Vauxhall Vivaro Electric
Charging cable
The Vivaro Electric 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 Vivaro Electric+−
The Vauxhall Vivaro Electric 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.
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Delivery & returns+−
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Note: Twin of e-Expert/e-Dispatch; 50kWh or 75kWh; 7.4kW standard 11kW optional; badged Vivaro-e pre-2023
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Charging
the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric.
The Vauxhall Vivaro Electric is a first-generation mid-size electric panel van, available in the UK from 2020. Built on the same Stellantis platform as the Citroen e-Dispatch and Peugeot e-Expert, it was badged Vivaro-e before 2023 and came with a choice of 50kWh or 75kWh battery. Both variants charge through a Type 2 inlet for AC and a CCS port for DC rapid charging at up to 100kW, making it a capable choice for daily delivery and trade work.
For depot overnight charging or public AC charge points, you will need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The standard onboard AC charger is rated at 7.4kW on a single phase, though an 11kW three-phase option was available on some configurations. DC rapid charging at up to 100kW uses the charge point's own tethered CCS cable and does not require a cable you buy.
Select your battery above. The 75kWh pack extends range for longer routes but takes proportionally longer to replenish on AC overnight. 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 Vivaro Electric need?
The Vivaro Electric's standard 7.4kW single-phase onboard charger is the starting point for cable selection. A 7.4kW Type 2 to Type 2 cable delivers the van's full AC charging speed on any single-phase wallbox, whether at a depot, a home charger, or a public AC post. For the majority of operators, this is the right and sufficient cable.
If your Vivaro Electric was specified with the optional 11kW three-phase charger and your depot has a confirmed three-phase supply, a 22kW cable allows it to draw the full 11kW. On a single-phase circuit a 22kW cable offers no advantage over a 7.4kW one. A 7m cable is often the practical choice for a mid-size van in a depot bay, giving a comfortable reach to the inlet without the lead pulling tight. A 5m lead works if the charging post is right alongside the vehicle.
What does it cost to charge?
Charging the 75kWh battery from empty costs roughly £5 to £6 on an off-peak fleet or EV tariff at around 7.5p per kWh, or around £20 at a standard rate of 27p per kWh. The 50kWh variant is proportionally cheaper at roughly £3.75 off-peak or around £13.50 at standard rates. Operators should look at overnight business tariffs, which substantially reduce the per-mile energy cost compared to public rapid charging. Check current rates with your energy supplier, as tariffs change.
Also for your Vivaro Electric
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 Vivaro Electric FAQs
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Contact usWhat charging cable does the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric need?+−
The Vauxhall Vivaro Electric 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 Vivaro Electric charge at 22kW?+−
Only with the optional three-phase onboard charger. The Vauxhall Vivaro Electric 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 Vivaro Electric need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for AC charging. The standard 7.4kW onboard charger is fully served by a 7.4kW cable on a single-phase supply. If your van has the optional 11kW charger and your site has three-phase power, a 22kW cable lets it draw the full 11kW. DC rapid charging at up to 100kW uses the charge point's own tethered CCS lead.
How does the 50kWh compare to the 75kWh Vivaro Electric for charging?+−
Both batteries charge at the same AC and DC rates, so the difference is time and range. The 50kWh pack takes around 7 hours on a 7.4kW wallbox; the 75kWh takes around 10.5 hours. For shorter daily routes the 50kWh is easier to keep fully charged overnight; the 75kWh suits higher daily mileage where the longer range offsets the slightly longer charge time.
How long does the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric take to charge at a depot?+−
On a 7.4kW wallbox, the 50kWh battery takes around 7 hours from empty and the 75kWh around 10.5 hours, both fitting comfortably into an overnight depot window. With the optional 11kW charger on a three-phase supply, those times drop to roughly 5 hours and 7.5 hours respectively. A standard 3-pin socket is far too slow for commercial daily use.
What cable length should I use for the Vauxhall Vivaro Electric?+−
A 7m cable suits most mid-size van depot bays and gives comfortable reach to the inlet from a charging post positioned nearby. A 5m cable is adequate if the post is directly alongside the vehicle. For larger depot layouts where posts are at the end of a bay or the van parks nose-first, a 10m lead avoids having to reposition the van to reach the inlet.