Volvo EX30
Charging cable
Charges about 50% faster on 22 kW public posts than a 7.4 kW cable.
Why this fits your EX30+−
The Volvo EX30 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 Volvo EX30 versions does it fit?+
This cable fits every Volvo EX30, because they all share the same Type 2 charging inlet. That includes:
- Volvo EX30 Single Motor Core
- Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Plus
- Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Ultra
- Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Plus
- Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra
Whichever EX30 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: AC 11kW. Single Motor ER ~69kWh usable NMC, DC up to 153kW; LFP variant ~51kWh.
How long does it take?
Charging
the Volvo EX30.
The Volvo EX30 is a compact electric SUV built on the ZEEKR platform, on sale in the UK from 2024. It is available in several configurations: the Single Motor Extended Range uses an NMC battery of around 69kWh usable, a standard-range LFP variant carries around 51kWh, and the Twin Motor Performance shares the larger NMC pack. All versions charge through a Type 2 inlet for AC, so the cable you bring to home wallboxes and public AC points is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
For DC rapid charging, the EX30 uses a CCS port with a peak rate of up to around 153kW on the NMC variants, using the rapid charger's own tethered cable. For AC, the onboard charger accepts up to 11kW on three phases. Despite its compact footprint, the EX30 has a capable onboard charger that rewards access to three-phase power.
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 EX30 need?
The EX30's onboard AC charger accepts up to 11kW, but that rate requires a three-phase electricity supply. Since the vast majority of UK homes are single-phase, home charging is capped at 7.4kW regardless of what cable you plug in. For most owners, a 7.4kW single-phase Type 2 cable is the right choice: it fills the 69kWh NMC battery overnight in around nine to ten hours and covers every standard home wallbox and public AC point.
A 22kW three-phase cable is worth the extra investment if you regularly access three-phase public AC chargers or have a three-phase supply at home, where the EX30 will pull its full 11kW and charge noticeably faster. On any single-phase home setup, however, the 22kW cable delivers the same 7.4kW as the cheaper option, so the decision comes down to your actual charging habits rather than the car's capability alone.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 69kWh Extended Range battery from empty costs roughly £5.20 on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £18.60 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. The 51kWh Standard Range pack works out to around £3.80 off-peak or roughly £13.80 on a standard rate. As a compact car with modest daily range demands, the EX30 suits an overnight home charge well. Public DC rapid charging costs far more per kWh, so home charging should cover most needs. Check current tariffs.
Also for your EX30
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
Volvo EX30 FAQs
Good
questions.
Still not sure? Our team will confirm the right cable for your vehicle.
Contact usCan the Volvo EX30 charge at 22kW?+−
Yes, the Volvo EX30 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 Volvo EX30 need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable for home and public AC charging. For most UK owners on a single-phase home supply, a 7.4kW cable provides the maximum home charging rate. A 22kW three-phase cable lets the EX30 use its full 11kW onboard charger, but only on a three-phase supply or compatible public AC point.
Can the Volvo EX30 charge at 11kW?+−
Yes, on a three-phase supply. The EX30's onboard AC charger supports up to 11kW on three phases, and with a 22kW Type 2 cable and a three-phase wallbox or public AC point it will draw that full rate. On a standard UK single-phase home, charging is capped at 7.4kW regardless of cable rating.
How long does the Volvo EX30 take to charge at home?+−
On a 7.4kW home wallbox, the 69kWh NMC Extended Range battery takes around nine to ten hours from empty, which fits a standard overnight charge. The 51kWh LFP Standard Range charges in around seven hours at the same rate. On a three-phase 11kW supply, those times drop to around six and a half and five hours respectively.
What is the difference between the EX30 Standard Range and Extended Range in terms of charging?+−
Both variants use the same Type 2 inlet and the same 11kW AC onboard charger, so cable choice is the same. The main charging difference is battery size: 51kWh LFP on the Standard Range versus around 69kWh NMC on the Extended Range. DC rapid charging peaks at up to around 153kW on the NMC variant; the LFP Standard Range has a lower DC ceiling.