Type 1 to Type 2 Charging Cable
Type 2 EV charging cable, up to 7.4kW
- 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
An electric car needs refuelling like any other. Where a pump hose moves petrol into a tank, a charging cable moves energy into the battery pack, and for that it needs a plug-in source. That is why every lead carries a connector at each end, and it is where a lot of people new to the technology come unstuck. Some cars take a Type 1 to Type 2 cable; others use Type 2 to Type 2 connectors.
We stock 16A and 32A leads, plus three-phase cables for higher capacity vehicles such as the Tesla range. If you are shopping for an electric car, new or used, it is worth knowing that early production models were built with a 3.6kW onboard charger as standard and need a 16A cable, while more recent vehicles have 7kW onboard charging and want a 32A cable. Check the model notes across our cable range if you are not certain which fits.
Every electric car is delivered with a standard cable that plugs into a common household electrical outlet. Charging at home from a domestic 3-pin socket works perfectly well, it is simply slow and best left to run overnight. For home use, for fast-charging public points and for commercial premises, a second cable earns its place. Our advice: carry one of our charging cables on board and leave the supplied one at home.
Which cars require a Type 1 charging cable?
| Manufacturer and model | Max charge speed | Range | Plug type | Full charge with 3-pin | Full charge with charging station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt | 7,4kW | 383km | Type 1 | 12h | 8 h |
| Chevrolet Spark | 3,3kW | 132km | Type 1 | 9h | 5,67 h |
| Citroen C-Zero | 3,7 kW | 150 km | Type 1 | 6,5 h | 4,5 h |
| Citroën E-Berlingo Multispace | 3,2 kW | 170 km | Type 1 | 10 h | 7,5 h |
| Fisker Karma | 3,7 kW | 81 km | Type 1 | 9 h | 6 h |
| Ford C-Max Energi | 3.7kW | 33km | Type 1 | 3,25 h | 2 h |
| Ford Focus | 3,7 | 4,6 | 6,6 kW | 225 km | Type 1 | 15 h | 8 | 7,5 | 5,5 h |
| Kia Soul 64kW | 3,7 | 4,6 | 6,6 kW | 250 km | Type 1 | 13 h | 8,5 | 7,5 | 5 h |
| Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV | 3,7 kW | 50 km | Type 1 | 6 h | 5 h |
| Mitsubishi-I Miev | 3,7 kW | 160 km | Type 1 | 7 h | 6 h |
| Nissan e-NV200 Combi Van | 6.6kW | 185km | Type 1 | 19,5h | 7h |
| Nissan Leaf (24 kWh) | 3,3 | 4,6 | 6,6³ kW | 199 km | Type 1 | 11 h | 7 | 5,5 | 4 h |
| Nissan Leaf (30 kWh) | 3,3 | 4,6 | 6,6³ kW | 250 km | Type 1 | 13,5 h | 9 | 7 | 5 h |
| Nissan NV200 SE Van | 3,3 | 4,6 | 6,6³ kW | 167 km | Type 1 | 11 h | 7 | 5,5 | 4 h |
| Peugeot iOn | 3,7 kW | 150 km | Type 1 | 6,5 h | 5 h |
| Renault Kangoo Phase1 | 3,6 kW | 170 km | Type 1 | 10 h | 6.5 h |
Specifications
- Connector
- Type 1 to Type 2
- Standard
- IEC 62196-2 Type 1 (SAE J1772), 5-pin
- Cable lengths
- 5m, 10m
- Rated power
- 3.6kW / 7.2kW
- Current
- 16A / 32A
- Phase
- Single-phase
- Conductor
- 2.5-6mm² copper (by current rating)
- Weatherproofing
- IP55
- Operating temperature
- -30°C to +60°C
- Build
- Run-over proof (drive-over resistant)
- Certifications
- CE marked, TÜV certified, IEC 62196-2 (Type 1)
- 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 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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Type 1 vehicle fit
Made for Type 1 (SAE J1772) electric vehicles, and plugs into any UK/EU home wallbox or public AC charge point.
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CE / TÜV certified
Independently certified to CE and TÜV, and built to the IEC 62196-2 Type 1 (SAE J1772) connector standard.
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
Will this cable fit my car?
Which cable length should I choose?
Can I use it at public charge points as well as at home?
Is it safe to leave outside in the rain?
What warranty and delivery do I get?
Compatibility
- 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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