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A Honda CR-V Plug-in Hybrid charging cable is feeding an onboard charger rated at 6.8 kW, single phase, which is close to twice the 3.6 to 3.7 kW that plug-in hybrids normally offer. Honda UK quotes 2 hours 30 mins from flat at that rate and 7.7 hours from a 2.3 kW domestic socket. The battery holds 17.7 kWh and the electric range is 50 miles WLTP, and neither number moves between the two grades on sale.
What sets this car apart is what it does not have. The CR-V e:PHEV takes electricity through a Type 2 socket and that socket is the whole of its charging equipment. No CCS inlet, no DC rate quoted anywhere in Honda's UK material. On a 17.7 kWh battery worth 50 miles that is unusual, and it changes what the lead is for: on most cars a Type 2 cable is the convenient option next to rapid charging, while on this one it is the only way electricity gets in.
So every Honda CR-V e:PHEV uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. British wallboxes and untethered public posts both wear that fitting, which settles the connector before you look at anything else.
Honda's 6.8 kW is a single-phase rating, and a 32A single-phase lead is rated to 7.4 kW, comfortably above it. Our 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable therefore hands the CR-V everything its charger will take and delivers Honda's own 2 hours 30 mins. The 22 kW three-phase version is stranded twice over here: a house in Britain is supplied through one phase, and the CR-V's charger is a single-phase unit that would ignore the other two even at a site that had them. The charge still takes 2 hours 30 mins, so the extra outlay buys nothing.
Amperage matters more on this car than on the average plug-in hybrid, precisely because Honda fitted the faster charger. A 16A lead delivers 3.7 kW, a little over half of what the CR-V will accept, and it turns Honda's 2 hours 30 mins into roughly 4 hours 45 mins. On a 3.6 kW plug-in hybrid a 16A cable costs the owner nothing whatsoever. On this one it hands back the advantage that was paid for at the showroom.
Our Type 2 to 3-Pin cable covers the figure Honda already publishes: 2.3 kW from a household socket, 7.7 hours from flat, about 6 electric miles for every hour it stays connected. With no rapid option to fall back on, a CR-V e:PHEV parked overnight at a hotel or at relatives either has a three-pin lead in the boot or it drives home on petrol. It adjusts from 6A to 12A for older circuits and is IP67 sealed for outdoor use.
Honda lists both leads on its own CR-V accessories page, a Mode 2 three-pin cable and a 7 metre Mode 3 cable rated for three phase, so neither is an aftermarket idea. Elsewhere in the range, the Honda e page covers the battery-electric cars and their faster chargers, and the Honda charging cable range lists everything we stock for the marque.
Sealing before anything else: an IP55 rating on the Type 2 to Type 2 and IP67 on the three-pin. Built to IEC 62196-2 and CE certified, usable from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin, and covered by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty. Free next working day delivery anywhere in the UK.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.8 kW, single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A | 3.7 kW | 4 hours 45 mins | approx. 10 miles | Gives up half the rate Honda fitted |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A | 6.8 kW (car limited) | 2 hours 30 mins | approx. 19 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A | 6.8 kW (car limited) | 2 hours 30 mins | approx. 19 miles | No gain, do not buy |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin | 2.3 kW | 7 hours 45 mins | approx. 6 miles | Ideal backup |
The 6.8 kW and 2.3 kW times are Honda UK's own published figures, and the 16A time is worked from the same 17.7 kWh on the same basis. Honda publishes one capacity without labelling it usable or gross, so treat all four as a shade optimistic. Expect lower figures in winter and on long fast 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
The 32A single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits a Honda CR-V e:PHEV and is the one to buy. Its onboard charger takes 6.8 kW, that lead is rated to 7.4 kW, and the pairing gives Honda's published 2 hours 30 mins from flat. Because the car has no other inlet, this is also the cable you take to a public charge point.
No. The Honda CR-V e:PHEV has no CCS socket and Honda's UK material quotes no DC charging figure for it, so a rapid charger has nothing to connect to. Everything the car takes, it takes as AC through its Type 2 socket, which is why the cable choice on this model carries more weight than it does on a plug-in hybrid that can rapid charge.
No, and this is the CR-V trap worth knowing. The e:HEV is a full hybrid with a 1.06 kWh battery, no socket of any kind, and it is sold alongside the plug-in under the same CR-V name. It is also the all-wheel-drive one, while the e:PHEV that plugs in is front-wheel drive, so the electrified version is the less capable off the tarmac. Trim names sit one word apart too: e:HEV comes as Elegance and Advance, e:PHEV as Elegance Tech and Advance Tech, with the same engine, the same motor and the same 0 to 62 time in both. Find the charging flap before you order a cable.
No, the 22kW three-phase cable does nothing for a Honda CR-V e:PHEV. Its charger is a single-phase 6.8 kW unit, so the two additional conductors have nowhere to connect, and a domestic supply in Britain would not be feeding them anyway. A full charge lands on 2 hours 30 mins with the cheaper 32A single-phase lead and stays there with the dearer one.
About two and a quarter hours per full charge. A 16A lead holds the Honda CR-V e:PHEV to 3.7 kW, which takes the fill from Honda's 2 hours 30 mins out to roughly 4 hours 45 mins, and drops the hourly return from around 19 electric miles to around 10. On a car built to charge at 6.8 kW that is the wrong place to save money.
Measure it rather than guess, and measure with the car parked where it actually lives, because a Honda CR-V is a large family SUV and the distance from a wallbox to the flap changes completely depending on which way round it sits. Worth knowing that Honda's own Mode 3 accessory lead is 7 metres, which falls between our 5m and 10m, so any owner who has found 5m tight in the past should be ordering 10m. Detached garages, shared parking and wallboxes fitted on the far side of a house are what the 15m and 20m leads exist for.
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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 Honda CR-V Plug-in Hybrid | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Honda CR-V Plug-in Hybrid |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V e:PHEV, UK orders from 14 August 2023, Advance Tech then Elegance Tech | 17.7 kWh | Type 2, AC only, no DC socket fitted | 6.8 kW, single phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Honda CR-V e:HEV full hybrid, sold alongside as Elegance and Advance | 1.06 kWh | No charging socket of any kind | Does not charge from the mains | No cable will fit this car |
Only the Honda CR-V e:PHEV plugs in. The e:HEV sold beside it is a full hybrid with no socket anywhere on the car, it is the all-wheel-drive version while the plug-in is front-wheel drive, and the trim names sit one word apart, Elegance and Advance against Elegance Tech and Advance Tech. Find the charging flap before ordering anything. On the e:PHEV the 6.8 kW onboard charger is close to double the plug-in hybrid norm, so a 32A single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable returns Honda's published 2 hours 30 mins while a 16A lead stretches the same charge to roughly 4 hours 45 mins.
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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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