Citroen Berlingo Electric
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Berlingo Electric+−
The Citroen Berlingo Electric has a Type 1 inlet and a single-phase 3.5kW 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: Mitsubishi-derived drivetrain. TYPE 1 inlet for AC (~3.5kW single-phase) plus separate CHAdeMO DC port (~50kW). 22.5kWh. NOT the 2021+ e-Berlingo (Type 2/CCS).
How long does it take?
Charging
the Citroen Berlingo Electric.
The Citroen Berlingo Electric (B9) is the second-generation electric van, produced from 2013 to 2017 on a Mitsubishi-derived drivetrain. It should not be confused with the later 2021 onwards e-Berlingo, which uses a different platform and different charging standards. The B9 uses a Type 1 inlet for AC charging at around 3.5kW single-phase. It also has a separate CHAdeMO port for DC rapid charging at up to 50kW. For AC charging at home or at public charge points, the cable you supply is a Type 2 to Type 1 lead.
The Type 2 end of the cable connects to your home wallbox or public AC post; the Type 1 end connects to the van's AC inlet. The 22.5kWh battery charges slowly on AC at 3.5kW, taking around six to seven hours from empty. DC rapid charging via CHAdeMO uses the charger's own tethered cable and not one you buy.
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 Berlingo Electric need?
The Berlingo Electric B9's Type 1 AC inlet requires a Type 2 to Type 1 cable, not the Type 2 to Type 2 lead used with modern European EVs. The Type 2 plug fits your wallbox or public AC charge point, and the Type 1 plug connects to the van. At only 3.5kW, the onboard charger draws far less than even a modest home wallbox can supply, so the cable rating is not a limiting factor: any Type 2 to Type 1 lead will deliver the full 3.5kW.
Type 1 charge cables are less common than Type 2 to Type 2 leads, so it is worth sourcing one from a specialist EV cable supplier to ensure correct fit and safety ratings. A 5m cable is generally enough for this size of van in most home or commercial yard scenarios. If you are relying on CHAdeMO for faster charging, that uses the rapid charger's own cable and requires a compatible CHAdeMO charge point, which are less widely available than CCS posts in the UK today.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 22.5kWh battery from empty costs roughly £1.50 to £2 on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £6 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. As an older electric van, the Berlingo Electric B9 is most cost-effective when charged cheaply overnight. Where CHAdeMO rapid chargers are available, they can top up the battery much faster but at a significantly higher cost per kWh. Check current rates.
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Citroen Berlingo Electric FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Citroen Berlingo Electric need?+−
The Citroen Berlingo Electric has a Type 1 inlet, so it needs a Type 1 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on single-phase AC at up to 3.5kW.
Can the Citroen Berlingo Electric charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Citroen Berlingo Electric has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.5kW, 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 Citroen Berlingo Electric B9 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 1 cable for AC charging at home wallboxes and public AC posts. The B9 has a Type 1 AC inlet, not Type 2. Note this model is different from the 2021 onwards e-Berlingo, which uses Type 2. DC rapid charging via CHAdeMO uses the charger's own tethered cable.
Can the Citroen Berlingo Electric B9 use CCS rapid chargers?+−
No. The B9 uses CHAdeMO for DC rapid charging, not CCS. CHAdeMO charge points are available at some locations in the UK but are less common than CCS posts today. For AC charging, a Type 2 to Type 1 cable is used. The later e-Berlingo from 2021 uses CCS instead.
How long does the Citroen Berlingo Electric B9 take to charge at home?+−
At 3.5kW on a home wallbox with a Type 2 to Type 1 cable, the 22.5kWh battery takes around six to seven hours from empty. A standard 3-pin to Type 1 granny cable can be used as a backup at a similar rate, as the car's onboard charger rather than the socket is the limiting factor.
Is the Citroen Berlingo Electric B9 the same as the e-Berlingo?+−
No. The B9 was produced from 2013 to 2017 on a Mitsubishi-derived platform with a Type 1 inlet and CHAdeMO DC charging. The e-Berlingo launched from 2021 uses a completely different platform with a Type 2 inlet and CCS rapid charging. Make sure the cable you choose matches the B9 Type 1 specification.