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Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m)
On a British home supply every plug-in XC60 charges at 3.7 kW, from the 2017 Twin Engine to the newest T6 and T8 Recharge. The 16A cable delivers that in full and is the cheapest lead that does the job properly.
One exception, and it is worth knowing. An XC60 built from 2022 has a 6.4 kW two phase charger, so at a three phase charge point the three phase cable (5m / 10m) cuts a full charge from five hours to three. A 32A single phase cable never helps this car.
A Volvo XC60 plug-in hybrid takes a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and for eight years the answer has barely moved. Every plug-in XC60 sold here charges at 3.7 kW on a British home supply, from the 2017 T8 Twin Engine to the newest T6 and T8 Recharge, so the 16A cable is the sensible buy for the driveway.
Volvo has enlarged the battery twice and upgraded the charger once, and neither changes that. The reason is worth knowing. From 2022 the 18.8 kWh cars carry a 6.4 kW onboard charger, and Volvo describes it as a two phase unit. A British house is fed by a single phase, so the car falls back to 3.7 kW on your driveway whatever cable is plugged into it.
Where it does pay is a three phase charge point. Plug a three phase cable into one and a 2022 or newer XC60 draws the full 6.4 kW, which is three hours to full instead of five. That is the only situation in which any XC60 charges faster than 3.7 kW, which is why we sell the three phase lead alongside the 16A rather than instead of it.
The 32A single phase cable is the one that never helps here. It is rated 7.4 kW, the car takes 3.7 kW from one phase, and it finishes at the same moment as the 16A for more money. Buy it only if a full electric car is coming to the same driveway.
With a battery this size the 3 pin cable is a real option rather than a fallback. It draws 2.3 kW, is IP67 sealed and fills an 18.8 kWh car in about seven hours, which is a night on the plug.
The charge flap sits on the nearside front wing, so a wallbox on the right hand wall ends up diagonally across the car. 5m suits a matching side, 10m covers reversing in and public bays. The XC90 T8 and XC40 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.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.4 kW, and Volvo needs two live phases to deliver it
| 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. 9 miles | All a home supply can give |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW (car limited to 3.7 kW) | 5 hours | approx. 9 miles | Same finish time, more money |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 22 kW (car limited to 6.4 kW) | 3 hours | approx. 16 miles | The only way past 3.7 kW |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 7 hours | approx. 7 miles | A genuine overnight charge |
Charge times are Volvo's own figures for the 18.8 kWh car. The earlier 11.6 kWh and 10.4 kWh XC60s cap at 3.7 kW on any supply and finish in roughly three hours and two and a half hours on the 16A cable. Cold weather adds to 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
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and for home use the 16A version is the right one on every model year. A British house supplies one phase, which holds any plug-in XC60 to 3.7 kW, and the 16A cable carries exactly that. The three phase cable is the upgrade worth having if your car is a 2022 or newer 18.8 kWh Recharge and you use three phase charge points.
It needs a three phase one, and a three phase supply to plug it into. Volvo fitted a two phase 6.4 kW charger from 2022, so the car has to see more than one live phase before it will draw more than 3.7 kW. At home it cannot, and no cable changes that.
Not for the car itself. The 32A single phase cable carries 7.4 kW, the XC60 accepts 3.7 kW from a single phase, and both cables finish the battery at the same time. It only makes sense if a fully electric car will share the same wallbox, since that car can use the extra capacity.
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. The older 11.6 kWh and 10.4 kWh cars are quicker simply because the battery is smaller, at roughly three hours and two and a half hours.
Yes, and on a battery this size it is a practical way to do it rather than an emergency measure. Our Type 2 to 3 Pin cable draws 2.3 kW and fills an 18.8 kWh XC60 in about seven hours, so an ordinary overnight plug-in covers a full charge.
No. The B4, B5 and B6 charge their own small battery from the engine and have no charging socket at all, and the older D4, D5 and T5 do not plug in either. Only a T6 or T8 Recharge, or a T8 Twin Engine, 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 XC60 | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Volvo XC60 |
| 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 T6 or T8 Recharge XC60 plugs in. A B4, B5 or B6 is a mild hybrid with no charging port, and neither does an older D4, D5 or T5. Trim level makes no difference to charging.
The battery grew from about 10.4 kWh to 18.8 kWh over the car's life, and in 2022 Volvo fitted a 6.4 kW onboard charger that draws two live phases. On a single phase British home supply every XC60 in this list charges at 3.7 kW, so the 16A cable covers home charging on all of them. Only a three phase charge point lets a 2022 or newer car reach 6.4 kW, and only a three phase cable delivers it.
| Badge | Years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 T8 Twin Engine | 2017 to 2019 | About 10.4 kWh | Type 2 | 3.7 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| XC60 T8 Recharge | 2020 to 2021 | 11.6 kWh | Type 2 | 3.7 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 16A |
| XC60 T8 Recharge | 2022 to 2025 | 18.8 kWh | Type 2 | 6.4 kW, needs two live phases | 16A at home, three phase for 6.4 kW |
| XC60 T6 Recharge | 2022 to 2025 | 18.8 kWh | Type 2 | 6.4 kW, needs two live phases | 16A at home, three phase for 6.4 kW |
| XC60 B4, B5 and B6 mild hybrid | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
| XC60 D4, D5 diesel and T5 petrol | Any year | None | No charging port | Does not plug in | No cable needed |
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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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