Fiat Topolino
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Topolino+−
The Fiat Topolino has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 2.3kW 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: Heavy quadricycle (Ami sibling). 5.4kWh; tethered cable with EU 2-pin plug + Type 2 wallbox adapter in UK; max ~2.3kW AC; no DC; ~4h full charge.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Fiat Topolino.
The Fiat Topolino is a modern take on an urban quadricycle, reviving one of Italy's most recognisable names for the electric age. Sold in the UK from 2023, it is a compact two-seater designed for short city hops rather than longer journeys. Its 5.4kWh battery is tiny by any EV standard, which is by design: the Topolino is not a car in the conventional sense but a lightweight urban runabout with a very modest range.
Charging the Topolino is a different experience from most EVs. It comes with a tethered cable that ends in a European two-pin domestic plug, and a Type 2 wallbox adapter is included for UK charging points. Its onboard charger accepts up to around 2.3kW, which is a very low rate by any measure. There is no DC rapid charging at all. At that speed, a full charge from empty takes roughly four hours, even from a wallbox.
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 Topolino need?
Because the Topolino's onboard charger is rated at only around 2.3kW, the question of cable rating matters less here than for any other EV. Any Type 2 to Type 2 cable will deliver more than the car can draw, so even the most basic rated cable will give you the full charging speed the Topolino supports. A 5m length is more than enough for a wallbox session.
In practice, most Topolino owners will use the included tethered cable at home or at a Type 2 public socket with the supplied adapter. If you want a separate Type 2 lead, a 7.4kW rated 5m cable is perfectly adequate and will not leave you wishing you had bought something larger. There is no benefit in choosing a 22kW three-phase cable for this car.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 5.4kWh battery from empty costs roughly 41 pence on an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £1.46 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Running costs are genuinely negligible, though the modest battery means you will be charging frequently if you cover any real daily distance. Check current tariffs, as rates vary.
Also for your Topolino
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
Fiat Topolino FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usCan the Fiat Topolino charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Fiat Topolino has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 2.3kW, 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 Fiat Topolino need?+−
The Topolino comes with a tethered cable ending in a European two-pin plug, plus a Type 2 wallbox adapter. If you want a separate cable for public AC points, you need a Type 2 to Type 2 lead. The car's onboard charger only draws around 2.3kW, so any standard-rated cable will give you the full available speed.
How long does the Fiat Topolino take to charge?+−
From empty to full takes roughly four hours on a wallbox, because the onboard charger only accepts around 2.3kW. That is slow even by PHEV standards, but the 5.4kWh battery is so small that topping up a partial charge is quick. A standard domestic socket via the two-pin cable will take a similar time.
Can the Fiat Topolino rapid charge?+−
No. The Topolino has no DC rapid charging capability at all. It is AC only, limited to around 2.3kW. It is designed for overnight or short-stop urban charging rather than motorway-stop rapid sessions, which reflects its role as a city quadricycle rather than a road-trip vehicle.
What length cable do I need for the Fiat Topolino?+−
A 5m Type 2 to Type 2 cable suits most wallbox setups comfortably. The Topolino is a short vehicle, so even a more distant socket is rarely an issue. If your wallbox is set well back or the charging point is on the far side from where you park, a 7m lead gives you extra peace of mind.