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The Jeep Avenger Electric takes 11 kW AC, which is a three phase figure. On a normal UK home supply the car draws 7.4 kW, and a 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable delivers every watt of it. Before buying anything, check which Avenger sits on your drive, because most of the UK range has no charging socket at all. Jeep sells four Avenger powertrains in Britain and only one of them plugs in. The 1.2 petrol and the e-Hybrid are self charging. So is the Avenger 4xe, despite the badge: on this car 4xe means the 48 volt four wheel drive system, not a plug-in hybrid, and there is no inlet anywhere on the vehicle. Only the Avenger Electric, sold as e-Longitude, e-Altitude and e-Summit, can accept a cable. If your Avenger has no flap on the rear left wing, no cable on this site will help you. Assuming you have the Electric, it uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The inlet is a CCS Combo 2, and the round Type 2 section at the top is the part your AC cable plugs into. The larger pins underneath are for public rapid units and are not used at home. There is no Type 1 version of the Avenger. The 32A single phase cable is the one to buy. Your house has one phase coming into it, so the 11 kW the Avenger can theoretically accept is not available at a domestic wallbox no matter what cable you own. The 32A single phase lead carries the full 7.4 kW your supply can give and fills the 51 kWh battery in about 7 hours 45 minutes. A three phase cable only earns its money if you also charge at a workplace or industrial unit with three phases wired in, where the Avenger will pull the full 11 kW and finish in around 5 hours 15 minutes. A 16A cable caps the car at 3.7 kW and doubles that to roughly 15 hours 30 minutes. Put another way, a seven hour overnight cheap rate window gives you about 250 miles on the 32A cable and about 125 on the 16A. On a car with a 248 mile WLTP range that is the difference between waking up full and waking up half full, every single night. The saving on the cheaper lead is gone inside a few months of missed off peak hours. A Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable is still worth keeping in the boot. It runs at 2.3 kW, adds around 11 miles an hour and needs 25 hours to fill the Avenger from flat, so it is not a primary charger. What it does is turn any ordinary socket into a slow charger when you are staying with family, parked at a holiday cottage or somewhere a wallbox does not exist. Jeep supplies the Avenger with a single phase Mode 3 cable, not a three pin one, so this is a genuine gap in the standard kit. If you are comparing across the range, the Jeep Renegade 4xe charging cable covers the plug-in hybrid Renegade, and the Jeep Compass charging cable page explains a very similar badge problem on that model. Everything we stock for the marque sits in the Jeep EV charging cables collection. Every cable we sell is built to IEC 62196 Type 2 and carries CE certification. Type 2 to Type 2 leads are rated IP55 and Type 2 to 3-Pin leads IP67, both rated for use between -30C and +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. All of them carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and ship with free next working day UK delivery. Jeep Avenger Charging Times by Cable Avenger Electric, 51 kWh usable, 248 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, which becomes 7.4 kW on a single phase domestic supply. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 15 hours 30 mins approx. 18 miles Too slow for this battery 32A Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 7 hours 45 mins approx. 36 miles Best Fit at home 32A Three Phase Type 2 to Type 2 11 kW (car limited) 5 hours 15 mins approx. 53 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin 2.3 kW 25 hours approx. 11 miles Ideal backup Jeep publishes 51 kWh as the usable capacity, so these times are calculated on real usable energy rather than a headline pack size. The figure drops in winter and at motorway pace. Jeep Avenger Charging Cable FAQs Does my Jeep Avenger actually need a charging cable? Only the Jeep Avenger Electric needs one. The Avenger petrol, the Avenger e-Hybrid and the Avenger 4xe are all 48 volt self charging systems with no charging inlet, so no cable of any kind will connect to them. Look for a charging flap on the rear left wing. If there is not one, your Avenger cannot be plugged in. Why is the Avenger 4xe not a plug-in hybrid? On the Jeep Avenger, 4xe denotes the 48 volt electric four wheel drive system with a motor on the rear axle, not a plug-in battery. Jeep uses the same 4xe badge on the Renegade and the older Compass where it does mean a plug-in hybrid, which is where the confusion comes from. The Avenger 4xe has no socket and recharges its small battery from the engine and from braking. Which cable is right for a Jeep Avenger Electric? A 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable suits almost every Jeep Avenger Electric owner. It delivers the full 7.4 kW a UK home supply can provide and charges the car from empty in about 7 hours 45 minutes, comfortably inside one overnight off peak period. Would a 22kW cable speed up an Avenger Electric? Not at a house. The Jeep Avenger Electric accepts 11 kW, and reaching that requires a three phase electricity supply, which UK homes do not have. A three phase cable is worth buying only if you regularly charge somewhere with three phases available, such as a workplace car park or a commercial unit, where the Avenger will complete a charge in about 5 hours 15 minutes. How long a cable does a Jeep Avenger need? The Jeep Avenger Electric has its charging flap on the rear left wing and the car is just over four metres long, so a 5m cable reaches a wallbox on the same side of a standard driveway. Owners who reverse onto the drive, or whose wallbox sits on the opposite side of the garage, are better off with a 10m lead. Measure from the socket to where the rear left corner of the car ends up parked, not to the front of the car. How much range does an Avenger gain in one cheap rate window? A seven hour off peak window on a 32A single phase cable puts roughly 250 miles into a Jeep Avenger Electric, which is a full charge from close to empty. The same window on a 16A cable gives about 125 miles. For most owners that single difference is the whole argument for the 32A lead.

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5m is the right cable when the charge point is close to the car. It is the cheapest of our lengths, the lightest to carry and the easiest to coil back into the boot. If you park nose in to a wallbox on the garage wall, 5m is usually plenty. If there is any doubt about reach, particularly on public charge points, go for the 10m instead. We supply the 5m in four forms. Which one you need depends on the socket on your car: Type 2 to Type 2: for almost every EV and plug in hybrid sold in the UK since around 2014. Available in 16A, 32A single phase and 32A three phase. Type 2 to 3 Pin, 6 to 12A adjustable: charges a Type 2 car from an ordinary UK 13A socket, no wallbox needed. Type 1 to Type 2: for older cars with a Type 1 port, such as the early Nissan Leaf and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Available in 16A and 32A. Type 1 to 3 Pin, 6 to 12A adjustable: the domestic socket version for those same Type 1 cars. Not sure which connector your car uses? Type 1 and Type 2 explained. Our Type 2 to Type 2 and Type 1 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, and our 3 Pin cables are IP67 rated, so all of them are fine to use and leave connected outdoors in British weather. What the IP rating means. Each cable is produced to the IEC 62196 Type 2 standard, passes CE safety certification, and ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Need more reach? We also stock 15m and 20m cables. 5m Charging Cable Speeds These are the specifications we supply in 5m. Your car will charge at whichever is lower, its own onboard limit or the figure below. Specification Max Charge Rate Range Added Per Hour Typical Use Type 2 to Type 2, 1 Phase, 16A (5m) 3.7 kW Around 12 miles Overnight home charging Type 2 to Type 2, 1 Phase, 32A (5m) 7.4 kW Around 25 miles Home wallbox and public Type 2 charge points Type 2 to Type 2, 3 Phase, 32A (5m) 22 kW Around 75 miles Three phase workplace and public charge points Type 1 to Type 2, 1 Phase, 16A or 32A (16A: 5m · 32A: 5m) 3.7 kW or 7.4 kW Around 12 or 25 miles Older Type 1 cars on a Type 2 charge point 3 Pin, 6 to 12A adjustable (Type 2: 5m · Type 1: 5m) 2.3 kW Around 8 miles Standard UK 13A socket, no wallbox required The three phase 22 kW figure only applies if your vehicle has a three phase onboard charger and the charge point supplies three phase. Almost all UK homes are single phase, so for home charging the 32A single phase cable is the one to buy. 5m EV Charging Cable FAQs Is 5m long enough, or should I take the 10m? 5m works when the charge point is within a couple of metres of the car's port, which usually means a wallbox on the garage wall and parking nose in. If you park either way round, share a driveway, or use public bays where the post sits behind you, the 10m removes the guesswork. How do I know whether I need Type 1 or Type 2? Look at the socket on the car, not the charge point. A seven pin round socket is Type 2, which covers almost every EV and plug in hybrid sold here since around 2014. A five pin socket is Type 1, found on older cars such as the early Nissan Leaf and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Will a 5m cable charge my car any faster than a longer one? No. Shorter is cheaper, lighter and tidier to store, but it delivers exactly the same power. A 32A cable is a 32A cable at any length we sell. Your actual rate comes from whichever is lowest of the car's onboard charger, the supply at the charge point, and the cable's amp rating. Should I choose 16A or 32A? 32A if your wallbox supports it, since that gives 7.4 kW against 3.7 kW for 16A, which is roughly half the charging time. 16A only makes sense when the wallbox or the car is limited to 16 amps, in which case the dearer cable buys you nothing. Most modern UK home units are 32A. Can I use it in the rain and leave it plugged in overnight? Yes. The Type 2 to Type 2 and Type 1 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, and the 3 Pin versions are IP67 rated, so a wet British night is well within what they are built for. Keep the connectors off standing water, do not drive over the cable, and coil it dry afterwards. My wallbox already has a cable attached. Do I still need this? Not for that wallbox, no. A tethered unit comes with its own lead. A 5m cable is for untethered wallboxes and for public posts, which are socket only and expect you to bring your own. If your tethered lead is simply too short, an extension cable adds reach instead.

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At 20m this is the longest EV charging cable we sell, and it exists for one reason: some cars cannot park near the charge point. On-street charging, a bay on the far side of a car park, a long driveway, or a wallbox on the wrong wall of the house. If a 10m cable reaches with slack to spare, you do not need an extra long cable. This is a Type 2 to Type 2 cable rated at 32A single phase, delivering up to 7.4 kW, which is roughly 25 miles of range per hour. It works with any UK home wallbox and any public Type 2 charge point. Does a longer cable charge more slowly? Not in any way you would notice. Voltage drop over 20m of correctly rated cable is negligible, and the charge rate is set by your car's onboard charger and the charge point, not the cable length. We wrote a fuller answer here: do longer EV cables take longer to charge? What does change is weight and bulk. A 20m 32A cable is a substantial thing to coil and carry, so most drivers keep one in the boot for the awkward locations and use a shorter cable day to day. If 20m is more than you need, the 15m charging cable is the next size down. Need a different length? We stock 5m, 10m and 15m cables, or browse the full Type 2 charging cable range. Our Type 2 to Type 2 charging cables are IP55 rated, so they are fine to use and leave connected outdoors in British weather. What the IP rating means. Every cable we sell is manufactured to the IEC 62196 Type 2 standard, independently CE certified, and covered by a two-year manufacturer's warranty with free UK delivery. 20m Charging Cable Speeds This cable is supplied in one specification. The figures below are what it delivers, assuming your vehicle and charge point can accept them. Specification Max Charge Rate Range Added Per Hour Typical Use Type 2 to Type 2, 1-Phase, 32A (20m) 7.4 kW Around 25 miles Home wallbox and public Type 2 charge points If your car's onboard charger is rated below 7.4 kW, it will charge at that lower rate. The cable is never the limiting factor. Extra Long EV Charging Cable FAQs What is the longest EV charging cable you can buy? 20m is the longest EV charging cable we stock, and the longest length commonly sold in the UK. Past that point weight and handling become the practical limit rather than anything electrical. If 20m still will not reach, moving the charge point is usually the better answer than a longer lead. How long can an EV charging cable be? There is no fixed maximum for a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable. What matters is that the conductor is rated for the current it carries over that distance. This cable is built for a full 32A at 7.4 kW, so it delivers the same charge rate at 20m that a 5m cable does. Do you sell an extra long Type 2 charging cable? Yes. This 20m cable is our extra long option and we also stock a 15m Type 2 charging cable. Both are Type 2 to Type 2 at 32A single phase. How much range does a 20m cable add per hour? Around 25 miles for every hour of charging at 7.4 kW, provided your car's onboard charger accepts that rate. A car limited to 3.7 kW will add roughly half that, whatever cable you use. Can I join two charging cables together to reach further? Choosing a single cable that reaches is more reliable than trying to join two cables together. If your current cable is a few metres short, moving up a length is the simplest fix, and it is why we stock 15m and 20m. How heavy is a 20m charging cable, and how do I store it? Around 6.8 kg shipped, against roughly 5.6 kg for the 15m and 4 kg for the 10m. A cable bag is worth having at this length. Coil it loosely rather than tightly and keep the connector caps on when it is in the boot.

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The Lexus UX 300e takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 32A version is the one to order. Both UK batteries share the same onboard charger, rated at 6.6 kW, and that is the number that decides everything on this page. A 32A cable is rated to carry 7.4 kW, comfortably above what the car will ask for, which is exactly what you want. Before you order, make sure you have the right Lexus. The UX 300e is the full electric model. The UX 250h and UX 300h sit beside it in showrooms with almost the same badge, but they are self-charging hybrids with no socket anywhere on the body, so no cable on this page will do anything for them. If your car has never been plugged in, it is one of those. Two batteries have been sold here. Cars from 2021 to 2022 carry 45 kWh usable from a 54.35 kWh pack. From 2023 Lexus fitted a much larger 72.82 kWh pack with 64 kWh usable, but left the onboard charger alone at 6.6 kW. The result is that the newer car has considerably more range and takes considerably longer to fill: roughly 7 hours 45 minutes on a 32A cable for the early car against about 11 hours for the later one. Both are still comfortably inside an overnight window on an off peak tariff. There is no point paying for the three phase cable here. The 6.6 kW ceiling is single phase and lives in the car, so a three phase post cannot feed it any faster. The 16A cable holds the car back to 3.7 kW and turns the big battery into a job of nearly twenty hours, so it only makes sense if your supply genuinely cannot offer more. The Type 2 to 3 Pin cable runs at 2.3 kW and is for emergencies and overnight stays away, not for filling 64 kWh from flat. One point worth knowing: the UX 300e uses a CHAdeMO port for DC rapid charging rather than the CCS fitted to most newer cars. That has no bearing on which cable you buy, since your cable is only ever used for AC charging. 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. Lexus UX 300e Charging Times UX 300e 54.3 kWh, 2021 to 2022, 45 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22 hours Keep for emergencies Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 13 hours 45 minutes Only where 32A is unavailable Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW, car limited 7 hours 45 minutes Buy this one Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW, car limited 7 hours 45 minutes No gain, save the money UX 300e 72.8 kWh, 2023 onwards, 64 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 31 hours 30 minutes Emergencies only Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 19 hours 30 minutes Too slow for this battery Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW, car limited 11 hours Buy this one Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW, car limited 11 hours No gain, save the money Lexus UX 300e Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Lexus UX 300e need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and we would order the 32A. Every UK UX 300e has a 6.6 kW onboard charger, and the 32A cable is rated to 7.4 kW, so it never becomes the restriction. The 16A alternative would cap the car at 3.7 kW and add hours to every charge for no real saving. How long does a UX 300e take to charge at home? On a 32A cable, about 7 hours 45 minutes for the 2021 to 2022 car with 45 kWh usable, and about 11 hours for the 2023 car with 64 kWh usable. Both figures assume starting from empty, which is rare in practice, so a typical top up overnight will be a good deal shorter. Does the Lexus UX 250h need a charging cable? No. The UX 250h and the newer UX 300h are self-charging hybrids with no charging port fitted, so there is nothing to connect a cable to. Only the UX 300e, which is Lexus's full electric version of the same car, has a Type 2 socket and needs one of the cables listed here. Is a three phase cable worth it on a UX 300e? No, and this is one case where we would steer you away from it. The 6.6 kW limit is built into the car's single phase onboard charger, so plugging into a three phase post changes nothing. You would pay more for a heavier cable and see exactly the same 7 hours 45 minutes or 11 hours. Does the 72.8 kWh UX 300e charge any faster? Not on AC. Lexus enlarged the battery for 2023 from 54.35 kWh to 72.82 kWh gross but kept the same 6.6 kW onboard charger, so the bigger pack simply takes longer to fill: about 11 hours rather than 7 hours 45 minutes. The cable you need is identical for both cars. Should I choose the 5m or 10m UX 300e cable? Five metres works when your charge point is within a couple of paces of the car's socket and you always park the same way round. Ten metres is worth having if the unit is on the far side of a shared drive or a garage wall, or if you regularly use car park bays. Charging speed is unaffected.

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The Genesis Electrified G80 takes 11 kW AC, and it has done since launch across both generations. That is a three phase rating, so a home wallbox on a single phase supply feeds the car 7.4 kW, which a 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable carries in full. Every Electrified G80 uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Genesis fits a CCS Combo 2 inlet, and the AC cable connects to the Type 2 section at the top of it. There is a useful truth about a car like this that gets lost in charging comparisons. An empty to full time is close to meaningless on a G80. This is a 323 to 354 mile executive saloon, and owners overwhelmingly plug in every night or two with half a battery remaining rather than running it flat and starting from zero. The figure that governs your actual experience is how many miles the car gains per hour while you are asleep, not how many hours a theoretical full charge would take. On that measure the 32A single phase cable returns about 27 to 28 miles an hour, so an ordinary seven hour off peak window puts roughly 190 miles into the car. For almost every G80 owner that is a full week of driving recovered in a single night, and it is why the 32A lead is the right buy even though the numbers in the table below look long. A 16A cable halves that to around 14 miles an hour, or about 100 miles overnight. On a car this size the gap shows up as a battery that never quite gets back to full during the week, which then forces a public charging stop you did not need to make. The price difference between the two cables is recovered quickly once that starts happening. A 22 kW three phase cable is limited by the G80 to 11 kW and needs three phases at the socket to deliver even that. Domestic supplies in Britain carry one phase, so at home the three phase lead and the 32A single phase lead behave identically. It is worth the money only where you also charge at a business premises with a three phase feed, which lifts the car to about 41 miles an hour. Keep a Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable in the boot regardless. At 2.3 kW it adds around 9 miles an hour, which will not fill a G80 but will quietly recover 60 or 70 miles overnight at a hotel or a friend's house where no charge point exists. For a car often used for long business trips that is a genuinely useful piece of kit. The Genesis GV60 charging cable page covers the brand's electric SUV, which uses the same 11 kW charger. Our full range of leads for cars like this sits in the Type 2 charging cables collection. Certification runs to IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE approval on every cable. A Type 2 to Type 2 lead is sealed to IP55 and a Type 2 to 3-Pin lead to IP67, with an operating range of -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. All cables carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Genesis G80 Charging Times by Generation Electrified G80 2022 to 2025, 87.2 kWh, 323 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, reduced to 7.4 kW on a single phase domestic supply. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 26 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles Too slow for this battery 32A Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 13 hours 15 mins approx. 27 miles Best Fit at home 32A Three Phase Type 2 to Type 2 11 kW (car limited) 9 hours approx. 41 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin 2.3 kW 42 hours 45 mins approx. 9 miles Ideal backup Electrified G80 facelift 2025 on, 94.5 kWh, 354 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, reduced to 7.4 kW on a single phase domestic supply. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 28 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles Too slow for this battery 32A Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 14 hours 30 mins approx. 28 miles Best Fit at home 32A Three Phase Type 2 to Type 2 11 kW (car limited) 9 hours 45 mins approx. 41 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin 2.3 kW 46 hours 30 mins approx. 9 miles Ideal backup Genesis states pack size but not usable capacity, so both sets of times are worked from the total figure and a real charge will complete sooner. Genesis has also printed the facelift battery as both 94.5 and 97.5 kWh in different documents. The figure drops in winter and at motorway pace. Genesis G80 Charging Cable FAQs Which cable is right for a Genesis Electrified G80? A 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable is right for a Genesis Electrified G80 charging at home. It provides the full 7.4 kW available from a UK domestic supply and returns roughly 190 miles across a normal overnight off peak window. Does the newer G80 charge faster than the earlier one? No. Both generations of the Genesis Electrified G80 use an 11 kW onboard AC charger, so a given cable delivers the same power to either car. The 2025 facelift carries a larger battery, 94.5 kWh against 87.2 kWh, so a full charge takes slightly longer while adding more range in total. Is three phase worth paying for on a G80? Only where you can plug into three phases. The Genesis Electrified G80 tops out at 11 kW, and that rate needs a three phase supply of the kind found at commercial premises rather than houses. On a home wallbox a 22 kW cable and a 32A single phase cable charge a G80 at identical speed. How many miles does a G80 gain overnight? Roughly 190 miles in a seven hour cheap rate period using a 32A single phase cable. A 16A cable brings the Genesis Electrified G80 about 100 miles over the same period. Since most G80 owners plug in with charge still in the battery, that overnight figure matters far more than any empty to full time. What length of cable does a Genesis G80 need? The Genesis Electrified G80 is a long saloon at just over five metres, with the charging inlet on the front left wing. Park nose in towards the wallbox and 5m reaches easily. Reverse in and the inlet ends up five metres further away, which makes 10m the sensible default for anyone who does not always park the same way round. Will my own lead work on a public AC post? It will. Untethered Type 2 sockets are the norm on UK public AC charging posts, and a Genesis Electrified G80 driver carrying a Type 2 to Type 2 lead can plug into them directly. Rapid DC chargers have their cables permanently fitted, so nothing of yours is needed there.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes 11 kW AC, a three phase rating that becomes 7.4 kW at a British home, and a 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable hands the car every watt of it. Every Hyundai Ioniq 6 uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, plugged into the Type 2 section of the CCS Combo 2 inlet on the rear right wing. What sets the Ioniq 6 apart from other cars charging at the same rate is what it does with the energy. It is one of the most aerodynamically efficient cars on sale, with a drag coefficient of 0.21, and that shows up directly in charging maths. An hour on a 32A single phase cable is worth about 32 miles to an Ioniq 6. The same hour, on the same cable, at the same 7.4 kW, gives a Kia EV9 roughly 26 miles. The cable is identical. The car simply travels further on what it receives. That efficiency is why the 32A single phase cable is such a strong buy here. A seven hour overnight off peak window returns around 225 miles to an Ioniq 6, which is two thirds of the car's 338 mile range recovered while you sleep. Very few owners will ever need to think about charging beyond plugging in at night. The flip side is that a 16A cable wastes the car's biggest advantage. At 3.7 kW the Ioniq 6 gains about 16 miles an hour, so the same overnight period returns roughly 110 miles. Buying the cheaper lead for a car chosen partly for its efficiency is a strange combination, and the difference in price is small next to what it costs you in charging throughput over a year. A 22 kW three phase cable is held to 11 kW by the Ioniq 6 and needs a three phase supply to reach it. Houses in Britain are wired with one phase, so a three phase cable will charge your Ioniq 6 at exactly 7.4 kW on the drive, the same as the cheaper single phase lead. Where three phase does exist, at a workplace or business unit, the car reaches about 48 miles an hour. A Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable is a sensible companion at 2.3 kW and around 10 miles an hour. Thanks to the car's efficiency, an overnight stint on a standard socket returns 80 to 100 miles, which is a genuinely useful amount on a long trip where the destination has no charge point. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 charging cable page covers the taller car built on the same platform, and the Kia EV6 charging cable page its close relative. The rest of the marque is in the Hyundai EV charging cables collection. Free next working day UK delivery applies to every cable, each backed by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. They are built to IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE certification, sealed IP55 as Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 as Type 2 to 3-Pin, and rated for -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Charging Times by Battery 77.4 kWh battery, 338 miles WLTP (rear wheel drive) Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, limited to 7.4 kW by a single phase home supply. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 23 hours 45 mins approx. 16 miles Wastes the car's efficiency 32A Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 11 hours 45 mins approx. 32 miles Best Fit at home 32A Three Phase Type 2 to Type 2 11 kW (car limited) 8 hours approx. 48 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin 2.3 kW 38 hours approx. 10 miles Ideal backup All wheel drive versions are rated at 322 miles rather than 338, so their range per hour is about a twentieth lower with identical charging times. Ioniq 6 N, 84 kWh, 302 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 10.5 kW three phase, again 7.4 kW on a single phase home supply. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 25 hours 45 mins approx. 13 miles Too slow for this battery 32A Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 12 hours 45 mins approx. 27 miles Best Fit at home 32A Three Phase Type 2 to Type 2 10.5 kW (car limited) 9 hours approx. 38 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin 2.3 kW 41 hours 15 mins approx. 8 miles Ideal backup Hyundai quotes battery size rather than usable capacity, so both tables are worked from the total and real charges finish a little sooner. Hyundai's own documents give the onboard charger as both 10.5 kW and 11 kW, which is the same hardware quoted at two reference voltages. Both cold weather and sustained high speeds cut this figure. Hyundai Ioniq 6 Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable suits a Hyundai Ioniq 6? A 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable is the best match for a Hyundai Ioniq 6. It supplies the full 7.4 kW a UK home can provide and, because the Ioniq 6 is unusually efficient, returns around 32 miles of range for every hour it is plugged in. Why does the Ioniq 6 gain more miles per hour than other cars? Because it is more efficient. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a drag coefficient of 0.21 and travels further on each kilowatt hour than most electric cars, so the same 7.4 kW charging rate converts into more miles. An Ioniq 6 picks up roughly 32 miles an hour where a large electric SUV on the identical cable gains around 26. Do I need a 22kW cable for a Hyundai Ioniq 6? Not for home charging. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 accepts 11 kW, which requires a three phase supply, and British houses have a single phase feed. A 22 kW cable therefore charges an Ioniq 6 at 7.4 kW on a domestic wallbox, identical to the 32A single phase lead. It only earns its price at a three phase charge point. Does the Ioniq 6 N charge differently? Slightly. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N uses an 84 kWh battery against 77.4 kWh in the standard car, and Hyundai lists its onboard charger at 10.5 kW. It also covers fewer miles per charge at 302, so each hour on a 32A cable is worth about 27 miles rather than 32. What cable length works best for an Ioniq 6? The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a long saloon at around 4.85 metres with the charging flap on the rear right wing. Backing onto a driveway alongside a wallbox on the right means 5m is fine. Parking nose in leaves the flap almost five metres from the wall, where 10m saves a lot of manoeuvring, and street parked owners should think about 15m. How much range does an Ioniq 6 gain in one cheap rate window? Around 225 miles, using a 32A single phase lead across a seven hour cheap rate stretch, which amounts to roughly two thirds of a full charge. Drop to a 16A lead and a Hyundai Ioniq 6 collects about 110 miles in the same time.

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A BMW i7 charging cable has to move more energy than any other cable BMW owners buy from us. The i7 carries 101.7 kWh of usable battery and accepts up to 22 kW on AC, three phase, standard on cars built from 2023. The very first xDrive60 deliveries in late 2022 were quoted at 11 kW. Battery size does not vary across the eDrive50, xDrive60 and M70 xDrive, so the charging answer is the same for all three. Every BMW i7 uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The inlet on the offside rear combines the Type 2 AC connection with the DC pins, and the AC half is what a home or destination charger uses. The size of that battery is what makes the cable choice matter here. Paying for a three phase cable to use on a house supply buys nothing: the i7 will draw 7.4 kW from it and 7.4 kW from the single phase cable that costs less, because a British domestic feed carries one phase. What the battery does change is the cost of getting the cable wrong. A 32A single phase cable is the sensible home choice and takes the i7 from empty in about 15 hours 30 minutes, which is already two overnight windows rather than one. Step down to a 16A cable and the same job takes 31 hours. In practical terms that is around 14 miles put back per hour instead of 28, so a seven hour off peak window returns about 98 miles rather than 196. On a car with this much battery, a 16A cable never catches up with normal use and the saving disappears inside a month of charging. Because a full charge is a long job, most i7 owners top up rather than fill. That makes a Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Cable more useful than it first looks. At 2.3 kW it adds roughly 9 miles an hour, so an afternoon on a 13A socket at a relative's house is worth something, and it removes the risk of arriving somewhere with no working post. Other large BMWs in the range include the BMW i5 and the BMW iX, both of which take the same cable. You can see everything we stock on the BMW EV charging cable range. Our cables are built to IEC 62196, CE certified, and rated to run between -30C and +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. The Type 2 to Type 2 cable is sealed to IP55 and the Type 2 to 3 Pin to IP67. A 2 year manufacturer's warranty covers every one, and UK delivery is free and next working day. BMW i7 Charging Times by Battery 101.7 kWh usable, i7 eDrive50 and xDrive60, WLTP up to 388 miles Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 22 kW three phase on cars from 2023, 11 kW on the earliest xDrive60 deliveries. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 31 hours approx. 14 miles Too slow for this battery 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 15 hours 30 minutes approx. 28 miles Best Fit at home 32A three phase Type 2 to Type 2 22 kW 5 hours 15 minutes approx. 84 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3 Pin 2.3 kW 50 hours approx. 9 miles Ideal backup 101.7 kWh usable, i7 M70 xDrive, WLTP up to 348 miles Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 22 kW three phase as standard. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 31 hours approx. 13 miles Too slow for this battery 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 15 hours 30 minutes approx. 25 miles Best Fit at home 32A three phase Type 2 to Type 2 22 kW 5 hours 15 minutes approx. 75 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3 Pin 2.3 kW 50 hours approx. 8 miles Ideal backup Expect lower figures in winter and on long fast runs. BMW i7 Charging Cable FAQs Which cable fits a BMW i7? A BMW i7 takes a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable, and the 32A single phase version suits nearly every owner. It carries the full 7.4 kW a domestic wallbox provides and refills the 101.7 kWh battery in about 15 hours 30 minutes. We stock it in 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m. Would a 22kW cable speed up a BMW i7 at home? No. A BMW i7 can accept 22 kW, but only from a three phase supply, and houses in Britain are fed with a single phase. At home the car takes 7.4 kW through either cable. The three phase cable is worth owning if a workplace or destination charger you use often runs three phase AC, where it cuts a full charge to about 5 hours 15 minutes. How long does a BMW i7 take to charge from empty? A BMW i7 takes roughly 15 hours 30 minutes from empty on a 7.4 kW home wallbox with a 32A single phase cable, and about 5 hours 15 minutes on a 22 kW three phase AC supply. Very few owners run the battery flat, so a nightly top up of 150 to 200 miles is the more useful number. What cable length suits a BMW i7? The BMW i7 is close to 5.4 metres long with the charge flap on the offside rear wing, so parking direction changes the answer more than it does on a smaller car. Reversing onto a drive with a wallbox by the house usually works with 5m, while nose in parking or a charger on the opposite wall of a garage points to 10m. It is worth measuring the actual run before ordering. Do I still need a cable if my i7 came with one? Many BMW i7 cars were supplied with a single phase cable, and it will not use the car's 22 kW three phase charger. It is also common for the supplied cable to be shorter than a driveway needs. A second cable in the boot means a public post is never a problem when the first one is plugged in at home. Is a 16A cable enough for a BMW i7? A 16A cable will charge a BMW i7 but it halves the rate to 3.7 kW, stretching a full charge to 31 hours and returning around 14 miles for each hour on the plug. On a battery of 101.7 kWh that difference shows up every night, so the 32A cable is the better buy.

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A charging cable for the Audi A3 plug-in hybrid, covering the 2014 to 2018 A3 Sportback e-tron, the 2020 to 2024 A3 40 and 45 TFSI e, and the A3 Sportback TFSI e from 2025. All of them charge through a Type 2 inlet, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2. Maximum AC rates vary by version: 3.6 kW on the 2014 to 2018 Sportback e-tron, 2.9 kW on the 2020 to 2024 40 and 45 TFSI e, and 11 kW on the 2025 Sportback TFSI e. 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, with the two older versions held lower by their own onboard chargers. 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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Jaguar changed the I-Pace's onboard charger in the middle of 2020, and at a British house the change makes almost no difference at all. Cars up to 20MY have a 7 kW single phase charger. From 21MY, announced in June 2020, every I-Pace got an 11 kW three phase unit as standard. A home supply carries one phase and tops out at 7.4 kW, so both cars charge at roughly the same speed on a domestic wallbox. The upgrade only shows itself on a three phase supply, which is why so many owners have never noticed which one they own. Both versions use a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Jaguar puts the charging flap on the front wheel arch, nearside, so the lead reaches in at the kerb-side front corner rather than anywhere near the back of the car. The 32A single phase cable is the right buy for either. On a 7 kW car it gives the full rate the charger can take, and on an 11 kW car it gives the full 7.4 kW a house can deliver. The 32A three phase cable only pays on a 21MY or later I-Pace at a workplace with three genuine phases, where a full charge falls from 13 hours to 8 hours 45 minutes. On a pre-2021 car there is no benefit to be had anywhere, since its onboard charger is a single phase unit. The 16A cable is not worth the saving on a 90 kWh battery. Twenty five and three quarter hours is not a charging strategy, and it drops recovery to about 13 miles an hour on a car with 292 miles of range. Every I-Pace left the factory with a 3-pin lead, and plenty have since lost it. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable gives 2.3 kW from a 13 amp domestic socket, around 8 miles an hour, which is no way to fill this battery but does mean a night at a relative's house is worth sixty or seventy miles. Our guide explains what a house socket can achieve. The smaller Jaguar plug-in hybrid is covered at Jaguar E-Pace charging cable and the saloon at Jaguar XJ charging cable. Everything Jaguar sits under Jaguar EV charging cables. The sealing figures quoted below are explained in our guide to IP ratings. All of these leads are made to IEC 62196 Type 2 and hold CE certification, working from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. IP55 covers the Type 2 to Type 2 cables and IP67 the Type 2 to 3-Pin. Each one comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Jaguar I-Pace Charging Times by Model Year 21MY onwards, 84.7 kWh usable, up to 292 miles WLTP 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 25 hours 45 mins approx. 13 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 13 hours approx. 26 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 11 kW (car limited) 8 hours 45 mins approx. 38 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 41 hours 30 mins approx. 8 miles Ideal backup 19MY and 20MY, 84.7 kWh usable, up to 292 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7 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 25 hours 45 mins approx. 13 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 13 hours 45 mins approx. 24 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 13 hours 45 mins approx. 24 miles Single-phase charger, no gain Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 41 hours 30 mins approx. 8 miles Ideal backup Jaguar published the pack only as 90 kWh gross, so the 84.7 kWh usable figure comes from third party measurement. The changeover happened during 2020, so a car registered late that year could be either. A cold snap or a long motorway stint will each pull these miles down. Jaguar I-Pace Charging Cable FAQs What cable fits a Jaguar I-Pace? Every Jaguar I-Pace uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, and the 32A single phase version suits both charger versions at home. It gives a pre-2021 car its full 7 kW and a 2021 on car the full 7.4 kW a British house can supply. Does my I-Pace have the 7kW or the 11kW charger? Cars up to 20MY have 7 kW single phase and 21MY onwards have 11 kW three phase, standard on both counts rather than optional. Jaguar announced the change in June 2020, so a car registered in the second half of that year could be either and the registration date will not settle it. At home the two charge at almost the same speed anyway. Would a three phase cable help a Jaguar I-Pace? Only on a 21MY or later car, and only where three genuine phases exist. There it takes a full charge from 13 hours to 8 hours 45 minutes. On a pre-2021 I-Pace it cannot help at all, because that car's onboard charger is single phase, and on any house supply it delivers exactly what the cheaper 32A cable delivers. How long does a Jaguar I-Pace take to charge at home? About 13 hours from empty on a 32A cable for a 2021 on car, and 13 hours 45 minutes for an earlier one. This is a big battery, so most owners top up rather than fill, and a seven hour overnight window returns roughly 180 miles. How long a cable does a Jaguar I-Pace need? The socket sits on the nearside front wheel arch of a 4.68 metre car, well forward. That makes 5m marginal on most driveways, because a wallbox mounted at the rear or on the driver's side leaves the lead crossing the whole car. This is a 10m car more often than not. Can an I-Pace use public AC chargers with this cable? Yes. The great majority of British public AC points are untethered, meaning the driver supplies the lead, so one cable covers home and away. CCS rapid chargers have their cable built in and need nothing from you.

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Buy the Type 2 to Type 2 32A cable for your Audi e-tron. At a UK home it delivers 7.4 kW, which is the most a single phase supply can give, and every e-tron and Q8 e-tron built between 2019 and 2025 accepts it. Battery size and trim do not change that answer. The 22 kW question is the one worth getting right, because it decides whether you spend more. Audi fitted an 11 kW onboard charger as standard across the range. A second onboard charger was a cost option that raised AC charging to 22 kW. It arrived on the e-tron 55 quattro from late 2020, on the e-tron 50 quattro and the e-tron S from mid-2021, and stayed available on the Q8 e-tron through to 2025. Most cars sold here left the factory without it. Checking is simple. A car with the second onboard charger has a second charging flap on the left hand side of the body. One flap means 11 kW and a single phase cable is all you need. Two flaps mean the twin charger is fitted, so a three phase 32A cable can reach 22 kW at a three phase charge point. At home the three phase cable adds nothing, because a UK house is single phase and caps you at 7.4 kW whichever cable you plug in. Battery size sets the clock. The e-tron 50 quattro holds 64.7 kWh usable and fills in about ten hours on 7.4 kW. The e-tron 55 quattro and the e-tron S hold 86.5 kWh and want a little over thirteen hours. The Q8 e-tron 50 moved up to 89 kWh, while the Q8 e-tron 55 and SQ8 e-tron carry 106 kWh and take roughly sixteen hours from empty. Nobody arrives home empty, so an overnight session covers a normal top up on all of them. Length is the last call. Five metres suits a wallbox beside the parking space. Ten metres covers a driveway you reverse onto or a shared bay. Fifteen and twenty metre 32A cables exist for a charge point across a courtyard. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Audi e-tron Charging Times e-tron 50 quattro, SUV and Sportback, 2019 to 2022, 64.7 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 31h 45m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 19h 45m Only for a 16A supply Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 10h 00m Best choice at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW 3h 15m Only with the twin charger option e-tron 55 quattro and e-tron S, SUV and Sportback, 2019 to 2022, 86.5 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 42h 30m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 26h 30m Only for a 16A supply Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 13h 15m Best choice at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW 4h 30m Only with the twin charger option Q8 e-tron 50 quattro, SUV and Sportback, 2022 to 2025, 89 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 43h 45m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 27h 15m Only for a 16A supply Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 13h 30m Best choice at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW 4h 30m Only with the twin charger option Q8 e-tron 55 quattro and SQ8 e-tron, SUV and Sportback, 2022 to 2025, 106 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 52h 00m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 32h 15m Only for a 16A supply Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 16h 15m Best choice at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW 5h 30m Only with the twin charger option Audi e-tron Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does the Audi e-tron need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Every e-tron and Q8 e-tron from 2019 to 2025 uses a Type 2 inlet, and the 32A version is the one to buy, because it carries the full 7.4 kW a UK home can supply. The 16A cable is only worth it if your supply is limited to 16A. Is the 22 kW three phase cable worth buying? Only if your car has the optional second onboard charger. Standard cars charge at 11 kW on AC, so a three phase cable brings no gain. Even with the option fitted, a UK home is single phase and stops at 7.4 kW. The 22 kW figure is reached only at a three phase charge point. How do I tell if my e-tron has the twin charger? Look for a second charging flap on the left hand side of the body. One flap means the standard 11 kW onboard charger. Two flaps mean the 22 kW option is fitted. It appeared on the e-tron 55 quattro from late 2020, on the e-tron 50 and e-tron S from mid-2021, and across the Q8 e-tron range. How long does an e-tron take to charge at home? On a 7.4 kW home wallbox, the 64.7 kWh e-tron 50 quattro needs about 10 hours from empty and the 86.5 kWh e-tron 55 quattro about 13 hours 15 minutes. The 89 kWh Q8 e-tron 50 takes 13 hours 30 minutes, and the 106 kWh Q8 e-tron 55 and SQ8 e-tron around 16 hours 15 minutes. Is the Q8 e-tron the same car as the e-tron? Yes. Audi renamed the e-tron as the Q8 e-tron in late 2022 and fitted larger batteries at the same time, moving the 50 quattro from 64.7 kWh to 89 kWh and the 55 quattro from 86.5 kWh to 106 kWh. The connector stayed Type 2, so the same cable fits both badges. Should I buy a 5m or 10m e-tron cable? Five metres is enough when the wallbox sits beside the parking space and the charge port is on the same side. Ten metres is the safer buy for a driveway you reverse onto, a shared bay or a public post. We also stock the 32A cable in 15 metre and 20 metre lengths.

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A charging cable for the Porsche Cayenne, covering every version that plugs in, from the 2018 E-Hybrid to the 2026 Cayenne Electric. All of them use a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 2018 to 2023 E-Hybrid had a 3.6 kW onboard charger as standard and 7.2 kW as an option, the 2024 E-Hybrid, S E-Hybrid and Turbo E-Hybrid take 11 kW, and the Cayenne Electric takes 11 kW, or 22 kW where the optional charger was ordered. 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 car's own lower limit on an early E-Hybrid. 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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Most LEVC TX drivers need one cable: a Type 2 to Type 2 32A lead. Your taxi has a 22 kW onboard charger, but UK homes and most domestic supplies run on a single phase, and that caps any cable at 7.4 kW. The 32A lead pulls every watt of it. A 16A cable fits the same socket, but it stops at 3.7 kW and roughly doubles the time the cab spends plugged in.That 22 kW figure is only reachable at a three phase charge point, using the 32A three phase cable. If your depot or garage has three phase power, that cable is a genuine upgrade. It takes a full charge from roughly four and three quarter hours down to about an hour and a half, which matters when you are turning the cab round between shifts. On a house supply it charges no faster than the standard 32A lead, so do not pay for it unless you have the power.There are two taxi generations and the cable choice is the same for both. The 2018 to 2022 TX carries 31 kWh usable from a 33 kWh pack. The 2023 car onwards moved to 34.6 kWh, quoted at up to 78 miles of electric range. Both use Type 2 for AC and both have a CCS socket rated at 50 kW, and early cars could be specified with a CHAdeMO socket alongside it, which is rare.Worth being plain about what the TX is. It is a range extender rather than a pure EV. The 1.5 litre petrol engine works only as a generator and never drives the wheels, so a flat battery never ends a shift. The cheap miles are still the charged ones, so plugging in overnight is what keeps the engine off during the day.On length, 5m suits a cab that noses straight into a wallbox. 10m is the safer buy for kerbside parking or a shared post. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, with free next working day UK delivery.LEVC TX Charging TimesTX range extender taxi, 2018 to 2022, 31 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 15h 15m Standby use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 9h 30m Works, but slow for a working cab Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 4h 45m Best fit for home and rank Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (10m) 22 kW 1h 30m Only at a three phase depot TX with the upgraded battery, 2023 onwards, 34.6 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 17h 00m Emergency top up Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 10h 30m Long overnight charge Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 5h 15m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (10m) 22 kW 1h 45m Three phase supply required LEVC TX Charging Cable FAQsWhich cable does the LEVC TX need?The TX uses a Type 2 socket for AC charging, so a Type 2 to Type 2 lead is the one to order. Buy the 32A version. On the single phase supply in a UK home it delivers 7.4 kW, the quickest AC charge the cab will see there. A 16A lead fits but limits you to 3.7 kW.Is the three phase cable worth it for a cab?Only where you plug into genuine three phase power. The TX has a 22 kW onboard charger, so at a three phase point the 32A three phase cable refills 31 kWh in around an hour and a half rather than four and three quarter hours. At a house it draws 7.4 kW, exactly the same as the standard 32A lead.How long does a full charge take?From flat, the 2018 to 2022 TX takes about 4 hours 45 minutes at 7.4 kW using a 32A cable, or roughly 9 hours 30 minutes at 3.7 kW on a 16A one. A three pin lead needs around 15 hours 15 minutes, which makes it a standby option rather than something you use between shifts.Does the 2023 TX charge any differently?The pack grew from 31 kWh usable to 34.6 kWh, with electric range quoted up to 78 miles. The charging hardware did not change: Type 2 for AC, 7.4 kW on a single phase supply, 22 kW on three phase, plus CCS at 50 kW. A full 32A charge runs to about 5 hours 15 minutes instead of 4 hours 45.Will this cable fit an LEVC VN5 van?Yes. The VN5 shares the TX platform and the same Type 2 socket, with either the 31 kWh pack or the later 34.6 kWh one. The 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the correct buy. Higher trims carry the 22 kW charger, so a three phase lead only earns its keep at a three phase depot.Should I buy 5m or 10m?5m reaches when the cab noses straight into a wallbox on a driveway. Take 10m if you park on the street, reverse onto a rank, or share a charge post at a garage. Working cabs rarely stop in the same spot twice, so the extra five metres removes a daily irritation.

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A Type 2 to 3 pin charging cable turns any ordinary household socket into a charge point. It is the lead to buy if your wall box has not been installed yet, if you park somewhere a fixed charger cannot reach, or if you simply want something in the boot for the nights you end up staying away. One end is a standard UK 3 pin plug, the other is a Type 2 connector built to IEC 62196, the Mennekes standard. Delivered power is around 2.4 kW, so the sensible way to choose is by the size of your battery. On a plug-in hybrid holding 8 to 15 kWh usable this is a genuine primary charger: four to seven hours from empty, which sits comfortably inside a normal night with hours to spare. A small electric car with 20 to 40 kWh takes nine to nineteen hours from flat, so treat it as an overnight top up in the week and a full charge across a weekend. A mid size car with 50 to 65 kWh needs twenty four to thirty one hours from empty, and a large SUV or saloon with 70 to 100 kWh needs thirty three to forty seven hours. On the bigger cars a twelve hour night adds around one hundred miles, which is why they are better served by daily top ups than by charging from flat. The current setting is adjustable, and that matters more than it first sounds. Older house wiring and outbuilding sockets do not all enjoy holding the same load for hours on end, so being able to dial the draw down keeps everything comfortable. Turn it down for a socket you are unsure about, and back up when you are on a circuit you trust. The cable is rated IP67, which is the highest weatherproof rating we fit, so a wet driveway overnight is no trouble at all. It runs from minus thirty to plus sixty five degrees and stores down to minus forty. Every lead is CE certified and comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Times Your Car Usable Battery Empty to Full at 2.4 kW Range Added Overnight (12 hours) Best Used As Plug-in hybrid 8 to 15 kWh 4 to 7 hours Full charge, with hours to spare Your main charging method, every night Small electric car 20 to 40 kWh 9 to 19 hours Around 100 miles Overnight top ups, full charge across a weekend Mid size electric car 50 to 65 kWh 24 to 31 hours Around 100 miles Daily top ups rather than charging from empty Large electric SUV or saloon 70 to 100 kWh 33 to 47 hours Around 100 miles A backup cable, and for charging away from home Available in three lengths: 5m, 10m and 15m. Type 2 plug (IEC 62196, Mennekes) to UK 3 pin IP67 weatherproof rating Adjustable current setting Operating temperature minus 30 to plus 65 degrees Storage temperature minus 40 to plus 80 degrees CE certified 2 year manufacturer's warranty Free next working day UK delivery Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Cable FAQs What does a Type 2 to 3 pin cable charge at? Around 2.4 kW from a standard household socket. On a plug-in hybrid carrying 8 to 15 kWh usable that means a full charge in four to seven hours. A mid size electric car with 50 to 65 kWh would need twenty four to thirty one hours from completely flat, so on larger batteries it is used for top ups. Which cars can use this cable? Any vehicle with a Type 2 inlet, which covers nearly every electric car and plug-in hybrid sold in Britain. The car end is a Type 2 connector made to IEC 62196, the Mennekes standard, so if the socket behind your charging flap matches that shape the cable fits. Older cars with a Type 1 inlet need a different lead. Is it safe to leave outside in the rain? Yes. This lead carries an IP67 weatherproof rating, the highest we fit to any cable, so rain and a wet driveway overnight are not a concern. It also operates from minus thirty to plus sixty five degrees and stores down to minus forty, so leaving it in the boot through a cold snap does it no harm. What does the adjustable current setting do? It lets you raise or lower the draw to suit whatever socket you are plugged into. An older house circuit or an outbuilding supply is happier with a lower setting held for several hours, while a modern, well protected socket will take more. A lower setting charges more slowly but asks less of the wiring. Should I use this instead of a wall box? Alongside one, unless you drive a plug-in hybrid. A hybrid pack of 8 to 15 kWh fills overnight with time in hand, so many owners never need anything else. A 70 to 100 kWh SUV needs thirty three to forty seven hours from empty and picks up about a hundred miles in a twelve hour night, which is a top up rather than a charge. Which length should I choose? Five metres suits a socket in a garage or on an outside wall close to where you park. Ten metres is the usual pick when the socket is indoors and the lead has to run out through a doorway or around the car. Fifteen metres covers long driveways, shared yards and awkward parking angles.

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You will find UK listings claiming the BMW 225xe charges in about two hours on a 7 kW wallbox. That is arithmetically impossible, because the 225xe has a 3.7 kW single phase onboard charger. BMW confirmed the figure in writing when it launched the replacement, noting that maximum charging capacity was going up from 3.7 kW to 7.4 kW on the new car. The number matters commercially, because it means the cheapest cable we sell is the right one for this car and anything dearer is money spent on capability the 225xe cannot use. Every BMW 225xe Active Tourer uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. BMW puts the socket under a separate flap on the front left wing, ahead of the driver's door, and the car has no DC rapid charging at all, so a Type 2 cable is the only way to charge it anywhere. Buy the 16A version. At 3.7 kW the car is already at its ceiling on a 16A lead, so the 32A single phase cable charges it no faster and the 22 kW three phase cable is money wasted twice over: the 225xe cannot use three phases, and a British house cannot supply them. This is one of the few pages on this site where we will tell you plainly not to buy the more expensive cable. The battery changed during the car's life and the charger did not. Cars up to 2019 carry 7.6 kWh gross, sometimes quoted as 7.7, of which 5.8 kWh is usable. From August 2019 the pack grew to 10.0 kWh gross and 8.8 kWh usable. Owners often ask how to tell which one they have, and for cable purposes the reassuring answer is that it does not matter, because both charge at 3.7 kW and both take the same lead. A domestic socket lead is genuinely practical on a battery this small. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable draws 2.3 kW from an ordinary 13 amp outlet and fills the later 225xe in about 4 hours 15 minutes, or the earlier car in 2 hours 45 minutes. That is a complete overnight charge from a normal socket, which makes it a real second method rather than a fallback. Our guide explains what a household socket delivers. If your car is the newer 2 Series Active Tourer plug-in hybrid, badged 225e xDrive or 230e and sold from 2022, none of these figures apply. That car has a 7.4 kW charger and a 16.3 kWh battery, so it wants the 32A single phase cable instead. Other BMW plug-in hybrids are covered on the BMW 330e charging cable page, and everything for the marque is listed in BMW EV charging cables. All of our leads are built to IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE certification, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. The Type 2 to Type 2 cables are sealed to IP55 and the Type 2 to 3-Pin to IP67. Every one carries a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, with free next working day UK delivery. Our IP ratings guide explains what those sealing figures keep out. BMW 225xe Charging Times by Battery 2019 to 2021, 10.0 kWh gross and 8.8 kWh usable, up to 34 miles WLTP electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 3.7 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 2 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles Best Fit, and the cheapest option Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW (car limited) 2 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles No faster than the 16A here Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW (car limited) 2 hours 45 mins approx. 14 miles Money wasted on this car Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 4 hours 15 mins approx. 9 miles A full charge from a house socket 2016 to 2019, 7.6 kWh gross and 5.8 kWh usable, up to 25 miles NEDC electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 3.7 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 1 hour 45 mins approx. 16 miles Best Fit, and the cheapest option Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW (car limited) 1 hour 45 mins approx. 16 miles No faster than the 16A here Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW (car limited) 1 hour 45 mins approx. 16 miles Money wasted on this car Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 2 hours 45 mins approx. 10 miles A full charge from a house socket The 25 mile figure for the earlier car is an NEDC rating, because it predates WLTP testing, so real world electric range sits below it. The facelift in autumn 2018 and the battery change in August 2019 were separate events, which means a 2018 facelifted car still has the smaller pack. Cold weather cuts the miles per hour on either version. BMW 225xe Charging Cable FAQs What charging cable does a BMW 225xe need? A BMW 225xe needs a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, and the 16A version is all it can use. The car's onboard charger is limited to 3.7 kW, so a 32A cable delivers exactly the same speed for more money. Can a BMW 225xe charge at 7kW? No, and this is the most common mistake made about this car. Several UK listings quote a two hour charge on a 7 kW wallbox, which cannot happen on a 3.7 kW onboard charger. BMW itself put the figure on record when it launched the successor, describing the increase from 3.7 kW to 7.4 kW as a change. Does the bigger battery charge any faster? No. The 2019 upgrade from 7.6 kWh to 10.0 kWh left the 3.7 kW charger untouched, so the larger battery simply takes longer, about 2 hours 45 minutes rather than 1 hour 45 minutes. Both take the same cable, which is why you do not need to identify your battery before ordering. Is the 22kW three phase cable worth it on a BMW 225xe? No, for two separate reasons. The 225xe cannot draw more than 3.7 kW from any supply, and a British house provides a single phase in any case. There is no site anywhere in the country where that cable would charge this car faster than the 16A one. Can I charge a BMW 225xe from a three pin socket? Yes, and on this car it works properly. A 3-pin lead fills the later 10.0 kWh battery in about 4 hours 15 minutes and the earlier one in 2 hours 45 minutes, so an ordinary household socket gives you a complete charge overnight with hours to spare. What length of cable does a BMW 225xe need? The flap is on the front left wing of a car about 4.35 metres long, so 5m reaches when the wallbox is towards the front of the drive on the passenger side. Park nose out, or mount the unit at the far end, and the lead has to come round the car, which is where the 10m earns its place.

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Order the Type 2 to Type 2 32A single phase cable, in 5m or 10m. Every Scenic E-Tech sold here uses a Type 2 inlet, with CCS alongside it for rapid charging, so there is no connector question to answer. The only real decision is the battery you have. Comfort Range 170hp cars carry 60 kWh usable. Long Range 220hp cars carry 87 kWh usable from a 92 kWh nominal pack, and that extra 27 kWh is what changes your overnight planning. The onboard charger figure needs honesty rather than a confident number. Renault UK's brochure and its powertrain page both state 11 kW as standard with no 22 kW option offered. EV Database lists 22 kW. Renault's own charging table then quotes a 22 kW public charging time that sits cleanly with neither source. We recommend buying on the 11 kW figure, and we would rather show you the disagreement than pretend it is settled. Here is why it barely matters at home. British houses get a single phase supply, which caps every wallbox at 7.4 kW no matter what the car will accept. Fit the 32A single phase cable and a Comfort Range fills from empty in roughly nine hours fifteen minutes. A Long Range takes about thirteen hours fifteen minutes. A three phase cable plugged into a single phase wallbox delivers exactly the same 7.4 kW, so it buys you nothing on a driveway. The three phase cable earns its price only if you regularly park at a three phase post, typically a workplace or a destination charger. On 11 kW that trims the Comfort Range to about six hours fifteen minutes and the Long Range to about nine hours. If the 22 kW listing turns out to be right for your car, those drop again, but we cannot confirm 22 kW on UK cars and we would not ask you to pay for it on that basis alone. One thing worth clearing up: the petrol and diesel Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs built between 1996 and 2022 have no charging port and need nothing from this page. Our Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and the 3 pin units IP67, both backed by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Renault Scenic Charging Times Scenic E-Tech Comfort Range 170hp, 2024 to 2025, 60 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 29 hours 30 minutes Emergency top ups only Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 18 hours 15 minutes Two nights for a full charge Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 9 hours 15 minutes Best buy for home charging Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 11 kW at a three phase post 6 hours 15 minutes Only if you use three phase posts Scenic E-Tech Long Range 220hp, 2024 onwards, 87 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 42 hours 45 minutes Not a practical charging method Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 26 hours 30 minutes Undersized for this battery Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 13 hours 15 minutes Best buy, plan an overnight plus Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 11 kW at a three phase post 9 hours Worth it for workplace charging Renault Scenic Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Renault Scenic E-Tech need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Every UK Scenic E-Tech has a Type 2 inlet, so the 32A single phase version delivers the full 7.4 kW a home wallbox can supply. That fills the 60 kWh Comfort Range in about nine hours fifteen minutes and the 87 kWh Long Range in roughly thirteen hours fifteen. Is the Scenic 11 kW or 22 kW on AC? Renault UK states 11 kW as standard with no 22 kW option. EV Database lists 22 kW, and Renault's charging table quotes a 22 kW time that matches neither source cleanly. We could not confirm 22 kW on UK cars, so we price and advise on 11 kW. At home the answer is 7.4 kW regardless. How long does a Scenic E-Tech take to charge? On a 7.4 kW home supply, a 60 kWh Comfort Range goes empty to full in around nine hours fifteen minutes, and an 87 kWh Long Range in around thirteen hours fifteen. Drop to a 16A cable at 3.7 kW and those stretch to eighteen hours fifteen and twenty six hours thirty respectively. Is a three phase cable worth buying? Only if you genuinely use three phase posts. On a home wallbox it delivers the same 7.4 kW as the cheaper single phase cable, because UK houses are single phase. At an 11 kW three phase post it saves about three hours on a Comfort Range and about four hours fifteen on a Long Range. Did the old Renault Scenic MPV plug in? No. The Scenic and Grand Scenic MPVs built between 1996 and 2022 were petrol and diesel only, with no charging port of any kind. The E-Tech that arrived in 2024 is a completely different vehicle that happens to share the name. If your car has no inlet flap, nothing on this page applies. Should I buy a 5m or a 10m cable? Measure from the wallbox to where the inlet sits when the car is parked as it usually is, then add slack for the door being open. 5m suits a wallbox beside the bay. Choose 10m if you park nose in one night and reversed the next, or share a post with a second car.

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Fifteen metres is a length people arrive at by necessity rather than preference. This Type 2 tethered cable is for the wallbox that has to reach a long way: a charge point by the house with parking at the end of a long drive, a unit fitted where the supply came in rather than where the car sits, or a shared yard where the nearest wall is nowhere near the bay. It is a tethered cable, which means it does not travel with you. One end is wired permanently inside the charge point during installation and the other is a Type 2 plug for the car. Nothing is stored, nothing is coiled into a boot, and there is no lead lying about to be picked up by anyone passing. The cable is rated at 32A. On a British home supply, which is single phase, 7.4 kW is the maximum available no matter what is fitted, so the 32A rating exists to make sure the cable is never the limiting factor. Length does not slow charging down. A 15m lead delivers exactly what a 5m one does. What length does cost you is handling. Fifteen metres of 32A cable is heavy and takes real effort to gather up neatly, which is one reason a wall bracket is worth fitting beside the unit. Only order this length if you have measured and shorter genuinely will not reach, because a tethered cable cannot be swapped without an electrician returning. Installation is an electrician's job for the same reason: the cable is terminated inside the charge point. If a shorter run works for you, our 5m and 10m Type 2 tethered cables cost less and are far easier to manage. Sealed to IP55, with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. 15m Type 2 Tethered Cable FAQs When do I actually need 15 metres? When the charge point cannot be mounted near the car. Common cases are a wallbox fixed by the consumer unit at the house with parking at the far end of the drive, a garage wall on the wrong side, or shared parking where the bay and the wall are simply distant from one another. Measure before ordering. What does tethered mean on a charge point? The cable is built into the unit permanently instead of being a loose lead you plug in at both ends. It hangs from the wallbox between charges. A socketed or untethered unit works the other way, with a bare socket on the wall that you connect your own portable cable into every time. Which end goes into the car? The Type 2 connector. The opposite end has no plug, because it is wired directly into the charge point when the cable is fitted. That is why a tethered cable arrives with a single connector and cannot be used as a portable lead between a public post and your car. Can I install it myself? No. Fitting requires opening the charge point and terminating the cable inside it, which is electrical work on a hard wired appliance. Use a qualified electrician, and ideally the installer who commissioned your unit, since they already know how it is wired and whether it accepts a replacement lead. Does 15 metres of cable slow charging down? No. The car draws the lowest of three limits: its own onboard charger, the supply feeding the charge point, and the cable rating. On a single phase home supply that ceiling is 7.4 kW, and a 32A cable of any length passes it without difficulty. Length affects weight and handling, not speed. Do I still need a cable in the boot? Yes, if you charge away from home. This cable is fixed to your wallbox and never leaves it. Public and workplace AC posts almost always have sockets, so you need your own portable Type 2 lead for those. Keep one in the boot alongside a bag to store it in.

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The battery in the Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid has more than doubled since 2018 and the onboard charger has stayed at about 7 kW throughout. That single fact drives the whole Range Rover Sport charging cable decision. The original P400e carried 13.1 kWh and could be filled in an evening on almost anything. The current car carries 38.2 kWh, of which 31.8 kWh is usable, and now behaves like a small electric car that has to be charged overnight rather than topped up before dinner. Both generations plug in through a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Land Rover puts the flap on the nearside front wing, ahead of the driver's door on a UK car, which is worth confirming on your own vehicle before you measure for length. Choose the 32A single phase cable. A 22 kW lead needs three phases coming into the building, and domestic supplies in Britain carry one, which caps any house at 7.4 kW. That is already above what the Range Rover Sport asks for, so the three phase cable would arrive at the same time as the cheaper one every single night. It only becomes interesting if you also charge a genuinely three phase capable car at a commercial site. The 16A cable is the one to avoid on the newer car. It drops the rate to 3.7 kW and takes a full charge from 5 hours 15 minutes to 9 hours 45 minutes, and it costs 8 miles of recovery every hour. For a car this heavy, the cheaper lead turns a single evening top up into an all nighter. The 3-pin lead earns its place the first time you park somewhere without a wallbox. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable runs at 2.3 kW off a standard household socket, worth about 5 miles an hour on the current car, so an overnight stay at a hotel or a relative's house returns around 40 to 50 electric miles. On a plug-in hybrid that is often the difference between arriving home on petrol and arriving home on electricity. Our guide explains what a household socket delivers. The Range Rover Evoque charging cable page covers the smaller plug-in and the Range Rover Vogue charging cable page covers the full size car, both of which have their own figures. Browse everything for the marque in Land Rover EV charging cables, and see our guide to IP ratings for what the sealing numbers below mean. Sealing first: IP55 on the Type 2 to Type 2 leads, IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin. The build standard is IEC 62196 Type 2, certified by CE, tested from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Everything carries a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and ships free on the next working day anywhere in the UK. Range Rover Sport Charging Times by Generation L461 plug-in hybrid, 2023 onwards, 31.8 kWh usable, up to 76 miles WLTP electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: about 7 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 9 hours 45 mins approx. 9 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 5 hours 15 mins approx. 17 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 5 hours 15 mins approx. 17 miles No gain over the 32A single phase Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 15 hours 30 mins approx. 5 miles Ideal backup L494 P400e, 2018 to 2022, 13.1 kWh pack, up to 25 miles WLTP electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: about 7 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 4 hours approx. 7 miles Workable on this small pack Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 2 hours approx. 13 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 2 hours approx. 13 miles No gain over the 32A single phase Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 6 hours 30 mins approx. 4 miles Genuinely usable overnight Land Rover has never published a usable capacity for the P400e, so its times are calculated from the 13.1 kWh gross figure and are a slight overestimate. In cold conditions and at higher speeds the real figure drops. Range Rover Sport Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable is right for a Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid? The 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 lead is the one to buy. Both plug-in Range Rover Sport generations accept about 7 kW of AC, which is exactly what that cable delivers from a UK wallbox, and neither one can use anything faster. Is the 22kW three phase cable worth paying for on a Range Rover Sport? No. A Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid is limited to roughly 7 kW by its own charger, and a British house cannot exceed 7.4 kW in any case, so the three phase lead finishes at the same moment as the cheaper one. It is only worth owning if you charge a different, faster car at a three phase site. How long does the current Range Rover Sport plug-in take to charge at home? About 5 hours 15 minutes from empty on a 32A cable, or 9 hours 45 minutes on a 16A one. The 31.8 kWh usable battery is roughly two and a half times the size of the old P400e pack, which is why the newer car has to be charged overnight rather than in an evening. Does the older P400e charge at the same speed? Yes, at about the same rate but for far less time. A Range Rover Sport P400e holds 13.1 kWh and fills in around 2 hours on a 32A cable, so it can be brought back to full between getting home and going to bed. Its 3.7 kW figure on a 16A lead still gets it done in about 4 hours. What length of cable does a Range Rover Sport need? This is a 4.95 metre car with the charging flap on the nearside front wing, so a 5m lead only works when the wallbox is on the same side of the drive as the flap and reasonably close to the front of the car. Park with the offside towards the wall, or reverse in, and 10m is the safe choice. Can a Range Rover Sport plug-in use public charge points? Yes on AC. Public untethered Type 2 posts accept the same cable you use at home, and the current Range Rover Sport plug-in also has a 50 kW DC socket for rapid charging, which needs no cable of your own. The older P400e is AC only.

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A Hyundai Kona Electric takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and how fast it pulls depends on which generation you have. Cars from 2018 to 2023 accept 7.2 kW. Cars from 2023 onwards accept 10.5 kW. Buy the 32A single phase cable either way. Check one thing before you order. The Kona Hybrid has no charging socket at all, in either generation, and there has never been a Kona plug-in hybrid in Britain. If yours is the Hybrid there is no cable to buy, from us or anyone. The 32A is right on both generations for the same reason: a British house supplies one phase and one phase carries 7.4 kW. On a first generation Kona that covers the full 7.2 kW the car will take. On a second generation car the extra headroom above 7.4 kW only exists where three live phases reach the socket, which at a house they do not. A 22 kW cable earns its price at a workplace, where a 65.4 kWh Kona finishes in about 7 hours rather than 10. Avoid the 16A unless the Kona is a low mileage second car. Held to 3.7 kW, a 64 kWh first generation car needs 19 hours 30 minutes from empty instead of 10, and the range you recover drops from about 34 miles an hour to 17. On length, the Kona is unusual: the charging flap is in the nose, behind the grille, not on a wing. Park nose in towards the wallbox and 5m is generous. Reverse onto the drive, as most people do, and the inlet ends up at the far end of the car, which is where 10m earns its money. Other Hyundais have their own pages, including the Ioniq 5 and the Inster, and the full Hyundai charging cable range lists 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. Hyundai Kona Electric Charging Times 2023 onwards, 65.4 kWh usable, up to 319 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 10.5 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 20 hours approx. 18 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 10 hours approx. 36 miles Best fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 10.5 kW (car limited) 7 hours approx. 51 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 32 hours 15 mins approx. 11 miles Backup only 2018 to 2023, 64 kWh usable, up to 300 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 19 hours 30 mins approx. 17 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.2 kW (car limited) 10 hours approx. 34 miles Best fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.2 kW (car limited) 10 hours approx. 34 miles No gain, the charger is single phase Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 31 hours 30 mins approx. 11 miles Backup only The 48.4 kWh second generation car and the 39 kWh first generation car charge at the same rates, they simply finish sooner. Cold weather and motorway speeds reduce the miles per hour figure. Hyundai Kona Charging Cable FAQs Does a Hyundai Kona Hybrid need a charging cable? No. The Hyundai Kona Hybrid has no charging socket anywhere on the car and charges its own small battery from the engine and from braking. Only the Kona Electric plugs in, and no Kona plug-in hybrid has ever been sold in the UK. Which cable does a Hyundai Kona Electric need? The 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable, on either generation. It delivers the full 7.4 kW a British home supply can give, which is more than the 7.2 kW a 2018 to 2023 Kona will take and all a 2023 onwards car can use at a house. Did the Kona Electric get a faster charger? Yes. The first generation Kona Electric, 2018 to 2023, has a 7.2 kW single phase onboard charger. The second generation, from 2023, has a 10.5 kW three phase unit. The cable you buy is the same, but only the newer car can use more than 7.4 kW, and only where three phase power is available. Will a 22kW cable charge a Hyundai Kona faster? Only a second generation car, and only at a genuine three phase supply, where it takes a 65.4 kWh Kona from empty to full in about 7 hours instead of 10. On a first generation Kona it achieves nothing anywhere, because that charger is single phase. At a British house both cables deliver the same 7.4 kW. What length cable does a Hyundai Kona need? The Kona's charging flap is in the nose behind the grille, so measure from the wallbox to the front of the car as you actually park. 5m suits nosing in towards the unit. 10m is the safer choice if you reverse onto the drive or the wallbox is on the far side.

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The Tavascan is one of the easier cars to buy a cable for. There is a single battery, a single charger rating and no options to check. Every UK car, whether V1, V2, VZ1 or VZ2, has 77 kWh of usable capacity and an 11 kW onboard charger as standard. Order the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. A UK home sits on a single phase supply, so 7.4 kW is the most any domestic charge point can deliver, and the 32A cable carries all of it. From empty that works out at about 11 hours 45 minutes, which is a long night but a realistic weekly cycle given how rarely a 77 kWh car runs down to zero. The 11 kW headline is a three phase figure. It needs a three phase supply and the 32A three phase cable, and it returns roughly 8 hours for a full charge. Very few UK homes have three phase power, so treat that cable as a workplace or destination accessory rather than the default choice. On a single phase home charger it delivers the same 7.4 kW as the cheaper 32A version. The Tavascan also has a CCS socket and accepts DC at up to 135 kW. That is separate from anything sold here, since rapid units come with their own cable attached. A 16A cable is a poor match for a battery this size at about 23 hours 30 minutes from empty, and the Type 2 to 3 Pin cable is strictly a backup at around 37 hours 45 minutes. Keep the 3 pin lead in the boot for a night away where there is nothing but a household socket, and use the 32A cable for everything else. On length, 5m works where the charge point is next to the car and 10m covers awkward parking. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and every order includes free next working day UK delivery and a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. Cupra Tavascan Charging Times Tavascan V1, V2, VZ1 and VZ2, 2024 onwards, 77 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 37h 45m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 23h 30m Too slow for this battery Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at a UK home 11h 45m Best buy Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m) 11 kW at a three phase post 8h 00m Only where three phase power exists Cupra Tavascan Charging Cable FAQs Which cable suits the Cupra Tavascan? The 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Every Tavascan has an 11 kW onboard charger and 77 kWh usable, and a single phase UK home supply caps delivery at 7.4 kW, which the 32A cable carries in full. From empty that comes to roughly 11 hours 45 minutes. Do the VZ models charge differently from the V1 and V2? No. The rear wheel drive V1 and V2 at 286PS and the all wheel drive VZ1 and VZ2 at 340PS share the same 77 kWh usable pack and the same 11 kW charger. Drive layout and power output change the performance, not the charging, so all four take the identical cable. Is the three phase cable worth buying? Only if you have access to three phase power. It reaches the car's full 11 kW and cuts a charge from empty to about 8 hours instead of 11 hours 45 minutes. UK homes are single phase, so on a domestic wallbox it performs exactly like the standard 32A cable. Can I get away with a 16A cable? You can plug one in, but 3.7 kW against 77 kWh means about 23 hours 30 minutes from empty. That only suits low daily mileage and a car parked for long stretches. For most owners the step up to 32A is worth the difference in price. What about rapid charging? The Tavascan accepts DC at up to 135 kW through its CCS socket. Rapid units come with their own fixed cable, so nothing on this page is used for that. The cables here are for the Type 2 AC socket at home, at work and at public AC posts. Should I buy 5m or 10m? 5m is fine when the charge point is mounted alongside the parking space and you always park nose in. Choose 10m if the post sits at the far end of a drive, you park on the street, or you use shared bays where the position of the socket varies.

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A charging cable for the BMW iX2, covering the eDrive20 and xDrive30 built from March 2024 with 64.8 kWh usable and the 65.2 kWh eDrive20 from February 2026. All use a Type 2 inlet on the offside rear wing, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2. The onboard AC charger is 11 kW as standard on every version, or 22 kW where the optional charger was ordered, both being three phase figures. 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, taking about 10 hours from empty. 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 Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC, the only EQC sold in Britain, built from September 2019 to 2023 with 80 kWh usable. It charges through a Type 2 inlet, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2. The maximum AC rate depends on build date: cars made up to November 2020 have a 7.4 kW single phase onboard charger, and cars made from November 2020 have an 11 kW three phase unit fitted as standard. 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, whichever charger is fitted. 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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An AC charging cable for the BMW 330e and 330e xDrive, Saloon and Touring, covering the 12 kWh cars built from 2019 to mid 2024 and the 19.5 kWh cars built from July 2024. Both use a Type 2 inlet, so a Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits either car, and a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is stocked as a backup lead. The 2019 to 2024 car accepts a maximum of 3.7kW, single phase only; the July 2024 on car accepts up to 11kW on three phase and 7.4kW on single phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so a car draws at most 7.4kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full. 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 Audi Q6 e-tron, covering the 75.8 kWh Q6 e-tron and Q6 Sportback e-tron and the 94.9 kWh performance, quattro, Sportback and SQ6. The car has a combined Type 2 and CCS socket on one rear wing and an AC only Type 2 socket on the other, so the lead is a Type 2 to Type 2 and either side can be used. The onboard AC charger is 11 kW as standard, or 22 kW where the optional charger was specified. 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. 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 BMW i5 charging cable you need is decided by one number: the i5 accepts 11 kW on AC as standard, and 22 kW if the car was built with AC Professional Charging. Both are three phase figures. Every i5 carries the same 81.2 kWh usable battery, eDrive40 and M60 xDrive alike, so the version you own changes the range on offer but never the rate the car will take. Every BMW i5 uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. There is no Type 1 version of this car and no adapter is needed at a public post or a home wallbox. That 22 kW figure is the one owners ask about, because many i5s have it. AC Professional Charging is standard on the M60 xDrive and on the eDrive40 Sport Edition, and was a cost option on the other eDrive40 trims. It gives the car a three phase charger. A domestic supply in Britain delivers a single phase, so two thirds of that capability has nothing to connect to on a driveway. Whether your i5 is an 11 kW car or a 22 kW car, a home wallbox hands it 7.4 kW, and a 32A single phase cable delivers that in full. The three phase cable earns its price only if you regularly use a three phase AC point at work or at a hotel, and on a 22 kW i5 it is genuinely quick there, 4 hours 15 minutes from empty against 12 hours 30 minutes at home. A 16A cable caps the car at 3.7 kW and roughly doubles every charge. On an eDrive40 that is 24 hours 45 minutes from empty instead of 12 hours 30 minutes, and about 17 miles put in per hour instead of 35. Across a seven hour overnight window the 32A cable returns around 245 miles and the 16A cable around 119. On a battery this size the cheaper cable costs you a usable amount of range every single night. A Type 2 to 3 Pin Charging Cable is worth keeping in the boot even with a wallbox at home. It runs at 2.3 kW from any 13A socket, which is about 11 miles an hour on an i5, so it is a top up rather than a fill. It is the cable that gets you home from a cottage with no charge point, or covers you while a wallbox is out of action. If you are cross shopping the range, the BMW i4 uses the same cable at a lower AC rate, and the BMW 530e covers the plug in hybrid 5 Series. The full BMW EV charging cable range lists every model we stock cables for. A 2 year manufacturer's warranty comes with every cable we ship. The Type 2 to Type 2 carries an IP55 rating and the 3 Pin an IP67 one, both built to IEC 62196, both certified by CE, and both usable from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. We deliver free across the UK on the next working day. BMW i5 Charging Times by Battery 81.2 kWh usable, i5 eDrive40, WLTP up to 384 miles Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase as standard, 22 kW with AC Professional Charging. Times below assume the standard 11 kW car. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 24 hours 45 minutes approx. 17 miles Too slow for this battery 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 12 hours 30 minutes approx. 35 miles Best Fit at home 32A three phase Type 2 to Type 2 11 kW (car limited) 8 hours 15 minutes approx. 52 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3 Pin 2.3 kW 40 hours approx. 11 miles Ideal backup 81.2 kWh usable, i5 M60 xDrive, WLTP up to 331 miles Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 22 kW three phase, standard on the M60 from launch. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 24 hours 45 minutes approx. 15 miles Too slow for this battery 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 12 hours 30 minutes approx. 30 miles Best Fit at home 32A three phase Type 2 to Type 2 22 kW 4 hours 15 minutes approx. 90 miles Worth it if you use three phase AC Type 2 to 3 Pin 2.3 kW 40 hours approx. 9 miles Ideal backup Cold weather and motorway speeds will both reduce the miles per hour figure. BMW i5 Charging Cable FAQs What charging cable does a BMW i5 need? A BMW i5 needs a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable, and a 32A single phase version is the right choice for almost every owner. That matches the 7.4 kW a home wallbox can supply and fills the 81.2 kWh battery in about 12 hours 30 minutes. Lengths of 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m are available. Is the 22kW three-phase cable worth buying for an i5? Only if you regularly charge a BMW i5 on a three phase AC point, which usually means a workplace or a destination charger rather than home. A three phase supply is rare in British houses, so at home the car settles at 7.4 kW and the single phase cable delivers that for less money. Does the i5 M60 charge faster than the eDrive40? On AC, yes, but only where three phase is available. The BMW i5 M60 xDrive has the 22 kW charger as standard and reaches full in about 4 hours 15 minutes on a three phase supply, while a standard eDrive40 is limited to 11 kW. On a single phase home supply both cars charge at 7.4 kW and take the same 12 hours 30 minutes. How long a cable does a BMW i5 need? The BMW i5 has its charge port on the offside rear quarter panel and the Saloon is a little over 5 metres long, so the port sits well back from a wallbox mounted near the house if you drive in nose first. Owners who reverse onto the drive usually manage with 5m. Anyone parking nose in, or charging from a unit on the far side of a garage, is better served by 10m. Measure from the socket to where the rear wing actually sits before choosing. Can I use my own cable at a public charge point with an i5? Yes. Untethered public AC posts require you to bring a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the same cable you use on a BMW i5 at home works at those posts. Rapid DC chargers have their own fixed cable and do not use it. How much range does an i5 gain in a seven hour cheap rate window? A BMW i5 eDrive40 on a 32A single phase cable adds roughly 245 miles across a seven hour off peak window, at about 35 miles for every hour plugged in. The same window on a 16A cable returns around 119 miles.

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