BMW i5 EV 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
Charging leads for the BMW i5, all models, in 5m and 10m, each available as 16A, 32A or 32A three-phase. If you are not sure which combination suits your setup, get in touch and we will sort it out with you rather than leave you guessing.
Connector options
- Type 2 to Type 2. The lead for EV charging stations, home wallboxes and public posts. This is the one that lives in the boot.
- Type 2 to 3-pin. For charging at home from a standard UK household socket, where no wallbox is fitted.
Current and power ratings
- 6A to 12A (2.3kW). Slow and steady, via a household socket.
- 16A (3.6kW). A step up for shorter charging windows.
- 32A (7.2kW). The usual choice for a single-phase home wallbox.
- 32A three-phase (22kW). The quickest AC option, worth it where three-phase supply exists. See our 22kW charging cables.
Build and compatibility
- Copper conductor at 2.5mm² to 6mm² depending on current rating
- IP55 weatherproofing, rated -30°C to +60°C, run-over proof sheath
- Works with all standard UK and EU charging stations to IEC 62196-2
- TÜV certified and CE marked
Our i5 cables hold up to British weather, meet both TÜV and CE requirements, and carry a 24 month manufacturer warranty. UK orders over £150 ship free next working day, before 4pm goes out the same day, and you have 30 days to return anything that turns out to be the wrong length.
Every lead we stock for BMW is listed 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 i5?
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 i5
- 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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