Volkswagen ID.3 Neo
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your ID.3 Neo+−
The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 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.
Which Volkswagen ID.3 Neo versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Volkswagen ID.3 Neo, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Pure
- Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Pro
- Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Pro S
- Volkswagen ID.3 Neo GTX
- Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Essential
- Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Match
Whichever ID.3 Neo trim you drive, it is the same cable, so you can order with confidence.
Specifications+−
Delivery & returns+−
Free tracked UK delivery on every order. Built to order in the UK and dispatched fast. 30-day no-fuss returns.
Note: MY27 heavy facelift with new packs (50/58/79kWh). 79kWh: DC up to 183kW; AC 11kW. Distinct charging from pre-2026 ID.3 (77kWh/170kW).
How long does it take?
Charging
the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo.
The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo is the substantially revised version of VW's compact electric hatchback, arriving in the UK from 2026 with new body styling and a trio of battery options: 50kWh, 58kWh, and 79kWh. The 79kWh version supports up to 183kW peak DC charging, making it meaningfully quicker at a rapid charger than earlier ID.3 models. Trims include Pure, Pro, Pro S, GTX, Essential, and Match. All versions use a Type 2 inlet for AC and a CCS port for DC, and the lead you bring for home or public AC charging is a Type 2 to Type 2 cable.
The ID.3 Neo's onboard AC charger is rated at 11kW across three phases on all battery variants. That is the ceiling for AC charging regardless of cable or wallbox. Rapid DC sessions use the rapid charger's own tethered cable, not one you carry. With three battery sizes available, the choice between them affects how long AC charging takes, but the cable you need is the same across the range.
Select your battery size above. The 50kWh Pure fills noticeably faster than the 79kWh Pro S on every AC or DC method. 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 ID.3 Neo need?
With three battery sizes to consider, the cable question for the ID.3 Neo is refreshingly simple: all three use the same 11kW three-phase onboard charger, so the advice is identical across the range. On a standard UK single-phase home supply the practical ceiling is 7.4kW, and a 7.4kW Type 2 cable gives you that in full. The 50kWh Pure fills in around seven hours, the 58kWh in roughly eight, and the 79kWh Pro S in around eleven, all within an overnight charge.
A 22kW-rated cable is worth considering only if you have a three-phase home supply or you routinely stop at 22kW three-phase public AC chargers. At those points the ID.3 Neo pulls its full 11kW, which is noticeably faster than 7.4kW on a longer stop. At home on a single-phase supply the outcome is the same 7.4kW with either cable, so the 22kW version offers future-proofing rather than any immediate speed gain.
A 5m cable suits most home driveways. If your wallbox is set back from where you park or the charging inlet ends up on the far side of the car from the socket, a 7m lead removes any tension on the connector without needing to reposition the car.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 79kWh Pro S from empty costs roughly £6 at an off-peak EV tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £21 on a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. The 50kWh Pure costs roughly £4 or around £14 at those same rates. Running the ID.3 Neo on a dedicated off-peak overnight tariff keeps costs well below public charging. Public rapid chargers typically run 45p to 80p per kWh and are most economical for longer trips. Always check current tariff rates.
Also for your ID.3 Neo
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
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usWhat charging cable does the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo need?+−
The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 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 Volkswagen ID.3 Neo charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo has a three-phase onboard charger, so with a 22kW cable and a three-phase supply it can charge at up to 11kW.
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 VW ID.3 Neo need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home wallboxes and public AC charge points. All three battery variants use the same setup. For a standard single-phase UK home supply a 7.4kW cable gives the full speed available. A 22kW cable is worth choosing if you regularly use three-phase 22kW public AC chargers, where the ID.3 Neo can draw its full 11kW.
Can the VW ID.3 Neo charge at 22kW?+−
No. The ID.3 Neo's onboard AC charger is rated at 11kW on three phases across all battery options, so 22kW is beyond its capability. At a three-phase 22kW public AC point it draws up to 11kW; on a standard UK single-phase home wallbox the ceiling is 7.4kW. No cable can override the car's built-in charger limit.
How long does the VW ID.3 Neo take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox the 79kWh Pro S takes around eleven hours from empty; the 58kWh Pro takes roughly eight hours; the 50kWh Pure takes around seven hours. All fit within an overnight charge. On a three-phase 11kW supply those times fall to roughly seven, five and a half, and five hours respectively.
How is the 2026 ID.3 Neo different from the older ID.3 for charging?+−
The biggest change is DC rapid charging speed. The 79kWh Pro S reaches up to 183kW, compared to around 170kW on the previous 77kWh ID.3. The 50kWh and 58kWh packs are new sizes replacing the old 58kWh and 77kWh options. AC charging remains 11kW three-phase on all versions, the same as the outgoing model, so the cable you need is unchanged.