Audi charging cables.
Get the exact charging cable for your Audi, matched to your model and ready to charge from day one. Free UK delivery, up to a 3-year warranty and 30-day returns. Pick your model below to see its recommended cable and real charge times.
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Popular Audi models.
The full range
All Audi models.
Pick your model for its recommended cable, charge times and the right length.
Charge speeds
Across the Audi range.
Every Audi here uses a Type 2 inlet, so one Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits the range. On-board AC charging ranges from about 3.6kW to 11kW depending on the model. A cable never charges faster than your car's on-board charger or your home supply allows, so on a standard single-phase UK home a 7.4 kW cable gives the full speed available.
Speeds are on-board AC limits. Rapid DC uses the station's own cable.
| Model | Connector | Battery | Max AC | Cable to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A3 Sportback e-tron | Type 2 | 8.8 kWh | 3.7 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| A3 TFSIe | Type 2 | 10.4 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| A5 e-hybrid | Type 2 | 25.9 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| A6 TFSIe | Type 2 | 14.1 kWh | 7.4 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| A6 e-hybrid | Type 2 | 25.9 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| A6 e-tron | Type 2 | 94.9 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| A7 TFSIe | Type 2 | 14.1 kWh | 7.4 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| A8 TFSIe | Type 2 | 14.1 kWh | 7.4 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Q3 TFSIe | Type 2 | 10.4 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Q3 e-hybrid | Type 2 | 25.7 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Q4 e-tron | Type 2 | 77 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Q5 TFSIe | Type 2 | 14.1 kWh | 7.4 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Q5 e-hybrid | Type 2 | 25.9 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Q6 e-tron | Type 2 | 94.9 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Q7 e-tron | Type 2 | 17.3 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Q8 60 TFSI e | Type 2 | 17.9 kWh | 7.4 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| e-tron / Q8 e-tron | Type 2 | 114 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| e-tron GT | Type 2 | 84 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
Charging guide
Charging
your Audi.
Audi's electrified range spans 18 models, from older plug-in hybrids like the A3 Sportback e-tron and Q7 e-tron through newer PHEVs such as the A5 e-hybrid, Q3 e-hybrid and Q5 e-hybrid, up to full battery electrics including the Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron, A6 e-tron, Q8 e-tron and e-tron GT. Every single one uses a Type 2 inlet, so the same cable type works across the entire Audi line-up for home and public AC charging.
What varies considerably is how fast each Audi charges on AC, and that determines whether a larger cable is worth buying. Older PHEVs like the A3 TFSIe and Q3 TFSIe charge at just 3.6kW, while newer e-hybrid models and all the BEVs have 11kW three-phase onboard chargers. Pick your model below for its specific charge times and recommended cable, or read the brand-wide guidance underneath.
What charging cable does a Audi need?
Every Audi EV and plug-in hybrid uses a Type 2 inlet, so the cable you need is a Type 2 to Type 2. A 5m lead suits most driveways and home wallboxes; step up to 7m or 10m if you park on-street or your wallbox sits far from the charging port. No Audi needs a Type 1 cable.
The newer e-hybrid PHEVs, such as the A5 e-hybrid, A6 e-hybrid, Q3 e-hybrid and Q5 e-hybrid, along with all Audi BEVs including the Q4 e-tron, Q6 e-tron and e-tron GT, have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. Almost all UK homes are single-phase, which caps charging at 7.4kW regardless of the cable, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers the fastest charge your home can provide. A 22kW cable only unlocks extra speed on a three-phase supply or at a 22kW public AC point, where these cars will pull their full 11kW.
Older Audi PHEVs, including the A3 Sportback e-tron, A3 TFSIe, Q3 TFSIe, Q7 e-tron, A6 TFSIe, A7 TFSIe, A8 TFSIe and Q5 TFSIe, charge more slowly on AC, typically between 3.6kW and 7.4kW. For these a standard 7.4kW cable is already more than the car can draw. In short, a single 5m 7.4kW Type 2 cable covers the whole Audi range at home.
Audi FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your Audi.
Contact usDo all Audis use a Type 2 charging cable?+−
Yes. Every Audi EV and plug-in hybrid, from the oldest A3 Sportback e-tron to the latest Q6 e-tron and e-tron GT, uses a Type 2 inlet. They all take the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home and public AC charging, and no Audi needs a Type 1 cable.
What charging cable does an Audi Q4 e-tron or Q6 e-tron need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, 5m for most driveways. Both have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger, but on a standard single-phase home supply they charge at 7.4kW, so a 7.4kW cable provides the full speed your home can give. A 22kW cable only helps if you have a three-phase supply or use 22kW public AC points.
Can an Audi charge at 22kW AC?+−
No Audi charges at 22kW on AC. The newest BEVs and e-hybrid PHEVs top out at 11kW on three phases. On a standard single-phase UK home supply, every Audi charges at 7.4kW or less, so a 22kW cable offers no benefit at home.
What cable does an older Audi PHEV like the A3 TFSIe or Q5 TFSIe need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. These older PHEVs charge at between 3.6kW and 7.4kW on AC, so a standard 7.4kW cable is more than enough. Their smaller batteries also charge overnight from a 3-pin granny charger if you prefer to save the Type 2 cable for public charge points.
What length cable do I need for my Audi?+−
5m suits most home wallboxes and public charge points. Go for 7m or 10m if you park on-street, share a charge point, or your wallbox is positioned far from the car's charging port. Longer cables cost more and are heavier to coil, so buy the shortest length that reaches comfortably.