Vauxhall Combo-e Life
Charging cable
The Combo-e Life is single-phase 7.4kW as standard. If you specified the optional 11kW three-phase charger, you need the 22kW cable to use it.
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your Combo-e Life+−
The Vauxhall Combo-e Life has a Type 2 inlet and a three-phase 11kW onboard charger. The 22kW cable carries its full 11kW on three-phase chargers. A 7.4kW cable would cap it. On a single-phase home wallbox both cables charge at the same 7.4kW.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
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Note: 7.4kW 1-phase (11kW option). 50kWh.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Vauxhall Combo-e Life.
The Vauxhall Combo-e Life is a seven-seat electric MPV built on the same Stellantis platform as the Combo Electric van, available in the UK from 2021. Unlike its panel van sibling, the Combo-e Life is aimed at families and private hire operators who need compact MPV versatility with zero tailpipe emissions. It carries a 50kWh battery and charges through a Type 2 inlet for AC and a CCS port for DC rapid charging at up to 100kW.
For everyday home charging and public AC points, you will use a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The standard onboard AC charger handles up to 7.4kW on a single phase, with an 11kW three-phase option on some variants. Rapid DC sessions at up to 100kW go through the charger's own tethered cable, which is not something you supply yourself.
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 Combo-e Life need?
The Combo-e Life's standard onboard charger reaches 7.4kW, which matches exactly what a typical single-phase home wallbox or public 7kW AC post delivers. A 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable is therefore the practical and sensible pick for most owners. It keeps things simple: plug in at home overnight and the 50kWh pack is comfortably full by morning.
A 22kW cable only makes a difference if two conditions are both met: your home or workplace has a three-phase electrical supply, and your specific Combo-e Life was fitted with the optional 11kW onboard charger. In any other scenario, a 22kW cable charges the car at the same 7.4kW as a standard cable. Given how rare three-phase home supplies are in the UK, most Combo-e Life owners should stick with the 7.4kW option. A 5m lead is enough for most home setups; go for 7m if your wallbox is set further back.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 50kWh battery from empty costs roughly £3.75 on an off-peak EV tariff at around 7.5p per kWh, or around £13.50 on a standard rate of 27p per kWh. For a family using the Combo-e Life as their primary vehicle, regular overnight charging on a home wallbox is easily the most cost-effective approach. Public rapid charging is useful for longer trips but typically costs considerably more per kWh. Always check current tariffs, as rates vary by supplier and change over time.
Also for your Combo-e Life
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
Vauxhall Combo-e Life FAQs
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questions.
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Vauxhall Combo-e Life need?+−
The Vauxhall Combo-e Life has a Type 2 inlet, so it needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable for UK home and public charging. It charges on up to three-phase AC at up to 11kW.
Can the Vauxhall Combo-e Life charge at 22kW?+−
Only with the optional three-phase onboard charger. The Vauxhall Combo-e Life is single-phase 7.4kW as standard, so a 7.4kW cable delivers its full AC speed. If you specified the optional 11kW three-phase charger, choose the 22kW three-phase cable to use it.
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 Vauxhall Combo-e Life need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for wallbox and public AC charging. For most owners a 7.4kW cable is the correct choice, as the standard onboard charger tops out at 7.4kW on a single-phase supply. The 11kW charger option, combined with a three-phase supply, allows a 22kW cable to be used with benefit. Rapid DC charging uses the charge point's own tethered CCS lead.
Can the Vauxhall Combo-e Life rapid charge?+−
Yes. The Combo-e Life has a CCS port and can accept DC rapid charging at up to 100kW at compatible rapid charge points. The tethered cable at the charger handles this connection, so no separate rapid charging cable is needed. For everyday use, AC charging at home or at public 7kW posts is the primary method.
How long does the Vauxhall Combo-e Life take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW wallbox, the 50kWh battery takes around 7 hours from empty, which fits neatly into an overnight charge. With the 11kW option on a three-phase supply the time drops to roughly 5 hours. On a standard 3-pin socket at around 2.3kW, a full charge takes over 21 hours, so a wallbox is strongly recommended for daily drivers.
What cable length is best for the Vauxhall Combo-e Life?+−
A 5m cable works well in most driveways and public car parks where the charge point is within a few metres of the vehicle. If your wallbox is positioned away from where the car typically parks, or you use public bays with posts at varying distances, a 7m cable gives useful additional reach and avoids pulling the lead at an awkward angle into the inlet.