Tesla charging cables.
Get the exact charging cable for your Tesla, matched to your model and ready to charge from day one. Free UK delivery, up to a 3-year warranty and 30-day returns. Pick your model below to see its recommended cable and real charge times.
The full range
All Tesla models.
Pick your model for its recommended cable, charge times and the right length.
Charge speeds
Across the Tesla range.
Every Tesla here uses a Type 2 inlet, so one Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits the range. AC charging tops out at 11kW across the range. A cable never charges faster than your car's on-board charger or your home supply allows, so on a standard single-phase UK home a 7.4 kW cable gives the full speed available.
Speeds are on-board AC limits. Rapid DC uses the station's own cable.
Charging guide
Charging
your Tesla.
Tesla's UK range currently covers four models: the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X. Every Tesla sold in the UK uses a Type 2 inlet for AC charging, the same standard connector found on virtually every home wallbox and public AC charge point across the country. That means a single Type 2 to Type 2 cable works across the entire Tesla range.
All four Tesla models share an 11kW three-phase onboard AC charger, so the charging speed question comes down to your supply rather than the car. On a standard single-phase UK home the car will charge at 7.4kW. On a three-phase supply or at a 22kW public AC point it will accept the full 11kW. Pick your model below for its exact charging times and recommended cable, or read the brand-wide guidance underneath.
What charging cable does a Tesla need?
Every Tesla charges through a Type 2 inlet on AC, so the cable you need is a Type 2 to Type 2. A 5m length suits most driveways and wallboxes; step up to 7m or 10m for on-street parking or when the wallbox is positioned a good distance from the charging port. Note that Tesla Superchargers use a separate DC connection built into the car and do not require a cable.
Every current Tesla, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, has an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. Almost all UK homes are single-phase, which caps home AC charging at 7.4kW regardless of the cable. A 7.4kW cable gives the full home speed. A 22kW cable only adds value if you have a three-phase supply at home or regularly use 22kW public AC points, where all four models will pull their full 11kW.
Because every Tesla shares the same 11kW AC charger, there is no model in the range that makes a 7.4kW cable a poor choice. A single 5m 7.4kW Type 2 cable suits the entire Tesla range for home and public AC charging.
Tesla FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your Tesla.
Contact usDo all Teslas in the UK use a Type 2 charging cable?+−
Yes. Every Tesla sold in the UK, including the Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, uses a Type 2 inlet for AC charging. They all take the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home and public AC charge points. Tesla Superchargers are DC and do not need a cable.
What charging cable does a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, 5m for most driveways. Both models have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. On a standard single-phase UK home they charge at 7.4kW, so a 7.4kW cable gives the full speed available at home. A 22kW cable only earns its cost on a three-phase supply or at a 22kW public AC point.
Can a Tesla charge at 22kW on AC?+−
No Tesla charges at 22kW on AC. All UK models top out at 11kW AC on three phases. On a standard single-phase home supply every Tesla charges at 7.4kW. A 22kW cable would only deliver up to 11kW, and only on a three-phase supply.
Do the Model S and Model X need a different cable from the Model 3 and Model Y?+−
No, all four Tesla models use the same Type 2 inlet and the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable. All share an 11kW three-phase onboard charger, so the cable recommendation is identical across the range.
What length charging cable do I need for my Tesla?+−
5m suits most home wallboxes and public charge points. Go for 7m or 10m if you park on the street, share a charger, or your wallbox sits some distance from the car's charging port. Longer cables are heavier and take more space, so buy the shortest length that comfortably reaches.