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Charging a BYD Seal at home is an arithmetic problem before it is a shopping decision. The saloon carries 82.5 kWh, the same single UK battery on the Design RWD and the Excellence AWD, and it accepts 11 kW on AC as standard, so nothing about the car itself changes the answer. What changes is how many hours the cable in your hand needs to move that much energy.
The socket at the car end is Type 2 to Type 2 on every Seal sold here, so the plug is decided for you and the only real question left is current.
The 11 kW on the spec sheet is a three-phase number, and British houses are wired single phase, so a Seal on a home wallbox pulls 7.4 kW. That is not a shortfall to work around, it is simply the ceiling your supply sets, and the 1-Phase, 32A cable hands the car every watt of it. From empty that is 12 hours 30 minutes, one long night on the drive. The 3-Phase 32A cable carries a 22 kW rating and works faultlessly, but the Seal will never take more than 11 kW from it, and a single-phase house simply gives back the same 7.4 kW. It pays only where a genuine three-phase feed exists at home or at work.
Drop to 16A and the sum stops working. At 3.7 kW the Seal needs more than 25 hours from empty, which is not a night, it is a night plus most of the following day. Off-peak tariffs make that worse rather than better. A four or five hour cheap window at 3.7 kW buys roughly 16 miles of range an hour, so you either leave the plug in through the expensive hours or set off with less than you meant to. The same window on a 32A cable returns around 32 miles an hour, double the energy for the identical slot of cheap electricity.
That is the whole case against the cheaper lead on this car. A 16A cable on a small city battery is a mild inconvenience. On 82.5 kWh it quietly converts most charges into unfinished ones, because you are asking a 3.7 kW trickle to fill a pack built around a 300 mile plus range. Anything from 32A upwards clears a full charge inside a single overnight period, and that is the line worth staying on the right side of.
Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable ships in 5m and 10m and draws 2.3 kW from an ordinary 13A household socket. Against 82.5 kWh that is well over a day and a half of unbroken charging, so it earns its place in the boot for weekends away and nights at relatives rather than on the driveway. Read how household socket charging actually compares.
Type 2 to Type 2 comes in 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m. The Seal is a long car with the flap set back from the nose, so the run from wallbox to socket is usually further than it looks from the front door. For the SUV built on the same battery see the BYD Sealion 7, or work through the whole BYD charging cable range.
The two cable types are not sealed to the same standard, and our guide to IP ratings sets out what each figure keeps out.
Construction is IEC 62196 Type 2 throughout, with CE certification, an IP55 seal on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin, rated -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, standard on both trims
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 25 hours 15 mins | approx. 16 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 12 hours 30 mins | approx. 32 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 8 hours 30 mins | approx. 47 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 40 hours 30 mins (approx.) | approx. 10 miles | Backup only |
Range added per hour is quoted for the Design RWD. The Excellence AWD sits around 10 percent lower, roughly 29 miles an hour on a 32A cable, while the empty to full times are identical across the two trims. Expect the real figure to fall in cold weather and on long motorway runs.
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 Seal needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and 32A single phase is the size to buy. It runs at 7.4 kW, the most a normal UK house can deliver, and empties to full in 12 hours 30 minutes on the 82.5 kWh pack. Choose a length that reaches your charge point without being pulled taut.
A BYD Seal takes 12 hours 30 minutes from empty on 7.4 kW, which is what a 32A cable gives you at home. Almost nobody does that, because arriving on a genuinely flat 82.5 kWh battery is rare. Half a battery is a little over six hours, comfortably done before morning.
Rarely on a BYD Seal. A 16A lead caps the car at 3.7 kW and pushes a full charge beyond 25 hours, so it can finish neither overnight nor inside an off-peak window. It only stacks up if your charge point is limited to 16A anyway, or if your mileage is so low that a couple of hours a night keeps you topped up.
A 22kW cable speeds up a BYD Seal only where the supply is three phase, which almost no UK home is. The car stops at 11 kW whatever the lead is rated for, and 11 kW needs three phases to exist at all. Fed from a normal single-phase house, a 22kW cable delivers the same 7.4 kW and the same 12 hours 30 minutes as the cheaper 32A one. On a real three-phase feed the full charge falls to about 8 hours 30 minutes.
Yes, in a BYD Seal it is worth having as a spare rather than a plan. A three-pin lead gives 2.3 kW from a 13A socket, roughly 10 miles of range an hour, so a night somewhere without a charge point still hands back close to 100 miles. Running an 82.5 kWh battery this way full time would mean over 40 hours per charge.
Most BYD Seal owners settle on 10m. The car is 4.8m long with the charge flap set back from the nose, so 5m only reaches when the wallbox is practically touching the wing. Walk the route the cable will really follow, around the bonnet or along a wall, and pick 15m or 20m if the parking space is a detached garage or a shared bay.
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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 Seal | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the BYD Seal |
| 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 Seal Design RWD, 2023 on | 82.5 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Seal Excellence AWD, 2023 on | 82.5 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
One battery, one answer. On a UK single-phase home supply the Seal draws 7.4 kW, which our 32A single-phase cable delivers in full and which fills the battery overnight. Avoid the 16A cable on a battery this size, it stretches a full charge past 25 hours. 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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