BMW 530e Charging Cable
Type 2 EV charging cable: up to 22kW, single and three-phase
- Free next-working-day delivery - order before 4pm
- 30-day returns, we pay the postage if it doesn't fit
- 2-year minimum manufacturer warranty, and we handle the claim
- UK-based support, 8am-6pm, from people who drive EVs
Overview
The BMW 530e needs a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable, the same as the one pictured. We only stock cables we would use ourselves, so charging the 530e takes as little time as the car allows and the hardware does not become the weak link.
The cable works at home and at commercial charging stations. As with every plug-in hybrid, it will not charge faster than the car's own maximum charging capacity, and on the 530e that ceiling is 3.7kW. A higher-rated cable is not wasted, it simply means the restriction sits in the car rather than in your kit.
Key points
- 24 month manufacturer warranty
- Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable
- Choose from 5m or 10m
- CE marked and TÜV certified
- Ergonomically designed connectors
- Free next-working-day UK delivery on orders over £150
| Type | Capacity | Time to charge | Our choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2, 1-phase, 16A | 3.7 kW | 3h 00m | Best fit |
| Type 2, 1-phase, 32A | 7.4 kW | 3h 00m | |
| Type 2, 3-phase, 32A | 22 kW | 3h 00m |
All three ratings reach a full battery in the same three hours, because the 530e sets the pace rather than the cable. Pick on length and on whether you want headroom for a future car.
The rest of the BMW range sits on our BMW charging cables page.
Specifications
- Connector
- Type 2 to Type 2 / 3-Pin
- Standard
- IEC 62196-2 (Type 2 / MENNEKES), 7-pin
- Cable lengths
- 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m
- Rated power
- 2.3kW / 3.6kW / 7.2kW / 22kW
- Current
- 6–12A / 16A / 32A
- Phase
- Single & Three-phase
- Conductor
- 2.5-6mm² copper (by current rating)
- Weatherproofing
- IP55 (IP67 on Type 2 to 3-Pin)
- Operating temperature
- -30°C to +60°C
- Build
- Run-over proof (drive-over resistant)
- Certifications
- CE marked, TÜV certified, IEC 62196-2 (Type 2)
- Warranty
- 24 months (2 years) manufacturer warranty
Features
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Run-over proof
Built to take the weight of a car, so you can drive over the cable without damaging it (protection against pressure).
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All-weather rated
Rated IP55, with the Type 2 to 3-Pin version rated IP67, and built to operate from -30°C to +60°C, so it charges reliably through UK rain, frost and summer heat.
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Universal Type 2 fit
Works with all Type 2 electric vehicles and every UK/EU home wallbox and public AC charge point. No brand lock-in.
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CE / TÜV certified
Independently certified to CE and TÜV, and built to the IEC 62196-2 Type 2 connector standard.
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3-pin option for home sockets
Choose the 3-pin version to top up from a standard UK domestic socket when there is no wallbox nearby. It is a separate cable option, not an attachment.
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Three-phase option
Pick the 32A three-phase version to charge at up to 22kW where a three-phase supply is available. The single-phase versions charge at up to 7.2kW on a standard home wallbox.
Installation
- 01Unlock the car - most won't accept a cable while locked.
- 02Wallbox end first, then the car. Push until the latch clicks.
- 03Check the car shows a charging state before you walk away.
- 04Coil loosely into the bag - no tight figure-of-eights.
In the box
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Charging cable
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FAQs
Is this cable compatible with the BMW 530e?
Which cable length should I choose?
Do I need the 22kW (three-phase) option?
Can I use it at public charge points as well as at home?
What's the 3-pin option for?
Is it safe to leave outside in the rain?
What warranty and delivery do I get?
Compatibility
- BMW 530e
- All Type 2 electric vehicles (UK & EU, most post-2018)
- Charger: Ohme
- Charger: Pod Point
- Charger: Zappi
- Charger: Hypervolt
- Charger: myenergi
- Charger: Wallbox
- Charger: EO
- Charger: Andersen
- Charger: Tesla
What customers say about us
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First class service
First class service. Ordered 15m cable and it was delivered next day. Minor hiccup in that the accompanying bag was missing. Quick email to Jake at EV Cable Hub and the bag arrived next working day. 1st class product and even better customer service. Thank you.
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