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Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m)
The Audi A6 TFSI e accepts up to 7.4 kW on AC. This cable hands over every watt of it. Domestic supply is single phase in any case, so no three-phase lead will make the car charge faster.
Three different plug-in Audi A6s now share the name, and only one of them is this car. The Audi A6 TFSI e, the C8 plug-in hybrid sold from 2020, charges at 7.4 kW single phase and never had a faster option. The A6 e-tron is fully electric, takes 11 kW and has two charging ports. The newer A6 e-hybrid, which replaced the TFSI e badge, also takes 11 kW. If your car wears TFSI e on the boot, the number that matters is 7.4 kW, and this is the right page.
An Audi A6 TFSI e uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Audi supplied a Mode 3 cable with the car when new, which many used examples no longer have. The charging flap sits on the left side towards the front, opposite the fuel filler, though Audi does not state the position in its own literature so it is worth confirming on your own car.
Buy the 32A single phase cable. This is one of the tidiest matches in the catalogue: the car asks for 7.4 kW, a British single phase supply provides exactly 7.4 kW, and the 32A cable carries it. Three phase power belongs to commercial premises, and even if you had it, the A6 TFSI e could not take a watt more than it does on your driveway. The 22 kW cable cannot help this car anywhere.
The 16A cable is the one to think twice about. Two and a quarter hours becomes four and a half, on a car charged every night, and the miles put back per hour drop from 22 to 11.
On a battery this size the 3-pin lead is a genuine overnight charge. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable supplies 2.3 kW from a domestic 13 amp outlet and fills the A6 in about 7 hours, so a night at a hotel or a relative's house leaves you with a full electric range in the morning. On a plug-in hybrid used for a short commute, that is often the whole point. See what a household socket actually returns.
Audi's other plug-in hybrids charge at different rates and have their own pages, including the Audi Q5 TFSI e charging cable and the Audi Q3 TFSI e charging cable. The fully electric cars sit alongside them, such as the Audi e-tron GT charging cable. Every Audi lead we stock appears in Audi EV charging cables. For what IP55 and IP67 mean once a cable is lying in a wet driveway, see our guide to IP ratings.
The warranty is 2 years from the manufacturer on every lead here. They are built to IEC 62196 Type 2, hold CE certification, work from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and carry IP55 on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin. UK delivery is free on the next working day.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 4 hours 30 mins | approx. 11 miles | Twice the time for a small saving |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 22 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW (car limited) | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 22 miles | No gain over the 32A single phase |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 7 hours | approx. 7 miles | Fills overnight from a house socket |
The Avant is rated slightly lower than the saloon, at around 41 miles.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 9 miles | Twice the time for a small saving |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 17 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW (car limited) | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 17 miles | No gain over the 32A single phase |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 7 hours | approx. 5 miles | Fills overnight from a house socket |
Audi published no usable capacity for the 14.1 kWh launch battery, so its times come from the gross figure and are a slight overestimate. Expect less in January than in July, and less on a motorway than around town.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our cables. Every cable comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, and the jacket will survive being driven over, though we would rather you did not make a habit of it.
Protection against pressure
Our cables are safe to use whatever the weather. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, CE marked, and work from -30°C to +50°C. Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67 rated, CE marked and work from -30°C to +60°C.
Protection against temperature
Our cables fit any electric car or plug-in hybrid with a Type 2 inlet, including Audi, BMW, Volvo, Mini, Mercedes, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Smart and Toyota. Use our car reg checker to confirm your car.
Compatible with all Type 2 cars
An Audi A6 TFSI e needs a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable in the 32A single phase specification. The car draws 7.4 kW at most, a British house supplies exactly that much, and this is the cable that connects the two without losing anything in between.
No, and they charge very differently. The Audi A6 TFSI e is a petrol plug-in hybrid limited to 7.4 kW on AC. The A6 e-tron is fully electric, takes 11 kW three phase and has a charging port on each side of the car. The newer A6 e-hybrid also takes 11 kW. None of the figures on this page apply to either of those.
No. Some listings show an 11 kW charging time for the A6 TFSI e, but that is a calculator output rather than a specification. Audi fitted a 7.4 kW single phase charger from launch to the end of production, so the car physically cannot draw 11 kW from any supply.
About 2 hours 15 minutes from empty on a 32A cable for both battery sizes, since the larger pack is only a few kilowatt hours bigger. A 16A lead roughly doubles that, and an ordinary 13 amp house socket takes around 7 hours.
This is a 4.94 metre saloon with the charging flap towards the front on the nearside, so 5m is enough where the wallbox sits near the front of the drive on the same side. Given the car's length, 10m is the safer order if you reverse in or the unit is at the far end of the space.
Yes, on AC. Untethered Type 2 posts are the norm in UK streets and car parks, and the A6 TFSI e uses the same lead there as at home. It has no DC rapid charging at all, so a Type 2 cable is the only way to charge it away from a plug socket.
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| Type 2 to Type 2 | Type 2 to 3 pin | |
|---|---|---|
| Charges from | A home wallbox or a public charge point | Any standard UK 3 pin socket, no wallbox needed |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase | 2.4 kW |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW on a 32A cable. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW | 2.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW | About 8 miles |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C | -30°C to +60°C |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE | CE |
| Best for | Your everyday charging cable | Backup, and away from home where there is no wallbox |
| Choose this | Select Type 2 to Type 2 for the Audi A6 | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Audi A6 |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Connector type | Type 2 to Type 2 (IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb, Mennekes) |
| Rated current | 16A or 32A single phase, or 32A three phase |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW |
| Slower supplies | Fine. Charging runs at the lowest limit of the car, the charge point and the cable, so a 32A cable works normally on a 16A supply |
| Voltage | AC 250V single phase, AC 400V three phase, 50Hz |
| Signal current | 2A at 30V |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m |
| Conductors | 16A: 3 x 2.5mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A single phase: 3 x 6mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A three phase: 5 x 6mm² plus 1 x 0.5mm² |
| Insulation | XLPO |
| Sheath | TPU |
| Shell | Flame retardant thermoplastic, UL94-V0 |
| Pins | Copper alloy, silver plated |
| Colour | Black cable, green and black connectors |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 in use |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Mechanical life | Over 1,000 connections |
| Impact | Survives a 1m drop and a 2 tonne vehicle driving over it |
| Plug force | Under 100N |
| Insulation resistance | Over 1,000 MΩ at DC 500V |
| Withstand voltage | 2,500V |
| Contact impedance | 0.5 mΩ maximum |
| Pin temp rise | Under 50K |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb |
| Certified | CE |
| Connector type | Type 2 to 3 pin, BS1363 13A plug |
| Socket needed | Any standard UK 3 pin socket. No wallbox needed |
| Max power | 2.4 kW |
| Current | 6A to 13A, set on the control box |
| Voltage | 230V AC, 50Hz |
| Range per hour | About 8 miles |
| Overnight | About 100 miles in 12 hours |
| Full range | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Weatherproof rating | IP67 |
| RCD | Built in, Type B |
| Protection | Over and under voltage, overload, short circuit, earth leakage, over temperature and lightning surge |
| Built to | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE |
| Display | OLED screen: charging time, energy used, live voltage, current and power, and lifetime total |
| Controls | Touch key, LED status light, adjustable current, delay timer |
| Box size | 200 x 90 x 52 mm |
| Weight | Up to 2.1 kg |
| Cooling | Natural air |
| Standby power | Under 0.5 W |
| Connectivity | None. No WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G or Ethernet |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m |
| Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | Up to 95% |
| Max altitude | 2,000m |
| Materials | Tempered glass and PC control box |
| Colour | Black |
| In the box | Charging cable only. The premium storage carry bag is sold separately |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty |
| Delivery | Free next working day UK delivery |
Only a TFSI e or e-tron badge plugs in. A petrol TFSI, diesel TDI or mild-hybrid A6 has no charging port. Trim level makes no difference to charging: Sport, S line, Black Edition and Vorsprung all use the same onboard charger. Note that the A6 TFSI e and the A6 e-tron are two completely different cars.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A6 50 TFSI e quattro, Saloon and Avant (plug-in hybrid) | 2020 to 2023 | 14.1 kWh, then 17.9 kWh from 2021 | Type 2 | 7.4 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| A6 55 TFSI e quattro, Saloon and Avant (plug-in hybrid) | 2020 to 2023 | 14.1 kWh, then 17.9 kWh from 2021 | Type 2 | 7.4 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| A6 Sportback e-tron and A6 Avant e-tron (fully electric) | 2025 onwards | 75.8 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW standard, 22 kW optional | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| A6 e-tron quattro and S6 e-tron (fully electric) | 2025 onwards | 94.9 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW standard, 22 kW optional | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| A6 TFSI petrol, TDI diesel, S6, RS 6 | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
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Cable Type:
How do I Choose?The cable connection depends on what connection type your car accepts. If you don't know, use our handy car reg checker.
Cable Length:
Sizing guideWe offer different length cables to suit your needs, whether you park next to your charger at home or at the office.
Rated Power (Charge Speed):
How do I Choose?Rated power is the fastest the cable can charge. Match it to your car and your charge point. A higher rated cable still works at every lower speed.
Accessory Add-Ons
We offer a range of products to help store and transport your charging cable. Choose from the accessories below:
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles (EVs) with a Type 2 connector to charging points is also equipped with a Type 2 socket. It supports faster charging speeds and is commonly used across Europe for EVs with this standard connection.
This cable allows electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket to charge from a standard UK 3-pin domestic outlet. It provides a slower charge but is useful for home or emergency charging when dedicated charging stations aren't available.
A cable used to extend the reach of a Type 2 charging cable. It's helpful when the existing cable is too short to connect an electric vehicle to the charging point, providing more flexibility in parking.
A fixed charging cable attached to a charging point, designed for electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket. The tethered design eliminates the need to carry a separate cable, offering convenience for regular charging at home or work.
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles with a Type 1 socket to charging points equipped with a Type 2 outlet. This allows EVs with the older Type 1 standard to use more modern charging infrastructure.
This cable enables electric vehicles with a Type 1 connector to charge from a standard UK 3-pin household outlet. It's suitable for slower charging at home when dedicated EV charging points aren't accessible.
A 5M charging cable is the shortest length that we offer. It is a great option if you can park close to the charge point and do not need much length to reach your car.
A 10M charging cable is the most popular length. It allows you to have enough flexibility whilst still being easy enough to move. This is a great option if you cannot park close to the electricity supply.
A 15M charging cable is a great choice if you need some extra flexibility, i.e. get past another car or reach the other end of a driveway. The length of the cable does not affect the charging speed.
A 20M charging cable is the longest cable that we currently offer. 20M reaches the vast majority of locations where you would want to charge your car. Always use one continuous cable. Never join two charging cables together and never charge through an extension lead, because the join is where heat builds up.
The choice if you will charge from a standard UK 3 pin socket. It runs at the most the socket can safely supply, and the control box lets you turn the current down for a slower, gentler charge overnight or on an older circuit.
A 16amp cable will be able to charge at 3.7kW. This is the cheapest product if your car's max charge speed is 3.7kW. If you have two electric cars or are looking to purchase another it might be worth considering a faster charging cable as this could limit charge speeds moving forward.
A 32amp charging cable will be able to charge at 7.4kW, which is the most a single phase UK home supply can deliver. A 32amp cable also charges at every lower speed (for example 16amp, 3.7kW), so it is the right choice if your home charge point is 7.4kW or you mostly charge at home.
A 32amp 3-phase charging cable will be able to charge at all speeds up to 22kW, so the cable never limits your charge speed at home or in public. It is also capable of charging at all lower charge speeds.
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