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Order a Type 1 to Type 2 cable for the Peugeot iOn, and order the 16A one. The car cannot draw more than a 16A lead already gives it, so on this model the cheaper cable is also the correct cable.
The iOn is one of a small handful of cars we list that will turn away an ordinary Type 2 to Type 2 lead. Its AC inlet is Type 1: five pins in a round housing with a latch on top. Type 2, the socket on nearly every EV built since the middle of the last decade, has seven pins and a flat upper edge. The two shapes are not interchangeable and no adaptor makes them so. Look at your own inlet before you order. If you count five pins, you are on the right page.
Peugeot never fitted this car with a big onboard charger. Published figures sit between 3.3 kW and 3.7 kW depending on the source, so treat 3.7 kW as the optimistic ceiling. A 16A cable supplies exactly that. A 32A cable is rated at 7.4 kW, but the car throttles the supply down to its own limit, so the same 14.5 kWh goes in over the same number of hours. We stock the 32A version because it fits and some owners prefer the heavier lead, not because it is any quicker here.
The 3 pin cable earns more respect on the iOn than it does on a big saloon. At 2.3 kW it refills the whole 14.5 kWh pack in a little over seven hours. That is a night on a domestic socket, not a roadside emergency measure. If your trips are short and you park beside a garage socket, it can reasonably be the only cable you own.
Nothing changed for charging across the production run. Early cars from 2011 to 2016 and the later ones sold up to 2020 share the same usable pack, the same Type 1 inlet and the same modest onboard charger. The Citroen C-Zero and the Mitsubishi i-MiEV are the same vehicle wearing different badges, so a cable bought here suits all three.
The iOn also carries a CHAdeMO port for rapid charging. That is a DC connection and the charge point supplies its own attached lead, so it has no bearing on what you buy here.
Based on the 14.5 kWh usable pack fitted to every iOn, 2011 to 2020.
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 to 3 Pin, 2.3 kW: 5m or 10m | 2.3 kW | 7h15m | A genuine overnight charge on this battery |
| Type 1 to Type 2, 16A: 5m or 10m | 3.7 kW | 4h30m | Best fit. Matches the car's own ceiling |
| Type 1 to Type 2, 32A: 5m or 10m | 7.4 kW cable, held to 3.7 kW by the car | 4h30m | Fits and works, but buys you no extra speed |
Type 1 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated. Type 1 to 3 Pin cables are IP67. All are TUV and CE certified and come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
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 1 to Type 2 cable. The iOn has a five pin Type 1 inlet, so the Type 2 to Type 2 lead most EV owners buy will not physically fit it. The 16A version at 3.7 kW covers everything the car's onboard charger can accept, and refills the 14.5 kWh pack in about four and a half hours.
Not for speed. The 32A lead carries 7.4 kW, but the iOn accepts somewhere between 3.3 kW and 3.7 kW and simply asks for less. Empty to full stays at roughly four and a half hours either way. Buy it if you want the thicker cable or a car that may follow, not for shorter charges.
About four and a half hours on a 16A Type 1 cable, which is the car's own limit on any home or public AC point. A 3 pin cable at 2.3 kW takes a little over seven hours for the same 14.5 kWh. Partial charges scale down from there, so a half empty battery needs roughly half the time.
We would not advise it. Type 1 and Type 2 differ in pin count and housing shape, and adaptors introduce a joint that carries current outdoors in British weather. A Type 1 to Type 2 cable made as one piece is the safer purchase and costs about the same. Order the correct cable and skip the adaptor.
On this car it can be. The 14.5 kWh pack takes just over seven hours at 2.3 kW, so plugging in at bedtime gives you a full battery by morning. Owners doing short local runs often manage on nothing else. It is slower than the 16A lead, but on a battery this size that gap matters less.
Five metres is enough when the iOn parks nose in beside a wallbox on the same wall. Choose ten metres if you park on the street, reverse onto the drive, or share a charge post where the socket sits some way from your bay. The extra length costs a little more and never hurts.
Read this before you order, because the iOn is one of the few cars on this site that will not take a standard Type 2 cable. The iOn is a rebadged Mitsubishi i-MiEV, sold here alongside the identical Citroen C-Zero, and it uses a Type 1 inlet for AC charging plus a CHAdeMO port for rapid charging. Type 1 has five pins in a round housing; the Type 2 you see on almost every modern EV has seven. A Type 2 to Type 2 cable will not physically go in. You need a Type 1 to Type 2 cable. The onboard charger is small, somewhere between 3.3 and 3.7 kW depending on which source you trust, which means a 16A cable is genuinely all the car can use.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peugeot iOn | 2011 to 2016 | 14.5 kWh usable. Sources differ on whether the pack is 16 kWh gross or 14.5 kWh outright | Type 1, plus CHAdeMO for rapid charging | Around 3.3 to 3.7 kW. Sources quote 3.3, 3.6 and 3.7 | Type 1 to Type 2, 16A is all the car can use. 32A also fits |
| Peugeot iOn, later cars | 2016 to 2020 | 14.5 kWh usable | Type 1, plus CHAdeMO | Around 3.3 to 3.7 kW | Type 1 to Type 2, 16A is enough |
| Citroen C-Zero, the identical twin | 2011 to 2020 | 14.5 kWh usable | Type 1, plus CHAdeMO | Around 3.3 to 3.7 kW | Type 1 to Type 2, 16A is enough |
| Mitsubishi i-MiEV, the original | 2010 to 2020 | 14.5 or 16 kWh | Type 1, plus CHAdeMO | Around 3.3 to 3.7 kW | Type 1 to Type 2, 16A is enough |
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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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