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For a Kia Optima PHEV, buy the Type 2 to Type 2 16A cable. The onboard charger in this car is rated at 3.3 kW, and 16A carries 3.7 kW, so a 16A lead already gives the car more than it can take. Everything above that is money spent on capacity the Optima cannot use.
Before anything else, make sure yours actually plugs in. Most Optimas sold in Britain were the 1.7 CRDi or 2.0 CRDi diesel, and there was a 2.0 T-GDi Optima GT petrol as well. None of those have a charging port or a battery to fill, so no cable on this page fits them. Only cars badged PHEV plug in.
Two plug-in versions were built. The Optima PHEV saloon ran from 2016 to 2019 with a 9.8 kWh battery. The Optima Sportswagon PHEV followed from 2017 to 2020 with a slightly larger 11.26 kWh pack. Both share the same Type 2 inlet and the same 3.3 kW charger, so the estate simply takes half an hour or so longer to fill. Trim level changes nothing.
From flat, the saloon takes around three and a quarter hours and the Sportswagon around three and three quarters. Those are short sessions by any standard, which is the point of a plug-in hybrid: you top up while the car sits, and the battery is back before you next need it.
We stock the 32A cable and the three phase 32A cable for this car and they will both plug in safely, but neither shortens a charge by a single minute, because the car's own charger sets the pace. The three phase one is doubly pointless at home, since British houses run on a single phase supply that stops at 7.4 kW regardless.
A Type 2 to 3 Pin cable is a fair companion buy. At 2.3 kW it refills the saloon in about four and three quarter hours and the Sportswagon in around five and a half, so an ordinary socket at a relative's house or a rented cottage is a real option rather than a compromise.
Choose 5m if the charge point sits close to where you park and 10m if you need slack. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and all of them include a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
Optima PHEV saloon, 2016 to 2019, 9.8 kWh battery, 3.3 kW onboard
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 4h 45m | Useful away from home |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken | 3h 15m | Best choice |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken | 3h 15m | Fits, but no time saved |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 22 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken | 3h 15m | No benefit on this car |
Optima Sportswagon PHEV, 2017 to 2020, 11.26 kWh battery, 3.3 kW onboard
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 5h 30m | Useful away from home |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken | 3h 45m | Best choice |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken | 3h 45m | Fits, but no time saved |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 22 kW cable, 3.3 kW taken | 3h 45m | No benefit on this car |
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 Type 2 to Type 2 cable in the 16A version. Both plug-in Optimas use a Type 2 inlet and a 3.3 kW onboard charger, and 16A supplies 3.7 kW, comfortably above what the car will draw. That covers the 9.8 kWh saloon and the 11.26 kWh Sportswagon equally.
No. The limit is the car, not the lead. With a 3.3 kW onboard charger, the saloon completes in about 3 hours 15 minutes and the Sportswagon in about 3 hours 45 minutes whichever Type 2 cable you plug in. A 32A cable is safe and compatible, just heavier and dearer for the same result.
Roughly 3 hours 15 minutes from empty for the 9.8 kWh saloon and 3 hours 45 minutes for the 11.26 kWh Sportswagon, both at 3.3 kW. Drop to a three pin lead at 2.3 kW and those become about 4 hours 45 minutes and 5 hours 30 minutes respectively.
No. The 1.7 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi diesels and the 2.0 T-GDi Optima GT petrol have no battery pack and no charging socket, so there is nothing to plug in. Only cars wearing the PHEV badge, the saloon and the Sportswagon, can use anything listed on this page.
Yes. Both bodystyles use an identical Type 2 inlet and the same 3.3 kW charger, so a single 16A cable serves either. The only difference is battery size, 9.8 kWh in the saloon against 11.26 kWh in the estate, which adds about half an hour to a full charge.
Five metres covers a home wallbox mounted near the parking space. Ten metres is worth the extra if the car sits at the far end of a driveway or you rely on public bays. We also list 15 metre and 20 metre 32A cables, though the Optima has no need of that reach at home.
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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 Kia Optima Phev | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Kia Optima Phev |
| 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 |
Only an Optima badged PHEV plugs in. The mainstream UK Optima was a 1.7 CRDi diesel, and there was also a 2.0 T-GDi Optima GT petrol. Neither has a charging port.
The Optima PHEV has a 3.3 kW onboard charger, so a 16A cable is all it can use. A 32A cable will fit and work but charges no faster. Trim level makes no difference.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optima PHEV saloon | 2016 to 2019 | 9.8 kWh | Type 2 | 3.3 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| Optima Sportswagon PHEV | 2017 to 2020 | 11.26 kWh | Type 2 | 3.3 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| Optima 1.7 CRDi and 2.0 CRDi diesel | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
| Optima GT 2.0 T-GDi petrol | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
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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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