DS DS 7 E-Tense
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your DS 7 E-Tense+−
The DS DS 7 E-Tense 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.
Which DS DS 7 E-Tense versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every DS DS 7 E-Tense, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- DS DS 7 E-Tense Opera
- DS DS 7 E-Tense Etoile
- DS DS 7 E-Tense Pallas
- DS DS 7 E-Tense Rivoli
- DS DS 7 E-Tense Opera Premiere
- DS DS 7 E-Tense Esprit De Voyage
Whichever DS 7 E-Tense 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: Plug-in hybrid (E-Tense 225/300 4x4). AC only (3.7/7.4kW). 13.2kWh.
How long does it take?
Charging
the DS DS 7 E-Tense.
The DS 7 E-Tense is a plug-in hybrid SUV offered in 225 and 300 four-wheel-drive variants, carrying a 13.2kWh battery alongside the petrol powertrain. It uses a Type 2 inlet for AC charging and has no DC rapid-charging port, so all charging is done through an AC cable that you bring to the wallbox or public AC point.
The standard onboard AC charger is rated at 3.7kW single-phase, with an optional 7.4kW unit available on some specifications. With the battery refilling comfortably overnight at either rate, most owners find the slower standard charger perfectly adequate for daily top-ups. The cable you need is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
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 DS 7 E-Tense need?
At 3.7kW, the standard DS 7 E-Tense charger draws less than the maximum of even a 7.4kW cable, so the cable rating is not the limiting factor here. A 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the right all-round pick: it works with both the 3.7kW standard and 7.4kW optional chargers, and it fits every public Type 2 AC socket. There is no benefit from a 22kW cable on a car with a maximum AC rate of 7.4kW.
Because there is no CCS rapid port on the DS 7 E-Tense, all off-home charging relies on AC. Keep a 5m or 7m Type 2 cable in the car for public AC points, which are widespread across UK supermarkets, leisure centres, and car parks. The 13.2kWh battery is small enough that a couple of hours at 3.7kW or 7.4kW can meaningfully restore electric range.
What does it cost to charge?
Topping up the 13.2kWh battery from empty costs roughly £1 at an off-peak rate of around 7.5p per kWh, and around £3.50 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Because the DS 7 E-Tense is a PHEV, routine charging is more about keeping the battery usefully topped up than waiting for empty. Daily charging at off-peak rates keeps running costs very low. Always check current tariff rates.
Also for your DS 7 E-Tense
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
DS DS 7 E-Tense FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the DS DS 7 E-Tense need?+−
The DS DS 7 E-Tense 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 DS DS 7 E-Tense charge at 22kW?+−
No, the DS DS 7 E-Tense 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 cable does the DS 7 E-Tense need for home charging?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Standard cars have a 3.7kW single-phase charger; some specifications include a 7.4kW option. A 7.4kW rated Type 2 cable covers both and works with all public AC charge points. A 5m lead is the most practical length for most driveways.
Can the DS 7 E-Tense use rapid DC chargers?+−
No. The DS 7 E-Tense has no CCS port and cannot use DC rapid chargers. All charging is done via the Type 2 AC inlet at 3.7kW or 7.4kW depending on the onboard charger fitted. Public AC charge points are the fastest option available for this model away from home.
How long does the DS 7 E-Tense take to charge from empty?+−
With the standard 3.7kW charger, the 13.2kWh battery fills from empty in roughly 3.5 hours. With the optional 7.4kW charger that drops to under 2 hours. As a PHEV used primarily for local driving, partial top-ups between journeys are the more common pattern and are very quick at either rate.
Is there any benefit in buying a 22kW cable for the DS 7 E-Tense?+−
No practical benefit. The best onboard charger on this model is 7.4kW, so a 22kW cable cannot deliver any extra speed. The car's AC charging rate is set by the onboard charger, not the cable rating. A 7.4kW Type 2 cable is all that is needed.