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The Mercedes E300de is the unusual one in this catalogue: a plug-in hybrid built around a diesel engine, sold mostly to people covering serious annual mileage. The W213 E300de of 2019 to 2023 charges at 7.4 kW on AC. The current W214 charges at 11 kW. The diesel is what makes the cable decision interesting, because owners of this car rarely need the battery for a long journey. They need it for the thirty mile leg at each end, which means what actually matters is whether the pack is full again by morning.
Every E-Class plug-in hybrid takes a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable, whether it is the E300de diesel or the E300e petrol, which use the same charging hardware. Mercedes puts the socket at the rear of the car rather than on a front wing, so check which side yours is on before measuring.
Get the 32A single phase cable. Certification aside, the electrical point is simple: the 22 kW lead is designed for a three phase supply, almost no British house has one, and a single phase caps everything at 7.4 kW. On a W213 that is the car's own maximum anyway, so nothing is lost. On a W214 the 11 kW charger could go faster, but only at a workplace or commercial site with three genuine phases, where a full charge falls from 4 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes.
The 16A cable doubles the time on a W213, from 2 hours to 4 hours. That sounds survivable until you remember this is a car charged every night rather than twice a week. Two extra hours a night, every night, to save thirteen pounds once.
A 13 amp socket is a realistic overnight charge for a battery this small. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable fills a W213 pack in about 6 hours 45 minutes and a W214 in around 12 hours 30 minutes, which makes the domestic socket a genuine option for the older car when it is parked away from home. Six miles an hour is modest, but on a plug-in hybrid it is the difference between starting a journey on electricity and starting it on diesel. Our guide explains the household socket route in detail.
For the smaller diesel and petrol plug-ins there is the Mercedes C-Class charging cable page, and for the SUV the Mercedes GLC 300e charging cable page. Everything Mercedes is listed in Mercedes EV charging cables, and our IP ratings guide covers the sealing figures below.
Certification runs to CE against IEC 62196 Type 2. Weather protection is IP55 for the Type 2 to Type 2 cables and IP67 for the Type 2 to 3-Pin, and nothing here minds temperatures between -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Delivery is free next working day in the UK and the warranty is 2 years from the manufacturer.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 7.4 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 | 4 hours | approx. 9 miles | Twice the time for a small saving |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 2 hours | approx. 19 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW (car limited) | 2 hours | approx. 19 miles | No gain over the 32A single phase |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 6 hours 45 mins | approx. 6 miles | Fills overnight from a house socket |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW, three 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 45 mins | approx. 10 miles | Uses up the whole night |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 4 hours | approx. 20 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 2 hours 30 mins | approx. 29 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 12 hours 30 mins | approx. 6 miles | Ideal backup |
Mercedes does not publish a usable capacity for either pack, so these times are worked from the quoted gross figures and are a slight overestimate. Cold mornings and fast dual carriageway miles will each pull this number down.
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
Order the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable for a Mercedes E300de. Both the W213 and the W214 fill their batteries fastest on that lead when it is plugged into a home wallbox, and it is the same cable the petrol E300e uses.
Per hour, yes. The W214 Mercedes E-Class plug-in has an 11 kW three phase charger against the W213's 7.4 kW single phase unit. At home the difference disappears, because a house supplies 7.4 kW to either car, and the W214 then takes longer overall because its battery is nearly twice the size.
Not for a W213 Mercedes E300de, which cannot exceed 7.4 kW under any circumstances. On a W214 the 22 kW cable does unlock the full 11 kW, but only at a site with three real phases, and it makes no difference whatsoever on a domestic supply.
About 2 hours from empty for the W213 Mercedes E300de on a 32A cable at home, or 4 hours for the larger W214 battery. From an ordinary 13 amp household socket those become roughly 6 hours 45 minutes and 12 hours 30 minutes.
This is a 4.95 metre car with the charging socket at the back, so a 5m lead only stretches if the wallbox is close to the rear of the parking space and on the correct side. Where the unit is mounted by the front of a garage, or the car is reversed in, the 10m removes the problem entirely.
On a W213 Mercedes E300de, yes. The pack is small enough that a household 13 amp socket fills it in about 6 hours 45 minutes, so a night away from home still leaves you with a full electric range in the morning. The W214 battery takes 12 hours 30 minutes the same way, which is a top up rather than a full charge.
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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 Mercedes E Class | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Mercedes E Class |
| 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 |
Mercedes sells the E-Class plug-in hybrid in both petrol and diesel form. The E 300 e is petrol, the E 300 de is diesel. Both plug in and both use Type 2. Check your year, because the 2023 car charges at 11 kW where the previous one managed 7.4 kW. Trim and line make no difference to charging.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E 350 e Saloon | 2016 to 2018 | 6.4 kWh | Type 2 | About 3.7 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| E 300 e Saloon and Estate | 2019 to 2023 | 13.5 kWh | Type 2 | 7.4 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| E 300 de Saloon and Estate (diesel plug-in hybrid) | 2019 to 2023 | 13.5 kWh | Type 2 | 7.4 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| E 300 e Saloon and Estate | 2023 onwards | 25.4 kWh (19.5 usable) | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| E 200, E 220 d, E 300 d, E 400 d, E 450 | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
| AMG E 53, AMG E 63 | 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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