Ford Kuga PHEV
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Kuga PHEV+−
The Ford Kuga PHEV has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 3.6kW 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: Plug-in hybrid. AC only (~3.6kW); no DC. 14.4kWh.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Ford Kuga PHEV.
The Ford Kuga PHEV is a third-generation plug-in hybrid SUV, on sale in the UK from 2020. It pairs a 2.5-litre petrol engine with a 14.4kWh battery pack, giving a useful electric-only range for shorter journeys before the petrol engine takes over. It charges through a Type 2 inlet, and all charging is AC only: there is no DC rapid charging port on this model.
For charging at home or at public AC points, the cable you use is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead. The Kuga PHEV's onboard charger is rated at around 3.6kW on a single-phase supply. That is a modest rate, comfortably below the 7.4kW that most home wallboxes deliver, so the wallbox speed is not the limiting factor here: the car itself is.
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 Kuga PHEV need?
The Kuga PHEV's onboard charger draws around 3.6kW, which is lower than the 7.4kW output of most home wallboxes. No cable you buy will change that: the car's charger sets the ceiling. A standard 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable gives you the full speed the Kuga PHEV will accept, which is around 3.6kW. There is no benefit in choosing a 22kW three-phase cable for this car.
In practical terms, a 5m cable handles most home setups with ease. Charging from empty on a wallbox takes around four hours at 3.6kW, so plugging in on returning home and charging overnight covers any realistic daily use. A 3-pin granny charger will also do the job but takes longer, and is better kept as a backup rather than a primary charging method.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 14.4kWh battery from empty costs roughly £1.08 on an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £3.89 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. Because the battery is relatively small, top-up charging is quick and inexpensive. Charging regularly at home keeps the electric portion of journeys as cheap as possible. Check current tariffs, as rates change.
Also for your Kuga PHEV
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
Ford Kuga PHEV FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usCan the Ford Kuga PHEV charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Ford Kuga PHEV has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.6kW, 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 Ford Kuga PHEV need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable connects the Kuga PHEV to any UK home wallbox or public AC charging point. The car's onboard charger is rated at around 3.6kW, so it will draw at that rate regardless of the cable's power rating. There is no DC rapid charging on the Kuga PHEV.
Can the Ford Kuga PHEV charge at 7.4kW or faster?+−
No. The Kuga PHEV's onboard charger is limited to around 3.6kW, so it cannot draw more than that from any wallbox or cable. A 7.4kW wallbox and a higher-rated cable will simply supply up to 3.6kW to the car. There is no way to charge faster on AC, and there is no DC rapid charging option.
How long does the Ford Kuga PHEV take to charge?+−
From empty, the 14.4kWh battery takes around four hours on a wallbox at the car's 3.6kW rate. On a standard 3-pin socket at a lower rate, expect around five to six hours. Given the modest battery size, a partial top-up for daily electric driving takes only an hour or two.
What length cable do I need for the Ford Kuga PHEV?+−
A 5m Type 2 cable is suitable for the majority of home setups. The Kuga is a mid-sized SUV, so a 5m lead reaches from a wall-mounted wallbox comfortably. If your wallbox is positioned further away from where you park, a 7m or 10m cable gives extra reach.