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Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m)
From the 2013 D6 Twin Engine to the current T6 Recharge, a single phase British house holds every V60 to 3.7 kW. The 16A cable carries all of it and costs the least.
Use public charge points as well? In 2022 the battery grew and the charger with it, to 6.4 kW spread across two live phases. That is two hours off a full charge at a three phase post, using the three phase cable (5m / 10m). On one phase, every V60 sits at 3.7 kW.
A plug-in Volvo V60 takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and this badge covers a wider spread of cars than most. It runs from a diesel plug-in hybrid of 2013 to a current T6 Recharge with a 19 kWh battery and 60 miles of electric range, so it is worth knowing which one you have.
At home they all land in the same place. A British house is fed by a single phase, and a single phase holds every V60 to 3.7 kW. The 16A cable carries exactly that, so it is the right buy on the driveway whichever V60 is parked on it.
The 2022 and newer cars can go faster, but only away from home. That year the pack went up to 18.8 kWh and the charger to 6.4 kW, drawing two live phases instead of one. Plug the three phase cable into a three phase charge point and the car takes all of it, which is three hours to full rather than five. A 32A single phase cable is rated higher but still carries one phase, so it changes nothing.
The oldest V60 catches people out. The D5 and D6 Twin Engine of 2013 to 2018 was a diesel plug-in hybrid, which is rare enough that owners often assume it does not plug in at all. It does, through a Type 2 inlet, and the 16A cable suits it.
An estate spends its life being loaded, so measure the run to the charge point with the tailgate up rather than with the car empty. The flap is on the nearside front wing. 5m works when you nose in on that side and 10m is the safer general choice.
The V90 and XC60 have their own pages and the Volvo charging cable range covers the rest. Built to IEC 62196-2, CE certified, IP55 sealed, rated from -30C to +50C, two year warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 5 hours | approx. 12 miles | The home answer on every V60 |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW (car limited to 3.7 kW) | 5 hours | approx. 12 miles | Costs more, finishes together |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 22 kW (car limited to 6.4 kW) | 3 hours | approx. 20 miles | Pays at a three phase post |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 7 hours | approx. 8 miles | A real overnight charge |
These are Volvo's published times for the 18.8 kWh pack. The earlier 11.6 kWh T8 and T6 Recharge cars take about three hours on the 16A cable and cannot exceed 3.7 kW on any supply. Cold weather lengthens all of them.
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
The 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home charging, on every version of the car. A single phase house supply limits any V60 to 3.7 kW and the 16A delivers all of it. Add the three phase cable only for a 2022 or newer car that will see three phase charge points, where it reaches 6.4 kW.
Yes. The V60 D5 and D6 Twin Engine of 2013 to 2018 was a diesel plug-in hybrid with a Type 2 charging inlet, which surprises a lot of owners. It carries about 11.2 kWh, and the 16A cable is the sensible choice for it.
Because the house is the limit, not the cable. British homes are supplied with one phase and a V60 draws 3.7 kW from one phase whatever cable is plugged in. Where three live phases reach the socket, a 2022 or newer V60 goes to 6.4 kW and the three phase cable is what carries it.
About five hours from empty on a 3.7 kW home supply for the 18.8 kWh cars, and about three hours at a three phase point where the car reaches 6.4 kW. Older 11.6 kWh cars take around three hours simply because there is less battery to fill.
No. Those are mild hybrids with no charging socket, and the D3, D4 diesel and T4, T5 petrol cars do not plug in either. Only a Recharge or a Twin Engine V60 takes a cable.
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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 V60 PHEVs | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Volvo V60 PHEVs |
| 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 |
Only a Recharge or Twin Engine V60 plugs in. A B3, B4 or B5 is a mild hybrid with no charging port. Note that the early V60 D5 and D6 Twin Engine was a diesel plug-in hybrid, which surprises people. Trim level makes no difference to charging.
This badge spans a decade. What changed in 2022 was the 18.8 kWh battery and a 6.4 kW charger that pulls two live phases at once. Give it one phase, as a British house does, and it settles back to 3.7 kW, which is where every car in this list charges on a driveway. That makes the 16A the home buy, and a three phase cable at a three phase post the only route to 6.4 kW.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V60 D5 and D6 Twin Engine (diesel plug-in hybrid) | 2013 to 2018 | About 11.2 kWh | Type 2 | Not published by Volvo, so we do not quote a figure | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| V60 T6 and T8 Recharge | 2019 to 2021 | 11.6 kWh | Type 2 | 3.7 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| V60 T6 and T8 Recharge | 2022 onwards | 18.8 kWh | Type 2 | 6.4 kW, needs two live phases | 16A at home, three phase for the full rate |
| V60 B3, B4 and B5 mild hybrid | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
| V60 D3, D4 diesel and T4, T5 petrol | Any year | 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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