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A charging cable for the BMW 530e, covering every version sold in the UK since 2017. All of them charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 2017 to 2019 530e iPerformance saloon and the 2019 to 2023 530e and 530e xDrive saloon and Touring accept 3.7 kW on single phase. The 2024 onwards G60 saloon and G61 Touring accept 7.4 kW on single phase, and cars built from November 2024 accept 11 kW on three phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full on a G60, or the 3.7 kW ceiling of the earlier cars. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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The Kia EV9 takes 11 kW AC on every UK trim, from the entry Air through to the GT. That is a three phase number, so at home the car draws 7.4 kW and a 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable hands it over in full. There is only one battery in the UK EV9, a 99.8 kWh pack, so the cable answer does not change with trim. Every Kia EV9 uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The car has a CCS Combo 2 inlet on the rear right wing, and AC charging happens through the Type 2 section at the top of it. What makes the EV9 different from almost everything else on this site is the sheer size of the battery. At 99.8 kWh it is roughly twice a family hatchback's, and that changes which cables are actually viable rather than merely slower. A three pin lead needs 49 hours to fill an EV9 from empty. That is not a slow charge, it is two full days, and it means the three pin cable can only ever be a top up on this car. The 32A single phase cable is the right buy for the vast majority of EV9 owners. It moves the car from empty to full in about 15 hours 15 minutes, which sounds long until you consider that nobody charges a 349 mile car from zero very often. The number that matters day to day is 26 miles of range per hour. A seven hour overnight cheap rate window puts about 180 miles back into the car, which covers a week of school runs and commuting for most families before the car needs another thought. Run the same maths on a 16A cable and the picture falls apart. At 3.7 kW the EV9 gains roughly 13 miles an hour, so the same overnight window returns about 90 miles. On a seven seat car doing regular long family trips, one night on the cheap lead simply will not replace what a weekend away takes out. Empty to full on the 16A lead takes 30 hours 30 minutes. The battery is simply too big for the cheaper cable to keep up with. The three phase 22 kW cable is capped by the EV9 to 11 kW and needs a three phase supply to reach even that. UK houses have a single phase feed, so at home it performs identically to the 32A single phase lead while costing more. Where it does pay is a workplace or business park with three phase charging, where the EV9 finishes in about 10 hours 15 minutes and gains 38 miles an hour. A Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable still earns its place in the boot at 2.3 kW and roughly 8 miles an hour. Left plugged in overnight at a hotel or a relative's house it returns 60 or 70 miles, which is enough to get you to a proper charger rather than enough to fill the car. Treat it as insurance, not as a charging plan. Owners cross shopping the range will find the Kia EV6 charging cable and the smaller Kia EV3 charging cable pages useful, and the whole marque sits in the Kia EV charging cables collection. Build standard runs to IEC 62196 Type 2 throughout, with CE certification behind it. Weather sealing is IP55 where the cable is Type 2 at both ends and IP67 on the three pin version, and the operating window stretches from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. A 2 year manufacturer's warranty covers every lead, which ships free on next working day UK delivery. Kia EV9 Charging Times by Cable 99.8 kWh battery, 349 miles WLTP (Air RWD) Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, which a single phase home supply limits to 7.4 kW. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict 16A Type 2 to Type 2 3.7 kW 30 hours 30 mins approx. 13 miles Too slow for this battery 32A Single Phase Type 2 to Type 2 7.4 kW 15 hours 15 mins approx. 26 miles Best Fit at home 32A Three Phase Type 2 to Type 2 11 kW (car limited) 10 hours 15 mins approx. 38 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin 2.3 kW 49 hours approx. 8 miles Top up only, never a full charge The all wheel drive GT-Line, GT-Line S and GT trims are rated at 313 to 316 miles rather than 349, so their range added per hour is roughly a tenth lower while the charging times stay the same. Kia publishes 99.8 kWh as the total pack size and does not state a usable figure, so these times are calculated on the total and will run slightly long in practice. Both cold weather and sustained high speeds cut this figure. Kia EV9 Charging Cable FAQs What is the best charging cable for a Kia EV9? A 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable is the best cable for a Kia EV9 at home. It delivers the full 7.4 kW a UK domestic supply allows and returns around 180 miles of range across a seven hour off peak window, which is enough for most families to charge once or twice a week. Do the EV9 trims charge at different speeds? No. Every UK Kia EV9, from the Air to the GT, uses the same 99.8 kWh battery and the same 11 kW onboard AC charger, so all of them charge at the same rate from a given cable. The only difference between trims is efficiency: the rear wheel drive Air travels 349 miles on a charge against 313 to 316 for the all wheel drive versions, so each hour of charging buys the Air slightly more miles. Do I need the 22kW cable for a Kia EV9? Only if you have somewhere three phase to plug it in. The Kia EV9 accepts 11 kW, which needs three phases, and British homes are fed by one. On a domestic wallbox a 22 kW cable charges an EV9 at exactly the same speed as the 32A single phase lead. At a three phase workplace charger it cuts a full charge from 15 hours 15 minutes to 10 hours 15 minutes. Can a three pin cable charge a Kia EV9? It can, but not quickly enough to rely on. A three pin cable adds about 8 miles of range an hour to a Kia EV9 and would need 49 hours to fill the 99.8 kWh battery from empty. It is a sensible thing to carry for overnight stops where no wallbox exists, and a poor substitute for a proper home charging setup. How long should an EV9 charging cable be? The Kia EV9 is a little over five metres long with its charging inlet on the rear right wing, which is the longest car most owners will ever park on a domestic driveway. A 5m cable only works if the wallbox is close to where that rear corner sits. Given the length of the car, most EV9 owners are better served by a 10m lead, and anyone parking on the street or in a shared bay should look at 15m. How many miles does an EV9 gain overnight? Around 180 miles in a seven hour cheap rate window on a 32A single phase cable. The same window on a 16A cable gives a Kia EV9 about 90 miles. Because the battery holds 99.8 kWh, the gap between the two cables compounds every night rather than costing you once.

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

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Whatever the year, a Tesla Model S charges at home through a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 32A single phase version is the one to buy. On a British house it hands over 7.4 kW, which is all a domestic supply has to give. The inlet did change partway through the car's life, so it helps to know where yours sits. UK cars up to April 2019 use Type 2 for everything, AC charging and Supercharging alike. From May 2019 the Raven and later cars use Type 2 for AC with CCS for rapid charging on the same inlet. One consequence is that an early UK Model S cannot use a modern V3 Supercharger without Tesla's paid CCS retrofit. None of this alters the home lead, which stays Type 2 to Type 2 across every year. The onboard charger is what really varies. Cars from 2014 to mid 2016 hold 60 to 90 kWh and take 11 kW, or 22 kW if the twin charger option was specified. Cars from mid 2016 to April 2019 hold 75 to 100 kWh and accept 16.5 kW. The Raven, from May 2019, is 100 kWh and also 16.5 kW. The 2021 refresh and the Plaid, both left-hand drive in the UK, are 100 kWh and 11 kW. Every one of those numbers is a three phase rating. A UK home is single phase, so all four generations settle at 7.4 kW on a driveway, and a full charge from empty runs from roughly 9h15m on a 60 kWh car to 15h15m on a 100 kWh one. The three phase lead only earns its keep at a real three phase post, where a twin charger car can finish in as little as 3h00m and a 16.5 kW car in 6h45m. One buying note: Tesla stopped offering the Model S in right-hand drive for the UK and Ireland in 2023, so a car bought today is used or an import. The cable is identical either way. Choose 5m when the car sits beside the charge point, and 10m when you reverse in, park across a drive or share a post. Cables are IP55 rated, or IP67 on the 3 pin version, CE certified, with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Tesla Model S Charging Times Model S, single onboard charger, 2014 to mid 2016, 60 to 90 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 29h30m to 44h15m Emergency use, nothing more. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 18h15m to 27h30m Far too slow for these batteries. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW at home 9h15m to 13h45m Best fit for a UK driveway. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 11 kW, 22 kW with twin chargers 6h15m to 9h15m, 3h00m to 4h30m on twin chargers For 22kW posts and workplaces. Model S, later pre-facelift, mid 2016 to April 2019, 75 to 100 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 36h45m to 49h00m Last resort only. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 23h00m to 30h30m Two nights for one charge. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW at home 11h30m to 15h15m The sensible home choice. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 16.5 kW on three phase 5h00m to 6h45m For three phase posts only. Model S Raven and 2021 refresh, May 2019 onwards, 100 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 49h00m Two full days. Avoid. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 30h30m Half speed for a small saving. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.4 kW at home 15h15m Best fit for home charging. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 16.5 kW on a Raven, 11 kW on the 2021 refresh 6h45m on a Raven, 10h15m on the refresh Three phase supplies only. Tesla Model S Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Tesla Model S need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 32A. Every Model S uses Type 2 for AC charging, from the 2014 cars through to the 2021 refresh, so one lead covers the lot. At 7.4 kW it refills a 100 kWh car in about 15h15m and a 60 kWh car in roughly 9h15m. Did the Model S connector change? Yes, but only for rapid charging. UK cars up to April 2019 use Type 2 for AC and for Supercharging. From May 2019 the Raven onwards use Type 2 for AC with CCS on the same inlet for rapid charging. Your home cable is Type 2 to Type 2 in both cases. How long does a Model S take to charge at home? Between roughly 9h15m and 15h15m from empty on a 7.4 kW supply with a 32A cable, depending on whether your car holds 60 kWh or 100 kWh. The 16A lead at 3.7 kW roughly doubles that, to somewhere between 18h15m and 30h30m, which is why we steer owners to 32A. Is the 22 kW three phase lead worth buying? Only with three phase available. A 2014 to 2016 car with the twin charger option can pull 22 kW and finish in about 3h00m, and a 16.5 kW car takes 6h45m, but a UK home supply is single phase and holds every Model S to 7.4 kW regardless of cable. Can an early Model S use a V3 Supercharger? Not without Tesla's paid CCS retrofit. Cars built up to April 2019 use Type 2 for Supercharging, so they need that conversion to work with a modern V3 post. It makes no difference to your home charging: a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is correct for every year. What length works best, 5m or 10m? 5m is enough when the Model S parks alongside the wallbox with the socket facing it. Pick 10m for on street charging, a garage where the unit is on the far wall, or a shared post. Both lengths are available in 16A, 32A and 32A three phase.

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The Mercedes eCitan needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A, and the version you buy depends on the electricity supply at your depot rather than on the van. Take the 32A single phase in 5m or 10m for a standard site. The eCitan, sold from 2023 as a panel van and crew van in L1 and L2, carries a 45 kWh battery and a 22 kW onboard charger as standard. That is the highest AC rating of any Mercedes van we supply cables for. Whether that 22 kW does anything for you is the real question. Britain wires houses and most small commercial units on a single phase supply, and a single phase supply tops out at 7.4 kW no matter what the van will accept. Plug the 22 kW three phase cable into a single phase post and you get 7.4 kW, exactly the same as the cheaper cable. The rating only comes alive on a three phase post. If your yard does have three phase, this is one of the few vans where the upgrade genuinely earns its keep. A 45 kWh pack fills in about two hours fifteen minutes at 22 kW against six hours forty five at 7.4 kW. On a site turning vans round between shifts rather than overnight, that difference decides whether a van goes back out. Check with whoever maintains your distribution board before ordering, because three phase is common on industrial estates and rare on a domestic driveway. For overnight depot charging, the plain 32A single phase cable is enough. Six hours forty five minutes fits inside any normal shutdown with hours to spare, even if a driver brings the van back nearly flat. A 16A cable does not: it stretches the same fill to thirteen hours forty five, which starts eating into the morning. That is the one specification mistake worth avoiding on a working vehicle. On length, think about how the van actually parks rather than how the bay is drawn. 10m covers reversing in, a post shared between two bays, and the days the yard is full. Our Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, the 3 pin units IP67, and everything ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Mercedes eCitan Charging Times eCitan panel van and crew van, L1 and L2, 2023 onwards, 45 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 22 hours Roadside rescue only, not a plan Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 13 hours 45 minutes Too slow for a working van Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 6 hours 45 minutes Best buy for a single phase depot Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 22 kW on a three phase supply 2 hours 15 minutes Buy this if your yard has three phase Mercedes Citan Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Mercedes eCitan need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Choose the single phase version for a normal 7.4 kW post, which fills the 45 kWh battery in about six hours forty five minutes. Choose the three phase version only if your depot has a three phase supply, where the van's 22 kW charger cuts that to roughly two hours fifteen. Is the 22 kW charger any use on a UK supply? Only on three phase. The eCitan takes 22 kW as standard, but a single phase supply, which is what almost every house and many small units have, caps delivery at 7.4 kW. The van, the supply and the cable each set a limit and you get the lowest of the three. Ask your electrician before paying extra. How long does an eCitan take to charge overnight? About six hours forty five minutes from empty on a 32A single phase cable at 7.4 kW. That leaves margin inside a twelve hour depot shutdown even when a driver returns nearly flat. On a 16A cable the same fill takes thirteen hours forty five, which will not reliably finish before the first run. What length works best across a depot yard? 10m for most yards. Charge posts rarely sit where the vans end up parking, and a 5m cable forces drivers to reverse into one exact spot every night. 10m tolerates a full yard, a shared post between two bays, and the van being left at an angle by whoever came back last. Is it worth keeping a second cable in the van? For a vehicle that leaves the yard all day, yes. A 3 pin cable stored behind the seats lets a driver pull 2.3 kW from a socket at a customer site or an overnight stop. It will not fill 45 kWh, but it buys enough range to get the van home rather than recovered. Does the diesel Citan need a charging cable? No. Only the eCitan has a charging inlet. A diesel Citan of any year and any trim has no port, no onboard charger and nothing to plug in. If you are ordering for a mixed fleet, check the badge and look for the inlet flap before adding a cable to the purchase order.

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An MG ZS EV charging cable is one of the easier decisions in this catalogue, because the car never draws more than about 7 kW on AC and never has. MG changed the battery three times between 2019 and 2023, from 44.5 kWh to 51.1 kWh to the 72.6 kWh Long Range, and left the onboard charger roughly where it started each time. Check the badge before buying anything, though. The MG ZS sold from 2024 is a petrol hybrid with no charging socket at all, and only the ZS EV built between 2019 and 2023 takes a cable. Every MG ZS EV uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The inlet hides behind the MG badge in the centre of the grille, so the socket sits at the very nose of the car rather than on a rear wing like most rivals. Buy the 32A single phase version. A British house is fed by one phase and one phase tops out at 7.4 kW, which is already more than the ZS EV will accept. Three phase power is a commercial and industrial supply, so the 22 kW cable has nothing extra to offer this car on a driveway, and nothing extra to offer it at a workplace either, because the ceiling is inside the MG rather than in the wiring. The 16A cable saves a little and costs a lot of time. On the 72.6 kWh Long Range it stretches a full charge from 11 hours to 20 hours 45 minutes, so the car stops finishing inside one night. Recovery falls from about 28 miles an hour to 15, meaning a seven hour cheap rate window puts back roughly 196 miles on the better cable and about 105 on the cheaper one. The saving is thirteen pounds on a five metre lead. Keep a Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable in the boot anyway. It pulls 2.3 kW from an ordinary 13 amp socket, about 9 miles an hour on the Long Range car, so a night parked at a relative's house is worth roughly 90 miles. Our guide covers what a household socket really gives an electric car. If you are cross shopping inside the range, the MG4 charging cable page covers the hatchback and the MG HS charging cable page covers the plug-in SUV, both of which use different onboard chargers to this one. Every MG lead we stock is listed in the MG EV charging cables collection, and our guide to IP ratings explains what the sealing figures below actually protect against. Every cable we ship is built to IEC 62196 Type 2, CE certified, and rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. The Type 2 to Type 2 leads carry an IP55 rating and the Type 2 to 3-Pin lead is sealed to IP67. All of it is covered by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, with free next working day UK delivery. MG ZS EV Charging Times by Battery Long Range, 72.6 kWh pack, 68.3 kWh usable, up to 273 miles WLTP 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 20 hours 45 mins approx. 15 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 11 hours approx. 28 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7 kW (car limited) 11 hours approx. 28 miles No gain over the 32A single phase Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 33 hours 30 mins approx. 9 miles Ideal backup 51.1 kWh pack, 49 kWh usable, up to 198 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW, single phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 15 hours approx. 15 miles Too slow for daily use Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW (car limited) 8 hours 30 mins approx. 27 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW (car limited) 8 hours 30 mins approx. 27 miles Single-phase charger, no gain Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 24 hours approx. 9 miles Ideal backup 44.5 kWh pack, 42.5 kWh usable, up to 163 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW, single phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 13 hours approx. 14 miles Workable but slow Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW (car limited) 7 hours 15 mins approx. 25 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 6.6 kW (car limited) 7 hours 15 mins approx. 25 miles Single-phase charger, no gain Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 21 hours approx. 9 miles Ideal backup Every figure above falls away in cold weather and on a fast motorway run. MG ZS EV Charging Cable FAQs What charging cable does an MG ZS EV need? Buy the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The MG ZS EV never draws more than about 7 kW on AC, so that lead saturates the onboard charger on every battery MG fitted, from the 2019 44.5 kWh car through to the 72.6 kWh Long Range. Would a 22kW cable speed up an MG ZS EV? No. An MG ZS EV cannot accept 22 kW from any source, so the three phase cable changes nothing on a driveway and nothing at a workplace with three genuine phases either. The ceiling sits in the car's own onboard charger rather than in the supply feeding it. Do the three MG ZS EV batteries charge at different speeds? They finish at different times because they hold different amounts, not because they fill at different rates. On a 32A cable the 44.5 kWh MG ZS EV takes about 7 hours 15 minutes from empty, the 51.1 kWh car about 8 hours 30 minutes and the 72.6 kWh Long Range about 11 hours. How long a cable does an MG ZS EV need? 5m works if you park nose in to the wallbox, because the MG ZS EV takes its charge through the front grille rather than through a wing. Reverse onto the drive, or park with the nose pointing away from the unit, and the lead has to travel the whole 4.3 metre length of the car, which is where 10m earns its money. Does an MG ZS EV need its own cable for public charging? Yes, on AC. Most street and car park posts in Britain are untethered Type 2, meaning the socket is bare and the driver supplies the lead. A 5m cable reaches on the majority of bays and a 10m one handles those where the post ends up behind the parking space. How much range does an MG ZS EV gain in one cheap rate window? About 196 miles across a seven hour window on a 32A cable with the 72.6 kWh Long Range battery, and around 189 miles on the 51.1 kWh car. Swap to the 16A cable and both drop to roughly 105 miles, which is where the cheaper lead stops paying for itself.

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When the Vauxhall Corsa-e was new, the options list included an 11 kW three phase onboard charger for about eight hundred and fifty pounds. It is worth knowing what that box actually bought, because plenty of used Corsa-e buyers are now told they need a matching 22 kW cable. At a British house a Vauxhall Corsa-e charges at 7.4 kW whether the option was ticked or not, since the optional charger needs three phases to show its value and a home has one. The Vauxhall Corsa-e charging cable answer is therefore the same on every car in the country. The connector is a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable on all of them, from the original Corsa-e through to the current Corsa Electric. Vauxhall put the socket on the rear nearside wing, behind the passenger door, and never moved it. The lead to order is the 32A single phase one. It carries the whole 7.4 kW a house is able to send, and no Corsa can go past that on a driveway. The 22 kW cable is only useful on an 11 kW car parked at a workplace with three real phases, where the 51 kWh battery falls to roughly 5 hours. Anywhere else it is extra weight and extra money for the same finish time. Skip the 16A cable on this car. It halves the rate to 3.7 kW and stretches a full charge past 14 hours from 7 hours. You would need two full nights on 16A to do what one night on 32A does. Then there is the domestic socket lead, which does a job nothing else does. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable draws 2.3 kW off an ordinary household socket and gives a Corsa-e about 11 miles an hour, so a night at a relative's house is worth ninety miles or so. For a small car used mainly for local trips, that is often a full week of driving recovered without a wallbox in sight. Read our guide to charging from a normal socket. The Mokka-e shares this car's platform and its charging answer, and has its own page at Vauxhall Mokka-e charging cable, while the estate is covered at Vauxhall Astra Electric charging cable. Find the rest in Vauxhall EV charging cables, and see our IP ratings guide for what the sealing figures cover. All of these leads are made to IEC 62196 Type 2, hold CE certification and work from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. IP55 covers the Type 2 to Type 2 cables and IP67 covers the Type 2 to 3-Pin. Add a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Vauxhall Corsa-e Charging Times by Battery Corsa Electric 51 kWh, 48.1 kWh usable, up to 246 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase, with an 11 kW three phase charger offered as an option Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14 hours 45 mins approx. 19 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours 15 mins approx. 38 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at home, 11 kW on a three phase supply 7 hours 15 mins at home approx. 38 miles Only with the 11 kW charger and three phases Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 23 hours 45 mins approx. 12 miles Ideal backup Corsa-e 50 kWh, 46.3 kWh usable, up to 222 miles WLTP Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase, with an 11 kW three phase charger offered as an option Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14 hours 15 mins approx. 18 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours approx. 35 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at home, 11 kW on a three phase supply 7 hours at home approx. 35 miles Only with the 11 kW charger and three phases Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22 hours 45 mins approx. 11 miles Ideal backup These numbers soften in winter and on sustained high speed runs. Vauxhall Corsa-e Charging Cable FAQs What charging cable should a Vauxhall Corsa-e owner buy? Choose the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. A Vauxhall Corsa-e will take 7.4 kW at home, and that lead carries all of it, including on cars fitted with the optional faster onboard charger. Was the 11kW charger worth the option price on a Corsa-e? Only for owners with three phase access. The 11 kW charger was roughly an eight hundred and fifty pound option on the Vauxhall Corsa-e, and at a house it delivers exactly the same 7.4 kW as the standard unit. It pays back at an industrial unit or workplace fed by three real phases, where a full charge drops to about 5 hours. Is there a difference between the Corsa-e and the Corsa Electric? For charging purposes, almost none. Vauxhall renamed the Corsa-e to Corsa Electric and later moved from a 50 kWh battery to a 51 kWh one with more range, but both take 7.4 kW single phase at home and both use the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable. How long does a Vauxhall Corsa-e take to charge overnight? About 7 hours from empty for the 50 kWh Vauxhall Corsa-e on a 32A cable, and 7 hours 15 minutes for the 51 kWh Corsa Electric. Both fit inside a normal overnight window, which is exactly what the 16A cable at over 14 hours does not. What cable length fits a Vauxhall Corsa-e? With the socket on the rear nearside wing of a 4.06 metre car, a 5m lead is enough on a single drive where the wallbox is behind the car on the passenger side. Anything else, a shared drive, a kerbside charge or a unit mounted by the front door, and the 10m is the one that will not annoy you. Does a Vauxhall Corsa-e need a special cable for public charging? No. A Vauxhall Corsa-e uses the same Type 2 to Type 2 lead on a public untethered AC post as it does at home, and most UK on-street and car park units are untethered. Rapid CCS chargers come with their own attached cable.

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

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The lead to buy for an A8 plug-in hybrid is the Type 2 to Type 2 32A cable. The 60 TFSI e quattro accepts 7.4 kW on AC, and a 32A single phase cable is the only one here that can actually deliver that much. Fit a 16A lead instead and you halve the rate for no reason. Before anything else, confirm that your car plugs in. Only a TFSI e badge has a charging port. A petrol TFSI, a TDI diesel and the S8 have no traction battery and no socket. In Britain the plug-in A8 was sold in long wheelbase form alone, as the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro, from 2020 to 2025. Trim level changes nothing about charging, so a base car and a Vorsprung use identical cables. The battery holds 14.4 kWh usable from 17.9 kWh gross. On a 7.4 kW home wallbox with the 32A cable, empty to full takes roughly two and a quarter hours, which is an evening rather than a whole night. The 16A cable runs at 3.7 kW and needs about four and a half hours for the same job. A three pin lead delivers 2.3 kW and takes around seven hours, so it covers an overnight top up and little else. The three phase 32A cable deserves a second thought. Its 22 kW rating counts only at a three phase supply, and UK homes are single phase, so on your own drive it charges at 7.4 kW exactly like the ordinary 32A lead. It repays the extra outlay only if you regularly use a three phase point at work, and even then the car's own 7.4 kW ceiling decides what arrives. For most A8 owners the plain 32A cable is the right spend. On length, 5m is enough where the wallbox sits opposite the charge flap. The A8 L is a long saloon, so if you reverse onto the drive, share a bay or park past the charger, 10m takes the guesswork out. Every cable is built to IEC 62196, CE certified, with Type 2 to Type 2 rated IP55 and Type 2 to 3 Pin rated IP67. All come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Audi A8 TFSI e Charging Times A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro, 2020 to 2025, 14.4 kWh usable battery, 7.4 kW maximum AC charge speed. Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 7h 00m Overnight fallback where no wallbox exists Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 4h 30m Works, but leaves half the car's speed unused Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2h 15m Best buy, matches the car exactly Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW, capped by the car 2h 15m No faster than the single phase 32A Audi A8 TFSI e Charging Cable FAQs Which cable suits the Audi A8 60 TFSI e? Choose the Type 2 to Type 2 32A cable. The A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro charges at up to 7.4 kW, and 32A single phase is the rating that carries the full amount. A 16A cable is limited to 3.7 kW, which roughly doubles the time you spend waiting for the same 14.4 kWh. Is the three phase 22 kW A8 cable worth it? Only if you use three phase charge points regularly. At home the supply is single phase, so the 22 kW lead falls back to 7.4 kW and matches the standard 32A cable minute for minute. The A8 itself will not exceed 7.4 kW on AC anywhere, so the higher rating never shortens a charge. How long does an A8 TFSI e take to charge? From empty, about 2 hours 15 minutes at 7.4 kW using a 32A cable. Step down to a 16A cable at 3.7 kW and it becomes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes. A domestic three pin socket delivers 2.3 kW and takes near enough 7 hours, which suits a parked overnight car. Does a petrol or diesel A8 need a cable? No. The TFSI petrol, the TDI diesel and the S8 have no charging port at all, so there is nothing for a cable to connect to. Only cars wearing the TFSI e badge carry a plug-in battery. Check the model badge on your car before you order anything from this page. Is the UK A8 plug-in only the long wheelbase? Yes. Audi offered the plug-in hybrid A8 to British buyers as the A8 L 60 TFSI e quattro only, between 2020 and 2025. There was no standard wheelbase plug-in here. Whichever specification your car carries, the charging hardware is the same, so one cable choice covers every UK example. Do I need a 5m or 10m cable for an A8 L? Five metres reaches comfortably when the wallbox is mounted where the charge flap ends up. Ten metres is worth having for this long saloon if you reverse in, park on a shared bay, or the charge point sits at the far end of the drive. Both carry the full 7.4 kW.

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

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

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

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An AC charging cable for the BMW iX3, covering the 74 kWh M Sport and M Sport Pro built from 2021 to 2024, the 108.7 kWh iX3 50 xDrive from March 2026 and the 82.6 kWh iX3 40 from summer 2026. All use a Type 2 inlet, so a Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits every version, and a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is stocked as a backup lead. The 2021 to 2024 car accepts up to 11kW on three phase and 7.4kW on single phase; the 2026 cars accept 11kW on three phase, or 22kW with the AC Charging Professional package, 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. 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 Citroen e-Dispatch takes a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Every version has a Type 2 inlet and a 7.4 kW onboard charger as standard, and 7.4 kW is the ceiling of a single phase UK supply, so one cable covers the whole range. What changes is the battery. The 50 kWh van holds 46.3 kWh usable and Citroen quotes about 7 hours 30 minutes for a full charge at 7.4 kW. The 75 kWh van holds 68 kWh usable and wants about 11 hours 20 minutes from the same supply. Same cable, same connector, nearly four hours between them, so establish which van you have before building an overnight schedule. An 11 kW three phase charger was a paid option. Where a depot or yard has three phase power, our 32A three phase cable brings those figures down to roughly 4 hours 45 minutes for the 50 kWh and about 7 hours for the 75 kWh. On a single phase supply the option changes nothing, and neither does the three phase cable. Both batteries also support CCS rapid charging at up to 100 kW. That is a DC connection built into the van and uses the charge point's own tethered lead. The cable on this page is for AC charging at home, at work and at public posts. The 16A cable is capped at 3.7 kW: about 14 hours 15 minutes for the 50 kWh van and around 20 hours 45 minutes for the 75 kWh. A Type 2 to 3 pin lead runs at 2.3 kW and needs roughly 22 hours 45 minutes or 33 hours 30 minutes. For a van that has to work in the morning, neither is a plan. Length matters more with a van than a car. Panel vans get parked where they fit rather than where it suits, and often face outwards ready for loading. 10m is the sensible default for yards and shared parking. 5m is enough when the van always returns to one bay beside the charger. The same vehicle wears other badges, including Peugeot e-Expert and Vauxhall Vivaro-e, and it is sold as Jumpy in Europe. All use Type 2 with the same 7.4 kW standard charger, so this cable suits them as well. BlueHDi diesel Dispatch vans have no charging port. Every cable includes a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67. Citroen e-Dispatch Charging Times e-Dispatch 50 kWh, 136hp, 2020 onwards (46.3 kWh usable) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22 hours 45 minutes Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14 hours 15 minutes 16A posts only Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7 hours 30 minutes Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, van limit 4 hours 45 minutes Three phase sites with the 11 kW option e-Dispatch 75 kWh, 136hp, 2020 onwards (68 kWh usable) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 33 hours 30 minutes Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 20 hours 45 minutes 16A posts only Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 11 hours 20 minutes Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, van limit 7 hours Three phase sites with the 11 kW option Citroen e-Dispatch Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Citroen e-Dispatch need? A 32A Type 2 to Type 2. The van charges at 7.4 kW AC as standard, which is also the most a single phase UK supply delivers, so this cable runs it at full speed. The 50 kWh version fills in about 7 hours 30 minutes and the 75 kWh in about 11 hours 20 minutes. How long does an e-Dispatch take to charge? It depends which battery you have. Citroen quotes about 7 hours 30 minutes for the 46.3 kWh usable 50 kWh van on a 7.4 kW supply, and about 11 hours 20 minutes for the 68 kWh usable 75 kWh version. With three phase power and the 11 kW option, those fall to roughly 4 hours 45 minutes and 7 hours. Is the 11 kW option worth it for a fleet? Only where your site has three phase power. The 11 kW charger was a paid option and gains nothing on a single phase supply. Where three phase exists it saves a 50 kWh van around two hours 45 minutes per full charge, and a 75 kWh van more than four hours, which adds up across a fleet. How do I tell a 50 kWh van from a 75 kWh? The badge tells you, because Citroen sells them plainly as 50 kWh and 75 kWh. Usable capacity is 46.3 kWh and 68 kWh respectively. Both went on sale in 2020, both use Type 2, and both charge at 7.4 kW as standard. Only the hours on the clock differ, by nearly four. Is a 3 pin cable enough for an e-Dispatch? Not for a working van. At 2.3 kW it needs about 22 hours 45 minutes for the 50 kWh and around 33 hours 30 minutes for the 75 kWh, which no overnight stop will cover. Carry one as a backup for an unplanned night away from your charger. It is IP67 rated. What cable length works best for a van? 10m suits most operators. Panel vans get parked where they fit rather than where the charger is, and are often left facing outwards ready for loading. 5m is enough only when the van comes back to the same bay beside the wallbox every night. Charging speed is identical either way.

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

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A charging cable for the Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid, the only Tucson with a charging socket, sold in the UK since March 2021 and facelifted in 2024. The Tucson Hybrid, the 48V mild hybrid and the petrol models are self charging or petrol only, have no socket and take no cable. The Plug-in Hybrid charges through a Type 2 inlet and takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Both the 2021 to 2024 car and the 2024 facelift carry a 13.8 kWh battery and accept 7.2 kW on single phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers the car's full 7.2 kW. 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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An AC charging cable for the Volkswagen ID.3, covering the 52 kWh Pure from 2024, the 59 kWh Pro from 2020 and the 79 kWh Pro S and GTX Performance from 2023. All use a Type 2 inlet, so a Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits every version, and a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is stocked as a backup lead. The Pro, Pro S and GTX Performance accept up to 11kW on three phase and 7.4kW on single phase; the Pure accepts 7.2kW, single phase only. 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 single phase 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 Volkswagen ID. Buzz, fitting every version sold in the UK: the 2022 to 2024 short wheelbase five seater, the 2024 onwards short and long wheelbase Life, Style and GTX in six and seven seat form, and the Cargo van. All of them charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The 77 kWh, 79 kWh and 86 kWh versions all carry the same onboard charger and accept 11 kW on three phase and 7.4 kW on single phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so the van draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full. Lengths are 5, 10, 15 and 20 metres, the 15 and 20 metre leads in 32A single phase only. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.

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The 15m sits between our 10m and 20m cables, and it is the length most people reach for when a 10m almost works but not quite. Awkward driveways, a charge point behind the car rather than beside it, or public bays where you cannot choose which way you park. We offer the 15m in two forms, and they do different jobs: Type 2 to Type 2, 32A: up to 7.4 kW, for home wallboxes and public charge points. This is the one most drivers want. Type 2 to 3 Pin, 6 to 12A adjustable: up to 2.3 kW from an ordinary UK 13A socket, with no wallbox needed. Slower, but it plugs in anywhere. More on charging from a domestic socket. Does 15m charge more slowly than 5m? No. Voltage drop over a correctly rated 15m cable is negligible, and your charge rate is set by the 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? The trade off is weight and storage rather than speed. A 15m 32A cable is heavier to coil than a 5m, so it is worth being honest about whether you need the reach before paying for it. Coiled, it takes up a fair share of a boot cubby, which is why many owners pair one with a cable bag to keep the connectors clean. Need a different length? We stock 5m and 10m cables, or you can step up to our 20m extra long EV charging cable, the longest length we sell. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and our Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67 rated. What the IP rating means. Our cables are built to the IEC 62196 Type 2 standard and hold CE safety certification, backed by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. 15m Charging Cable Speeds These are the two specifications we supply in 15m, and what each delivers. 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, 32A (15m) 7.4 kW Around 25 miles Home wallbox and public Type 2 charge points Type 2 to 3 Pin, 6 to 12A adjustable (15m) 2.3 kW Around 8 miles Standard UK 13A socket, no wallbox required We do not offer the 15m in a 16A or a three phase 22 kW specification. If you need three phase charging, our 10m cable is available in 32A three phase. 15m EV Charging Cable FAQs Who actually needs a 15m cable? Drivers whose charge point and charging port refuse to line up. Long or angled driveways, a wallbox fitted round the side of the house, a shared parking court, or a car that has to reverse in. If a 10m reaches with room to spare, save the money and the bulk and stay at 10m. Do I lose any power over 15 metres? Nothing you would notice. The conductors are sized for 32 amps, so voltage drop across 15m is tiny and the cable still delivers its full 7.4 kW. Speed is decided by the lowest limit in the chain instead: your vehicle's onboard charger, the supply feeding the charge point, and the cable's own amp rating. How do I check 15m is enough before ordering? Park exactly as you normally would, then run a tape measure from the charge point socket along the floor and round the bodywork to the car's charging port. Never measure the straight line across the bonnet. Add a metre or two of slack so the cable hangs in a gentle loop rather than pulling tight on the connector. Why is there no 16A or three phase version in 15m? Demand at this length is almost entirely for the 32A single phase cable, so that is what we stock. UK homes are single phase and cap out at 7.4 kW anyway, which is exactly what the 32A version delivers. If you specifically need 22 kW three phase, our 10m is offered in that specification. Can I leave 15m of cable on a wet driveway? Yes while charging. The Type 2 to Type 2 version is IP55 rated and the Type 2 to 3 Pin version is IP67 rated, so rain and grit are not an issue. Do not drive over the run or trap it under a wheel, since crushing damages the conductors, and coil it away dry when you finish. Should I take the 20m instead? Only if 15m genuinely will not stretch. 20m is our longest cable and it is noticeably heavier and bulkier to coil and store, with no gain in charging speed. Buy the shortest cable that comfortably reaches, then add a metre of slack. Anything beyond that is weight you carry for nothing.

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If you searched for a Volkswagen ID. Crozz, this is the right page under the wrong name. ID. Crozz was a Volkswagen concept badge. No car ever reached a British showroom wearing it. The production version arrived here as the ID.5, and everything below describes that car. The ID.5 is the easiest car in the ID. family to buy a cable for. Volkswagen never sold a smaller battery version in Britain, so every UK car has the same 77 kWh usable pack, the same Type 2 inlet and the same 11 kW onboard charger. Pro, Pro Performance and GTX 4MOTION charge identically. Trim changes nothing at all. Buy the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. It delivers 7.4 kW, the maximum a single phase British home can supply, and takes the 77 kWh battery from empty to full in about 11 hours 45 minutes. That is a long session because the battery is large, which is why most owners top up little and often rather than run it flat. The 11 kW figure on the specification sheet is a three phase rating. Reaching it needs a three phase supply and our 32A three phase cable, and even then the limit is the car's 11 kW rather than the cable's 22 kW. That combination brings a full charge down to roughly 8 hours. On a normal home supply the three phase cable is no quicker than the single phase one, so there is nothing to gain by paying more. The 16A cable is held to 3.7 kW and needs about 23 hours 30 minutes for a full charge, which is a poor match for a pack this size. A Type 2 to 3 pin cable is slower again, at 2.3 kW and around 37 hours 45 minutes. Keep one in the boot for emergencies, but do not plan to run a 77 kWh car from a household socket. Length deserves thought on a car this large. A 5m cable can be tight unless the wallbox is mounted right beside where the car stops. 10m removes the guesswork and covers visitors' driveways and public posts as well. All cables include a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67. Volkswagen ID.5 Charging Times ID.5 Pro, Pro Performance and GTX 4MOTION, 2022 onwards (77 kWh usable) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 37 hours 45 minutes Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 23 hours 30 minutes 16A posts only Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 11 hours 45 minutes Recommended for home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, car limit 8 hours Three phase supplies only Volkswagen ID.5 Charging Cable FAQs Is the Volkswagen ID. Crozz sold in the UK? No. ID. Crozz was a concept name and never appeared on a car sold in Britain. The model it became is the ID.5, on sale here from 2022 with a 77 kWh usable battery, a Type 2 inlet and an 11 kW onboard charger. A 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the one it needs. Which cable does a Volkswagen ID.5 need? The 32A Type 2 to Type 2. It supplies 7.4 kW, the most a single phase UK home allows, and refills the 77 kWh pack in about 11 hours 45 minutes. Every UK ID.5 shares that battery and that 11 kW charger, so there is no trim by trim decision for you to make. How long does an ID.5 take to charge at home? Around 11 hours 45 minutes from empty on a 7.4 kW wallbox with the 32A cable. Most owners never see that number, because a 77 kWh pack is seldom run to zero and regular overnight top ups keep it high. The 16A cable would want roughly 23 hours 30 minutes instead. Does the three phase cable help an ID.5? Only with a three phase supply, which British homes do not have. On three phase the car draws its own 11 kW limit rather than the cable's 22 kW, and a full charge drops to about 8 hours. At home the two cables perform exactly the same, so the cheaper one is the sensible buy. Do ID.5 GTX and Pro use different cables? No. Pro, Pro Performance and GTX 4MOTION all carry the 77 kWh usable battery, a Type 2 inlet and an 11 kW onboard charger from 2022 onwards. Power output and drivetrain differ between them, charging hardware does not. One 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable covers the entire range. Should I choose the 5m or 10m ID.5 cable? 10m is the safer choice on a car this size, because parking position rarely stays the same and the extra reach costs nothing in charging speed. 5m is fine where the wallbox is fixed right beside the bay. Both use identical 32A conductors and both carry the full 7.4 kW.

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

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

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Buy the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Citigo-e iV pulls the full 7.2 kW its onboard charger allows, so anything smaller simply wastes the car's capability.Skoda sold the electric Citigo here only briefly, from 2020 to 2021, in SE and SE L trim. Under the floor sits a 36.8 kWh gross pack with 32.3 kWh of that usable. Plugged into a home wall box through a 32A cable, a flat battery is full again in roughly five hours. Skoda quotes about four hours fifteen minutes to reach 80 per cent.Swap to a 16A cable and the ceiling drops to 3.7 kW, which stretches the same charge out to nearly ten hours. That is the whole argument for the dearer cable on this car: a small hatchback battery, but one that still needs a full night at half speed.Worth knowing before you order: the Citigo-e iV is mechanically the same car as the SEAT Mii electric and the Volkswagen e-up!. Same 32.3 kWh usable pack, same 7.2 kW charger, same Type 2 inlet. If you own any of the three, this cable is the one.The three do differ in one respect. CCS rapid charging came as standard on the Mii electric and the e-up!, but it was not fitted to every Citigo. Look below the Type 2 socket for a second, wider opening. If it is not there, your car has no rapid charging. Either way it makes no difference to which AC cable you need.The 22 kW three phase cable is not worth the money here. British homes are supplied with a single phase, capping any domestic charge point at 7.4 kW, and the Citigo-e iV stops at 7.2 kW regardless. Whichever is lowest of the car, the supply and the cable sets your actual speed.A Type 2 to 3 Pin lead trickles in at 2.3 kW. It is handy when you are staying somewhere without a wall box, but it is a long wait rather than a daily habit.If your Citigo is a 1.0 MPI petrol from 2011 to 2019, it has no charging port and no cable will fit.Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, both come in 5m and 10m lengths, and every order includes a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.Skoda Citigo-e iV Charging TimesCitigo-e iV, 2020 to 2021, 32.3 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 15h45m Away from home only Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 9h45m Roughly double the wait Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.2 kW, the car's limit 5h00m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 7.2 kW on a UK home supply 5h00m No benefit at home The same figures apply to the SEAT Mii electric and the Volkswagen e-up!, which share this car's 32.3 kWh usable pack and 7.2 kW onboard charger.Skoda Citigo-e iV Charging Cable FAQsWhich cable does a Skoda Citigo-e iV need?A 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Citigo-e iV accepts up to 7.2 kW on AC, and a 32A lead carries that comfortably, refilling the 32.3 kWh usable pack in about five hours. Skoda also quotes roughly four hours fifteen minutes to 80 per cent on a home charge point.Is a 32A cable worth it on a Citigo-e iV?On this car, clearly yes. A 16A cable is limited to 3.7 kW, so a flat 32.3 kWh battery needs close to ten hours. The 32A cable lets the car take its full 7.2 kW and cuts that to around five hours. The price difference is repaid the first weekend you need the car twice in a day.How long does a Citigo-e iV take to charge?About five hours from empty on a 7.4 kW home charge point using a 32A cable, since the car draws 7.2 kW. A 16A cable pushes that to roughly nine hours forty five minutes. A three pin lead manages only 2.3 kW, so budget the best part of sixteen hours for a full charge.Does every Citigo-e iV have CCS rapid charging?No. CCS was standard on the SEAT Mii electric and the Volkswagen e-up!, but Skoda did not fit it to every Citigo-e iV. Check underneath the Type 2 socket for a second, wider opening. Whether or not your car has it, the AC cable you need is unchanged at 32A Type 2 to Type 2.Is the Citigo-e the same car as the VW e-up!?Mechanically, yes. The Citigo-e iV, SEAT Mii electric and Volkswagen e-up! share a 32.3 kWh usable battery and a 7.2 kW onboard charger, and all three take a Type 2 inlet. One 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable covers any of them, so buy on length rather than badge.Do I need a 5m or 10m cable for a Citigo-e?The Citigo is a short car, so 5m usually reaches a wall box mounted near the parking bay. Choose 10m if the charge point is on the far side of a garage, you park behind another vehicle, or you regularly use on street posts where you cannot pick your spot.

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Whatever year your Model X is, the cable is a Type 2 to Type 2 at 32A. Take the 5m or the 10m. Every Model X uses a Type 2 inlet for AC charging, from the first 2016 cars through to the 2021 refresh and the Plaid, so nothing about your driveway setup changes with model year. The differences that follow all concern rapid charging and three phase posts, not the cable you plug in at home. The important dividing line is May 2019. Cars built up to April 2019 use Type 2 for AC charging and for Supercharging alike, with no CCS port at all. From May 2019 the Raven cars kept Type 2 for AC and added CCS for rapid charging. An early car needs Tesla's paid CCS retrofit before it can use a modern V3 Supercharger, which is worth knowing if you are buying used, but it makes no difference to a home wallbox. Onboard charger ratings moved around too. The earliest 2016 cars take 11 kW, or 22 kW if they were specified with the optional twin chargers. Later pre-facelift cars and the Raven take 16.5 kW on a three phase supply. The 2021 refresh and Plaid take 11 kW. Every one of those numbers collapses to 7.4 kW on a British home supply, because UK houses are single phase and 7.4 kW is the physical ceiling. Batteries run from 75 kWh on early cars to 100 kWh on later ones, so a full charge at 7.4 kW takes somewhere between eleven hours thirty and fifteen hours fifteen. In practice nobody arrives empty, and an overnight session covers normal use comfortably. One point on provenance. Tesla withdrew right hand drive Model S and Model X from the UK and Ireland in 2023, so a car bought here now is either used or a left hand drive import. That has no bearing on charging. Type 2 is the European standard and the inlet is identical on an imported car. Choose 10m if the wallbox sits behind or beside a long car, or if two vehicles share one post. Our Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and the 3 pin units IP67, all supplied with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Tesla Model X Charging Times Model X with single onboard charger, 2016, 75 to 90 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 36 hours 45 minutes to 44 hours 15 minutes Impractical on a pack this size Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 23 hours to 27 hours 30 minutes Half the speed you have paid for Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 11 hours 30 minutes to 13 hours 45 minutes Best buy for home charging Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 22 kW with twin chargers on three phase 3 hours 45 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes Twin charger cars on three phase only Model X pre-facelift, mid 2016 to April 2019, 75 to 100 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 36 hours 45 minutes to 49 hours Keep for genuine emergencies Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 23 hours to 30 hours 30 minutes Two nights for one charge Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 11 hours 30 minutes to 15 hours 15 minutes Best buy, the home supply ceiling Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 16.5 kW on a three phase supply 5 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 45 minutes Public three phase posts only Model X Raven, May 2019 onwards, 100 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 49 hours Two full days, avoid Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 30 hours 30 minutes Undersized for a 100 kWh pack Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 15 hours 15 minutes Best buy, top up rather than fill Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 16.5 kW on a three phase supply 6 hours 45 minutes Useful at a workplace three phase post Model X and Model X Plaid 2021 refresh, 100 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 49 hours Backup only, never a routine Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 30 hours 30 minutes Wastes the wallbox you own Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7.4 kW 15 hours 15 minutes Best buy, matches a UK home supply Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 11 kW on a three phase supply 10 hours 15 minutes Modest gain, three phase posts only Tesla Model X Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Tesla Model X need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A, in 5m or 10m. Every Model X from 2016 onwards charges on AC through a Type 2 inlet, so one cable covers the whole range. On a UK home supply it delivers 7.4 kW, filling a 100 kWh car in roughly fifteen hours fifteen minutes from completely empty. Do I need a CCS cable for home charging? No. CCS is a rapid charging connector and those cables are attached to the charger itself, never carried in the boot. Model X cars from May 2019 have a CCS port for rapid charging, but all AC charging still runs through the Type 2 inlet. The 32A Type 2 cable is the only one you buy. How do I tell a pre 2019 Model X apart? Look at the inlet. Cars up to April 2019 use Type 2 for AC and for Supercharging, with no separate CCS pins below the socket. Raven cars from May 2019 add the two large CCS pins underneath. An early car needs Tesla's paid retrofit before a modern V3 Supercharger will work with it. Is the three phase cable worth the extra? Only if you use three phase posts. At home it gives 7.4 kW, identical to the single phase cable, since British houses are single phase. On a three phase supply a pre-facelift or Raven car pulls 16.5 kW, and the 2021 refresh 11 kW, so the benefit depends on which car you own. Why is my Model X left hand drive? Tesla stopped selling right hand drive Model S and Model X in the UK and Ireland in 2023. Cars offered here now are used stock or left hand drive imports. Charging is unaffected. Type 2 is the European standard connector and an imported car takes exactly the same cable as a UK supplied one. Should I choose 5m or 10m? The Model X is a long car and the gap between a wallbox and the inlet is easy to underestimate once you allow for parking angle. 5m suits a box mounted right beside the bay. Go for 10m if it is on the far side of a garage, behind the car, or shared with a second vehicle.

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Only one Kia Sportage plugs in: the 1.6 T-GDi PHEV, sold from 2022 onwards. If that is your car, order the Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 32A single phase. It is the quickest lead the Sportage can use. Check the badge on the boot before ordering anything. Kia sells the Sportage as petrol, as a 48V mild hybrid marked MHEV, as a self-charging hybrid marked HEV, and as a plug-in hybrid marked PHEV. Only the PHEV has a charging port. A T-GDi, CRDi, HEV or MHEV Sportage has nowhere to plug a cable in at all. No plug-in Sportage was offered before 2022 either, so a 2016 to 2021 car does not take a cable whatever its badge says. Trim level changes nothing about charging. With the PHEV the numbers are refreshingly simple. The battery is 13.8 kWh and the onboard charger stops at 7.2 kW. Our 32A lead carries 7.4 kW, a fraction more than the car will accept, so the Sportage sets the pace and fills from empty in roughly 2h15m on a home wallbox. That same small battery is why the three phase cable makes no sense on this car. 22 kW is a three phase rating, the Sportage charger is single phase, and a British house is single phase anyway. You would pay more and still wait 2h15m. The 16A lead is the real decision. At 3.7 kW a full charge takes about 4h15m, near enough double. Plenty of owners never notice, because 4h15m still disappears overnight. Pay the difference for the 32A version if you top up between journeys during the day, when two hours saved actually matters. Keep a Type 2 to 3 Pin lead in the boot as a fallback. At 2.3 kW the Sportage takes about 6h45m from empty, which still fits comfortably into a night at a friend's house or a hotel car park with an outdoor socket. For length, 5m works when the charge point sits beside the parking space. 10m buys slack for a shared post, a longer drive, or reversing onto the drive. Cables are IP55 rated, or IP67 on the 3 pin version, and every one ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Kia Sportage Charging Times Sportage 1.6 T-GDi PHEV, 2022 onwards, 13.8 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) 2.3 kW 6h45m Handy backup where there is no wallbox. Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) 3.7 kW 4h15m Fine overnight, half the speed by day. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) 7.2 kW, capped by the car 2h15m Best fit for the Sportage PHEV. Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) 7.2 kW, capped by the car 2h15m No gain on this car. Save the money. Kia Sportage Charging Cable FAQs Does every Kia Sportage need a charging cable? No. Only the 1.6 T-GDi PHEV, built from 2022 onwards, has a socket. The petrol, CRDi diesel, 48V MHEV mild hybrid and HEV self-charging hybrid versions have no charging port, so no cable will fit them. Any Sportage registered between 2016 and 2021 also predates the plug-in model. Which cable suits the Sportage PHEV? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 32A. The Sportage PHEV accepts up to 7.2 kW and our 32A lead carries 7.4 kW, so the car takes everything it can use and refills its 13.8 kWh battery in about 2h15m. Choose it in 5m or 10m to suit your parking. How long does a Sportage PHEV take to charge? Around 2h15m from empty on a 7.2 kW home wallbox with a 32A cable. Step down to the 16A lead at 3.7 kW and the same charge runs to about 4h15m. On a domestic three pin socket at 2.3 kW, allow roughly 6h45m for the 13.8 kWh battery. How do I tell a PHEV from a Sportage hybrid? Look for the letters PHEV on the badge, and check the V5C or the handbook. A self-charging HEV or a 48V MHEV Sportage refuels only at a petrol pump and has no charging port anywhere on the car. Only the 1.6 T-GDi PHEV, from 2022 onwards, carries a Type 2 socket that takes a cable. Is the three phase 22 kW cable any use? Not on this car. The Sportage PHEV has a single phase 7.2 kW onboard charger, so it cannot draw more than 7.2 kW from any lead. A three phase cable would still take 2h15m for a full charge while costing you more, and UK homes are single phase in any case. What length cable should I order? 5m covers most driveways where the charge point sits beside the parking bay. Pick 10m if the wallbox is round a corner, you park nose first with the socket facing away, or you share a public post. Both lengths come in every amperage we stock for the Sportage.

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The Seat Mii electric wants a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Its onboard charger accepts 7.2 kW, and a 16A cable can only hand it 3.7 kW, so the cheaper lead would leave half the car's ability unused every night. There is only one electric Mii and it ran from 2020 to 2021, so there is no generation puzzle to solve here. The pack is 36.8 kWh gross with 32.3 kWh usable, and on a 32A cable a full charge takes about five hours. Seat quoted roughly four hours to 80 per cent, which is the figure most owners actually plan around, since few people run a battery flat before plugging in. What does confuse buyers is that this car was built three times over. The Volkswagen e-up! and the Skoda Citigo-e iV came off the same line with the same 32.3 kWh usable battery and the same 7.2 kW charger. If you own any of the three, this cable is the one you need. One detail differs between them, though it has no bearing on your purchase: CCS rapid charging was standard on the Mii electric and the e-up!, but not fitted to every Citigo-e iV, so some Skodas have none at all. Rapid charging happens on DC through a separate part of the inlet, using a lead attached to the charge point. We also stock a three phase 22 kW version of the cable. On this car it does nothing. The Mii is quoted at 7.2 kW and will not ask for more, and a UK domestic supply is single phase anyway, which puts a hard 7.4 kW ceiling on home charging. Save the money and take the 32A single phase cable. A 3 pin cable is worth keeping in the boot for nights away from a charge point. At 2.3 kW it needs somewhere near sixteen hours to fill the battery from empty, so it is a supplement rather than a substitute for a proper wallbox lead. The petrol Mii, the 1.0 MPI sold from 2011 to 2019, has no charging port and takes no cable at all. If your Mii has an exhaust pipe, nothing on this page applies to it. Seat Mii Charging Times Seat Mii electric, 2020 to 2021, 32.3 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin: 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 15h45m Keep as a spare, not a daily method Type 2 to Type 2, 16A: 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 10h00m Holds the car to half its charging speed Type 2 to Type 2, 32A: 5m or 10m 7.2 kW, the car's own limit 5h00m. About 4 hours to 80 per cent Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase: 5m or 10m 22 kW cable, car still takes 7.2 kW 5h00m, no quicker No benefit on the Mii Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67. The 32A single phase cable is also stocked in 15m and 20m. All are CE certified and come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Seat Mii Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Seat Mii electric need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in the 32A version. The Mii electric takes 7.2 kW on AC and holds 32.3 kWh usable, so a 32A lead fills it from empty in about five hours. Seat also quoted around four hours to 80 per cent, which covers most overnight charges comfortably. Is the 32A cable better than the 16A? Yes, clearly. A 16A cable supplies 3.7 kW, roughly half of the 7.2 kW the Mii will accept, so a full charge stretches from about five hours to ten. The price difference is small next to five hours a night. Only pick 16A if your charge point cannot supply more. Does the 22 kW three phase cable help? No. The Mii electric is limited to 7.2 kW by its own onboard charger, so a three phase cable gives it nothing extra even at a three phase post. Homes in Britain are single phase and cap charging at 7.4 kW regardless. The 32A single phase cable already reaches the car's limit. Will this cable fit an e-up! or a Citigo-e iV? Yes. The Volkswagen e-up! and Skoda Citigo-e iV are the same car as the Mii electric, sharing the 32.3 kWh usable pack, the Type 2 socket and the 7.2 kW charger. One cable serves all three. Only the fitment of CCS rapid charging differs, and that does not affect your AC cable. Does the petrol Seat Mii plug in? No. The 1.0 MPI petrol Mii built between 2011 and 2019 has no battery pack and no charging port, so no cable will connect to it. Seat only made the Mii electric from 2020. If your car has a fuel filler and no charge flap, it needs nothing from this page. Is 5m long enough for a Mii? Usually. The Mii is a short car, so 5m reaches most home wallboxes when it parks alongside. Choose 10m if you charge on the street, back into a space, or use a shared post several bays away. Longer 15m and 20m versions of the 32A cable are stocked too.

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An AC charging cable for the Volkswagen Golf GTE and Golf eHybrid plug-in hybrids, covering the 8.7 kWh Mk7 built from 2015 to 2020, the 10.6 kWh Mk8 built from 2020 to 2024 and the 19.7 kWh Mk8.5 from 2024. All use a Type 2 inlet, so a Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits every version, and a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is stocked as a backup lead. The Mk7 and Mk8 accept a maximum of 3.6kW, single phase only; the Mk8.5 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. 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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Order the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable if you run the E-PACE P300e. That is the only E-PACE with a charging socket, and 7 kW is the most it will draw on AC, so a 32A lead lets it work at its full speed.Jaguar sold the P300e plug-in hybrid from 2021 until the end of 2024. It carries an 11.6 kWh usable battery, around 15 kWh gross, behind a Type 2 inlet. Because the pack is small, a 32A cable brings it from empty to full in roughly an hour and three quarters, which is inside the length of an evening meal.A 16A cable caps the flow at 3.7 kW and doubles that to about three and a half hours. On a battery this size the gap is less painful than it would be on a full electric car, so the 16A cable is a reasonable saving if you plug in overnight and never think about it. If you charge between school runs, buy the 32A.Every other E-PACE stays away from this page. The D165 and D200 diesels, and the P200, P250 and P300 petrols, are either plain combustion cars or 48V mild hybrids. A mild hybrid recovers energy under braking and has no charging port, so no cable connects to it.Jaguar's badge rule settles any doubt across the range: a lower case letter e on the end of the badge means the car plugs in. P300e does. P300 does not.One detail on the P300e. Unusually for a plug-in hybrid it also accepts DC, and Jaguar states that the car tops out at 32 kW even on a 50 kW unit. DC has nothing to do with the cable you buy, since those chargers carry their own lead.The 22 kW three phase cable brings nothing at home. UK houses run on a single phase, so a domestic charge point cannot exceed 7.4 kW, and the P300e stops at 7 kW anyway. Speed is always set by whichever is lowest: car, supply or cable.If you have moved up to the larger F-PACE P400e, it holds 15.4 kWh usable and also charges at 7 kW, so the same 32A cable is the right choice.Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, both come in 5m and 10m lengths, and every order includes a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.Jaguar E-PACE Charging TimesE-PACE P300e plug-in hybrid, 2021 to 2024, 11.6 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 5m or 10m 2.3 kW 5h45m Useful away from home Type 2 to Type 2 16A, 5m or 10m 3.7 kW 3h30m Fine overnight Type 2 to Type 2 32A, 5m or 10m 7 kW, the car's limit 1h45m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase, 5m or 10m 7 kW on a UK home supply 1h45m No benefit at home The D165, D200, P200, P250 and P300 have no charging port, so no charge times apply to them.Jaguar E-PACE Charging Cable FAQsWhich Jaguar E-PACE needs a charging cable?Only the P300e plug-in hybrid, built from 2021 to 2024. It has an 11.6 kWh usable battery and a Type 2 inlet that accepts 7 kW, so a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable suits it. The D165, D200, P200, P250 and P300 have no charging port and cannot use a cable at all.Is a 32A cable worth it on an E-PACE P300e?It depends how you charge. With 11.6 kWh usable, the 32A cable delivers 7 kW and finishes in about 1h45m, while a 16A cable manages 3.7 kW and takes roughly 3h30m. If you plug in and leave it overnight, 16A is enough. If you turn the car round during the day, pay for 32A.How long does an E-PACE P300e take to charge?Around one hour forty five minutes from empty using a 32A cable on a home charge point, because the car draws 7 kW into an 11.6 kWh usable pack. A 16A cable stretches it to about three and a half hours. From a domestic three pin socket at 2.3 kW, allow close to six hours.How do I tell if my E-PACE plugs in?Check the badge for a lower case e at the end. P300e plugs in, P300 does not, and the same rule holds across the Jaguar range. If the badge has been removed, the V5C logbook settles it, because a P300e is recorded as a plug-in hybrid electric while a P300 is recorded as petrol.Does the E-PACE P300e have rapid charging?It does, which is rare for a plug-in hybrid. Jaguar quotes a 50 kW charger but states that the car itself peaks at 32 kW on DC. That is entirely separate from your purchase here, because DC charge points come with their own fixed lead. Your cable is for AC charging at 7 kW.What length cable suits a Jaguar E-PACE?Five metres is plenty when the wall box sits next to the parking space and you always arrive the same way round. Choose 10m if you reverse onto the drive, park across a wide garage, or rely on kerbside posts where the bay is never in the same place. Length has no effect on the 7 kW charge rate.

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Buy the 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. That is the whole answer for a LiveWire, and it is deliberately the cheapest recommendation on this site. The bike carries a 1.4 kW onboard charger, and that figure is a hard ceiling set by the machine itself. Nothing you plug it into can push past it, so a 16A cable already supplies more than the LiveWire will ever draw. UK and European bikes use a Type 2 socket, built into a CCS Combo 2 inlet. American LiveWires were fitted with Type 1, so if you are reading advice written for the States, ignore it. A standard Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the correct fit here, whether you bought a Harley-Davidson badged bike from 2019 to 2021 or a LiveWire ONE from March 2023, when LiveWire became a brand of its own. Mechanically and electrically the two are the same machine. With 13.6 kWh usable and 1.4 kW going in, a full charge takes around 12 hours 30 minutes. That number does not move. Plug into a 3.7 kW unit, a 7.4 kW home charger or a 22 kW three phase post and you will still be waiting about twelve and a half hours, because the restriction is on the bike. Buying the 32A or three phase version of this cable would cost you more and save you nothing. For a genuinely quick top up you would use the CCS side of the inlet at a rapid charger, which takes the battery from 0 to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes and needs no cable of your own. Length matters differently for a bike. Most LiveWires live in a garage, a shed or a bike store rather than on an open driveway, so measure from the socket to where the front wheel actually ends up, then add slack for wheeling the bike in and out without dragging the lead. Five metres suits a single garage with the socket on the same wall. Ten metres is the safer choice if power comes from the house and the bike sits at the back of a shed, if you share a store with other bikes, or if you also plug in at work where the post may be a bay or two away. 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. Harley-Davidson LiveWire Charging Times LiveWire 2019 to 2021 and LiveWire ONE from March 2023, 13.6 kWh usable, 1.4 kW onboard charger Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 1.4 kW, bike limited About 12 hours 30 minutes Handy on tour, no slower than the rest Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) 1.4 kW, bike limited About 12 hours 30 minutes Buy this one Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) 1.4 kW, bike limited About 12 hours 30 minutes Fits, but buys you nothing Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 1.4 kW, bike limited About 12 hours 30 minutes Not worth the money on a LiveWire Harley-Davidson LiveWire Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Harley-Davidson LiveWire need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 16A. UK and European bikes carry a Type 2 socket inside a CCS Combo 2 inlet, and the onboard charger tops out at 1.4 kW. A 16A cable is rated well above that, so it is the correct buy for both the 2019 to 2021 Harley-Davidson bike and the LiveWire ONE. How long does a LiveWire take to charge? About 12 hours 30 minutes from empty to full, using the 13.6 kWh usable battery and the bike's 1.4 kW onboard charger. That is an overnight charge plus a good part of the following day, so most riders simply leave it plugged in whenever the bike is back in the garage. Is a 32A cable any faster on a LiveWire? No. The 1.4 kW limit sits inside the bike, so a 32A cable, a 22 kW three phase cable and our 16A cable all deliver exactly the same 12 hours 30 minutes. There is no scenario on AC power where paying more for a heavier cable makes a LiveWire charge any quicker. Is the LiveWire ONE different from the LiveWire? Only in badge. LiveWire split from Harley-Davidson as its own brand, and the bike returned to the UK as the LiveWire ONE in March 2023. Battery, inlet and charging rate are unchanged at 13.6 kWh usable, Type 2 with CCS, and 1.4 kW, so both take the same 16A cable. Can I charge a LiveWire from a three pin socket? Yes. Our Type 2 to 3 Pin cable is adjustable from 6A to 12A, but since the bike will only accept 1.4 kW you get the same 12 hours 30 minutes as from a wallbox. That makes it a genuinely useful touring cable for hotels and bed and breakfasts with no charge point. Do I need 5m or 10m for a garage? Measure from the socket to the bike's inlet, then add a metre or two of slack for manoeuvring. Five metres covers most single garages with the socket on the same wall. Take ten metres if the supply is at the house, the bike lives at the back of a shed, or the store is shared.

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A charging cable for the Mercedes A 250 e, fitting both the hatchback and the saloon. Both charge through a Type 2 inlet and take a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and both carry a 15.6 kWh battery. The 2019 to 2023 car accepts 7.4 kW on single phase. The 2023 update accepts 11 kW on three phase and 7.4 kW on single phase. A UK home supply is single phase, so the car draws at most 7.4 kW at home, and the 32A single phase cable delivers that in full, which is why the same cable suits either model year. 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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An Audi Q3 plug-in hybrid takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Two very different cars wear the badge, and they do not want the same cable, so check which one is on your driveway before you order. The Q3 45 TFSI e of 2021 to 2024, in SUV and Sportback form, has a 13 kWh battery and a 3.6 kW onboard charger. Audi quotes three hours 45 minutes from empty. That is the slowest charger Audi has fitted to a plug-in hybrid, and it means the 16A cable gives the car everything it can take. A 32A cable charges it no faster and costs more. The Q3 e-hybrid launched in 2025 is a different proposition. Its battery nearly doubled to 19.7 kWh usable, worth up to 73 miles, and the charger went up to 11 kW. A British house is single phase and tops out at 7.4 kW, so the 32A single phase cable is the home buy and fills it in about three hours. The three phase cable is what unlocks the full 11 kW at a three phase post, and takes that three hours down to two. Telling them apart is easy once you know. Audi badged the old car 45 TFSI e and the new one e-hybrid, and the newer car quotes an electric range in the seventies rather than the low thirties. A petrol TFSI, a diesel TDI or an RS Q3 has no charging port at all. On length, 5m is enough when you park nose in beside the charge point and 10m covers everything else, including public bays where the post can end up on the far side of the car. Measure the route the cable takes round the bodywork rather than the straight line. The Audi Q5 TFSI e and A3 e-tron have their own pages, and the Audi charging cable range covers the rest. Built to IEC 62196-2, CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, two year warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Audi Q3 Charging Times Q3 e-hybrid, 2025 onwards, 19.7 kWh usable, up to 73 miles Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 6 hours approx. 14 miles Slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 3 hours approx. 27 miles Best fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 22 kW (car limited to 11 kW) 2 hours approx. 41 miles For 22kW posts and workplaces Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 9 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles Backup only Q3 45 TFSI e and Q3 Sportback 45 TFSI e, 2021 to 2024, 13 kWh Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 3.6 kW, single phase Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW (car limited to 3.6 kW) 3 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles All the car can use Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A or 3-Phase, 32A 7.4 kW or 22 kW (car limited to 3.6 kW) 3 hours 45 mins approx. 8 miles No quicker, and dearer Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 5 hours approx. 6 miles Fine overnight on this battery Charging times for the 45 TFSI e are Audi's own figures. Cold weather and a cold battery lengthen every number here. Audi Q3 Charging Cable FAQs Which charging cable does an Audi Q3 need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the amperage depends on the year. A Q3 45 TFSI e from 2021 to 2024 needs only the 16A version, because its charger stops at 3.6 kW. A Q3 e-hybrid from 2025 takes 11 kW, so the 32A single phase cable is the home buy and the three phase cable is worth having if you use three phase posts. Will a 22kW cable charge an Audi Q3 faster? On the 2025 Q3 e-hybrid it will, but only at a charge point fed by three live phases, where the car reaches its full 11 kW and fills in about two hours instead of three. At home the supply is single phase and the ceiling is 7.4 kW whatever cable you plug in. On the older 45 TFSI e a 22 kW cable makes no difference at all. How long does an Audi Q3 TFSI e take to charge? Audi quotes three hours 45 minutes from empty for the 45 TFSI e on a 3.6 kW supply, and about five hours from a three pin plug. The newer Q3 e-hybrid has a much larger battery and needs around three hours on a 7.4 kW home wallbox, or two hours where three phases are available. Is the Q3 e-hybrid the same as the Q3 45 TFSI e? No. Audi replaced the 45 TFSI e with the Q3 e-hybrid in 2025 and changed almost everything about the charging. The battery went from 13 kWh to 19.7 kWh usable, the electric range went from around 30 miles to as much as 73, and the onboard charger went from 3.6 kW to 11 kW. Does every Audi Q3 need a charging cable? No. Only the 45 TFSI e and the e-hybrid plug in. A petrol TFSI, a diesel TDI and the RS Q3 have no charging port, and trim level makes no difference on the cars that do. If there is no second flap on the bodywork, the car does not take a cable. What length Q3 charging cable should I buy? 5m suits a wallbox close to where you park and on the same side as the charging flap. 10m is the safer general choice, and the one to pick for public bays or a box on the opposite wall. The longer cable never charges any slower, so the only cost of buying long is the price and a little more to coil away.

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

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Most Megane E-Tech owners need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A, in 5m or 10m. That is the cable that delivers the full 7.4 kW a UK home supply can give, and it is the right buy whichever Megane you have. The reason to read further is the onboard charger. Early UK cars sold in Optimum Charge specification, shown as OC in the version name, carry a 22 kW three phase charger. Cars from around 2025 are 11 kW, and Renault UK's own technical specification no longer lists a 22 kW option. There was also a standard charger EV60 at 7.4 kW. Renault's marketing pages still quote up to 22 kW while their charging tables cap at 11, so check your own paperwork or the version name rather than trusting a brochure. At home none of this matters. UK houses are single phase, so 7.4 kW is the ceiling for every Megane regardless of what the charger inside it can do. A 60 kWh EV60 goes from empty to full in about 9 hours 15 minutes on a 32A cable, which is one overnight. The three phase cable only earns its money if you have an Optimum Charge car and you regularly park at a three phase post. There the 22 kW charger does its job and the same 60 kWh fills in roughly 3 hours. On a 2025 car the same cable and post give you 11 kW, so around 6 hours 15 minutes. On a standard charger car it gives you nothing at all over the single phase cable. Length is a five minute decision. 5m suits a driveway where the charge point and the car end up close together. 10m covers a car parked nose in, a charge point on the far wall of a garage, or a shared bay. Buy the longer one if you are unsure, because a cable that will not reach is useless. One warning. The petrol, diesel and E-Tech full hybrid Megane have no charging port at all, so no cable will do anything for them. The Megane E-Tech Electric is the only one that plugs in. Every Type 2 to Type 2 cable we sell is IP55 rated and comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Renault Megane E-Tech Charging Times Megane E-Tech EV60 Optimum Charge, 22 kW three phase, 2022 to around 2025, 60 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 29h 30m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 18h 15m Holds the car back Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 9h 15m Best fit at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW 3h 00m Worth it at three phase posts Megane E-Tech EV60, standard charger, 7.4 kW, 2022 to around 2025, 60 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 29h 30m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 18h 15m Holds the car back Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 9h 15m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW, car limited 9h 15m No gain, save the money Megane E-Tech EV60, current cars, 11 kW, around 2025 onwards, 60 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 29h 30m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 18h 15m Holds the car back Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 9h 15m Best fit at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW, car limited 6h 15m Only useful on three phase Renault Megane E-Tech Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does a Renault Megane E-Tech need? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Every Megane E-Tech Electric uses a Type 2 inlet, and 32A lets the car pull the full 7.4 kW a UK home supply provides. The 60 kWh battery then fills in about 9 hours 15 minutes from empty. Choose 5m or 10m by how far your charge point sits from the parking space. Is the 22kW three phase cable worth the extra? Only if you have an Optimum Charge car, shown as OC in the version name, and you use three phase posts. There it takes the 60 kWh battery from empty to full in about 3 hours instead of 9 hours 15 minutes. At home it makes no difference, because a single phase supply caps you at 7.4 kW whatever cable is plugged in. How do I know if my Megane is 11kW or 22kW? Check the version name on your paperwork. Optimum Charge, usually shortened to OC, means the 22 kW three phase charger, and those cars ran from 2022 to around 2025. Cars registered from about 2025 are 11 kW and Renault UK lists no 22 kW option for them. If the name says nothing, assume 11 kW. How long does a Megane E-Tech take to charge? From a 32A cable on a home charge point, about 9 hours 15 minutes for the 60 kWh battery. A 16A cable stretches that to roughly 18 hours 15 minutes. A 3 pin lead needs about 29 hours 30 minutes, which is why we suggest it only as a backup rather than as your everyday charging method. Does the hybrid Megane need a charging cable? No. The Megane E-Tech full hybrid charges its own small battery from the engine and has no charging socket, and the same goes for every petrol and diesel Megane. Only the Megane E-Tech Electric, the EV60, plugs in. If your car has no flap for a charging cable, nothing on this page will fit it. Should I buy the 5m or the 10m Megane cable? Buy 5m if your charge point is on the wall next to where the Megane parks. Buy 10m if you reverse onto a drive, share a bay, or use public posts where the socket may end up on the far side of the car. Ten metres coils away neatly and removes the risk of coming up short.

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

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Only an A7 wearing a TFSI e badge plugs in. A petrol TFSI, a TDI diesel, an S7 or an RS 7 has no charging port, and no cable will help. In the UK the plug-in A7 was sold as a Sportback only. For the TFSI e, buy the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The car accepts 7.4 kW on AC and a 32A single phase cable delivers precisely that. Because the battery is small by electric car standards, a full charge is quick: about 2 hours 45 minutes on the later 17.9 kWh pack. There are two battery sizes. Cars built in 2020 carry 14.1 kWh and fill in roughly 2 hours 15 minutes at 7.4 kW. From 2021 Audi fitted 17.9 kWh, which adds about half an hour. The 50 TFSI e and the 55 TFSI e share the same batteries and the same charging, so the badge on the boot does not change the cable you need, and neither does trim. Do not spend extra on the three phase cable. The A7 TFSI e stops at 7.4 kW on AC whatever it is plugged into, so a three phase supply gives it nothing. The 22 kW rating you see on some public posts is simply irrelevant to this car. The 16A cable is a fair second choice here in a way it never is on a big battery car. Limited to 3.7 kW it takes about 5 hours 30 minutes for the 17.9 kWh battery, which still fits inside a night. A Type 2 to 3 pin lead runs at 2.3 kW and needs about 8 hours 45 minutes, making it a workable fallback for an overnight stay rather than a daily habit. The A7 Sportback is a long car, and plug-in hybrid drivers tend to charge in more places than pure electric owners do, including at work and in hotel car parks. That argues for 10m. Take 5m if home is the only place you ever plug in and the wallbox sits beside the bay. All cables come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67. Audi A7 TFSI e Charging Times A7 Sportback 50 and 55 TFSI e quattro, 2020 (14.1 kWh) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 7 hours Fallback, fits a night Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 4 hours 15 minutes Acceptable second choice Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2 hours 15 minutes Recommended Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW, car limit 2 hours 15 minutes No benefit on this car A7 Sportback 50 and 55 TFSI e quattro, 2021 to 2023 (17.9 kWh) Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 8 hours 45 minutes Fallback, fits a night Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 5 hours 30 minutes Acceptable second choice Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2 hours 45 minutes Recommended Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW, car limit 2 hours 45 minutes No benefit on this car Audi A7 TFSI e Charging Cable FAQs Which cable does the Audi A7 TFSI e need? A 32A Type 2 to Type 2. The A7 TFSI e accepts 7.4 kW on AC and this cable carries exactly that, so the car charges as fast as it is able. Expect about 2 hours 45 minutes for the 17.9 kWh battery and roughly 2 hours 15 minutes for the earlier 14.1 kWh one. Does a petrol or diesel A7 need a cable? No. Only the TFSI e plug-in hybrid has a charging port. A7 models badged TFSI petrol or TDI diesel, together with the S7 and the RS 7, run on fuel alone and cannot use a charging cable at all. In Britain the plug-in version came exclusively as a Sportback. How long does an A7 TFSI e take to charge? About 2 hours 15 minutes for a 2020 car with the 14.1 kWh battery on a 7.4 kW supply, and about 2 hours 45 minutes for a 2021 to 2023 car with 17.9 kWh. The 16A cable stretches those to roughly 4 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes respectively. Is the three phase cable any use on an A7? None at all. The car's own AC limit is 7.4 kW, so feeding it from three phase power through a 22 kW cable achieves nothing extra. Take the 32A single phase cable instead, which reaches the same 7.4 kW at home and at any public AC post, and costs less. What size is the A7 TFSI e battery? It changed during production. Cars from 2020 use a 14.1 kWh battery. From 2021 until production ended in 2023, Audi fitted 17.9 kWh. Both the 50 TFSI e and the 55 TFSI e follow that timeline, and both charge through a Type 2 socket at up to 7.4 kW. Do I need 5m or 10m for an A7 Sportback? 10m is the more flexible buy, because plug-in hybrid drivers often charge at work or in car parks where the bay layout is not theirs to choose. 5m is enough if you only ever charge at home next to a wallbox. Both cables deliver the same 7.4 kW.

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

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

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Three different plug-in Audi A6s now share the name, and only one of them is this car. The Audi A6 TFSI e, the C8 plug-in hybrid sold from 2020, charges at 7.4 kW single phase and never had a faster option. The A6 e-tron is fully electric, takes 11 kW and has two charging ports. The newer A6 e-hybrid, which replaced the TFSI e badge, also takes 11 kW. If your car wears TFSI e on the boot, the number that matters is 7.4 kW, and this is the right page. An Audi A6 TFSI e uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Audi supplied a Mode 3 cable with the car when new, which many used examples no longer have. The charging flap sits on the left side towards the front, opposite the fuel filler, though Audi does not state the position in its own literature so it is worth confirming on your own car. Buy the 32A single phase cable. This is one of the tidiest matches in the catalogue: the car asks for 7.4 kW, a British single phase supply provides exactly 7.4 kW, and the 32A cable carries it. Three phase power belongs to commercial premises, and even if you had it, the A6 TFSI e could not take a watt more than it does on your driveway. The 22 kW cable cannot help this car anywhere. The 16A cable is the one to think twice about. Two and a quarter hours becomes four and a half, on a car charged every night, and the miles put back per hour drop from 22 to 11. On a battery this size the 3-pin lead is a genuine overnight charge. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable supplies 2.3 kW from a domestic 13 amp outlet and fills the A6 in about 7 hours, so a night at a hotel or a relative's house leaves you with a full electric range in the morning. On a plug-in hybrid used for a short commute, that is often the whole point. See what a household socket actually returns. Audi's other plug-in hybrids charge at different rates and have their own pages, including the Audi Q5 TFSI e charging cable and the Audi Q3 TFSI e charging cable. The fully electric cars sit alongside them, such as the Audi e-tron GT charging cable. Every Audi lead we stock appears in Audi EV charging cables. For what IP55 and IP67 mean once a cable is lying in a wet driveway, see our guide to IP ratings. The warranty is 2 years from the manufacturer on every lead here. They are built to IEC 62196 Type 2, hold CE certification, work from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and carry IP55 on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin. UK delivery is free on the next working day. Audi A6 TFSI e Charging Times by Battery 2021 onwards, 17.9 kWh gross and 14.4 kWh net, up to 43 miles WLTP electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 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 30 mins approx. 11 miles Twice the time for a small saving Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2 hours 15 mins approx. 22 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW (car limited) 2 hours 15 mins approx. 22 miles No gain over the 32A single phase Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 7 hours approx. 7 miles Fills overnight from a house socket The Avant is rated slightly lower than the saloon, at around 41 miles. 2020 launch cars, 14.1 kWh, up to 33 miles WLTP electric Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 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 15 mins approx. 9 miles Twice the time for a small saving Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2 hours 15 mins approx. 17 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW (car limited) 2 hours 15 mins approx. 17 miles No gain over the 32A single phase Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 7 hours approx. 5 miles Fills overnight from a house socket Audi published no usable capacity for the 14.1 kWh launch battery, so its times come from the gross figure and are a slight overestimate. Expect less in January than in July, and less on a motorway than around town. Audi A6 TFSI e Charging Cable FAQs What charging cable does an Audi A6 TFSI e need? An Audi A6 TFSI e needs a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable in the 32A single phase specification. The car draws 7.4 kW at most, a British house supplies exactly that much, and this is the cable that connects the two without losing anything in between. Is the Audi A6 TFSI e the same as the A6 e-tron? No, and they charge very differently. The Audi A6 TFSI e is a petrol plug-in hybrid limited to 7.4 kW on AC. The A6 e-tron is fully electric, takes 11 kW three phase and has a charging port on each side of the car. The newer A6 e-hybrid also takes 11 kW. None of the figures on this page apply to either of those. Would an 11kW cable charge an Audi A6 TFSI e faster? No. Some listings show an 11 kW charging time for the A6 TFSI e, but that is a calculator output rather than a specification. Audi fitted a 7.4 kW single phase charger from launch to the end of production, so the car physically cannot draw 11 kW from any supply. How long does an Audi A6 TFSI e take to charge? About 2 hours 15 minutes from empty on a 32A cable for both battery sizes, since the larger pack is only a few kilowatt hours bigger. A 16A lead roughly doubles that, and an ordinary 13 amp house socket takes around 7 hours. What length of cable does an Audi A6 TFSI e need? This is a 4.94 metre saloon with the charging flap towards the front on the nearside, so 5m is enough where the wallbox sits near the front of the drive on the same side. Given the car's length, 10m is the safer order if you reverse in or the unit is at the far end of the space. Can I use my own cable at a public charge point? Yes, on AC. Untethered Type 2 posts are the norm in UK streets and car parks, and the A6 TFSI e uses the same lead there as at home. It has no DC rapid charging at all, so a Type 2 cable is the only way to charge it away from a plug socket.

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Every electric DS 3 uses a Type 2 inlet, so the cable to buy is a Type 2 to Type 2 32A. At a British house that pulls the full 7.4 kW, which is as much as a single phase supply will ever hand over. One cable covers the whole run of the car, whatever it says on the boot lid. Two things confuse people shopping for this one. The first is the name. DS dropped Crossback from the badge at the 2023 facelift, so the same car is a DS 3 Crossback E-Tense before that point and a plain DS 3 E-Tense afterwards. Nothing about the charging socket changed with the name. The second is the onboard charger, and this is the real generation split. The original 50 kWh car, built from 2020 to 2022 with 46.3 kWh usable and 136hp, came with a 7.4 kW charger as standard and an 11 kW unit as a cost option. The 2023 facelift moved to a 54 kWh pack, 50.8 kWh usable and 156hp, with the 11 kW charger fitted as standard. That difference only shows up on three phase power. Plug either car into a home wallbox and both charge at 7.4 kW, because your house cannot supply more. What that means in practice: the 46.3 kWh car goes from empty to full in about seven hours on a 32A cable, and the 50.8 kWh facelift in about seven and three quarters. Both are comfortable overnight jobs. Step down to a 16A cable and those stretch past fourteen and fifteen hours, which is why we do not recommend one unless your supply is genuinely limited to 16A. The three phase 32A cable only earns its place if you regularly use a three phase post at work or in a car park, where an 11 kW car cuts the facelift down to around five and a quarter hours. Both cars also carry a CCS socket for rapid charging, rated at 101 kW on the early car and 107 kW on the facelift, and rapid units come with their own lead attached. Petrol and diesel DS 3 models have no charging port at all, and there has never been a plug-in hybrid version. Pick 5m for a close wallbox, 10m for reach. Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55, the Type 2 to 3 Pin is IP67, and all come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. DS 3 Crossback Charging Times DS 3 Crossback E-Tense 50 kWh, 136hp, 2020 to 2022, 46.3 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 22h 45m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 14h 15m Only if your supply is capped at 16A Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7h 00m Best choice at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW with the optional charger 4h 45m Only on a three phase post DS 3 E-Tense 54 kWh, 156hp, 2023 onwards, 50.8 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 25h 00m Emergency use only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 15h 30m Only if your supply is capped at 16A Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 7h 45m Best choice at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW as standard 5h 15m Only on a three phase post DS 3 Crossback Charging Cable FAQs Which cable suits the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 32A. Every electric DS 3 has a Type 2 socket, and 32A carries 7.4 kW, the maximum a UK home supply can deliver. That fills the 46.3 kWh early car in about seven hours and the 50.8 kWh facelift in about seven and three quarter hours. Is the three phase cable worth it on a DS 3? Only if you charge on three phase power away from home. The facelift takes 11 kW as standard and the earlier car needed the optional charger to do the same, cutting a full charge to roughly 5 hours 15 minutes or 4 hours 45 minutes. On a home supply both cars sit at 7.4 kW. How long does a DS 3 E-Tense take to charge? On a 7.4 kW wallbox, about 7 hours for the 46.3 kWh usable car built to 2022 and about 7 hours 45 minutes for the 50.8 kWh version from 2023. A 16A cable pushes those to roughly 14 hours 15 minutes and 15 hours 30 minutes, so it is a poor swap. Is the DS 3 E-Tense the same as the Crossback? Yes, the badge simply lost a word. Cars from 2020 to 2022 are DS 3 Crossback E-Tense with a 50 kWh pack, and the 2023 facelift became DS 3 E-Tense with 54 kWh and 156hp. The Type 2 socket is unchanged across both, so one cable fits whichever you own. Does the petrol DS 3 need a charging cable? No. The PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel DS 3 and DS 3 Crossback have no charging port and no traction battery, so nothing here will connect to them. There has never been a plug-in hybrid DS 3 either. Only the E-Tense badge takes a cable. Should I choose 5m or 10m for a DS 3? Five metres is fine when the wallbox is fitted within reach of your usual parking spot. Ten metres covers awkward driveways, a garage wall on the far side, or public posts where you take whichever bay is free. Longer 15 metre and 20 metre 32A cables are listed too.

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A BMW i3 charging cable has to suit an onboard AC charger rated at 7.4 kW, which is what BMW fitted to UK cars across all three battery generations. That is worth stating plainly, because the i3 is one of the few cars where what BMW advertised in Europe and what arrived in Britain are not the same thing. When the 94 Ah car launched in 2016 BMW described its charging as multi-phase, capable of 3.7, 7.4 or 11 kW. That 11 kW figure is three separate 3.7 kW modules working together, and it is where the idea of an 11 kW i3 comes from. A car with that three-phase unit plugged into a single-phase British supply charges at only 3.7 kW, because just one of the three modules has anything to draw from. UK supplied cars got the 7.4 kW single-phase charger instead, which is twice as fast at a house. So if your i3 sits at 3.7 kW on a 7 kW wallbox, it is very probably not faulty and not the cable. It is more likely a car built for a market with three-phase housing. A 32A cable will not change that, and neither will anything else you can buy. Every BMW i3 and i3 REx uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, IP55 sealed on ours. Type 1 was fitted only to North American cars and never here, whatever the age of the car. For a UK car our 1-Phase, 32A cable is the right buy. It carries the full 7.4 kW and fills the final 42.2 kWh car in about 5 hours 45 minutes, the 33 kWh car in 4 hours 15 minutes and the original 22 kWh car in 2 hours 45 minutes. The 16A cable halves the rate to 3.7 kW and roughly doubles all three, which on a car with this little battery is a real daily cost. Skip the 22 kW three-phase cable. A UK i3 has a single-phase charger, so the extra phases have nothing to connect to at a house or anywhere else. The small battery makes our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable more useful here than on most electric cars. It is IP67 sealed, takes 2.3 kW and fills the 22 kWh car in about 9 hours 15 minutes, so an early i3 can genuinely be run from a household socket. Our note on charging from a household socket covers where that stops working. One point on the range extender: the i3 REx was withdrawn in Europe in October 2018, just before the 120 Ah battery arrived, so there is no UK 42.2 kWh i3 REx. A British range extender car will be a 60 Ah or 94 Ah model. BMW's later electric cars charge very differently. The BMW iX1 and the BMW i4 have their own pages, and the BMW charging cable range covers everything. Our IP ratings guide explains the sealing figures. Every cable is CE certified, built to IEC 62196 Type 2, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. BMW i3 Charging Times by Battery 120 Ah, 42.2 kWh gross, 37.9 kWh usable, 192 miles WLTP, 2018 to 2022 Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW, single phase, on UK cars Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 11 hours 30 mins approx. 19 miles Workable but slow Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 5 hours 45 mins approx. 37 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW (car limited) 5 hours 45 mins approx. 37 miles No benefit on a UK i3 Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 18 hours 30 mins approx. 12 miles Ideal backup 94 Ah, 33 kWh gross, 27.2 kWh usable, 2016 to 2018 Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW single phase on UK cars. Cars built for three-phase markets manage only 3.7 kW here Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 8 hours 15 mins approx. 25 miles Workable but slow Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 4 hours 15 mins approx. 51 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW (car limited) 4 hours 15 mins approx. 51 miles No benefit on a UK i3 Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 13 hours 15 mins approx. 16 miles Practical on this battery 60 Ah, 21.6 kWh gross, 18.8 kWh usable, 2013 to 2017 Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 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 5 hours 45 mins approx. 24 miles Fine on this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2 hours 45 mins approx. 49 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW (car limited) 2 hours 45 mins approx. 49 miles No benefit on a UK i3 Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 9 hours 15 mins approx. 15 miles Genuine overnight option Only the 120 Ah car has an official WLTP figure. The 60 Ah and 94 Ah cars predate WLTP in the UK, so their range numbers come from the older NEDC cycle and read optimistically, which also makes their miles per hour figures look high. Winter and motorway pace both cut them further. BMW i3 Charging Cable FAQs What cable does a BMW i3 use? The BMW i3 charges through Type 2 at both ends, on every model year and including the REx. For home use the 32A rating is the one to choose, since a UK i3 accepts 7.4 kW and that cable delivers all of it. Why does my BMW i3 only charge at 3.7kW? Almost certainly because it has the three-phase onboard charger fitted to cars built for markets with three-phase housing. That unit is three 3.7 kW modules, and a single-phase British supply can feed only one of them. A UK supplied BMW i3 has a 7.4 kW single-phase charger instead. No cable can change which unit is in the car. Is a 22kW cable any use on a BMW i3? No. A UK BMW i3 has a single-phase onboard charger, so the extra phases in a 22 kW cable have nothing to connect to, at home or anywhere else. It costs more than the 32A single-phase cable and charges the car at exactly the same speed. Was the i3 REx sold with the 42.2kWh battery? Not in the UK. BMW withdrew the range extender from Europe in October 2018, immediately before the 120 Ah battery arrived, so a British BMW i3 REx will have either the 60 Ah or the 94 Ah pack. The 42.2 kWh REx was a North American car. Can a BMW i3 run on a three-pin cable? An early one genuinely can. A Type 2 to 3-Pin cable gives the BMW i3 2.3 kW, which fills the original 22 kWh battery in about 9 hours 15 minutes, comfortably inside a night. On the 42.2 kWh car it takes over 18 hours, so there it is a backup rather than a plan. What cable length does a BMW i3 need? 5m is usually plenty. The i3 is under four metres long and takes up very little driveway, and the charging flap sits on the rear offside where it is easy to reach from most wall unit positions. Choose 10m if the i3 lives on the street, or if it is parked behind a larger car and cannot get close to the wall.

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Not every Passat charges. The plug-in versions wear a GTE badge on older cars and an eHybrid badge on the current one. A Passat TSI, eTSI or TDI has no socket at all and needs nothing from this page.Plug-in Passats all use Type 2, so the cable you want is Type 2 to Type 2. What changes across the years is how much the car will swallow. The 2015 to 2019 GTE, saloon or estate, holds 9.9 kWh and takes 3.6 kW. The 2019 to 2022 update raised the pack to 13 kWh, 10.6 kWh of it usable, but left the charger alone at 3.6 kW. For either of those, a 16A Type 2 lead is the sensible purchase and a full charge sits between three and three and a quarter hours.The 2024 Passat eHybrid is a different proposition. In 204 and 272 forms it carries 19.7 kWh usable and an 11 kW onboard charger, and Britain gets it as an estate only. There is no new generation saloon here. On that car the 32A cable is the one to buy. It brings a full charge to about three hours at home against roughly six on a 16A lead.Home supplies in Britain are single phase, which caps any house at 7.4 kW no matter what the car claims. The 11 kW figure needs a three phase supply, so it turns up at workplaces and some destination car parks rather than on your driveway. Pair the three phase cable with one of those posts and a full charge drops to around two hours. On a home wallbox that same cable behaves exactly like the single phase 32A one.Owners of the older GTE often ask whether the dearer cable is a false economy. It is not wasteful or unsafe, it simply does nothing: the charger inside the car sets the pace, and it will not go past 3.6 kW. Put the money into a 10m lead instead if your parking is awkward.All our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated and covered by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, with free next working day UK delivery.Volkswagen Passat GTE Charging TimesPassat GTE Saloon and Estate, 2015 to 2019, 9.9 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 4h 45m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW 3h 00m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW 3h 00m No gain Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW 3h 00m No gain Passat GTE Saloon and Estate, 2019 to 2022, 13 kWh gross, 10.6 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 5h 15m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW 3h 15m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW 3h 15m No gain Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 3.6 kW 3h 15m No gain Passat eHybrid 204 and eHybrid 272 Estate, 2024 onwards, 19.7 kWh usable Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 9h 45m Emergency only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 6h 00m Too slow for this car Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at home 3h 00m Best fit at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW on three phase 2h 00m Only if you use three phase posts Volkswagen Passat GTE Charging Cable FAQsWhich cable does a Passat GTE need?A Type 2 to Type 2 lead. For a 2015 to 2022 GTE, 16A is correct, because those cars top out at 3.6 kW. For a 2024 Passat eHybrid, choose 32A instead: that car accepts 11 kW, and a 16A cable would leave it charging for around six hours rather than three.Do all Passats have a charging socket?No. Only the GTE and the newer eHybrid plug in. A Passat TSI, eTSI or TDI runs on fuel alone and has no port. The badge is the giveaway, and trim level changes nothing. If your car is not a GTE or an eHybrid, there is no cable you can buy for it.How long does a Passat GTE take to charge?The 2015 to 2019 car, holding 9.9 kWh, takes about three hours on a 16A cable. The 2019 to 2022 version with 10.6 kWh usable needs roughly three and a quarter. The 2024 eHybrid carries 19.7 kWh and fills in about three hours on a 32A cable at a home wallbox.Which Passat models charge at 11 kW?The 2024 Passat eHybrid 204 and eHybrid 272, sold here as estates only. Every earlier GTE, saloon or estate, is limited to 3.6 kW. Even on the 2024 car, 11 kW requires a three phase supply, so a single phase home wallbox will hand it 7.4 kW at the very most.Is there a new Passat GTE saloon in the UK?No. The current generation Passat reaches Britain as an estate only, so the eHybrid 204 and eHybrid 272 are estates. Older GTE saloons built from 2015 to 2022 do exist on the used market, and those want a 16A Type 2 cable because they charge at 3.6 kW.Should a Passat owner buy 5m or 10m?Five metres reaches comfortably when the wallbox sits near the charging flap. Ten metres is the safer default for an estate on a driveway, where the port can end up several car lengths from the unit. Both are IP55 rated and covered by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty.

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An AC charging cable for the MG HS Plug-in Hybrid, covering the 16.6 kWh Excite and Exclusive built from 2020 to 2024 and the 24.7 kWh SE and Trophy from late 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 2020 to 2024 car accepts a maximum of 3.7kW and the late 2024 on car 6.6kW, both single phase only. A UK home supply is single phase and caps any car at 7.4kW, which is above both of those ceilings, so the 32A single phase cable delivers everything either car will take. 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 second generation Kia e-Soul charges at 7.2 kW on AC through a Type 2 inlet. A first generation Kia Soul EV charges at up to 6.6 kW through a Type 1 inlet. That is the whole Kia Soul EV charging cable decision, and the registration year will not settle it, because both cars were sold on 2019 plates. Open the flap and look at the DC socket instead. A round CHAdeMO port beside the inlet means the older car and a Type 1 lead. A CCS port, which is the inlet with two large pins added underneath, means the newer car and a Type 2 lead. Both generations charge through a flap set into the middle of the front grille, so the cable has to reach the nose of the car whichever Soul is sitting on the drive. Kia has never put the socket anywhere else on this model. For the e-Soul, order the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Its 7.2 kW charger is a single phase unit, which suits British wiring exactly, since a domestic supply carries one phase and hands over up to 7.4 kW. We do not list a 22 kW three phase lead for this car and there would be no point in one, because there is nothing on a Soul for the extra two phases to feed. 16A is a false economy on a 64 kWh e-Soul. The car is held to 3.7 kW, which turns a 10 hour fill into one lasting 19 hours 30 minutes, so the battery cannot get from empty to full inside a night. Miles recovered per hour halve, from about 32 to 16. That gap is why the 16A lead only makes sense on the small first generation battery. There is a second cable worth owning, and it is the 3-pin one. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable moves 2.3 kW from a household 13 amp socket into an e-Soul, roughly 10 miles an hour, which is about 80 miles across a long night away from home. It fits the Type 2 cars only, so first generation owners cannot use one. Our guide to charging from a domestic socket sets out what to expect. Owners moving on from a Soul usually land on the Niro, and the Kia Niro charging cable page sets out all three of its powertrains. For the newer 800 volt cars there is the Kia EV6 charging cable page. The full list sits in Kia EV charging cables, and every Type 1 lead we make is in Type 1 charging cables. A 2 year manufacturer's warranty covers every lead on this page. The Type 2 to Type 2 cables are rated IP55, the Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is sealed to IP67, and both are made to IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE certification. They keep working from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and every order ships free for next working day arrival in the UK. Kia Soul EV Charging Times by Generation e-Soul, second generation, 64 kWh usable, up to 280 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. 16 miles Too slow for this battery Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.2 kW (car limited) 10 hours approx. 32 miles Best Fit at home Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 31 hours 30 mins approx. 10 miles Ideal backup Soul EV, first generation, 30 kWh, about 179 miles NEDC Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW, single phase, through a Type 1 inlet Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 1 to Type 2, 16A (5m) 3.7 kW 9 hours 15 mins approx. 22 miles The only cable that fits this car Soul EV, first generation, 27 kWh, about 132 miles NEDC Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW on later cars, 3.3 kW is quoted for some early ones, through a Type 1 inlet Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Range Added Per Hour Verdict Type 1 to Type 2, 16A (5m) 3.7 kW 8 hours 15 mins approx. 18 miles The only cable that fits this car The first generation Soul EV predates WLTP testing, so the ranges above are the older NEDC figures and real world mileage will be lower. Expect lower figures in winter and on long fast runs. Kia Soul EV Charging Cable FAQs Which cable fits a Kia Soul EV? It depends which Soul you have. A second generation Kia e-Soul wants the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable. A first generation Kia Soul EV has a Type 1 inlet and needs the Type 1 to Type 2 cable instead. Nothing else will physically connect. How do I tell a first generation Soul EV from an e-Soul? Look at the DC socket in the grille flap. A first generation Kia Soul EV has a round CHAdeMO port next to a Type 1 inlet. The second generation e-Soul has CCS, which looks like a Type 2 inlet with two large pins below it. Both cars appear on 2019 registrations, so the plate is no help at all. Does a Kia e-Soul need a 22kW three phase cable? No, and we do not stock one for it. The Kia e-Soul has a 7.2 kW single phase onboard charger, so the extra two phases in a 22 kW lead would have nothing to connect to. The 32A single phase cable already delivers everything the car will accept. How long does a Kia e-Soul take to charge at home? About 10 hours from empty on a 32A cable with the 64 kWh battery, or about 19 hours 30 minutes on a 16A one. A 30 kWh first generation Kia Soul EV takes roughly 9 hours 15 minutes on its Type 1 lead, and the 27 kWh car about 8 hours 15 minutes. What length of cable does a Kia Soul EV need? 5m suits a Kia Soul EV parked nose in, since the charging flap sits in the middle of the grille and the car is only 4.2 metres long. Choose 10m if the wallbox is behind where the car stops, if a second vehicle shares the drive, or if you charge at the kerb. Can I take my own cable to a public charge point? Yes, and on a Kia Soul EV you usually have to. Most AC posts in the UK are untethered, so the socket is bare and the driver supplies the lead. First generation Soul EV owners need the Type 1 to Type 2 cable for those bays, because the post end of every public AC socket is Type 2.

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

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Begin with the check most C-Class owners actually need. Does yours plug in at all? The C 180, C 200, C 220 d, C 300 and C 300 d are petrol and diesel cars with no charging port. Only the C 350 e, the C 300 e, the C 300 de and the AMG C 63 S E Performance take a cable.Every one of those uses a Type 2 socket, so a Type 2 to Type 2 lead is what you want. The amperage question is settled by the year, and the spread across this range is unusually wide.The 2015 to 2018 C 350 e has a 6.2 kWh battery and accepts 3.7 kW, so a 16A cable covers it completely and a full charge takes about two hours. The 2023 AMG C 63 S E Performance sits in the same bracket for charging purposes, 6.1 kWh and 3.7 kW, and 16A is again all it can use.The 2019 to 2021 C 300 e, and the diesel C 300 de estate alongside it, both carry 13.5 kWh and accept 7.4 kW. On those a 32A cable halves the job, four hours down to two, which makes it the obvious buy.The 2022 car changed the numbers once more. The current C 300 e holds 25.4 kWh, four times the 2015 pack, and accepts 11 kW. A 16A lead would need close to eight hours to fill it. The 32A single phase cable brings that down to around four hours at home, which is the practical ceiling, because British houses run on a single phase supply and 7.4 kW is as much as one can deliver. The 11 kW rate appears only at a three phase charge point paired with the three phase cable, where a full charge takes roughly two and a half hours.Line and trim make no difference to any of this. An AMG Line C 300 e charges exactly like a Sport of the same year, so buy by badge and build year, not by specification.Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, backed by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and sent out with free next working day UK delivery.Mercedes C-Class Charging TimesC 350 e Saloon and Estate, 2015 to 2018, 6.2 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 3h 00m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 2h 00m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 2h 00m No gain Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 2h 00m No gain C 300 e and C 300 de, 2019 to 2021, 13.5 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 6h 45m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 4h 00m Holds the car back Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2h 00m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW 2h 00m Same as 32A at home C 300 e Saloon and Estate, 2022 onwards, 25.4 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 12h 30m Emergency only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 7h 45m Too slow for this car Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW at home 4h 00m Best fit at home Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 11 kW on three phase 2h 30m Only if you use three phase posts AMG C 63 S E Performance, 2023 onwards, 6.1 kWh Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 3h 00m Backup only Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 1h 45m Best fit Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 1h 45m No gain Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW 1h 45m No gain Mercedes C-Class Charging Cable FAQsDoes my Mercedes C-Class plug in?Only if it is a C 350 e, a C 300 e, a C 300 de or an AMG C 63 S E Performance. The C 180, C 200, C 220 d, C 300 and C 300 d have no charging port whatsoever and take no cable. Check the boot lid badge before you order anything from this page.Which cable does a C 300 e need?A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, 32A. A 2019 to 2021 C 300 e accepts 7.4 kW and fills its 13.5 kWh battery in about two hours. The 2022 car onwards holds 25.4 kWh and accepts 11 kW, so 32A brings a home charge down to roughly four hours rather than nearly eight.Is 16A enough for a C 350 e?Yes. The 2015 to 2018 C 350 e has a 6.2 kWh battery and a 3.7 kW onboard charger, so a 16A cable already matches the car and a full charge takes about two hours. A 32A lead fits and works perfectly well, but it will not shorten that time by a single minute.How long does a C-Class hybrid take to charge?That depends on the year. The 6.2 kWh C 350 e takes about two hours on 16A. The 13.5 kWh C 300 e takes about two hours on 32A, or four on 16A. The 25.4 kWh car from 2022 needs roughly four hours at home on 32A, or seven and three quarter hours on 16A.What cable does the AMG C 63 S E take?A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, 16A. Despite the performance badge, the 2023 AMG C 63 S E Performance carries only 6.1 kWh and accepts 3.7 kW, so a full charge takes about one and three quarter hours. A 32A cable is not wrong, it simply gives this car nothing extra.Do C-Class trim levels change charging?No. AMG Line, Sport, Premium and the rest all charge identically. Only the powertrain badge and the model year matter, which is why a 2015 C 350 e takes 3.7 kW while a 2022 C 300 e takes 11 kW. Order by badge and year, then pick 5m or 10m to suit your parking.

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The BMW 740e takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 16A version is the one we recommend. This is a plug-in hybrid with a 9.2 kWh battery, so the pack is small and there is nothing for a bigger cable to do. Save the money and put it towards a second cable for the boot. Two plug-in 7 Series were sold in the UK. The 740e, 740Le and 740Le xDrive iPerformance ran from 2016 to 2019 with a 9.2 kWh battery. The 745e, 745Le and 745Le xDrive replaced them from 2019 to 2022 and carry 12 kWh. Both use the same Type 2 inlet, so one cable covers either car and the badge only changes how long a full charge takes. BMW never published an AC charge rate for these cars, so we will not quote one. What we can tell you is what the pack does in practice. The 12 kWh 745e refills in roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on a 7 kW wallbox, and the smaller 9.2 kWh 740e finishes overnight on any wallbox you plug it into. That 745e figure is the useful clue: it works out well below what a 32A cable can carry, which means the car, not the cable, is setting the pace. A dearer cable will not shorten it. So skip the 32A single phase cable and skip the three phase one too. A UK home is single phase and stops at 7.4 kW anyway, and neither car can use even that. The 16A cable at 3.7 kW is matched to the job, and it is lighter and easier to coil into a 7 Series boot. A Type 2 to 3 Pin cable is a sensible second buy here rather than a first one. At 2.3 kW it puts the 9.2 kWh pack back in about four and a half hours and the 12 kWh pack in about six, which is fine for an occasional overnight fill at a friend's house or a hotel with no charge point. For length, five metres works next to a wallbox and ten metres is the safer pick if you park nose out or use public posts. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and every cable ships with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery. BMW 740e Charging Times 740e, 740Le and 740Le xDrive iPerformance, 2016 to 2019, 9.2 kWh battery Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 4h 30m Genuinely usable on a pack this size Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW Overnight on any wallbox Best choice Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW Overnight on any wallbox Costs more, no gain Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW Overnight on any wallbox No benefit on this car 745e, 745Le and 745Le xDrive, 2019 to 2022, 12 kWh battery Cable Type Max Charge Rate Empty to Full Verdict Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) 2.3 kW 6h 00m Fine for an overnight away from home Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) 3.7 kW About 3h 20m Best choice Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) 7.4 kW About 3h 20m The car sets the pace, not the cable Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) 22 kW About 3h 20m No benefit on this car BMW 740e Charging Cable FAQs What cable does a BMW 740e use? A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and 16A is plenty. The 740e carries a 9.2 kWh battery and the later 745e carries 12 kWh, both small enough that a 3.7 kW cable empties the job overnight. The same cable fits every 7 Series plug-in hybrid built from 2016 to 2022. Will a 32A cable charge my 740e faster? No. The 745e refills in roughly 3 hours 20 minutes on a 7 kW wallbox, which is far less than a 32A cable can carry, so the onboard charger is the limit rather than the lead. Paying for 32A buys you a heavier cable and the same finish time on both cars. How long does a BMW 745e take to charge? About 3 hours 20 minutes from empty on a 7 kW wallbox for the 12 kWh pack. On a Type 2 to 3 Pin cable at 2.3 kW it stretches to around 6 hours. The earlier 9.2 kWh 740e needs about 4 hours 30 minutes on 3 pin and finishes overnight on any wallbox. What is the difference between the 740e and 745e? Model years and battery size. The 740e, 740Le and 740Le xDrive iPerformance ran from 2016 to 2019 with 9.2 kWh. The 745e, 745Le and 745Le xDrive took over from 2019 to 2022 with 12 kWh. Both use a Type 2 inlet, so one cable serves both and only the charge time changes. Does a BMW 740i or 740d need a charging cable? No. The 730d, 740d, 740i and 750i have no battery pack and no charging port, so nothing on this page fits them. Only the 740e and 745e badges plug in. If you are after the all electric 7 Series, that is the i7 and it has its own page on our site. Is 5m or 10m better for a 7 Series? Five metres is enough when the wallbox is on the same side as the car and within a couple of paces. Ten metres suits a long driveway, a car parked nose out, or public posts where you cannot choose your bay. A 7 Series boot swallows either length without complaint.

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A Type 2 tethered cable is not a lead you carry. It is the cable that is wired permanently into a charge point, so it hangs on the wall ready to plug into the car and never goes back in the boot. These are the replacement leads for a wallbox built that way. We supply them at 32A in two lengths, 5m and 10m. At 32A on a UK single phase supply the ceiling is 7.4 kW, and that is what a home wallbox can deliver whatever cable is fitted to it. Length is therefore the real decision. Measure from where the unit is mounted to where the charging flap sits when the car is parked as you normally leave it, then allow an extra metre of slack. Take 5m if the wallbox is beside the car and 10m if you park further away or need to reach round to the far side. The convenience is the point. There is nothing to unpack, coil or store, which matters when you plug in every night in the dark. It is also the harder cable to take. Charging cables are actively targeted by thieves in the UK because a loose lead is quick to lift, and one that is bolted into a charge point is a far less inviting prospect. Our blog on protecting your EV charging cable from theft covers the other steps worth taking. Fitting is not a DIY job. One end terminates inside the charge point and has to be wired in, so this is work for a qualified electrician, ideally the installer who put the unit in. Once it is fitted, hang the cable on a bracket beside the unit rather than letting it rest on the ground. A lead coiled on wet concrete holds water around the connector, and that is where corrosion starts on a cable you expect to keep for years. Every Type 2 to Type 2 cable we sell is sealed to IP55 and carries a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. UK delivery is free on the next working day. Type 2 Tethered Charging Cable FAQs What does tethered actually mean? Tethered means the cable is fixed permanently to the charge point rather than being a separate lead. It stays on the wall between charges. The opposite is an untethered or socketed unit, where the wallbox has a socket and you plug your own portable cable into it at both ends every time you charge. Which end goes where? One end is terminated inside the charge point and wired in during installation, so it is never unplugged. The other end is a Type 2 connector that goes into your car's charging inlet. If your car has a Type 2 inlet, this is the right cable. Older cars with a Type 1 inlet need our Type 1 tethered version. Who can fit a tethered cable? A qualified electrician. Fitting means opening the charge point and terminating the cable inside it, which is not a job to attempt yourself and can affect the unit's warranty if done badly. The person or company who installed the wallbox is usually the easiest and cheapest option to call. Does a tethered cable replace my portable one? Only at home. Public AC posts almost all use sockets, so you plug in your own lead there. A tethered wallbox covers your overnight charging, but keep a portable Type 2 cable in the boot for destination charging at car parks, hotels and workplaces. Most drivers with tethered units still carry one. Should I buy the 5m or the 10m? Measure it rather than guess. Run a tape from the wallbox to where your charging flap sits when the car is parked normally, then add a metre so the cable is not stretched tight. Five metres suits a unit next to the bay. Ten metres covers a longer drive or reaching the far side. Will a 32A cable charge my car faster? Not on its own. The car draws the lowest of three limits: what the car's onboard charger accepts, what the supply provides, and what the cable is rated for. A UK home is single phase, so 7.4 kW is the ceiling regardless. A 32A cable simply makes sure the cable is not the bottleneck.

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An AC charging cable for the Volkswagen ID.4, covering the 52 kWh Pure and Pure Performance built from 2021 to late 2023, the 77 kWh Pro, Pro 4MOTION and GTX from 2021 and the 79 kWh Pro, Pro Match and Black Edition from 2026. All use a Type 2 inlet, so a Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits every version, and a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable is stocked as a backup lead. The Pro, 4MOTION, GTX, Pro Match and Black Edition accept up to 11kW on three phase and 7.4kW on single phase; the Pure accepts 7.2kW, single phase only. 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. 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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