50 kWh, late 2020 onwards including XL and facelift cars, 46.3 kWh usable, 7.4 kW standard and 11 kW optional. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22h 45m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14h 15m Too slow for a battery this size Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7h 00m Best buy for home charging Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW with the optional charger, 7.4 kW at home 4h 45m on three phase, 7h 00m at home Only for three phase supplies e-SpaceTourer 75 kWh, facelift, March 2024 onwards, 68 kWh usable, 7.4 kW standard and 11 kW optional. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 33h 30m Not a practical option Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 20h 45m Longer than most people can park Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 10h 30m Best buy, an overnight charge Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW with the optional charger, 7.4 kW at home 7h 00m on three phase, 10h 30m at home Worth it only at work or on site Citroen e-SpaceTourer Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Citroen e-SpaceTourer need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Every e-SpaceTourer has a 7.4 kW onboard charger as standard, and 32A single phase carries exactly that at a domestic wallbox. The same cable serves the 50 kWh and 75 kWh batteries, so you only need to pick a length once you have decided the rating. How long does a 50 kWh e-SpaceTourer take? Around 7 hours from empty on a 7.4 kW wallbox with a 32A cable, working from 46.3 kWh usable. A 16A cable at 3.7 kW pushes that to about 14 hours 15 minutes, and a three pin socket at 2.3 kW to nearly 23 hours, which is longer than most drives are free. How much longer does the 75 kWh version take? Roughly three and a half hours longer. The facelift 75 kWh car carries 68 kWh usable and fills in about 10 hours 30 minutes on 7.4 kW, against 7 hours for the 50 kWh. Both cars accept the same 7.4 kW, so the extra time comes purely from the larger battery. Is the 11 kW three phase option useful at home? No. UK homes run on a single phase supply, so an e-SpaceTourer fitted with the 11 kW charger still takes 7.4 kW on your driveway and finishes no sooner than a car without it. The option only pays back at a genuine three phase charge point, where the 50 kWh car drops to about 4 hours 45 minutes. Does the diesel SpaceTourer take a charging cable? No. The SpaceTourer BlueHDi, built from 2016, has no traction battery and no charging port, so nothing on this page fits it. Only the e-SpaceTourer plugs in, and the e prefix on the model badge is the quickest way to tell the two versions apart on a forecourt. Is 5m or 10m better for an e-SpaceTourer? Ten metres suits most owners, because the van is long and often parks nose in with the inlet away from the wall. Five metres is fine when the wallbox sits directly beside the charging flap and the vehicle always parks the same way round. Both lengths deliver the full 7.4 kW.

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An Audi Q3 plug-in hybrid takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Two very different cars wear the badge, and they do not want the same cable, so check which one is on your driveway before you order. The Q3 45 TFSI e of 2021 to 2024, in SUV and Sportback form, has a 13 kWh battery and a 3.6 kW onboard charger. Audi quotes three hours 45 minutes from empty. That is the slowest charger Audi has fitted to a plug-in hybrid, and it means the 16A cable gives the car everything it can take. A 32A cable charges it no faster and costs more. The Q3 e-hybrid launched in 2025 is a different proposition. Its battery nearly doubled to 19.7 kWh usable, worth up to 73 miles, and the charger went up to 11 kW. A British house is single phase and tops out at 7.4 kW, so the 32A single phase cable is the home buy and fills it in about three hours. The three phase cable is what unlocks the full 11 kW at a three phase post, and takes that three hours down to two. Telling them apart is easy once you know. Audi badged the old car 45 TFSI e and the new one e-hybrid, and the newer car quotes an electric range in the seventies rather than the low thirties. A petrol TFSI, a diesel TDI or an RS Q3 has no charging port at all. On length, 5m is enough when you park nose in beside the charge point and 10m covers everything else, including public bays where the post can end up on the far side of the car. Measure the route the cable takes round the bodywork rather than the straight line. The Audi Q5 TFSI e and A3 e-tron have their own pages, and the Audi charging cable range covers the rest. Built to IEC 62196-2, CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, two year warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Audi Q3 Charging Times Q3 e-hybrid, 2025 onwards, 19.7 kWh usable, up to 73 miles Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 6 hours approx. 14 miles Slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 3 hours approx. 27 miles Best fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 22 kW (car limited to 11 kW) 2 hours approx. 41 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 9 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles Backup only Q3 45 TFSI e and Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI e, 2021 to 2024, 13 kWh Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 3.6 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 (car limited to 3.6 kW) 3 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles All the car can use Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A or 3-Phase, 32A 7.4 kW or 22 kW (car limited to 3.6 kW) 3 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles No quicker, and dearer Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 5 hours approx. 6 miles Fine overnight on this battery Charging times for the 45 TFSI e are Audi's own figures. Cold weather and a cold battery lengthen every number here. Audi Q3 Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does an Audi Q3 need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the amperage depends on the year. A Q3 45 TFSI e from 2021 to 2024 needs only the 16A version, because its charger stops at 3.6 kW. A Q3 e-hybrid from 2025 takes 11 kW, so the 32A single phase cable is the home buy and the three phase cable is worth having if you use three phase posts. Will a 22kW cable charge an Audi Q3 faster? On the 2025 Q3 e-hybrid it will, but only at a charge point fed by three live phases, where the car reaches its full 11 kW and fills in about two hours instead of three. At home the supply is single phase and the ceiling is 7.4 kW whatever cable you plug in. On the older 45 TFSI e a 22 kW cable makes no difference at all. How long does an Audi Q3 TFSI e take to charge? Audi quotes three hours 45 minutes from empty for the 45 TFSI e on a 3.6 kW supply, and about five hours from a three pin plug. The newer Q3 e-hybrid has a much larger battery and needs around three hours on a 7.4 kW home wallbox, or two hours where three phases are available. Is the Q3 e-hybrid the same as the Q3 45 TFSI e? No. Audi replaced the 45 TFSI e with the Q3 e-hybrid in 2025 and changed almost everything about the charging. The battery went from 13 kWh to 19.7 kWh usable, the electric range went from around 30 miles to as much as 73, and the onboard charger went from 3.6 kW to 11 kW. Does every Audi Q3 need a charging cable? No. Only the 45 TFSI e and the e-hybrid plug in. A petrol TFSI, a diesel TDI and the RS Q3 have no charging port, and trim level makes no difference on the cars that do. If there is no second flap on the bodywork, the car does not take a cable. What length Q3 charging cable should I buy? 5m suits a wallbox close to where you park and on the same side as the charging flap. 10m is the safer general choice, and the one to pick for public bays or a box on the opposite wall. The longer cable never charges any slower, so the only cost of buying long is the price and a little more to coil away.

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A charging cable for the CUPRA Born, fitting every version sold in the UK, from the 2022 launch cars to the current V1, V2 and VZ. All of them charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 58 kWh and 77 kWh cars and the later 59 kWh e-Boost, 79 kWh and Born VZ all carry the same onboard charger and accept 11 kW on three phase and 7.4 kW on single phase, so battery size changes how long a charge takes and not how fast it runs. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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For nearly every Nissan Ariya owner the answer is the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Every UK Ariya, from the entry 63 kWh Engage to the NISMO, uses a Type 2 socket, so fit is never in question. What the 32A cable does is let the car pull the full 7.4 kW that a British home supply can deliver, and that is the fastest any Ariya will charge on a driveway. Trim badges are a red herring here. What matters is the battery and whether the first owner ticked one box. The 63 kWh cars come with a 7.4 kW onboard charger as standard, though Nissan sold a 22 kW upgrade for £895 on the Advance, Shiro and Evolve versions. Every 87 kWh car, including the e-4ORCE four wheel drive models and the NISMO, has that 22 kW charger fitted from the factory. The 22 kW figure needs putting in context, because it is easy to overpay for it. It is a three phase rating. Homes in Britain are wired single phase, which stops the supply at 7.4 kW no matter how capable the car is, so a 22 kW Ariya and a 7.4 kW Ariya charge at exactly the same speed on your own charge point. The 22 kW only appears on a three phase post, which in practice means a workplace or a commercial site. Battery size is what changes the clock. On a 32A cable, a 63 kWh Ariya takes about 9 hours 45 minutes from empty and an 87 kWh car about 13 hours 15 minutes. If you have the larger battery and access to three phase power at work, the 32A three phase cable is a genuine upgrade, cutting that to around 4 hours 30 minutes. It also drops back to 7.4 kW at home, so it is not a wasted purchase either way. The 16A cable is a poor match for this car. Holding an 87 kWh pack to 3.7 kW turns a full charge into more than a day. Treat the Type 2 to 3 Pin cable the same way: at 2.3 kW it is for holiday cottages, family visits and the odd emergency, never as your main lead. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, our Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and both come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Nissan Ariya Charging Times Ariya 63 kWh, Engage, Advance, Shiro and Evolve Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 31 hours Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 19 hours 15 minutes Too slow for daily use Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 9 hours 45 minutes Buy this one Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW only with the optional charger, 7.4 kW at home 3 hours 15 minutes on three phase Only if the £895 upgrade was fitted Ariya 87 kWh, including e-4ORCE and NISMO Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 42 hours 45 minutes Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 26 hours 30 minutes Not practical on this battery Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 13 hours 15 minutes Buy this one for home Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW on three phase, 7.4 kW at home 4 hours 30 minutes on three phase Worth it if you use three phase posts Nissan Ariya Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does the Nissan Ariya need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 32A. Every UK Ariya has a Type 2 inlet and every one of them will accept 7.4 kW, which is the most a single phase home supply can give. The 32A cable carries exactly that, so it is the right choice on the 63 kWh car and the 87 kWh car alike. How long does an Ariya take to charge at home? From empty on a 32A cable, roughly 9 hours 45 minutes for the 63 kWh battery and roughly 13 hours 15 minutes for the 87 kWh battery. The larger car therefore needs more than one night from flat, although most owners plug in well before empty and only add what the day used. Does my Ariya have the 22 kW onboard charger? If it has the 87 kWh battery, yes, it is standard on every one including e-4ORCE and NISMO. On a 63 kWh car it was a £895 option, fitted only to Advance, Shiro and Evolve trims, so check the original order or ask a Nissan dealer with your registration before buying a three phase cable. Is a three phase cable worth buying for an Ariya? It depends entirely on where you charge. On three phase power an 87 kWh Ariya goes from empty in about 4 hours 30 minutes rather than 13 hours 15 minutes, which is a real difference at a workplace. At home it gives you nothing, because your supply cannot exceed 7.4 kW whatever cable is attached. Will a 16A cable be enough for an 87 kWh Ariya? We would not recommend it. A 16A cable limits the car to 3.7 kW, which stretches a full charge on the 87 kWh battery to about 26 hours 30 minutes. Even on the 63 kWh car it means roughly 19 hours 15 minutes. Only choose 16A if the socket you use genuinely cannot supply more. Do I need a 5m, 10m or longer Ariya cable? Five metres is enough where the charge point faces the Ariya's socket directly. Ten metres covers awkward parking, kerbside units and shared bays. We also list 15m and 20m in 32A for long driveways, detached garages and farm buildings. Length has no effect on the 7.4 kW the car receives.

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The Jeep Renegade 4xe takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 32A single phase lead is the one to order. Jeep quotes 7.4 kW and a recharge of about one hour 40 minutes, and only a 32A cable can carry that. On the Renegade, 4xe genuinely does mean plug-in hybrid, and the car has a Type 2 socket. Elsewhere in the range it does not. Jeep also sells a Renegade e-Hybrid, which is a 48V mild hybrid with no charging port at all, and on the newer Avenger the 4xe badge signifies a mild hybrid rather than a plug-in. Three letters, opposite meanings, depending on which model you are standing next to. Confirm your car has a socket before you spend anything. There is one honest caveat about the charge rate. Jeep presents 7.4 kW as a wallbox capability rather than stating the onboard charger rating outright, and some markets list a slower 3.7 kW unit. A 32A cable covers both possibilities. If your Renegade has the faster charger you get the full one hour 40 minute recharge, and if it has the 3.7 kW unit you have lost nothing, because the cable is never the part doing the limiting. The battery is 11.4 kWh gross, which is modest, and the Renegade 4xe has no rapid charging whatsoever. AC is the only route in, so this cable does all the work of keeping the electric range usable. The Compass 4xe shares the same powertrain and the same 11.4 kWh battery, so these numbers apply to that car too. Leave the three phase cable alone here. Its 22 kW rating is a three phase figure and the Renegade is quoted at 7.4 kW, so the extra capacity has nothing to do. British houses are single phase anyway, which puts 7.4 kW at the top of what any home wallbox will hand over. On length, 5m is fine when the wallbox stands beside the parking space. Choose 10m if the Renegade sits across a driveway, on the road outside, or at a shared workplace post. Leads are IP55 rated, or IP67 on the 3 pin version, CE certified, and every one arrives with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Jeep Renegade 4xe Charging Times Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid, 2020 to 2024, 11.4 kWh gross Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 5h30m Slow, but it clears overnight. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 3h30m Holds back a 7.4 kW car. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW per Jeep, 3.7 kW in some markets About 1h40m per Jeep, 3h30m at 3.7 kW Best fit for the Renegade 4xe. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW, capped by the car About 1h40m No advantage over the 32A lead. Jeep Renegade 4xe Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Jeep Renegade 4xe take? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, ideally the 32A single phase version. The Renegade 4xe is quoted by Jeep at 7.4 kW, which is exactly what a 32A lead delivers on a home wallbox, and that fills the 11.4 kWh battery in around one hour 40 minutes. Available in 5m and 10m. Does the Renegade e-Hybrid need a cable? No. The Renegade e-Hybrid is a 48V mild hybrid, charged by its own engine, and it has no charging port for a cable to plug into. Only the Renegade 4xe plug-in hybrid, sold from 2020 to 2024, has a Type 2 socket. On the Avenger, confusingly, 4xe means mild hybrid. How fast does a Renegade 4xe charge? Jeep quotes about one hour 40 minutes for a full charge of the 11.4 kWh battery at 7.4 kW using a 32A cable. If your car carries the 3.7 kW charger listed in some markets, expect nearer 3h30m. A domestic three pin socket at 2.3 kW takes roughly 5h30m. Is the 32A cable better than the 16A one? For a 7.4 kW Renegade, yes: 1h40m against 3h30m for the same 11.4 kWh charge. Because Jeep is not explicit about the onboard charger rating, the 32A lead is also the safer buy. It never limits the car, whichever onboard charger turns out to be fitted to your car. Can I use a three pin plug for the Renegade? Yes, with a Type 2 to 3 Pin lead. At 2.3 kW it needs about 5h30m to fill the 11.4 kWh battery, which suits an overnight stop somewhere without a wallbox. The lead is IP67 rated for outdoor sockets. Use a wallbox and the 32A cable as your everyday method. Do I need 5m or 10m for my driveway? 5m covers a Renegade parked alongside its charge point with a clear run to the socket. Order 10m if the wallbox is set back, the car faces away from it, or you also charge at a workplace bay. Both lengths are stocked in 16A, 32A and three phase.

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For home charging an EQV 300, buy the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. It carries 7.4 kW, which is everything a British domestic charge point can give, and this is a van sized battery that needs all of it.Mercedes sold the EQV 300 here between 2020 and 2024, in Long and Extra-Long wheelbase, and it was the only EQV offered in the UK. Under the floor is a 100 kWh gross pack with 90 kWh usable. That is a great deal of energy to move through a cable, so the choice matters more here than on a small hatchback.On a 7.4 kW home supply with the 32A cable, expect around thirteen and three quarter hours from empty. Step down to a 16A cable at 3.7 kW and the same charge runs to roughly twenty seven and a half hours, which is more than a full day. The 16A cable is not a sensible saving on this vehicle.The EQV 300 will accept 11 kW on AC, but that is a three phase number and it is worth being clear about what it means. Homes in Britain are supplied with a single phase, so no domestic wall box can exceed 7.4 kW whichever cable you own. The 11 kW figure appears only at a three phase charge point, and reaching it needs the three phase cable as well as the three phase supply. Buy that version if your depot, workplace or yard has a three phase AC unit, since it brings a full charge down to about nine and a quarter hours. If you charge on a driveway, it will behave exactly like the 32A single phase cable and cost you more.Whatever you use, the speed is decided by the lowest of three limits: the car, the supply and the cable.A Type 2 to 3 Pin lead is not realistic as a main method on a 90 kWh battery, since 2.3 kW would take the best part of two days. Keep one for occasional top ups away from home.The petrol and diesel Vito and V-Class have no charging port in any year, and the eVito is the panel van version of this vehicle.Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, both come in 5m and 10m lengths, and every order includes a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.Mercedes EQV 300 Charging TimesEQV 300 Long and Extra-Long, 2020 to 2024, 90 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 44h15m Occasional top ups only Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 27h30m Over a day, avoid Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW at home 13h45m Best fit for home Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 11 kW, three phase supply only 9h15m Only with three phase access On a single phase home supply the three phase cable delivers the same 7.4 kW as the standard 32A cable, and therefore the same 13h45m.Mercedes EQV 300 Charging Cable FAQsWhich cable does a Mercedes EQV 300 need?A 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home use. The EQV 300 has 90 kWh usable and a Type 2 inlet, and 32A carries the full 7.4 kW a British house can supply, giving a complete charge in about 13h45m. The 16A cable halves that rate and is not worth considering on a pack this size.Is the 22 kW three phase cable worth it?Only if you have three phase access. The EQV 300 tops out at 11 kW on AC, and at a three phase charge point that cuts a full charge to roughly 9h15m instead of 13h45m. Plugged into an ordinary single phase home wall box, the same cable delivers 7.4 kW, exactly like the cheaper 32A version.How long does an EQV 300 take to charge?From empty at home on 7.4 kW, around 13h45m for the 90 kWh usable battery. On a 16A cable at 3.7 kW it climbs to about 27h30m. With a three phase supply and cable the car draws 11 kW and finishes in roughly 9h15m. A three pin lead would take nearly two days.Why can I not get 11 kW at home?Because British houses have a single phase electricity supply and 11 kW requires three phases. A home charge point is therefore capped at 7.4 kW no matter what the EQV 300 is capable of or which cable is fitted. Three phase supplies are normally found at commercial premises rather than domestic addresses.Does the Mercedes V-Class plug in?No. Petrol and diesel Vito and V-Class models have no charging port in any model year, so no cable will connect to them. The EQV 300 is the electric version of that vehicle for passenger use, and the eVito is the equivalent panel van. Both of those take a Type 2 cable.Is 5m long enough for a Mercedes EQV?Often not. The EQV is a long wheelbase vehicle and many owners park it nose out or across a yard rather than tight against a wall box. Ten metres removes the risk of falling short, particularly on the Extra-Long version. The cable length has no effect on the 7.4 kW charge rate.

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The EV Cable Bag solves the problem every new EV driver meets in the first wet month. You unplug in the rain, the lead goes back in the boot soaking, and a fortnight later the boot carpet is grey and the cable smells of road grit. Give the lead a home and that stops happening. This is a hardback bag rather than a loose sack, so it keeps its shape when the cable is coiled inside and it does not collapse into a heap every time you lift it out. It is fully waterproof, so a lead that went in dripping stays sealed away from everything else you carry. It is also dust and corrosion resistant, which matters more than people expect, because the damage a charging cable actually suffers is grit working into the pins of the connector rather than anything dramatic. It carries up to a 10m charging cable, which is the size most people own. If you have one of our 5m leads it will sit inside with plenty of slack. A 10m lead fills it properly. Carry handles are fitted, so moving it from boot to garage is a one handed job rather than a wrestle with a wet loop of cable. A word on where the bag lives. Most drivers keep it flat in the boot well or under the floor panel, which stops the coil shifting about on roundabouts and keeps the weight low. If you charge at home overnight and only carry a cable for trips, the garage shelf works just as well and the bag keeps dust off between journeys. Where does it sit in our range? This is the standard bag, the one to buy alongside a first cable. Our larger storage bag takes up to a 15m lead if yours is longer, and the hard carry case adds a rigid shell if your cable gets stood on or has heavy items loaded on top of it in the boot. UK delivery is free on the next working day. EV Cable Bag FAQs What fits inside the EV Cable Bag? It carries up to a 10m charging cable. That covers our 5m and 10m Type 2 leads comfortably. A 5m cable leaves room to spare, while a 10m lead fills the bag properly. If your cable is longer than 10 metres, choose our large storage bag instead, which takes up to 15m. Will a 10m 32A cable fit in this bag? Yes. A 10m 32A lead is the largest cable this bag is designed around, so it goes in, but coil it loosely in wide loops first rather than winding it tight. Tight winding stresses the cable where it meets each connector and makes it harder to get the zip closed. Is the EV Cable Bag waterproof? Yes. The listing states fully waterproof, so a lead that comes off a wet charge point can go straight in without soaking whatever else is in your boot. It is also dust and corrosion resistant, which keeps grit away from the connector pins where it does the real long term damage. Does it stop my boot getting dirty? That is the main reason people buy one. A coiled cable sheds water, road salt and grit straight onto the boot carpet every time it is thrown in loose. Sealed inside the bag, none of that reaches the car, and you are not lifting shopping out over a wet loop of cable. How is this different from your other cable bags? This is the standard bag for a 5m or 10m lead. The large storage bag takes a longer cable, up to 15m. The hard carry case is the same 10m capacity but adds a rigid shell for a cable that gets crushed under luggage. Pick on cable length first, then on how much protection you want. Do I need a bag if my cable already came with one? Not necessarily, though many drivers end up with two. One lives permanently in the boot for public charging and the other stays in the garage with the home lead, so neither cable is ever the one you left behind. A spare also helps if the original has split at a seam.

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Start with the badge, because the 3008 name now covers cars that charge and cars that cannot. The HYBRID4 300 and the HYBRID 225, built from 2019 and 2020, are plug-in hybrids sharing a 13.2 kWh battery and a Type 2 socket. The E-3008 launched in 2024 is the full electric car, with 73 kWh usable, and the 2025 Long Range holds 98 kWh. The 2025 Plug-in Hybrid 195 carries 21 kWh. The one that catches people out is the Hybrid 136 sold from 2023: it is a 48 volt mild hybrid with a 0.9 kWh battery, no charging port and nothing to plug into. PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel cars have no socket either.For any E-3008, order the Type 2 to Type 2 32A cable. The car has an 11 kW onboard charger, but a British home runs on a single phase supply, so 7.4 kW is what the 32A lead actually delivers there. The 11 kW figure only appears at a three phase charge point, reached with the 32A three phase cable. The same 32A lead is right for the 2025 Plug-in Hybrid 195, where Peugeot offers a 7.4 kW charger as an option and does not publish the standard rating.The older HYBRID4 300 and HYBRID 225 are a different case. They charge at 3.7 kW as standard, with 7.4 kW available as a factory option, so a 16A cable is enough for most of them. If you know yours has the faster charger, or you cannot tell, the 32A lead covers both fitments for very little extra. A 16A cable will never harm the car, it simply stops at 3.7 kW.Length is the remaining choice. 5m is fine when a wallbox sits beside the parking space. 10m earns its money on a longer driveway, in a garage where the unit is on the far wall, or at a shared post you have to reach across a bay.All our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated. The Type 2 to 3 Pin lead is IP67 and charges at 2.3 kW, which suits an emergency top up rather than a daily routine. Every cable ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.Peugeot 3008 Charging Times3008 HYBRID4 300 and HYBRID 225 plug-in hybrid, 2019 to 2023, 13.2 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 6h 30m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 4h 00m Enough for the standard charger Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2h 00m Best fit if yours has the 7.4 kW option Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW car limit 2h 00m No gain, the car caps at 7.4 kW E-3008 73 kWh, full electric, 2024 onwards Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 36h 00m Far too slow for daily use Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 22h 15m Works, but leaves you waiting Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 11h 15m Best fit at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW car limit 7h 30m Three phase supply only E-3008 Long Range 98 kWh, 2025 onwards Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 48h 00m Not practical on this battery Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 30h 00m Too slow for a 98 kWh pack Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 15h 00m Best fit at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW car limit 10h 00m Worth it on three phase power 3008 Plug-in Hybrid 195, new generation, 2025 onwards, 21 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 10h 15m Overnight backup Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 6h 30m Fits, but slower than needed Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 3h 15m Best fit, covers either charger Peugeot 3008 Charging Cable FAQsWhich cable does the Peugeot 3008 need?It depends which 3008 you own. The E-3008 and the 2025 Plug-in Hybrid 195 both want the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, which delivers 7.4 kW at home. The 2019 to 2023 HYBRID4 300 and HYBRID 225 charge at 3.7 kW as standard, so a 16A lead is enough for those cars.Does the 3008 Hybrid 136 take a cable?No. The Hybrid 136, sold from 2023, is a 48 volt mild hybrid carrying a 0.9 kWh battery that the engine and the brakes keep topped up. There is no charging port anywhere on the car, so nothing will plug in. This is easily the most common mix up across the 3008 range.Is 32A worth paying for over 16A?On a 2019 to 2023 plug-in, only if yours carries the optional 7.4 kW charger. With the standard 3.7 kW unit both cables fill the 13.2 kWh battery in roughly 4 hours. With the faster charger the 32A lead cuts that to about 2 hours, and since it fits either car it is the safer purchase.How long does the E-3008 take to charge?The 73 kWh car needs about 11 hours 15 minutes from empty at 7.4 kW using a 32A cable. The 98 kWh Long Range takes roughly 15 hours. At a three phase charge point the car draws its full 11 kW, which brings those down to around 7 hours 30 minutes and 10 hours.Can the E-3008 really charge at 11 kW?Only where there is three phase power. The car has an 11 kW onboard charger, but British homes are single phase, so a domestic wallbox and a 32A cable give you 7.4 kW. The 32A three phase cable is what releases the full 11 kW at a workplace or public point wired for three phase.What length cable should I buy?5m does the job when the charge point sits alongside the parking space and the flap faces it. Choose 10m for a longer driveway, a garage with the unit on the far wall, or a shared bay where the 3008 does not always park the same way round. Most buyers take 10m.

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A charging cable for the MG5 EV, covering every version sold in Britain from the 2020 launch car to the last Long Range estates registered in 2025. All charge through a Type 2 inlet in the front grille and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 2020 to 2021 52.5 kWh car and the Long Range built from July 2021 to June 2022 accept 6.6 kW. The Long Range facelift, built from July 2022, accepts 11 kW on three phase and 7.4 kW on single phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full, or the 6.6 kW ceiling of the earlier cars. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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The eSprinter is a Type 2 van and a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the one to order. Its charging inlet sits behind the badge in the grille rather than on the side of the body, which is worth knowing when you decide how the van sits in relation to the charge point. Which eSprinter you run decides how long a charge takes. The first van, sold from 2020 to 2023, has a 55 kWh gross pack with 47 kWh usable and a 7.4 kW onboard charger. That is a full charge in about 7 hours 15 minutes, which sits comfortably inside an overnight stand at the depot. The second generation from 2024 moved to an 11 kW charger and much larger batteries. On a UK single phase supply the 113 kWh van takes roughly 17 hours 15 minutes and the 81 kWh version around 12 hours 15 minutes. Those are worst case numbers, measured from flat. A van coming back with a third of its pack left will still be ready by morning. Note what is happening there. UK premises are single phase, so 7.4 kW is your ceiling at home or at a standard commercial charge point, whatever the van's 11 kW charger could manage. If your depot really does have three phase power, the 22kW cable lets a second generation van pull its full 11 kW, cutting the 113 kWh van to about 11 hours 30 minutes and the 81 kWh van to roughly 8 hours 15 minutes. On the first generation van it changes nothing. Trim and line make no difference to charging, so there is no need to match your specification to a cable. Length deserves thought on a van this size. Because the socket is at the very front, an eSprinter usually has to nose in towards the post, and five metres can be tight on a busy site. 10m handles most depots and kerbside stops. We also stock 15m and 20m where the charge point and the bay are nowhere near each other. The diesel Sprinter has no charging port and takes nothing from this page. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and our 3 pin cables are IP67, and every one comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Mercedes eSprinter Charging Times eSprinter first generation, 7.4 kW, 2020 to 2023, 47 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 23h 00m Emergency use Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14h 15m Overruns a single night shift Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7h 15m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW, van limited 7h 15m No gain on this van eSprinter second generation, 11 kW, 2024 onwards, 113 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 55h 30m Not workable Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 34h 30m Two nights on the charger Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 17h 15m Best fit on a single phase depot Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, van limited 11h 30m Worth it on a three phase site eSprinter second generation, 11 kW, late 2024 onwards, 81 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 39h 45m Not workable Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 24h 45m Ties the van up for a day Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 12h 15m Best fit on a single phase depot Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, van limited 8h 15m Worth it on a three phase site Mercedes eSprinter Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Mercedes eSprinter need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Every eSprinter uses a Type 2 inlet, and 32A gives you the full 7.4 kW a UK single phase supply can deliver. That covers the 2020 van, which caps at 7.4 kW anyway, and the 2024 van, whose 11 kW charger only beats that figure on three phase. How long does an eSprinter charge overnight? The first generation van, at 47 kWh usable, is full in about 7 hours 15 minutes. The 81 kWh second generation van takes roughly 12 hours 15 minutes on a single phase supply, and the 113 kWh van about 17 hours 15 minutes. A van returning part charged will still be ready for the morning. Is a 22kW cable worth buying for a depot? Only if the site has a three phase supply and you run a 2024 or later van. On three phase the 11 kW charger fills the 113 kWh van in about 11 hours 30 minutes instead of 17 hours 15 minutes. On the first generation van, or on any single phase supply, it buys you nothing. Where is the charging socket on the eSprinter? Behind the badge in the grille, not on the side of the body where most vans put it. That is worth planning your bay around, because it usually means driving the van in forwards rather than reversing onto the post, and it affects how much cable you need to reach. How long a cable does an eSprinter need? 10m covers most depots and kerbside stops. 5m works only when a van reliably parks in the same spot facing its own charge point. For bigger sites we stock 15m and 20m, and the extra reach matters here because the eSprinter socket sits right at the front of the vehicle. Do the 81kWh and 113kWh vans charge differently? They charge at the same rate but not for the same length of time. Both second generation vans carry the 11 kW onboard charger, so on a UK single phase supply both draw 7.4 kW. The 81 kWh van reaches full in around 12 hours 15 minutes and the 113 kWh van in about 17 hours 15 minutes.

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For a DS 7 Crossback E-Tense, buy the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. It carries 7.4 kW, which covers every charger rating quoted for this car, so you cannot end up with a lead that holds the car back. That point needs explaining, because the published figures disagree. DS UK's own material quotes 7.4 kW and a full charge in about one hour 45 minutes. An earlier DS release for the 4x4 300 says 6.6 kW. Some charging guides list 3.6 kW. We would rather show you the disagreement than pick a number and hope you never check. A 32A lead satisfies all three ratings and costs little more than the 16A one, which would halve the speed of a 7.4 kW car. Be clear on what the car is, too. The E-Tense is a plug-in hybrid, not an electric car. It pairs a petrol engine with a small battery and a Type 2 socket, and no version has rapid charging of any kind. A wallbox or a three pin socket are your only two ways of putting energy in, which makes the cable a more important purchase here than on a car with other options. Two generations matter. The DS 7 Crossback E-Tense ran from 2019 to 2022, first as the 4x4 300 and later as the front wheel drive 225, both with a 13.2 kWh gross battery. From late 2022 DS dropped the Crossback name, and the facelifted E-Tense 225 and 4x4 360 carry 14.2 kWh. Both take exactly the same cable, so the split only changes how long you wait. The BlueHDi diesel and PureTech petrol versions have no charging port at all. If there is no socket on your car, no cable will help. For length, 5m is plenty when the car sits next to the wallbox. Take 10m if you park nose first, share a post at work, or your charge point is on the far wall of a garage. Cables are IP55 rated, or IP67 on the 3 pin version, CE certified, and carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty with free next working day UK delivery. DS 7 Crossback Charging Times DS 7 Crossback E-Tense, 2019 to 2022, 13.2 kWh gross Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 6h30m Fallback where no wallbox exists. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 4h00m Caps the car well below its rating. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW per DS, 6.6 kW on the 4x4 300 1h45m per DS, 2h15m at 6.6 kW Best fit whichever charger is fitted. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW, capped by the car 1h45m Adds nothing on this car. DS 7 E-Tense facelift, late 2022 onwards, 14.2 kWh gross Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 7h00m Overnight only. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 4h15m Twice the wait for a small saving. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW per DS UK About 2h00m per DS Best fit for the facelift car. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW, capped by the car About 2h00m No faster than the single phase lead. DS 7 Crossback Charging Cable FAQs Which cable fits a DS 7 Crossback E-Tense? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and we would choose the 32A version at 7.4 kW. DS quotes 7.4 kW for the E-Tense, with 6.6 kW cited for the original 4x4 300, and a 32A lead handles either. It fills the 13.2 kWh pre-facelift battery in about 1h45m. Is the DS 7 E-Tense fully electric? No. It is a plug-in hybrid, with a petrol engine alongside a 13.2 kWh battery on 2019 to 2022 cars and 14.2 kWh after the late 2022 facelift. It uses a Type 2 socket for AC charging and has no rapid charging on any version, so a wallbox or a three pin socket does the work. How long does a DS 7 E-Tense take to charge? DS quotes about 1h45m for the 13.2 kWh cars and around 2h00m for the 14.2 kWh facelift, both on a 7.4 kW supply through a 32A cable. Drop to the 16A lead at 3.7 kW and expect 4h00m or 4h15m. A three pin socket at 2.3 kW needs 6h30m to 7h00m. What charge rate does the DS 7 E-Tense accept? DS UK publishes 7.4 kW. An earlier release for the 4x4 300 quotes 6.6 kW, and several charging guides list 3.6 kW, so the figure is genuinely disputed. Our 32A cable delivers up to 7.4 kW, so whichever onboard charger your car has, the cable is never the limiting part. Does the DS 7 diesel need a charging cable? No. The BlueHDi diesel and PureTech petrol DS 7 and DS 7 Crossback have no charging port, so there is nothing for a cable to plug into. Only the E-Tense plug-in hybrid, from 2019 onwards, carries the Type 2 socket. Check for E-Tense badging before you order. Is 5m long enough, or should I get 10m? 5m reaches comfortably when the wallbox is within a couple of metres of where the DS 7 parks. Step up to 10m if the charge point sits behind the car, on the opposite side of a garage, or is shared with a neighbour. Both lengths are available in 16A and 32A.

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A BMW iX charging cable has to move more energy than any other car we supply. The xDrive50 and the M60 carry 105.2 kWh usable, which is more than three Nissan Leafs, and every iX accepts 11 kW on AC as standard. That size changes the character of home charging. On a British single-phase supply, which gives 7.4 kW, a 105.2 kWh iX takes about 16 hours from empty. There is no cheap-rate window that long. It is the one car in our range where a three-phase supply stops being a nice extra and starts changing how you live with the vehicle, because it takes the same charge down to about 10 hours 45 minutes. In practice most iX owners never see an empty battery, and that is the sensible approach. Plugging in nightly from 40 or 50 percent turns a 16 hour problem into a 7 hour one that fits comfortably inside off-peak hours. The car is easier to own if you stop thinking about full charges. Every BMW iX charges through a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, ours sealed to IP55, on the xDrive40, the xDrive50 and the M60 alike. Our 1-Phase, 32A cable is the right buy for a driveway, carrying the whole 7.4 kW a house can produce. Our 22 kW three-phase cable cannot take an iX past its own 11 kW, but on a genuine three-phase supply that 11 kW is worth having on a battery this large. No BMW iX of this generation was offered with a 22 kW onboard charger, so 11 kW is the ceiling either way. The 16A cable is simply not viable here. At 3.7 kW an xDrive50 needs 32 hours 15 minutes from empty, which is a day and a third, and returns about 13 miles of range an hour. Even the smaller xDrive40 takes 21 hours 45 minutes. This is the clearest case in our whole range for not economising on the cable. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable is IP67 sealed and draws 2.3 kW, which on an iX is strictly an emergency measure at roughly 8 miles of range an hour. It has its place for a night at a hotel with nothing else available, and no more than that. Our note on charging from a household socket sets out why. Elsewhere in the range the BMW iX3 and the BMW i7 have their own numbers, and the BMW charging cable range covers the rest. Our IP ratings guide explains what the sealing figures protect against. Two year manufacturer's warranty, free next working day UK delivery, IEC 62196 Type 2 construction, CE certified, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. BMW iX Charging Times by Model xDrive50, 105.2 kWh usable, up to 380 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase, standard Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 32 hours 15 mins approx. 13 miles Not viable on this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 16 hours approx. 27 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 11 kW (car limited) 10 hours 45 mins approx. 40 miles Worth it on a three-phase supply Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 51 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles Emergency use only xDrive40, 71.0 kWh usable, up to 264 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase, standard Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 21 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 10 hours 45 mins approx. 28 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 11 kW (car limited) 7 hours 15 mins approx. 41 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 35 hours approx. 9 miles Emergency use only The M60 shares the 105.2 kWh battery with the xDrive50, so its charging times are identical, with roughly 24 miles of range recovered per hour on the 32A cable rather than 27. BMW requoted iX range figures during the model's life, so treat them as a band. Cold weather and motorway speeds each reduce them further. BMW iX Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a BMW iX need? For a BMW iX the answer is a Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A single phase, on every version from the xDrive40 to the M60. It carries the full 7.4 kW a house can supply, and on a battery this large getting every watt matters more than on any other car we cover. How long does a BMW iX take to charge at home? About 16 hours from empty for a 105.2 kWh BMW iX xDrive50 or M60, and about 10 hours 45 minutes for the 71 kWh xDrive40, both on a 7.4 kW wallbox. No off-peak window covers the larger figure, which is why most owners charge nightly from part full rather than running the battery down. Is a three-phase cable worth it on a BMW iX? More so than on almost any car, provided you can reach a genuine three-phase supply. It takes a 105.2 kWh BMW iX from about 16 hours to 10 hours 45 minutes, which is the difference between an overnight charge and one that is still running at lunchtime. At a normal house it delivers 7.4 kW, exactly as the 32A single-phase cable does. Can a BMW iX use a 22kW onboard charger? Not on this generation. Every BMW iX xDrive40, xDrive50 and M60 has an 11 kW onboard charger as standard and there was no 22 kW option on UK cars, so the car caps at 11 kW even on a three-phase supply. Is a 16A cable ever sensible on a BMW iX? No. A 16A cable holds a BMW iX at 3.7 kW, which means 32 hours 15 minutes from empty on the big battery and about 13 miles of range recovered per hour. On a car of this size the saving against a 32A cable is repaid within weeks of charging at off-peak rates. What cable length works for a BMW iX? 10m, and it is not a close call. The iX is nearly five metres long and over two metres wide including mirrors, so it dominates a driveway and the charging flap ends up a long way from most wall units. 5m only makes sense inside a garage where the car parks against the same wall as the charger every time.

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A charging cable for the Kia Niro, covering every version with a charging socket. All of them charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 2022 onwards Niro EV accepts 11 kW on three phase, the 2019 to 2022 e-Niro accepts 7.2 kW on single phase, or 11 kW on later cars ordered with the optional three phase charger, and both generations of Niro Plug-in Hybrid accept 3.3 kW. The self charging Niro Hybrid has no charging socket and takes no cable. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full, or each car's lower ceiling. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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Nearly every Peugeot e-Rifter on UK roads wants the same thing: a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The car takes 7.4 kW AC as standard, and 7.4 kW is also the ceiling of a single phase British home supply, so a 32A cable matches the car exactly and leaves nothing unused. The e-Rifter is the passenger version of the e-Partner van and carries identical charging hardware. Peugeot lists an 11 kW three phase on-board charger as an option, but 11 kW is a three phase number. It is only reached at a three phase supply, using our 32A three phase cable. Plug an 11 kW car into a normal home wallbox and it will draw 7.4 kW, the same as everything else. Battery size is where owners get caught out. Peugeot improved the pack in February 2024, lifting usable capacity from 46.3 kWh to 50 kWh and adding a heat pump, yet kept the 50 kWh badge on both cars. The badge therefore tells you nothing. Quoted range is the giveaway: roughly 174 miles for the earlier car, roughly 199 miles for the February 2024 facelift. The connector, the charge rate and the cable are unchanged. Only the time on the clock moves. The seven seat e-Rifter Long shares its battery and on-board charger with the standard car built in the same year, so treat it exactly the same way. On length, 5m is enough when the wallbox sits on the wall the car parks beside and the charge port is reached in one straight run. Go to 10m if you park on the street, share a driveway, or reverse in some days and drive in on others. The conductors are identical, so reach costs you no speed. A Type 2 to 3 pin cable is worth keeping for a night away from home, but it delivers 2.3 kW and takes the better part of a day for a full charge. Treat it as a backup rather than your main method. Petrol PureTech and diesel BlueHDi Rifters built from 2018 have no charging port at all and need no cable. Every cable ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67. Peugeot e-Rifter Charging Times e-Rifter 50 kWh, late 2021 to early 2024 (46.3 kWh usable) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22 hours 45 minutes Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14 hours 15 minutes Only for 16A posts Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours Recommended Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, car limit 4 hours 45 minutes Three phase supply and optional charger only e-Rifter facelift, February 2024 onwards (50 kWh usable) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 24 hours 30 minutes Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 15 hours 15 minutes Only for 16A posts Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours 45 minutes Recommended Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, car limit 5 hours 15 minutes Three phase supply and optional charger only Peugeot e-Rifter Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does the Peugeot e-Rifter need? A 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The e-Rifter charges at 7.4 kW AC as standard and a 32A single phase cable delivers exactly that, so nothing is left on the table. The 16A version is capped at 3.7 kW and roughly doubles every charge. Both 5m and 10m carry the same rating. Is the 11 kW three phase cable worth buying? Only if you have a three phase supply and the optional on-board charger. A British home is single phase and stops at 7.4 kW, so the three phase cable would charge no faster there. Where three phase is available, a 50 kWh facelift goes from empty to full in about 5 hours 15 minutes instead of 7 hours 45. How long does a full charge take at home? On a 7.4 kW wallbox with the 32A cable, allow about 7 hours for the 46.3 kWh car built before 2024, and about 7 hours 45 minutes for the 50 kWh facelift. Either fits inside an overnight cheap rate window. The 16A cable stretches those figures to roughly 14 hours 15 and 15 hours 15. How do I tell the 2024 facelift from the earlier car? Not by the badge, because both say 50 kWh. The version sold from late 2021 to early 2024 holds 46.3 kWh usable and is quoted at about 174 miles. The February 2024 facelift holds 50 kWh usable, gained a heat pump, and is quoted at about 199 miles. Both use the same Type 2 cable. Can I charge an e-Rifter from a 3 pin socket? Yes, though it is slow. A 3 pin cable delivers 2.3 kW, which works out at roughly 22 hours 45 minutes for the earlier battery and about 24 hours 30 minutes for the facelift. It earns its place for a weekend at a relative's house rather than daily use, and it is IP67 rated. Should I buy a 5m or a 10m cable? Pick 5m when the wallbox is fixed to the wall the e-Rifter parks against and the port is a short straight reach away. Pick 10m for shared driveways, on-street bays, or if the car sometimes faces the other way. The conductors are the same in both, so extra length costs no charging speed.

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A charging cable for the Toyota bZ4X, covering cars built before Q4 2022, cars built from Q4 2022 to 2025, and the updated 2026 model. All use a Type 2 inlet on the front left wing, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2. The maximum AC rate is set by build date: 6.6 kW single phase on the earliest cars, 11 kW from Q4 2022, and on the 2026 car 11 kW on Design or 22 kW on Excel. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at a house and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full, while an early bZ4X is held to 6.6 kW by its own charger. Lengths are 5 and 10 metres, with 15 and 20 metres in the 32A single phase cable. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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The Mercedes EQS takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and for a UK home the 32A single phase version is the one to buy. It carries 7.4 kW, which is the most any wallbox in a British house can deliver. The split that matters is Saloon against SUV. The EQS Saloon has an 11 kW onboard charger. The EQS SUV has a 22 kW charger. Mercedes offered a 22 kW charger on the Saloon in Europe, but we have not been able to confirm it was orderable here, so treat a UK Saloon as 11 kW unless you know otherwise. Neither number changes anything on a driveway. UK houses are single phase, so both cars stop at 7.4 kW on a domestic wallbox. Three phase supplies turn up at some workplaces and public posts, and that is the only place a 22 kW lead pulls ahead. Buy the three phase cable if you plug in at those regularly. If you only ever charge at home, it is headroom the car will never use. Battery sizes are big either way, so a slow cable costs you real time. Saloon models hold 107.8 kWh usable, rising to 118 kWh from the 2024 facelift. The SUV holds 108 kWh usable, again 118 kWh after the facelift. A 16A lead at 3.7 kW turns one overnight charge into a two night job. Trim and line make no difference. EQS 450+, 500 4MATIC, 580 4MATIC and the AMG EQS 53 4MATIC+ all use the same Type 2 socket and the same 11 kW charger. The SUV 450 4MATIC, 450+ and 580 4MATIC all use the 22 kW unit. On length, 5m is enough when the car sits beside the charge point with the socket on the near side. Choose 10m if you park nose out, share a post with another car, or want to reach a second bay. Every cable is IP55 rated, CE certified, and comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Mercedes EQS Charging Times EQS Saloon, 11 kW onboard charger, 107.8 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 53h00m Emergency use only on a pack this size. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 33h00m Too slow for 107.8 kWh. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW 16h30m Best fit for a UK home. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 11 kW, capped by the car 11h00m Three phase supplies only. EQS SUV, 22 kW onboard charger, 108 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 53h00m Top up only. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 33h00m Half the speed for no good reason. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW 16h30m Best fit at home. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 22 kW 5h30m Worth it if you use three phase posts. Mercedes EQS Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Mercedes EQS need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Every EQS, Saloon or SUV, uses a Type 2 socket, so the 32A single phase lead at 7.4 kW is the standard choice for home and public AC charging. It fills a 107.8 kWh Saloon in about 16h30m from empty, and the SUV in the same time. Is the 22 kW three phase cable worth it? Only if you charge on three phase. The EQS SUV can take 22 kW and finish in 5h30m, but a UK home supply is single phase and caps you at 7.4 kW whatever cable you plug in. Buy it for workplace or public three phase posts, not for the driveway. How long does an EQS take to charge at home? About 16h30m from empty on a 7.4 kW wallbox with a 32A cable, for both the 107.8 kWh Saloon and the 108 kWh SUV. Most owners never run to empty, so a typical overnight session covers a normal week of driving. A 16A lead stretches the same charge to roughly 33h00m. Does the EQS SUV charge faster than the Saloon? Only on three phase. The SUV carries a 22 kW onboard charger against the Saloon's 11 kW, which cuts a full charge to 5h30m instead of 11h00m on a three phase supply. Plug either car into a single phase UK wallbox and both draw 7.4 kW and take about 16h30m. Can I charge an EQS from a three pin plug? You can, using a Type 2 to 3 Pin lead at 2.3 kW, but a full charge takes roughly 53h00m on a 107.8 kWh battery. Treat it as a backup for holidays or a friend's house rather than your normal method. It is IP67 rated for outdoor sockets. Should I buy the 5m or the 10m cable? Take 5m when the EQS parks alongside the charge point and the socket faces it. Go for 10m if you reverse onto the drive, park nose out, or share a post at work. The extra length costs a little more and coils away easily, and it removes any doubt about reach.

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The 32amp Type 1 to Type 2 EV cable adapter converts an existing Type 1 charging cable so it will plug into a Type 2 vehicle inlet. If you already own a Type 1 cable, or you have arrived at an older charge point with a Type 1 lead permanently tethered to it, this adapter is what lets you use it on a Type 2 car. It is a short connector body, not a cable. The Type 1 end accepts the lead you already have, and the Type 2 end goes into the car. Nothing about your existing cable changes, and no wiring work is involved. When you need one Your home or workplace unit has a tethered Type 1 lead and your car takes Type 2 You have kept a Type 1 cable from a previous car and want to carry on using it You want a small item in the boot as a fallback for older charging posts What it is rated for The adapter is rated at 32 amps. Type 1 is a five pin single phase connector, so 7.4 kW is its physical ceiling and no three phase version exists. UK homes are single phase anyway, which means 7.4 kW is the most you will ever draw at home whatever cable or car is involved. The adapter will not raise the speed of anything: your car charges at the lowest limit in the chain, which is your car's onboard charger, the supply at the charge point, and the rating of the cable and adapter together. Item Detail Connectors Type 1 to Type 2, IEC 62196 Rating 32 amp single phase Maximum rate 7.4 kW, the single phase ceiling for Type 1 Warranty 2 year manufacturer's warranty One important limitation Not every charge point operator allows adapters. Pod Point, for one, has told us that adapters are not permitted on their charging stations, so plan around that if a Pod Point unit is the one you rely on. Some other networks take the same view. Adapters are best treated as a solution for your own home or workplace unit and as a fallback elsewhere, rather than as your everyday method. If you charge on a Type 1 car every day, a full Type 1 charging cable is the better buy. One cable with the correct connector on each end has no join, nothing extra to lose, and no operator objections. Keep the adapter for the occasional awkward post. Free next working day UK delivery on every order. Call 01744 886 305 or use our contact form if you want us to check the adapter suits your car and your charge point before you order. Type 1 to Type 2 Adapter FAQs What does this adapter actually do? It changes the connector on the end of a Type 1 charging cable to a Type 2, so that cable will fit a Type 2 vehicle inlet. It is a short adapter body rather than a cable in its own right, so you still need the Type 1 cable or tethered lead it plugs onto. On its own it will not charge anything. How fast will my car charge through it? Up to 7.4 kW, because the adapter is rated at 32 amps and Type 1 is a single phase connector. Adding the adapter does not slow anything down, but it does not speed anything up either. The real limit is whichever is lowest of your car's onboard charger, the supply at the charge point, and the 32 amp rating. Will it work at any public charge point? No, and this matters. Several operators do not permit adapters on their equipment, and Pod Point have confirmed to us that theirs are not allowed. Check the network's own rules before you rely on it away from home. On your own home or workplace unit, where you set the rules, an adapter is a straightforward fix. What does the 32 amp rating mean in practice? 32 amps on a UK single phase supply works out at 7.4 kW, which is the same ceiling as a standard home wallbox. There is no three phase Type 1, so 7.4 kW is as high as this connector goes by design. A 16 amp cable in the chain would cap the whole run at roughly half that. Can I leave it plugged in outdoors? It is built to IEC 62196 and is designed for outdoor use while charging, so rain on the driveway is not a problem once both ends are seated and latched. Do not leave the adapter lying loose on wet ground with the contacts exposed, and never drive over it. Store it dry in the boot between uses. Should I buy this or a proper Type 1 cable? Buy the adapter if the problem is occasional, or if the lead you are stuck with is tethered to the wall and cannot be swapped. If you own a Type 1 car and charge daily, a dedicated Type 1 cable is tidier, has no join in the middle, and avoids the operator restrictions adapters run into.

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The year on the V5 decides which cable to buy here. CUPRA replaced the Leon e-HYBRID's charging hardware in 2024, and the two cars are not close. Up to 2024 the e-HYBRID pairs a 1.4 TSI with a 12.8 kWh battery, around 10.6 kWh of it usable, behind a 3.6 kW onboard charger. That is a 16A rate. A 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable fills it in about 3 hours 33 minutes, and a 32A cable gives you the same 3 hours 33 minutes, because the car rather than the cable is the bottleneck. Buy the 16A and keep the difference. The 2024 facelift is a different proposition. The 1.5 TSI cars, 204PS and 272PS, carry 19.7 kWh usable behind an 11 kW charger, and they add CCS rapid charging at 50 kW, which is rare on a plug-in hybrid. Here the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the right buy. It pulls the full 7.4 kW a UK home supply allows and reaches a full battery in roughly 3 hours. A 16A cable would need six. That 11 kW rating is a three phase number. You will only see it on a three phase charge point with the 32A three phase cable, which takes the facelift car down to about 2 hours 30 minutes. At home, on single phase, the standard 32A cable already does everything the car can accept. A Type 2 to 3 Pin cable is worth keeping in the boot either way. It trickles at 2.3 kW, so roughly 5 hours 15 minutes on the early car and 9 hours 45 on the facelift, which is fine overnight at a relative's house but not as your main method. If your Leon is a 1.5 TSI, a 1.5 eTSI or a 2.0 TSI it has no charging socket and needs no cable. Choose 5m for a wallbox beside the car and 10m where the cable has to cross a drive. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and both come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID Charging Times Leon e-HYBRID 1.4 TSI, 245PS, 2020 to 2024 Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 5h 15m Useful backup Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW, the car's limit 3h 33m Best buy, nothing charges it faster Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW, the car's limit 3h 33m No quicker, only useful for a future car Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m) 3.6 kW, the car's limit 3h 33m No benefit on this car Leon e-HYBRID 1.5 TSI facelift, 204PS and 272PS, 2024 onwards Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 9h 45m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 6h 00m Works, but half the speed the car allows Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at a UK home 3h 00m Best buy Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m) 11 kW at a three phase post 2h 30m Only for three phase supply CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does the CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in both cases, but the amperage differs. Cars built up to 2024 charge at 3.6 kW, so 16A is enough. The 2024 facelift has an 11 kW charger and 19.7 kWh to fill, so buy 32A. Neither car will ever exceed those rates, whatever you plug it into. Is a 32A cable worth it on a pre 2024 Leon e-HYBRID? No. That car's onboard charger tops out at 3.6 kW, so a 32A cable returns the same 3 hours 33 minutes as the 16A one. The only reason to spend more is if you expect to replace the car with something that charges faster and want the cable to carry over. How do I tell the original e-HYBRID from the 2024 facelift? Engine and battery. The original is a 1.4 TSI rated 245PS with a 12.8 kWh pack and no rapid charging at all. The facelift is a 1.5 TSI in 204PS or 272PS form with 19.7 kWh usable, an 11 kW charger and a CCS socket that accepts 50 kW rapid charging. How long does a full charge take? Around 3 hours 33 minutes on the pre 2024 car using a 16A cable. The 2024 facelift needs roughly 3 hours from a 7.4 kW home charge point with a 32A cable, falling to about 2 hours 30 minutes on a three phase post when you use the three phase cable. Does every CUPRA Leon plug in? No. Only the e-HYBRID has a charging socket. The 1.5 TSI, the 1.5 eTSI mild hybrid and the 2.0 TSI have no charge port and cannot use any of these cables. The eTSI recovers energy through its 48V system on the move and never needs plugging in at all. What length should I choose? 5m is enough when the charge point is a metre or two from the socket and you always park the same way round. Pick 10m if you park on the street, reverse onto a drive, or share a workplace post where the bay position changes from one day to the next.

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An AC charging cable for the Lexus NX 450h+ plug-in hybrid, covering the 18.1 kWh cars built from 2022 to 2024 and from 2025 on. The NX 350h and the earlier NX 300h are self-charging hybrids with no charging socket, so no cable fits them. The NX 450h+ uses a Type 2 inlet and takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is stocked as a backup lead. Both versions accept a maximum of 6.6kW, single phase only. A UK home supply is single phase and caps any car at 7.4kW, which is above the 6.6kW the NX 450h+ will take, so the 32A single phase cable delivers the full rate. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, with 15 and 20 metres made in the 32A rating only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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A charging cable for the plug-in hybrid Range Rover Evoque, covering the P300e built from 2020 to 2024 and the P270e from 2025, both with 12.17 kWh usable from a 15 kWh pack. Both charge through a Type 2 inlet, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2. The maximum AC rate is 7 kW on each of them, single phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW there, the Evoque accepts 7 kW of it, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full for a charge of about 2 hours from empty. The P160 petrol and D165 and D200 diesel Evoque are mild hybrids with no charging socket. Lengths are 5 and 10 metres, with 15 and 20 metres in the 32A single phase cable. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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A charging cable for the Citroen C5 Aircross, covering the 2020 to 2025 Hybrid 225, the 2025 onwards Plug-in Hybrid 195 and 225, and the electric e-C5 Aircross. All charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Both plug-in hybrids accept 7.4 kW on single phase, and the e-C5 Aircross, in 73 kWh Comfort Range and 97 kWh Long Range form, accepts 11 kW on three phase and 7.4 kW on single phase. The Hybrid 136 and Hybrid 145 are 48 volt mild hybrids with no socket and take no cable. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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A charging cable for the Mazda CX-60 e-Skyactiv PHEV, sold in the UK from 2022 and still in the 2026 line-up, with a 17.8 kWh battery. It charges through a Type 2 inlet, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2. The maximum AC rate is 7.2 kW, which is the whole AC charging capacity of the vehicle and is not raised by any cable. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW there, the CX-60 takes 7.2 kW of it, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full for a charge of about 2 hours 45 minutes from empty. The petrol and diesel CX-60 are mild hybrids with no socket. Lengths are 5 and 10 metres, with 15 and 20 metres in the 32A single phase cable. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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A charging cable for the MG4, fitting every version sold in the UK, from the 2022 SE Standard Range to the XPower, the 2026 cars and the EV Urban. All charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 51 kWh SE, the XPower and the 2026 Premium Long Range and Premium Extended Range accept 7 kW on single phase, the 2022 to 2025 SE Long Range, Trophy Long Range and Trophy Extended Range accept 11 kW on three phase, and every MG4 EV Urban accepts 11 kW. A UK home supply is single phase, so no MG4 draws more than 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full, 7 kW on the single phase cars. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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The BMW i8 charges at 3.7 kW, and nothing you plug into it will change that number. The 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the right purchase, and on this car it is genuinely all you need. A 32A lead fits the same socket and is perfectly safe, but the i8 will still draw 3.7 kW from it, so the extra outlay only makes sense if a faster car is due to share the driveway.Every i8 sold in the UK and Europe uses a Type 2 socket. You will occasionally see the i8 listed with a Type 1 connector: that description belongs to the North American car and has never applied to a British one, in any model year. Trim level makes no difference to charging either, so there is no specification to look up before ordering.Battery size is the only meaningful split in the range. The 2014 to 2017 coupe carries 7.1 kWh gross, of which 5.2 kWh is usable, so a full charge is quick by any standard. From 2018 the coupe and the newly launched Roadster both moved to an 11.6 kWh pack with 9.4 kWh usable, which roughly doubles both the electric range and the time spent on the plug. BMW quotes that later car at under 3 hours from a wallbox and under 4 hours 30 minutes from a domestic three pin socket.Cable length is the one decision left, and on a car this low it catches people out more often than you would think. 5m is enough when the wallbox sits beside the parking bay and you always park the same way round. Choose 10m if the charge point is on the far wall of a garage, or if you leave the car at the kerb where it never faces the same direction twice. The longer lead costs a little more and saves a great deal of shuffling.The Type 2 to Type 2 cables here are IP55 rated. The Type 2 to 3 Pin lead is IP67 and delivers 2.3 kW, which suits an overnight top up away from home. Both come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.BMW i8 Charging Timesi8 Coupe, 2014 to 2017, 5.2 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 2h 30m Fine as a backup on this battery Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 1h 30m Best fit, matches the car exactly Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW car limit 1h 30m Fits, but no faster Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW car limit 1h 30m No benefit on an i8 i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster, 2018 to 2020, 9.4 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW Under 4h 30m Workable overnight Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW Under 3h Best fit, BMW quoted figure Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW car limit Under 3h Same time, more cable Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW car limit Under 3h Nothing to gain here BMW i8 Charging Cable FAQsWhich cable does the BMW i8 use?A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, in the 16A rating. The i8 has a 3.7 kW onboard charger, which a 16A lead matches precisely. On the 2014 to 2017 coupe that fills the 5.2 kWh usable battery in about 1 hour 30 minutes, and on the later 11.6 kWh cars BMW quotes under 3 hours.Is the i8 Type 1 or Type 2?Type 2, on every UK and European car, from the 2014 launch through to the last Roadster in 2020. Listings showing a Type 1 socket are describing the North American version. If your i8 was supplied here, a Type 2 to Type 2 lead is the correct fit and no adapter is needed.Is a 32A cable worth it on an i8?Not for the car itself. The i8 draws 3.7 kW regardless, so a 32A lead charges it in exactly the same time as a 16A one. The only reason to spend more is future proofing, if you expect a car with a 7.4 kW charger to use the same wallbox and the same cable later on.How long does the i8 take to charge?The 2014 to 2017 coupe holds 5.2 kWh usable and refills in roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on a 16A cable, or about 2 hours 30 minutes from a three pin socket. The 2018 cars hold 9.4 kWh usable, quoted by BMW at under 3 hours from a wallbox and under 4 hours 30 minutes on three pin.Does the Roadster charge like the coupe?Identically. The 2018 Roadster shares the 11.6 kWh pack, 9.4 kWh of it usable, the same Type 2 socket and the same 3.7 kW charger as the 2018 coupe. Order the 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for either body style, and pick your length by where the car parks rather than by model.Do I need 5m or 10m?Reach depends on how you park rather than on anything about the car. 5m is plenty for a wallbox beside a driveway bay when the i8 always sits the same way round. Take 10m for garage walls, kerbside charging, or any shared post you end up approaching from the far side of the bay.

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