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Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase, 22 kW (5m / 10m)
The BMW i4 accepts up to 11 kW on AC. Nothing in the range can outrun a 22 kW lead, and a three-phase charge point is where the extra capacity turns into hours saved.
Home charging only? One phase is all a British house has, which means 7.4 kW on a wallbox. The 32A single-phase cable (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) covers that and saves you the difference.
No BMW i4 has been offered with anything but an 11 kW onboard charger, so the eDrive35, eDrive40, xDrive40, M50 and M60 xDrive all want the same Type 2 lead. Batteries run from 67 kWh usable on the eDrive35 to 81.3 kWh on the eDrive40. On a single phase home supply, capped at 7.4 kW, an eDrive40 gains about 34 miles for each hour on the wallbox and is full from empty in 12 hours 30 minutes.
The flap is on the driver side rear wing of a 4.78 metre car, so driving in forwards puts the socket the best part of five metres further from the wall and 10 metres is the safer order. For an allocated bay in a shared car park, a garage set back from the house or a post at the kerb outside a terrace, the 15m and 20m 32A cables are the answer, never an extension. BMW makes no promise of a Type 2 lead with the car, so many owners need one for the wallbox and for untethered public posts alike. With RCD protection and a current that can be dialled down, our Type 2 to 3 Pin keeps an i4 going while a wallbox is fitted or repaired.
BMW's electric 5 Series has its own BMW i5 charging cable page, and the marque's full range is under BMW EV charging cables.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, 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 | 24 hours 45 mins | approx. 17 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 7.4 kW | 12 hours 30 mins | approx. 34 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 8 hours 15 mins | approx. 51 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 40 hours | approx. 11 miles | Ideal backup |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW three phase, 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 | 20 hours 30 mins | approx. 17 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 7.4 kW | 10 hours 15 mins | approx. 34 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 7 hours | approx. 51 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 33 hours | approx. 11 miles | Ideal backup |
The eDrive40 and M50 built between November 2021 and May 2024 carry 80.7 kWh usable, so they finish about 15 minutes sooner than the first table shows. The 377 mile figure is the eDrive40 Sport on its standard wheel size; BMW UK quotes up to 338 miles of electric range for the M60 xDrive and about 316 for the pre-2024 M50, which drops their range per hour to roughly 31 and 29 miles on the 32A cable, and larger optional wheels take a little more off every version. Expect fewer miles per hour in January and on a long motorway run, as with any electric vehicle.
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
No. Every BMW i4 sold in the UK, from the 2021 eDrive40 and M50 through the eDrive35, the xDrive40 and the current M60 xDrive, has an 11 kW onboard AC charger, and BMW has never offered a faster onboard charger on the i4. BMW UK's technical data page for the M60 gives 11 kW as the maximum AC charging power. A 22 kW three phase cable therefore tops out at 11 kW on an i4, and at home it delivers 7.4 kW like the 32A single phase cable.
The 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable. A BMW i4 eDrive40 on a UK home wallbox charges at 7.4 kW, this cable carries the full 7.4 kW, and the 81.3 kWh battery goes from empty to full in about 12 hours 30 minutes. Pick 5 metres if you reverse in with the wallbox on the driver's side, 10 metres if you park nose first or the charger is across the drive. The same cable works at any untethered public AC charge point; rapid DC chargers carry their own tethered CCS lead and need nothing from the boot.
No, the same cable in the same amperage. A BMW i4 eDrive35 has the identical 11 kW onboard charger power and Type 2 inlet as the eDrive40; the difference is a 67 kWh battery instead of 81.3 kWh, so on the 32A single phase cable it fills in about 10 hours 15 minutes rather than 12 hours 30 minutes and adds the same 34 miles or so per hour.
Not quite, on any cable a house can feed. A BMW i4 eDrive40 needs about 12 hours 30 minutes at 7.4 kW and a seven hour cheap rate window puts back roughly 238 miles, about two thirds of the 377 mile WLTP range. In daily use that is more than enough, because most owners plug in with a third or more remaining and start each morning with a full charge; only a car run to near empty two days running will spill past the cheap window.
The BMW i4 charging port is on the rear wing on the driver's side, on a car 4.78 metres long. Reversed onto a drive with the wallbox on that side, 5 metres is enough. Driven in nose first, or with the wallbox on the passenger side or around a corner, the cable has to run most of the length of the car and 10 metres is the sensible buy. 15 and 20 metre lengths cover detached garages, shared parking and kerbside charging.
Not reliably. BMW UK lists its Flexible Charging Cable for a 3 pin socket as an optional extra on the i4, and does not state that a Type 2 to Type 2 cable is standard equipment. UK owners report a BMW Mode 3 cable in the boot of some cars and none in others, and a used BMW i4 often changes hands without one. Look in the boot compartment before ordering a wallbox, and if it is empty the 32A single phase cable on this page is the one to add.
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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 | 2.3 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 | 2.3 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 BMW i4 | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the BMW i4 |
| 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 | 2.3 kW |
| Current | 6A to 10A, 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 |
Every i4 is fully electric and every one accepts 11 kW on AC, so the cable is the same across the range. The i4 is a Gran Coupe only. The petrol and diesel 4 Series shares the same body but has no charging port. Trim level makes no difference to charging.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i4 eDrive35 | 2023 to 2024 | 67 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| i4 eDrive40 | 2021 to 2024 | 80.7 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| i4 eDrive40 | 2024 to 2025 | 81.3 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| i4 xDrive40 | 2024 to 2025 | 81.3 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| i4 M50 | 2021 to 2024 | 80.7 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| i4 M60 xDrive | 2025 onwards | 81.3 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| 4 Series: 420i, 430i, M440i, 420d, M4 | 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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