Volkswagen charging cables.
Get the exact charging cable for your Volkswagen, 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.
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Popular Volkswagen models.
The full range
All Volkswagen models.
Pick your model for its recommended cable, charge times and the right length.
Charge speeds
Across the Volkswagen range.
Every Volkswagen here uses a Type 2 inlet, so one Type 2 to Type 2 cable fits the range. On-board AC charging ranges from about 3.6kW to 11kW depending on the model. 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.
| Model | Connector | Battery | Max AC | Cable to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABT eTransporter 6.1 | Type 2 | 37.3 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Arteon eHybrid | Type 2 | 10.4 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| California eHybrid | Type 2 | 25.8 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Golf GTE | Type 2 | 8.7-10.6 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| ID. Polo | Type 2 | 52 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.2 | Type 2 | 52 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.3 | Type 2 | 58 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.3 Neo | Type 2 | 79 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.4 | Type 2 | 77 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.5 | Type 2 | 77 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.7 | Type 2 | 77 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.Buzz | Type 2 | 79 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| ID.Buzz Cargo | Type 2 | 79 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Multivan eHybrid | Type 2 | 13 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION | Type 2 | 25.8 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Passat GTE | Type 2 | 9.9-10.4 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| Passat eHybrid | Type 2 | 25.7 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Tayron eHybrid | Type 2 | 19.7-25.8 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Tiguan eHybrid | Type 2 | 19.7 kWh | 11 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW (22 kW on 3-phase) |
| Touareg R eHybrid | Type 2 | 14.3 kWh | 3.6 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| e-Crafter | Type 2 | 35.8 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| e-Golf | Type 2 | 32 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
| e-up! | Type 2 | 32 kWh | 7.2 kW | Type 2 · 7.4 kW |
Charging guide
Charging
your Volkswagen.
Volkswagen's electric range runs from the older e-up! and e-Golf through the full ID. family, the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 and ID.Buzz, plus a wide line-up of GTE and eHybrid plug-in hybrids. The good news for charging is that every Volkswagen, old or new, uses a Type 2 inlet, so they all take the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home and public AC charging.
What changes between models is how fast each one charges on AC, which is what decides whether a 7.4kW cable or a larger one is worth buying. Pick your model below for its exact charging times and recommended cable, or read the brand-wide guidance underneath.
What charging cable does a Volkswagen need?
Every Volkswagen EV and plug-in hybrid charges through a Type 2 inlet, so the lead you need is a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. A 5m length suits most driveways, with 7m or 10m worth it for on-street parking or a wallbox far from the car. No Volkswagen needs a Type 1 cable.
The ID. models and the newer eHybrids have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. Almost all UK homes are single-phase, which caps home charging at 7.4kW no matter what cable you use, so for most owners a 7.4kW cable delivers the full speed the driveway can provide. A 22kW rated cable only earns its cost if you have a three-phase supply or regularly use 22kW public AC points, where these cars will pull their full 11kW.
Older electric Volkswagens like the e-Golf and e-up!, and the GTE plug-in hybrids such as the Golf GTE and Passat GTE, charge more slowly on AC, between about 3.6kW and 7.2kW on a single phase. For these a 7.4kW cable is already more than the car can draw, so there is no reason to pay for a bigger one. In short, a single 5m 7.4kW Type 2 cable suits the entire Volkswagen range.
Volkswagen FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your Volkswagen.
Contact usDo all Volkswagens use a Type 2 charging cable?+−
Yes. Every Volkswagen EV and plug-in hybrid, from the e-up! and e-Golf to the ID. family and the GTE hybrids, uses a Type 2 inlet. That means they all take the same Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home and public AC charging, and no Volkswagen needs a Type 1 cable.
What charging cable does a VW ID.3 or ID.4 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable, 5m for most driveways. Both have an 11kW three-phase onboard charger, but on a standard single-phase home they charge at 7.4kW, so a 7.4kW cable gives the full speed available. Choose a 22kW cable only if you have a three-phase supply or use 22kW public AC points.
Can a Volkswagen charge at 22kW?+−
No Volkswagen charges at 22kW on AC. The ID. models and newer eHybrids top out at 11kW on three phases, and the rest are lower, so a 22kW cable only ever delivers up to 11kW, and only then on a three-phase supply. On a normal single-phase home every VW charges at 7.4kW or less.
What charging cable does a Golf GTE need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Golf GTE charges at around 3.6kW on AC, so a standard 7.4kW cable is more than enough, and its small battery also charges fully overnight from a 3-pin granny charger if you prefer to keep the lead for public points.
What length cable do I need for my Volkswagen?+−
5m suits most home wallboxes and public charge points. Step up to 7m or 10m if you park on the street, share a charger, or your wallbox sits far from the car's charging port. Longer cables cost more and are heavier to coil, so buy the shortest length that reaches comfortably.