Lotus EV Charging Cables

Type 2 charging cables for the Lotus range. rather than an upsell.

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We read your charge port, max AC rate and phase from DVLA data, then take you to the exact variant.

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Choosing the right cable for your Lotus

Across almost the whole of this site our advice on the 22kW three-phase cable is the same: do not buy it, because your car cannot use it. Lotus is the exception, and it is worth explaining why rather than simply selling you the more expensive lead.

Connector spec by model

  • Eletre (2023+): Type 2 + CCS. Up to 22kW AC on the onboard charger. 112kWh battery. 350kW DC.
  • Emeya (2024+): Type 2 + CCS. Up to 22kW AC. 102kWh. 350kW DC.

Why 22kW matters here and nowhere else

Most electric cars have an 11kW onboard charger at best, and many have 7.4kW. Hand those a three-phase cable and nothing changes. Lotus fitted the Eletre and Emeya with a 22kW unit, and paired it with batteries above 100kWh. On a three-phase supply that combination turns a fourteen-hour charge into something closer to five. That is a different overnight experience, not a rounding difference.

The condition is your electricity supply, not the car

Three-phase power is rare in British homes. If your property is single-phase, which it almost certainly is unless you have specifically had three-phase installed, the car draws 7.4kW no matter which cable is plugged in. In that case the 32amp lead is your everyday cable and the three-phase one is dead money.

Check before you spend

Look at your consumer unit or ask your electrician. A single-phase supply has one live conductor into the property; three-phase has three. It is not something you can tell from the wallbox alone. If you are unsure, buy the 32amp lead, which works either way.

Length recommendations

These are long cars with the charge port on the rear wing. 10m is the minimum sensible choice and 15m is not excessive. Compare across our Type 2 charging cables.

What we stock for Lotus

  • Type 2 to Type 2 cables from 5m to 20m, including the 22kW three-phase lead.
  • Type 2 to 3-pin Mode 2 leads for household sockets away from home.
  • Lotus shares a parent with Volvo and Polestar, which use the same connector.

Questions

Should I buy the 22kW three-phase cable for a Lotus?
Only if your property has three-phase power. The Eletre and Emeya are among the few cars with a 22kW onboard charger, so on a three-phase supply the gain is real. On single-phase the car draws 7.4kW whatever cable is fitted.
How do I know whether I have three-phase?
Check your consumer unit or ask your electrician. A single-phase supply has one live conductor into the property, three-phase has three. You cannot tell from the wallbox alone.
What if I am not sure?
Buy the 32amp single-phase lead. It works on either supply and is the everyday cable regardless.
How long does an Eletre take to charge?
About fourteen hours from empty on a single-phase 7.4kW supply for the 112kWh battery, or close to five on three-phase at 22kW.
Do the Eletre and Emeya take the same cable?
Yes. Both use a Type 2 socket and the same leads fit either.