Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your A3 Sportback e-tron+−
The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 3.7kW onboard charger. A 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. The 22kW option only helps if your next car charges faster.
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Note: Type 2, 3.7kW single-phase. No DC. 8.8kWh gross. Predecessor to 8Y A3 TFSIe.
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Charging
the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron.
The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (8V generation) was a five-door plug-in hybrid hatchback sold in the UK between 2014 and 2018, before the current 8Y A3 TFSIe took over. It pairs a 1.4 TFSI petrol engine with an electric motor and an 8.8kWh gross battery pack. Charging goes through a Type 2 inlet, so you will need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points.
There is no DC rapid charging on this model: it relies solely on AC charging at up to 3.7kW on a single phase. That modest rate reflects the small battery and the era in which the car was designed. A standard three-pin socket can be used as a backup, though a wallbox makes the routine quicker.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the A3 Sportback e-tron need?
The A3 e-tron 8V charges at a maximum of 3.7kW on a single phase. That is well below the 7.4kW that a standard home wallbox delivers, so the car itself is the limiting factor, not your cable or your supply. A 7.4kW Type 2 cable is perfectly suited and costs less than a higher-rated alternative that the car could never use.
Three-phase or 22kW cables offer absolutely no benefit here. The 3.7kW charger simply draws what it can, and no cable upgrade changes that. Focus instead on length: a 5m lead works for most situations, but a 7m or 10m cable gives more reach if your parking space is further from the wallbox or socket.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 8.8kWh battery from empty costs roughly 65p to 70p at an off-peak rate of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £2.50 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. The very small battery means each charge is inexpensive regardless of tariff, and topping up regularly keeps EV running costs low on shorter journeys. Check current tariff rates for an accurate figure.
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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron FAQs
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron need?+−
The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on single-phase AC at up to 3.7kW.
Can the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.7kW, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. A 22kW cable would only benefit a future car.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron (8V) need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points. The 8V e-tron charges at up to 3.7kW on a single phase, so a standard 7.4kW cable is more than adequate. There is no DC rapid charging port on this model.
Can the Audi A3 e-tron 8V charge at 7.4kW?+−
No. The onboard charger in the 8V e-tron is rated at 3.7kW single-phase, so it cannot draw more than that regardless of the wallbox or cable rating. A 7.4kW cable still works fine; the car will simply take what it can at its 3.7kW maximum.
How long does the Audi A3 e-tron 8V take to charge?+−
At 3.7kW, the 8.8kWh battery charges from empty in around 2.5 hours on a wallbox. On a standard 3-pin socket at around 2.3kW, expect roughly 4 hours. The small battery means even a slow charge completes overnight with time to spare.
What length cable do I need for the Audi A3 e-tron 8V?+−
A 5m cable suits most driveways and public charge posts. If your wallbox is mounted away from your usual parking spot, or the parking bay at work puts some distance between you and the post, a 7m lead is a practical step up without being unwieldy.