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The Volvo EX90 needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 32A version is the one we would put in the boot. Every EX90 sold here is fully electric with a Type 2 inlet, and trim makes no difference to charging, so the only real decision is how much current the cable can carry. A 32A cable carries 7.4 kW, which is the most any home in this country can supply.
Volvo quotes 11 kW as the EX90's maximum AC charge speed. That figure is worth understanding before you spend money chasing it. Eleven kilowatts is a three phase rating, and British houses are fed by a single phase supply that stops at 7.4 kW. Your wallbox cannot exceed it, and neither can any cable. So at home an EX90 charges at 7.4 kW, and 11 kW only becomes available on a three phase charge point, typically at an office, a hotel or a commercial car park.
Two battery sizes are offered. The Single Motor holds 88 kWh usable from a 92 kWh pack. The Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance both hold 102 kWh usable from 106 kWh. These are large packs by any standard, and that shows in the numbers: from properly empty on a 32A cable the Single Motor takes around 13 hours 30 minutes and the Twin Motor around 15 hours 30 minutes. In daily use that is not the problem it sounds, because a seven seat SUV with this much capacity rarely arrives home flat. Most owners are replacing a day's driving, not a whole battery.
If you do have three phase power where you park during the day, the 32A three phase cable will let the car take its full 11 kW and pulls those times back to about 9 hours and 10 hours 30 minutes. It still works normally on a single phase home charger, so nothing is lost by owning one.
We would avoid the 16A cable on this car, since 3.7 kW turns even the smaller pack into more than a day's charging. The Type 2 to 3 Pin cable belongs in the boot for emergencies and nothing more, as 2.3 kW against 102 kWh is not a serious way to fill an EX90.
Our Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, our Type 2 to 3 Pin cables are IP67, and both come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
EX90 Single Motor, 88 kWh usable
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 43 hours 15 minutes | Emergencies only |
| Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 27 hours | Too slow for this car |
| Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW at home | 13 hours 30 minutes | Buy this one |
| Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 11 kW on three phase, 7.4 kW at home | 9 hours on three phase | Only if you use three phase posts |
EX90 Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance, 102 kWh usable
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 50 hours | Emergencies only |
| Type 2 to Type 2 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 31 hours 15 minutes | Not a sensible choice here |
| Type 2 to Type 2 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW at home | 15 hours 30 minutes | Buy this one |
| Type 2 to Type 2 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 11 kW on three phase, 7.4 kW at home | 10 hours 30 minutes on three phase | Only if you use three phase posts |
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, and we recommend the 32A rating. All three EX90 versions, Single Motor, Twin Motor and Twin Motor Performance, share the same Type 2 socket and the same 11 kW AC limit. Since a home supply tops out at 7.4 kW, the 32A cable delivers everything your charge point can give.
Not in a British house. The 11 kW quoted by Volvo is a three phase figure, and domestic supplies here are single phase with a 7.4 kW ceiling. Your car, your charger and your cable are all held to that. You would need a three phase charge point, usually at a workplace, to see 11 kW.
Starting from empty on a 32A cable at 7.4 kW, the 88 kWh Single Motor takes about 13 hours 30 minutes and the 102 kWh Twin Motor about 15 hours 30 minutes. In practice you rarely start from empty, so a night on an off peak tariff usually restores far more than a day's driving.
No, both take the identical 32A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The difference is battery size, 88 kWh usable against 102 kWh usable, which affects how long a full charge takes rather than what you plug in. The Twin Motor Performance uses the same 102 kWh pack as the standard Twin Motor.
Only if you regularly park somewhere with three phase power during the day. There it lets the car draw its full 11 kW, cutting the Twin Motor from 15 hours 30 minutes to around 10 hours 30 minutes. On a home charger it behaves exactly like the standard 32A cable, so the extra cost buys nothing.
The EX90 is a long seven seat SUV, so think about where the socket sits once the car is actually parked. Five metres works with a wall unit alongside. Ten metres is safer for reversing into a garage or using public bays, and we stock 15m and 20m in 32A for larger properties.
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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 Volvo EX90 | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Volvo EX90 |
| 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 |
Every EX90 is fully electric and takes a Type 2 cable. Trim level makes no difference to charging.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX90 Single Motor | 2025 onwards | 88 kWh usable (92 gross) | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| EX90 Twin Motor | 2025 onwards | 102 kWh usable (106 gross) | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| EX90 Twin Motor Performance | 2025 onwards | 102 kWh usable (106 gross) | Type 2 | 11 kW | 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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