Which cable is best for charging?

It really depends on 1) your car, 2) your home charger and 3) plans for public charger use. The plug type will depend on the car and charge rate will but limited by the maximum charge rate of all 3. Assuming your car uses a Type 2 plug, a 22kW (3 Phase, 32amp) cable will give you the most options as it can charge at 22,11,7 or 3kW. But it’s a heavier cable and unnecessary in some cases. We recommend using our EV search to view your options. Or just get in touch with us and we’ll guide you.

Can you use a 22kW cable on a 7kW charger?

Yes. 22kW (3 Phase, 32A) EV Charging Cables are backwards compatible. Meaning if you use them on a 22, 11, 7 or 3kW charger, they will work and charge at either your car or the chargers maximum charge rate. This is also true of 7kW cables. The exception is an 11kW cable which is 3 phase and 16amp. Because it is limited to 16amp, if it’s used on 7kW charger (single phase, 32amp, it’ll be limited to single phase 16amp and therefore charge at just 3kW.

Are all EV charging cables the same?

No. There are multiple plug types, phases and amps (which translate to the kW rating). We recommend using our site search to view your options based on your EV. Or just live chat with us (bottom right) and we’ll guide you.

What is a Type 2 charging cable for electric cars?

Most modern European electric vehicles use a Type 2 plug and it is the standard European untethered EVSE (EV Charger) socket. So new EU EV’s typically need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable to charge at home or public untethered charge-points. You can think of it like the equivalent of the now standard USB Type-C charging port for mobile devices.

What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 charging cables?

It simple terms, the Type 1 plug / socket is the historical car-side electric vehicle plug / socket but now most modern EV’s have moved to Type 2.

Do I get a FREE cable storage bag with my order?

All plug to plug cables come with a FREE carry bag, the size of the bag depends on the length of the cable. Generally all cables up to 20 metres (15 metres for 3 phase cables) in length will fit our one size cable storage bag. Additional EV cable carry bags are available to purchase from our website.

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Which cable is best for charging?
It really depends on 1) your car, 2) your home charger and 3) plans for public charger use. The plug type will depend on the car and charge rate will but limited by the maximum charge rate of all 3.

Assuming your car uses a Type 2 plug, a 22kW (3 Phase, 32amp) cable will give you the most options as it can charge at 22,11,7 or 3kW. But it’s a heavier cable and unnecessary in some cases.

We recommend using our EV search to view your options. Or just get in touch with us and we’ll guide you.
Can you use a 22kW cable on a 7kW charger?
Yes. 22kW (3 Phase, 32A) EV Charging Cables are backwards compatible. Meaning if you use them on a 22, 11, 7 or 3kW charger, they will work and charge at either your car or the chargers maximum charge rate. This is also true of 7kW cables. The exception is an 11kW cable which is 3 phase and 16amp. Because it is limited to 16amp, if it’s used on 7kW charger (single phase, 32amp, it’ll be limited to single phase 16amp and therefore charge at just 3kW.
Are all EV charging cables the same?
No. There are multiple plug types, phases and amps (which translate to the kW rating). We recommend using our site search to view your options based on your EV. Or just live chat with us (bottom right) and we’ll guide you.
What is a Type 2 charging cable for electric cars?
Most modern European electric vehicles use a Type 2 plug and it is the standard European untethered EVSE (EV Charger) socket. So new EU EV’s typically need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable to charge at home or public untethered charge-points.

You can think of it like the equivalent of the now standard USB Type-C charging port for mobile devices.
What is the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 charging cables?
It simple terms, the Type 1 plug / socket is the historical car-side electric vehicle plug / socket but now most modern EV’s have moved to Type 2.
Do I get a FREE cable storage bag with my order?
All plug to plug cables come with a FREE carry bag, the size of the bag depends on the length of the cable. Generally all cables up to 20 metres (15 metres for 3 phase cables) in length will fit our one size cable storage bag.

Additional EV cable carry bags are available to purchase from our website.