Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your 296 GTB/GTS+−
The Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS 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: 7.45 kWh gross; AC only; onboard charger approx 3.7 kW
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Charging
the Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS.
The Ferrari 296 GTB is a mid-engined plug-in hybrid coupe, introduced from 2022 as part of Ferrari's F171 generation. It combines a twin-turbocharged V6 with an electric motor and a 7.45kWh battery, which can power the car silently at low speed and boost performance on track. The charging inlet is Type 2, the standard connector for UK public AC chargers and home wallboxes.
To top up the battery at home or at a public AC point, the cable you need is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead. However, the 296 GTB's onboard AC charger is relatively modest at around 3.7kW on a single phase: this is a supercar built around combustion and electrification for performance, not a long-range commuter, and the small battery does not need a fast charger. DC rapid charging is not available on this car.
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 296 GTB/GTS need?
The 296 GTB's onboard AC charger is rated at around 3.7kW, which is well below even a standard 7.4kW home wallbox. A 7.4kW Type 2 cable is the correct choice: the car itself caps the charging rate at 3.7kW, so the cable rating never becomes the bottleneck. There is no case for a 22kW cable on this car; the onboard charger simply cannot use the extra capacity.
In practical terms, a 7.4kW Type 2 lead in 5m is all you need. At 3.7kW, the 7.45kWh battery fills from empty in around two hours, which is entirely achievable overnight or while parked. A standard granny lead plugged into a three-pin socket will also do the job in a pinch, though a wallbox connection is more convenient for regular use.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 7.45kWh battery from empty costs under £1 on an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or roughly £2 on a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Running costs through the plug-in charging side are minimal given the battery size. The electric range is primarily there to cut urban emissions and add performance rather than to substitute for the combustion engine on longer runs. Check current tariff rates, as these change.
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Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS FAQs
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS need?+−
The Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS 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 Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Ferrari 296 GTB/GTS 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 Ferrari 296 GTB need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC points. The 296 GTB's onboard charger is rated at around 3.7kW, so a standard 7.4kW cable is more than sufficient. A 22kW cable offers no benefit as the car cannot draw more than around 3.7kW on AC.
Can the Ferrari 296 GTB charge at 7.4kW or 22kW?+−
No. The 296 GTB's onboard AC charger is limited to around 3.7kW. It will charge at that rate regardless of how fast the wallbox or cable is rated, because the car itself caps the incoming AC power. This is typical of PHEVs with smaller batteries designed for performance rather than range.
How long does the Ferrari 296 GTB take to charge?+−
At the car's maximum AC rate of around 3.7kW, the 7.45kWh battery takes approximately two hours from empty to full. In practice, if you plug in with half a battery remaining, you are looking at around an hour. Overnight charging on any wallbox or even a three-pin socket is easily enough.
Does the Ferrari 296 GTB support DC rapid charging?+−
No. The 296 GTB is AC-only for plug-in charging. There is no CCS or CHAdeMO DC inlet on this car. The battery is small enough that the 3.7kW AC charger fills it in around two hours, making DC rapid charging unnecessary for this type of vehicle.