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Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m)
The MG ZS accepts up to 6.6 kW on AC. A 32A single-phase lead delivers that figure in full, which is why it is the one we recommend. The three-phase cable would be money spent on capacity the car cannot take.
An MG ZS EV charging cable is one of the easier decisions in this catalogue, because the car never draws more than about 7 kW on AC and never has. MG changed the battery three times between 2019 and 2023, from 44.5 kWh to 51.1 kWh to the 72.6 kWh Long Range, and left the onboard charger roughly where it started each time. Check the badge before buying anything, though. The MG ZS sold from 2024 is a petrol hybrid with no charging socket at all, and only the ZS EV built between 2019 and 2023 takes a cable.
Every MG ZS EV uses a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The inlet hides behind the MG badge in the centre of the grille, so the socket sits at the very nose of the car rather than on a rear wing like most rivals.
Buy the 32A single phase version. A British house is fed by one phase and one phase tops out at 7.4 kW, which is already more than the ZS EV will accept. Three phase power is a commercial and industrial supply, so the 22 kW cable has nothing extra to offer this car on a driveway, and nothing extra to offer it at a workplace either, because the ceiling is inside the MG rather than in the wiring.
The 16A cable saves a little and costs a lot of time. On the 72.6 kWh Long Range it stretches a full charge from 11 hours to 20 hours 45 minutes, so the car stops finishing inside one night. Recovery falls from about 28 miles an hour to 15, meaning a seven hour cheap rate window puts back roughly 196 miles on the better cable and about 105 on the cheaper one. The saving is thirteen pounds on a five metre lead.
Keep a Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable in the boot anyway. It pulls 2.3 kW from an ordinary 13 amp socket, about 9 miles an hour on the Long Range car, so a night parked at a relative's house is worth roughly 90 miles. Our guide covers what a household socket really gives an electric car.
If you are cross shopping inside the range, the MG4 charging cable page covers the hatchback and the MG HS charging cable page covers the plug-in SUV, both of which use different onboard chargers to this one. Every MG lead we stock is listed in the MG EV charging cables collection, and our guide to IP ratings explains what the sealing figures below actually protect against.
Every cable we ship is built to IEC 62196 Type 2, CE certified, and rated from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. The Type 2 to Type 2 leads carry an IP55 rating and the Type 2 to 3-Pin lead is sealed to IP67. All of it is covered by a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, with free next working day UK delivery.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: about 7 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 | 20 hours 45 mins | approx. 15 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 11 hours | approx. 28 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 11 hours | approx. 28 miles | No gain over the 32A single phase |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 33 hours 30 mins | approx. 9 miles | Ideal backup |
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 | 15 hours | approx. 15 miles | Too slow for daily use |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 8 hours 30 mins | approx. 27 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 8 hours 30 mins | approx. 27 miles | Single-phase charger, no gain |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 24 hours | approx. 9 miles | Ideal backup |
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 | 13 hours | approx. 14 miles | Workable but slow |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 7 hours 15 mins | approx. 25 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 7 hours 15 mins | approx. 25 miles | Single-phase charger, no gain |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 21 hours | approx. 9 miles | Ideal backup |
Every figure above falls away in cold weather and on a fast motorway run.
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 the 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The MG ZS EV never draws more than about 7 kW on AC, so that lead saturates the onboard charger on every battery MG fitted, from the 2019 44.5 kWh car through to the 72.6 kWh Long Range.
No. An MG ZS EV cannot accept 22 kW from any source, so the three phase cable changes nothing on a driveway and nothing at a workplace with three genuine phases either. The ceiling sits in the car's own onboard charger rather than in the supply feeding it.
They finish at different times because they hold different amounts, not because they fill at different rates. On a 32A cable the 44.5 kWh MG ZS EV takes about 7 hours 15 minutes from empty, the 51.1 kWh car about 8 hours 30 minutes and the 72.6 kWh Long Range about 11 hours.
5m works if you park nose in to the wallbox, because the MG ZS EV takes its charge through the front grille rather than through a wing. Reverse onto the drive, or park with the nose pointing away from the unit, and the lead has to travel the whole 4.3 metre length of the car, which is where 10m earns its money.
Yes, on AC. Most street and car park posts in Britain are untethered Type 2, meaning the socket is bare and the driver supplies the lead. A 5m cable reaches on the majority of bays and a 10m one handles those where the post ends up behind the parking space.
About 196 miles across a seven hour window on a 32A cable with the 72.6 kWh Long Range battery, and around 189 miles on the 51.1 kWh car. Swap to the 16A cable and both drop to roughly 105 miles, which is where the cheaper lead stops paying for itself.
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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 MG ZS | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the MG ZS |
| 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 |
Two completely different ZS models share this name and only one of them can be charged. The ZS EV is a full electric car with a Type 2 socket and CCS rapid charging. The ZS Hybrid+ is self-charging, with a small battery topped up by the petrol engine and no charging port at all. The current petrol ZS likewise has nothing to plug into. MG's naming is a reliable guide here: EV means it charges, Hybrid+ means it does not. On the ZS EV, sources disagree about whether the 2022 onwards cars have a single-phase or a three-phase charger, so we have shown that honestly below rather than guess. At home on a single-phase supply it makes no practical difference: a 32A Type 2 cable is the right buy.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MG ZS EV, first generation | 2019 to 2021 | 42.5 kWh usable, 44.5 gross | Type 2, plus CCS rapid | 6.6 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| MG ZS EV Standard Range, 51 kWh | 2022 to 2025 | 49 kWh usable, 51.1 gross | Type 2, plus CCS rapid | Sources differ between 6.6 kW single phase and 11 kW three phase. Please check your handbook | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A covers either |
| MG ZS EV Long Range, 72.6 kWh | 2022 to 2025 | 68.3 kWh usable, 72.6 gross | Type 2, plus CCS rapid | Sources differ between 7.4 kW single phase and 11 kW three phase | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A covers either |
| MG ZS Hybrid+, self-charging | 2024 onwards | Small battery, charged by the engine | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
| MG ZS petrol | 2017 onwards | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
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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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