Audi A5 e-hybrid
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your A5 e-hybrid+−
The Audi A5 e-hybrid has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Which Audi A5 e-hybrid versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Audi A5 e-hybrid, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Audi A5 e-hybrid Quattro Sport
- Audi A5 e-hybrid Quattro 270 kW
- Audi A5 e-hybrid Quattro S Line
- Audi A5 e-hybrid Quattro Technik
- Audi A5 e-hybrid Quattro Edition 1
- Audi A5 e-hybrid Quattro Vorsprung
Whichever A5 e-hybrid trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: 25.9kWh gross/20.7 usable; 11kW 3-phase AC (~7.4kW UK single phase); Avant also available; no DC unlike VW/Cupra PHEV siblings
How long does it take?
Charging
the Audi A5 e-hybrid.
The Audi A5 e-hybrid (B10 generation) is a plug-in hybrid saloon, also available as the A5 Avant, launched in 2025. It features a 25.9kWh gross battery pack (around 20.7kWh usable), which is notably larger than the PHEV batteries seen in older Audi models. The charging inlet is Type 2, and 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 the A5 e-hybrid: it charges on AC only at up to 11kW across three phases. In a UK home with a single-phase supply the rate is capped at 7.4kW by the electrical supply rather than the car. The bigger battery compared to older Audi PHEVs means a bit more planning around charge time, but the larger electric-only range makes it worthwhile.
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 A5 e-hybrid need?
The A5 e-hybrid's onboard charger runs at up to 11kW on three phases. Most UK homes are on a single-phase supply, which limits any wallbox to 7.4kW whatever cable you fit. On that kind of connection a 7.4kW Type 2 cable is the sensible pick: it delivers the maximum home-charging speed and costs less than a three-phase cable your supply cannot make use of.
A 22kW cable is beyond this car's capability in any case; the 11kW charger is the ceiling. A three-phase 11kW cable becomes worthwhile only if your property has a three-phase supply or you regularly charge at 11kW public AC posts. At those points the A5 e-hybrid will charge at its full 11kW, reducing a fill from roughly 2 hours and 45 minutes to around 2 hours. On a single-phase connection both cable types deliver the same 7.4kW.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 20.7kWh usable battery from empty costs roughly £1.50 at an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £5.50 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Because the battery is larger than most PHEVs, an off-peak or overnight charge is even more worthwhile to keep running costs down. Check current tariff rates, as energy prices change.
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Dust Cap · Type 2
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Audi A5 e-hybrid FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat 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 A5 e-hybrid need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points. The A5 e-hybrid charges at up to 11kW on three phases and has no DC rapid charging port. A 7.4kW cable is the right choice for most UK home users; a three-phase cable suits those with three-phase supplies or 11kW public AC access.
Can the Audi A5 e-hybrid charge at 22kW?+−
No. The A5 e-hybrid's onboard charger is rated at 11kW on three phases, so 22kW exceeds what it can accept. The maximum you will see is 11kW on a three-phase supply. Most UK homes are single-phase, where the rate is capped at 7.4kW.
How long does the Audi A5 e-hybrid take to charge at home?+−
On a standard 7.4kW single-phase wallbox, the roughly 20.7kWh usable battery charges from empty in around 3 hours. On a three-phase 11kW wallbox the same charge takes around 2 hours. There is no DC rapid charging option on this model.
How does the Audi A5 e-hybrid compare to the older A6 TFSIe for charging?+−
The A5 e-hybrid has a much larger battery at around 20.7kWh usable versus the A6 TFSIe's 14.1kWh, and its onboard charger runs at up to 11kW three-phase compared to 7.4kW single-phase on the older car. That means faster charging and a bigger electric-only range, but the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable works for both.