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The Audi Q5 TFSI e charging cable answer has not changed since 2019: a Type 2 to Type 2, and the car has accepted 7.4 kW on AC from its very first year on sale. Plug-in hybrids are usually the slow chargers of a range. This one never was.
Every Q5 that plugs in, whether it wears the TFSI e badge or the e-hybrid name Audi moved to in 2025, uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The petrol and diesel Q5, the Q5 Sportback and the SQ5 have no socket to plug into at all.
The 2025 e-hybrid quotes 11 kW, and that number needs a caveat. 11 kW is a three-phase rating. British homes are supplied with a single phase, so an 11 kW Q5 draws 7.4 kW on a domestic feed, and the 32A single-phase Type 2 cable hands over every watt of it. The 32A three-phase cable only earns its price where a genuine three-phase supply exists, which in practice means a workplace or a farm rather than a driveway.
Between 2019 and 2025 the pack went from 14.1 kWh gross to 17.9 kWh, and then with the e-hybrid to 25.9 kWh. Electric range roughly doubled along the way, from over 26 miles to up to 61 miles WLTP. Through all of it the home charging rate held at 7.4 kW, so the 32A cable that suited a 2019 car suits a 2026 one. What the bigger battery changes is not which cable to buy but how much the wrong one costs you.
A 16A cable caps the Q5 at 3.7 kW. On a 2021 to 2025 TFSI e that turns a 2 hour 15 minute charge into 4 hours 30. On the e-hybrid it means 6 hours 15 instead of 3 hours 15. In cheap-rate terms, a five hour overnight window on 16A gives an e-hybrid owner around 55 miles of electric running, where the 32A cable gives roughly 110. The price gap between the two cables is paid back inside a few months of that.
The Type 2 to 3-Pin cable runs at 2.3 kW, worth about 6 miles an hour on a Q5 TFSI e and 7 on a Q5 e-hybrid. That is a whole night for a full battery, so it is not a wallbox replacement. It is the cable you keep in the boot for a week at a cottage or a night at a relative's house, and it is IP67 sealed so leaving it out in the rain is not a problem.
Length deserves a moment on this car, because Audi put the flap somewhere unusual. The Q5 charges from the rear nearside quarter panel, above the wheel arch, on the opposite side of the car to the fuel filler and at the opposite end of the car to most rivals. Reverse onto a driveway with the wallbox by the house and 5m usually reaches. Park nose in and the socket sits nearly the whole length of the car further away than owners expect, which is where 10m starts to matter. The older TFSI e cars were supplied with a Mode 3 Type 2 cable and a three-pin cable as standard, though Audi never published their length or amperage, so measure rather than assume the original still reaches.
The other Audi plug-in models charge to their own rules. The Q3 TFSI e is the smaller plug-in SUV, the Q6 e-tron is the fully electric alternative in the same part of the range, and the whole Audi charging cable range is listed together.
The cables are made to IEC 62196 Type 2, CE certified, IP55 sealed on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin, and rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
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. 10 miles | Leaves half the car's rate unused |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 7.4 kW | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 19 miles | Best fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW (car limited) | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 19 miles | Same result, more money |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 7 hours | approx. 6 miles | Keep one in the boot |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 6 hours 15 mins | approx. 11 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 7.4 kW | 3 hours 15 mins | approx. 22 miles | Best fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (three-phase supply only) | 2 hours 15 mins | approx. 32 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 10 hours 15 mins | approx. 7 miles | Backup and trips away |
Times use Audi's published usable capacities, 14.4 kWh for the TFSI e and 20.7 kWh for the e-hybrid. Cold weather and long motorway stints will each cut this back.
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 Q5 TFSI e needs a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable, and the 32A single-phase version is the one to buy. The car has a Type 2 inlet and a 7.4 kW onboard charger, which the 32A cable matches exactly. A 16A cable plugs into the same socket but holds the Q5 down to 3.7 kW, doubling the time from empty.
At home, yes. The Audi Q5 TFSI e takes 7.4 kW and the Q5 e-hybrid is rated at 11 kW, but 11 kW needs three phases and a British house is fed by one, so the e-hybrid also settles at 7.4 kW on a domestic wallbox. What differs is the battery behind it, 14.4 kWh usable against 20.7 kWh, so the e-hybrid takes 3 hours 15 minutes from empty where the TFSI e takes 2 hours 15.
Only where the Audi Q5 e-hybrid is charging on a genuine three-phase supply, which almost no UK house has. Given three phases the car pulls its full 11 kW and fills in 2 hours 15 minutes rather than 3 hours 15. On an ordinary single-phase home supply the three-phase cable behaves identically to the single-phase one and simply costs more.
An Audi Q5 TFSI e from 2021 onwards takes about 2 hours 15 minutes from empty on a 32A cable and a 7.4 kW wallbox, adding roughly 19 miles of electric range for every hour plugged in. A 16A cable stretches the same charge to 4 hours 30 minutes. The 2025 Q5 e-hybrid needs 3 hours 15 minutes on that same 32A cable because its battery is larger.
Yes. A Type 2 to 3-Pin cable charges an Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid at 2.3 kW, filling a 2021 to 2025 TFSI e in about 7 hours and a 2025 e-hybrid in about 10 hours 15 minutes. That works out at 6 to 7 miles of range an hour, enough to recover overnight, which makes it the right cable to carry for trips away rather than a daily method.
The charging port on an Audi Q5 TFSI e is in the rear nearside quarter panel, above the wheel arch and on the opposite side of the car to the fuel filler. The 2025 Q5 e-hybrid keeps it in exactly the same place. Measure from your wallbox to that corner of the car as you actually park it: 5m suits a Q5 reversed onto a short driveway, while 10m covers nose-in parking or a shared bay, and 15m and 20m exist for detached garages.
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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 Q5 TFSI e | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Audi Q5 TFSI e |
| 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 |
| Model and years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi Q5 50 and 55 TFSI e, 2019 to 2020 | 14.1 kWh gross | Type 2 | 7.4 kW, single phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Audi Q5 50 and 55 TFSI e, 2021 to 2025 | 17.9 kWh gross, 14.4 kWh usable | Type 2 | 7.4 kW, single phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Audi Q5 e-hybrid, 2025 on | 25.9 kWh gross, 20.7 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Audi Q5, Q5 Sportback and SQ5, petrol and diesel | None | No charging socket | Not applicable | No cable required |
Audi renamed the plug-in Q5 from TFSI e to e-hybrid in 2025, but the cable never changed. Every generation charges through a Type 2 inlet, and 32A single phase is the right buy for all of them. The 2021 to 2025 car uses its full 7.4 kW, and the 2025 e-hybrid is quoted at 11 kW only because that is a three-phase rating, so on a single-phase British home supply it also draws 7.4 kW. The 32A three-phase cable is worth the extra only where a real three-phase supply is available.
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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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