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The BYD Sealion 7 wears an 11 kW on AC badge across Comfort RWD, Design AWD and Excellence AWD, and that single number is where owners of this car are most often talked into spending money they do not need to spend. Eleven kilowatts is a three-phase figure. British homes are not wired for three phases, so a Sealion 7 on a domestic wallbox draws 7.4 kW, and the lead that delivers all of it is the ordinary 1-Phase, 32A cable.
It is worth being blunt about what a 22 kW cable does on a normal British supply, because this is a premium family SUV and the upgrade gets offered to almost everyone who buys one. A 3-Phase 32A cable is built to carry 22 kW across three live conductors. Connect it to a house that has one live conductor and only that conductor carries current. The result is 7.4 kW, exactly what you already had, through a heavier and dearer lead. The car is not the limit here and neither is the cable. The supply is.
Three phase does exist, and where it exists the cable repays itself straight away. Some workplaces have it, so do some newer developments and rural properties on a converted agricultural supply, and a handful of owners have paid to have it brought in. On such a feed the Sealion 7 accepts its full 11 kW and the 91.3 kWh Excellence AWD fills in about 9 hours 30 minutes rather than 14. If you do not already know whether you have three phase, you almost certainly do not, and a glance at the meter tails or one call to your installer settles it before any money changes hands.
Whichever trim is on your driveway, the connector is a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Comfort RWD and Design AWD carry 82.5 kWh, Excellence AWD carries 91.3 kWh, and all three accept the same 11 kW, so the pack under the floor moves the hours involved but never the cable you buy.
What does deserve caution is going the other way and buying down. A 16A cable holds the Sealion 7 at 3.7 kW, past 25 hours from empty on the 82.5 kWh battery and past 28 hours on the 91.3 kWh, at around 13 miles of range an hour. That, not the three-phase lead, is the genuine false economy on this car. Treat 32A single phase as the floor and the 22 kW upgrade as optional.
A Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable in 5m or 10m runs at 2.3 kW from a standard 13A socket, close to two days from empty on a pack this size. Keep one for places with no charge point, not for daily use at home. What a household three-pin socket can and cannot do.
Type 2 to Type 2 lengths run 5m, 10m, 15m and 20m. At 4.83m the Sealion 7 is a large SUV and tends to sit further from the wallbox than a smaller car would, so measure the actual route rather than the straight line. The saloon sharing the 82.5 kWh battery is the BYD Seal, and the rest of the BYD charging cable range is here.
Sealing standards are not the same on both cable types, and our IP rating guide explains what those numbers protect against.
All cables are IEC 62196 Type 2, CE certified, rated to operate from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. The Type 2 to Type 2 is sealed to IP55, the Type 2 to 3-Pin to IP67. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day delivery in the UK.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase, standard
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 28 hours | approx. 13 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 14 hours | approx. 25 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 9 hours 30 mins | approx. 38 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 45 hours (approx.) | approx. 8 miles | Backup only |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three phase, standard
| 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. 13 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 12 hours 30 mins | approx. 27 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 8 hours 30 mins | approx. 40 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 40 hours 30 mins (approx.) | approx. 8 miles | Backup only |
Range added per hour is worked out from each version's WLTP efficiency. Low temperatures and high speeds both reduce what you get back per hour.
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 Sealion 7 wants a Type 2 to Type 2 lead in 32A single phase, on any of the three trims. It runs at 7.4 kW, the maximum a single-phase British home can supply, and it costs less than the three-phase version most houses cannot use.
On a single-phase home supply, yes, three phase is money spent for nothing on a BYD Sealion 7, because it charges at the same 7.4 kW as the cheaper alternative. It stops being a waste the instant you have a real three-phase supply, at work or at home, where the car draws its full 11 kW and a full charge drops to about 9 hours 30 minutes.
No. Both BYD Sealion 7 batteries use the same 32A single-phase lead. The 82.5 kWh Comfort RWD and Design AWD fill in 12 hours 30 minutes and the 91.3 kWh Excellence AWD in 14 hours, an hour and a half apart on identical hardware. Only the clock changes.
A BYD Sealion 7 gains around 27 miles an hour on the 82.5 kWh trims and around 25 miles an hour on the 91.3 kWh Excellence AWD, both figures taken at 7.4 kW. The bigger battery gains less because it is the less efficient car, covering 312 miles against 300 from a noticeably larger pack.
Yes, a BYD Sealion 7 charges from a standard 13A three-pin socket at 2.3 kW, adding roughly 8 miles of range an hour. That suits an overnight stay away from home and is impractical as a routine, since filling the pack at that rate runs to two days.
Ten metres suits most BYD Sealion 7 owners. The car is 4.83m long with the charge socket well back, so 5m works only where the wallbox stands right beside the parking space. Check the path the lead has to take around the body and up to the unit, then move to 15m or 20m for a detached garage or a shared parking area.
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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 Sealion 7 | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the BYD Sealion 7 |
| 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 Sealion 7 Excellence AWD, 2025 on | 91.3 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Sealion 7 Design AWD, 2025 on | 82.5 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| BYD Sealion 7 Comfort RWD, 2025 on | 82.5 kWh | Type 2 | 11 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
All three trims accept the same 11 kW. On a UK single-phase home supply the car draws 7.4 kW, which our 32A single-phase cable delivers in full. Avoid the 16A cable on batteries this size, it puts 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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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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