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The Dolphin is the one BYD where the trim badge changes the technical answer, because two different batteries have worn the same name. The current 60.4 kWh car, in Comfort or Design trim, accepts 11 kW on AC. The earlier 44.9 kWh cars are the ones worth checking, because the entry Active trim accepts only 7 kW.
What the trim never changes is the socket. Every BYD Dolphin, both batteries and every trim, charges through a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. BYD has never fitted a Type 1 inlet to this car, so that half of the decision needs no research.
The 11 kW headline is a three-phase number, and that is where it gets misread. Domestic supplies in this country are single phase, which caps what any home wallbox can hand over, so a 60.4 kWh Dolphin on a home charger tops out at 7.4 kW. Our 1-Phase, 32A cable carries the full 7.4 kW, which makes it the cable almost every Dolphin owner should be buying. The 3-Phase 32A version is rated to 22 kW and does the car no harm, but the Dolphin will never draw more than 11 kW from it, so that rating only repays itself where a genuine three-phase feed already exists at home or at work.
On a 44.9 kWh Dolphin, look up the trim before you read the table. The Active is a 7 kW single-phase car, and a 32A cable covers that in full with capacity to spare. The Boost is where the published sources disagree: BYD UK quotes 11 kW three-phase for it, EV Database records 7.4 kW single-phase, and we will not pretend one of them is wrong. It makes no difference to what you buy. Both of those figures arrive at 7.4 kW once they meet a single-phase supply, so the 32A single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 is the correct cable for a Boost whichever source turns out to be right.
The cable to walk past is the 16A. It holds the car at 3.7 kW, which turns a full charge of the 60.4 kWh battery into more than eighteen hours instead of nine and a quarter, and drops the hourly gain to 16 miles rather than 32. Our Type 2 to Type 2 runs to 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m, enough for a charge point mounted on the wrong side of the house.
Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable comes in 5m and 10m and draws 2.3 kW from an ordinary household socket, worth around ten miles of range an hour. Against a battery this size it is a trickle rather than a plan, but it is the cable you want in the boot the day you park somewhere with nothing else to plug into. Our guide to plugging an EV into an ordinary three-pin socket sets out what to expect.
Elsewhere in the range, the BYD Dolphin Surf is the smaller city car and the BYD Atto 2 the small SUV, both on the same 11 kW AC. The full BYD charging cable range is here, and our IP rating guide explains the sealing figures below in plain terms.
Cables are built to IEC 62196 Type 2 and carry CE approval. Sealing is IP55 on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin, with an operating range of -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: 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 | 18 hours 30 mins | approx. 16 miles | Will not finish overnight |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 9 hours 15 mins | approx. 32 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 6 hours 15 mins | approx. 48 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29 hours 45 mins (approx.) | approx. 10 miles | Ideal backup |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7 kW single phase on the Active. The Boost is listed at 11 kW three phase by BYD UK and at 7.4 kW single phase by EV Database
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 13 hours 45 mins | approx. 17 miles | Slow, and no cheaper to run |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 to 7.4 kW | 6 hours 45 mins to 7 hours 15 mins | approx. 33 to 35 miles | Best Fit at home, both trims |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW on the Boost only | 4 hours 45 mins | approx. 52 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 22 hours (approx.) | approx. 11 miles | Ideal backup |
Range added per hour comes from each battery's WLTP efficiency. Cold mornings and motorway runs will both pull this figure down.
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
A BYD Dolphin needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable in 32A single phase, and that holds for both batteries. It supplies 7.4 kW, as much as a single-phase home supply can give the car, and it covers the 7 kW Active trim in full too.
Yes, the two BYD Dolphin batteries do differ, which is unusual across the BYD range. The 60.4 kWh Comfort and Design take 11 kW on AC. The 44.9 kWh Active takes 7 kW, while the Boost is quoted at 11 kW by BYD UK and 7.4 kW by EV Database. On a single-phase home supply all of them settle at 7 to 7.4 kW, so the difference shows up in the timings, not the cable you order.
A 22kW cable is worth buying for a BYD Dolphin in one situation only, which is a three-phase supply you already have. The car accepts 11 kW at most, so a 22kW cable has no way of pushing more than that into it. Where three phase is present, the 60.4 kWh car goes empty to full in about 6 hours 15 minutes rather than 9 hours 15. Where it is not, the 22kW cable charges at the same speed as the 32A single-phase one.
A BYD Dolphin refills at roughly 32 miles an hour on a 32A cable, so a seven hour night puts back around 225 miles. The 60.4 kWh car holds 265 miles in total, so anything short of arriving home empty leaves a full battery by morning. The same seven hours on a 16A cable returns about 112 miles.
A three-pin cable will keep a BYD Dolphin going for short daily mileage and not much more. At 2.3 kW it adds about ten miles of range an hour, so a night on the socket is measured in tens of miles rather than a full battery. That suits a few miles of commuting each way. For regular full charges you want the 32A Type 2 to Type 2 on a wallbox.
A BYD Dolphin needs a cable that reaches the charge point with slack to spare, and we stock 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m. Measure the route the cable will actually take, around the car and along the ground rather than straight across the drive, and if that lands near a size boundary take the longer option. Spare cable coils away in the bag; one that stops half a metre short goes back in the post.
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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 BYD Dolphin | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the BYD Dolphin |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Dolphin Comfort and Design, 2023 on | 60.4 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Dolphin Boost, 2024 to 2025 | 44.9 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW three phase per BYD UK, 7.4 kW single phase per EV Database | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Dolphin Active, 2024 to 2025 | 44.9 kWh | Type 2 | 7 kW, single phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
Every Dolphin takes the same cable. On a UK single-phase home supply all three draw 7.4 kW or less, which our 32A single-phase cable delivers in full. The 32A three-phase cable is only worth buying if you have a genuine three-phase supply, and even then the car caps itself at 11 kW.
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Use our car reg compatibility checker to make sure your getting the right charger for you vehicle.
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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