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The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car on sale in Britain, and it is also the unusual one that does not quietly oblige you to buy a wallbox before it makes sense. Its AC charging tops out at 6.6 kW, a figure Dacia rounds up to 7 kW in its own literature, and every Spring registered here shares it: the current Electric 70 and Electric 100, and the earlier Spring 45 and Spring 65 alongside them.
Start with the cheapest option, because on this car it is a real one. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin cable draws 2.3 kW out of a standard household socket and returns around thirteen miles of range an hour. Plug the Spring in at six in the evening, unplug it at six the next morning, and you have put back roughly 155 miles against a car that holds 140 miles of WLTP range in total. Twelve hours covers empty to full. For a second car, a flat with a garage socket, or someone whose week is a school run and a supermarket, that is not a fallback. It is a charging method, and it costs nothing to install. The cable is IP67 sealed, so it can live outdoors.
Where there is a wallbox, the Spring connects to it with a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Its socket is a CCS Combo 2 unit, and the Type 2 upper section is the part your cable goes into, matching every home wallbox and every untethered public post in the country.
Our 32A single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the quickest sensible choice. Rated at 7.4 kW, it sits comfortably above anything the Spring asks for, so the car helps itself to its full 6.6 kW and goes from empty to full in about four and a quarter hours.
A 16A cable is also perfectly adequate on a Spring, which is not something we can say about most of the cars we sell for. At 3.7 kW the battery needs seven and a half hours from empty, and seven and a half hours still fits inside a night with room to spare. The only thing you give up is daytime turnaround. Get home at five with the battery flat and something on that evening: the 32A cable has you ready by quarter past nine, the 16A cable keeps you waiting until half past midnight. If that scenario never happens to you, the cheaper cable is the right answer.
Nobody driving a Spring should buy the 22 kW three-phase cable. The onboard charger runs on a single phase and stops at 6.6 kW, so extra phases give it nothing to work with. The charge takes exactly as long and the cable costs more.
See the full Dacia charging cable range for every cable that fits the Spring.
Length deserves a moment of thought here, because the Spring's charge port is not where you would expect. It is set into the centre of the nose, behind the Dacia badge. Drive nose first at the wallbox and 5m tends to reach, helped by how short the car is. Reverse onto the drive and the cable has to travel the whole body before it even arrives at the socket, so 10m is the buy that will not disappoint. Measure with the Spring standing exactly as you leave it overnight, not as you would ideally like to park it.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 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 | 7 hours 30 mins | approx. 21 miles | Finishes overnight, less flexible |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 38 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 38 miles | No gain, do not buy |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 12 hours | approx. 13 miles | Genuinely viable on this car |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 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 | 7 hours 30 mins | approx. 21 miles | Finishes overnight, less flexible |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 37 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 37 miles | No gain, do not buy |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 12 hours 15 mins | approx. 13 miles | Genuinely viable on this car |
Figures for the current car come from its 24.3 kWh battery, and for the 2024 to 2025 car from the 25.0 kWh usable inside its 26.8 kWh pack. Dacia publishes no usable number for the newer battery, so those times run slightly long. Both generations are rated at 140 miles WLTP and share an onboard charger, which is why the cable advice does not change between them. Range added per hour is a mild weather number. The figure drops in winter and at motorway pace.
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
Buy a 32A single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable for a Dacia Spring if you have a wallbox. It lets the car take the full 6.6 kW its charger accepts and clears the battery from empty in roughly four and a quarter hours, well inside an off-peak window.
Yes, most Dacia Spring owners can run the car on a three-pin socket alone. At 2.3 kW it collects about thirteen miles of range an hour, so a twelve hour overnight session returns roughly 155 miles to a car that only holds 140 miles of range. A wallbox is quicker and more flexible, but the Spring does not depend on having one.
A 16A cable is enough for a Dacia Spring, and that is an honest verdict rather than a polite one. It refills the battery from empty in seven and a half hours, which one night absorbs easily. Paying for 32A buys four and a quarter hours instead, and with it the option of recharging in the middle of the day.
No, a Dacia Spring never needs a three-phase cable. Its onboard charger is single phase and capped at 6.6 kW, so three phases deliver precisely the same charge speed as the single-phase 32A cable while costing you more to buy.
The charging port on a Dacia Spring sits in the centre of the nose, hidden behind the Dacia badge, rather than on a wing. It is an unusual place for it and there is a practical consequence: reversing onto a driveway leaves the entire length of the car between your wallbox and the socket.
5m reaches a Dacia Spring in plenty of cases, because the car is short and the port is right at the front, provided you park nose in toward the wallbox. Choose 10m if you reverse in, use a shared bay, or want the reach to cover a neighbouring space.
Our cables are built to IEC 62196 Type 2 with CE certification, rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, IP55 on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin. Two year manufacturer's warranty as standard, and UK delivery is free next working day.
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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 Dacia Spring | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Dacia Spring |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Spring 45 and Spring 65, 2024 to 2025 | 26.8 kWh | Type 2 | 6.6 kW, single phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Dacia Spring Electric 70 and Electric 100, 2026 on | 24.3 kWh | Type 2 | 6.6 kW, single phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
Both generations of the Dacia Spring use the same onboard charger, so the cable recommendation does not change with model year or power output. Dacia quotes the rate as 7 kW in its own literature and the underlying charger is 6.6 kW, which the 32A single-phase cable covers in full. The charge port is in the centre of the nose rather than on a wing, so measure carefully before choosing a length.
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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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