BYD Tang
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Tang+−
The BYD Tang has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 7kW onboard charger. A 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. The 22kW option only helps if your next car charges faster.
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: 7-seat SUV. AC up to 7kW (early) / 11kW. DC up to 110kW. 86.4kWh gross.
How long does it take?
Charging
the BYD Tang.
The BYD Tang is a large seven-seat electric SUV on sale in the UK from 2021. It is powered by an 86.4kWh battery and uses Type 2 for AC charging alongside a CCS port for rapid DC. The cable you supply for home wallboxes and public AC charge points is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
The Tang's AC charging rate has varied across model years: earlier vehicles charged at around 7kW on a single phase, while later or updated versions may support up to 11kW on three phases. DC rapid charging reaches up to 110kW and uses the station's own tethered CCS cable. If you are unsure which AC rate your specific Tang supports, check the vehicle specification or the onboard menu before selecting a cable.
AC charging rate varies by build date on the Tang: around 7kW single-phase on earlier cars, up to 11kW three-phase on later versions. Confirm your car's spec before buying a cable. 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 Tang need?
For Tang owners on earlier single-phase 7kW charging: the car draws just under the 7.4kW ceiling of a standard single-phase wallbox. A 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable covers the full rate and is the correct choice. There is no advantage in a three-phase cable if the onboard charger runs at 7kW single-phase, as it cannot use three-phase power.
If your Tang is a later variant with 11kW three-phase capability, the logic changes. On a standard single-phase UK home supply it still charges at 7.4kW, so a 7.4kW cable remains the practical home-charging pick. A three-phase cable earns its cost only on a three-phase supply or at a 22kW public AC charge point. When in doubt about which rate your car supports, the vehicle specification sheet or the charging menu will confirm it.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 86.4kWh battery from empty costs roughly £6 to £7 on an off-peak EV tariff at around 7.5p per kWh, and around £23 at a standard domestic rate of around 27p per kWh. As a large seven-seater with a substantial battery, an overnight EV tariff makes the most meaningful difference to running costs. Public rapid charging at 45p to 80p per kWh is significantly more expensive per kWh and is best used for long-distance top-ups only. Check current tariff rates before budgeting.
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Dust Cap · Type 2
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BYD Tang FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the BYD Tang need?+−
The BYD Tang 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 7kW.
Can the BYD Tang charge at 22kW?+−
No, the BYD Tang has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 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.
Does the BYD Tang support V2L?+−
Yes. The BYD Tang supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so a V2L discharge cable lets you run tools, appliances and devices straight from the battery through the Type 2 inlet, at up to 3.6kW.
What cable does the BYD Tang need for home charging?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Tang uses a Type 2 AC inlet across all variants. For earlier single-phase 7kW models a 7.4kW cable gives the full available rate. If your Tang has the later 11kW three-phase charger, a 7.4kW cable still covers home charging on a single-phase supply; a three-phase cable adds value only with a three-phase supply.
Can the BYD Tang charge at 22kW on AC?+−
No. Even the later 11kW three-phase Tang cannot exceed 11kW on AC. On a standard single-phase UK home wallbox the rate is capped at 7.4kW regardless of the car's onboard charger. A 22kW cable cannot push power faster than the onboard charger or supply allows.
How long does a BYD Tang take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox, the 86.4kWh battery takes around 12 hours from empty to full. If your Tang supports 11kW three-phase charging and you have a suitable supply, that drops to around 8 hours. Planning an overnight charge from a partially depleted battery, rather than from completely empty, is the more practical routine for a battery of this size.
What is the BYD Tang's DC rapid charging speed?+−
The Tang supports DC rapid charging at up to 110kW via a CCS port. Rapid DC uses the station's own tethered cable rather than the Type 2 to Type 2 lead you carry for home or public AC use. At 110kW the large 86.4kWh battery charges reasonably quickly on a motorway stop, though speeds taper as the battery fills.