Description
10m is the length most drivers settle on. It clears the front of the car, reaches a wallbox on the far side of the garage, and still works in a public bay where you cannot choose which way you park. If your charge point sits right beside the charging port, a 5m cable is cheaper and easier to store.
We supply the 10m in two forms, and they do different jobs:
Does a 10m cable charge more slowly than a 5m? No. Voltage drop over a correctly rated 10m cable is negligible, and the charge rate is set by your car's onboard charger and the charge point, not by cable length. The full explanation is here: do longer EV cables take longer to charge?
Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and our Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67 rated, so both are fine to use and leave connected outdoors in British weather. What the IP rating means. Every cable is built to the IEC 62196 Type 2 standard, CE safety certified, and carries a 2 year manufacturer's warranty with free next working day UK delivery.
Need more reach? We also stock a 15m charging cable and a 20m extra long EV charging cable, which is the longest length we sell.
The 10m listing also carries a 10m Type 2 to Type 2 extension. That one adds reach to a cable you already own rather than replacing it, so pick it only when your wallbox lead is tethered and cannot be swapped by hand.
10m Charging Cable Speeds
These are the specifications we supply in 10m. 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 (10m) |
3.7 kW |
Around 12 miles |
Overnight home charging |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 1 Phase, 32A (10m) |
7.4 kW |
Around 25 miles |
Home wallbox and public Type 2 charge points |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 3 Phase, 32A (10m) |
22 kW |
Around 75 miles |
Three phase workplace and public charge points |
| Type 2 to 3 Pin, 6 to 12A adjustable (10m) |
2.3 kW |
Around 8 miles |
Standard UK 13A socket, no wallbox required |
| Type 2 to Type 2 extension, 32A (10m) |
7.4 kW |
Around 25 miles |
Adds 10m to a cable you already own |
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 7.4 kW is the ceiling at home and the 32A single phase cable is the one to buy.
10m EV Charging Cable FAQs
Is 10m long enough for my driveway?
For most UK homes, yes. 10m covers a wallbox on the garage wall with the car parked either way round, and it leaves slack for a public bay where the post sits behind you. Measure from the charge point to your car's socket, walking round the vehicle rather than across it, then allow a metre of slack.
Does the extra length cost me charging speed?
It does not. The conductors are sized for the current they carry, so voltage drop over 10m is too small to matter. Your rate is capped by the lowest of three things: your car's onboard charger, the supply at the charge point, and the cable's amp rating. A 10m 32A cable still delivers the full 7.4 kW at home.
Which 10m version should I order?
For a home wallbox, the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 at 7.4 kW. Pick 16A at 3.7 kW only if your wallbox or car is limited to 16 amps. The 22 kW three phase version is for workplace and public three phase posts, and it will not go above 7.4 kW on a single phase home supply.
Can I leave a 10m cable outside in the rain?
Yes, while it is plugged in and charging. The Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and the Type 2 to 3 Pin version is IP67 rated, so British weather is not a problem. Between charges, coil it and keep it off the ground so the connectors stay clean and dry, and avoid parking on it.
Is the Type 2 to 3 Pin 10m cable worth having too?
It is if you ever park where there is no wallbox. Adjustable from 6 to 12 amps, it draws up to 2.3 kW from a normal 13A socket, which is slow but plugs in almost anywhere, including a relative's garage. Many owners keep one in the boot alongside their main Type 2 cable.
Should I go up to the 15m instead?
Only if you genuinely need the reach. 15m suits long drives, shared parking courts and awkward corners, but it is bulkier to coil and heavier to carry. Charging speed is identical either way. If 10m reaches with slack to spare, stay at 10m, and if it is borderline, take the 15m.