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Whatever the year, a Tesla Model S charges at home through a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 32A single phase version is the one to buy. On a British house it hands over 7.4 kW, which is all a domestic supply has to give.
The inlet did change partway through the car's life, so it helps to know where yours sits. UK cars up to April 2019 use Type 2 for everything, AC charging and Supercharging alike. From May 2019 the Raven and later cars use Type 2 for AC with CCS for rapid charging on the same inlet. One consequence is that an early UK Model S cannot use a modern V3 Supercharger without Tesla's paid CCS retrofit. None of this alters the home lead, which stays Type 2 to Type 2 across every year.
The onboard charger is what really varies. Cars from 2014 to mid 2016 hold 60 to 90 kWh and take 11 kW, or 22 kW if the twin charger option was specified. Cars from mid 2016 to April 2019 hold 75 to 100 kWh and accept 16.5 kW. The Raven, from May 2019, is 100 kWh and also 16.5 kW. The 2021 refresh and the Plaid, both left-hand drive in the UK, are 100 kWh and 11 kW.
Every one of those numbers is a three phase rating. A UK home is single phase, so all four generations settle at 7.4 kW on a driveway, and a full charge from empty runs from roughly 9h15m on a 60 kWh car to 15h15m on a 100 kWh one. The three phase lead only earns its keep at a real three phase post, where a twin charger car can finish in as little as 3h00m and a 16.5 kW car in 6h45m.
One buying note: Tesla stopped offering the Model S in right-hand drive for the UK and Ireland in 2023, so a car bought today is used or an import. The cable is identical either way.
Choose 5m when the car sits beside the charge point, and 10m when you reverse in, park across a drive or share a post. Cables are IP55 rated, or IP67 on the 3 pin version, CE certified, with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
Model S, single onboard charger, 2014 to mid 2016, 60 to 90 kWh
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29h30m to 44h15m | Emergency use, nothing more. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) | 3.7 kW | 18h15m to 27h30m | Far too slow for these batteries. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) | 7.4 kW at home | 9h15m to 13h45m | Best fit for a UK driveway. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) | 11 kW, 22 kW with twin chargers | 6h15m to 9h15m, 3h00m to 4h30m on twin chargers | For 22kW posts and workplaces. |
Model S, later pre-facelift, mid 2016 to April 2019, 75 to 100 kWh
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) | 2.3 kW | 36h45m to 49h00m | Last resort only. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) | 3.7 kW | 23h00m to 30h30m | Two nights for one charge. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) | 7.4 kW at home | 11h30m to 15h15m | The sensible home choice. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) | 16.5 kW on three phase | 5h00m to 6h45m | For three phase posts only. |
Model S Raven and 2021 refresh, May 2019 onwards, 100 kWh
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m, 10m) | 2.3 kW | 49h00m | Two full days. Avoid. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m, 10m) | 3.7 kW | 30h30m | Half speed for a small saving. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m, 10m) | 7.4 kW at home | 15h15m | Best fit for home charging. |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m, 10m) | 16.5 kW on a Raven, 11 kW on the 2021 refresh | 6h45m on a Raven, 10h15m on the refresh | Three phase supplies only. |
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 32A. Every Model S uses Type 2 for AC charging, from the 2014 cars through to the 2021 refresh, so one lead covers the lot. At 7.4 kW it refills a 100 kWh car in about 15h15m and a 60 kWh car in roughly 9h15m.
Yes, but only for rapid charging. UK cars up to April 2019 use Type 2 for AC and for Supercharging. From May 2019 the Raven onwards use Type 2 for AC with CCS on the same inlet for rapid charging. Your home cable is Type 2 to Type 2 in both cases.
Between roughly 9h15m and 15h15m from empty on a 7.4 kW supply with a 32A cable, depending on whether your car holds 60 kWh or 100 kWh. The 16A lead at 3.7 kW roughly doubles that, to somewhere between 18h15m and 30h30m, which is why we steer owners to 32A.
For 22kW posts and workplaces. A 2014 to 2016 car with the twin charger option can pull 22 kW and finish in about 3h00m, and a 16.5 kW car takes 6h45m, but a UK home supply is single phase and holds every Model S to 7.4 kW regardless of cable.
Not without Tesla's paid CCS retrofit. Cars built up to April 2019 use Type 2 for Supercharging, so they need that conversion to work with a modern V3 post. It makes no difference to your home charging: a 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is correct for every year.
5m is enough when the Model S parks alongside the wallbox with the socket facing it. Pick 10m for on street charging, a garage where the unit is on the far wall, or a shared post. Both lengths are available in 16A, 32A and 32A three phase.
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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 Tesla Model S | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Tesla Model S |
| 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 things to know before ordering. First, Tesla stopped offering the Model S and Model X in right-hand drive for the UK and Ireland in 2023, so anything you buy now is used or a left-hand-drive import; the UK range is Model 3 and Model Y. Second, and more important for your cable, the inlet changed. UK cars up to April 2019 use Type 2 for everything, including Supercharging, which is why an early UK Model S cannot use a modern V3 Supercharger without Tesla's paid CCS retrofit. From May 2019 the cars use Type 2 for AC and CCS for rapid charging on the same inlet. For AC charging at home the answer is the same throughout: a 32A Type 2 cable. The 16.5 kW and 22 kW figures below only apply on a three-phase supply, which almost no UK home has.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model S, single onboard charger | 2014 to mid 2016 | 60 to 90 kWh depending on version | Type 2 for AC and for Supercharging. No CCS | 11 kW, or 22 kW with the optional twin chargers | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A for home. 32A three phase for a twin-charger car on three phase |
| Model S, later pre-facelift | Mid 2016 to April 2019 | 75 to 100 kWh | Type 2 for AC and for Supercharging. No CCS | 16.5 kW on a three-phase supply, 7.4 kW at home | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A for home. 32A three phase for public three-phase posts |
| Model S Raven | May 2019 onwards | 100 kWh | Type 2 for AC, CCS for rapid charging | 16.5 kW on three phase, 7.4 kW at home | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| Model S and Model S Plaid, 2021 refresh, left-hand drive in the UK | 2021 onwards | 100 kWh | Type 2 for AC, CCS for rapid charging | 11 kW, which is 7.4 kW on a UK home supply | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
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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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