Audi E-Tron S charging cable

The e-tron S occupied the performance end of the original e-tron platform before the Q8 e-tron nameplate took over in 2023. Produced from 2021 to 2022, it was available in two body styles: the SUV and the Sportback, which shares the same mechanical package with a sloping roofline that adds around sixteen miles of WLTP range. Both are built around the same tri-motor configuration, one motor on the front axle and a dedicated unit at each rear wheel, producing 370 kW (503 PS) in overboost, with 973 Nm of torque and individual rear-wheel torque vectoring as standard. Nominal output without overboost is 320 kW and 808 Nm. The 0–100 km/h time is 4.5 seconds in both body styles, with a top speed of 210 km/h (130 mph). The 95 kWh gross battery carries 86.5 kWh of usable capacity. WLTP range is approximately 354 km (220 miles) for the SUV and 380 km (236 miles) for the Sportback. DC rapid charging peaks at 155 kW. Both are full BEVs with no combustion backup. The onboard AC charger is 11 kW three-phase as standard, with a 22 kW three-phase upgrade available as a factory option alongside a second charging port on the opposite flank. Like all original e-tron models, both body styles carry charging ports on both front flanks. The left front inlet combines CCS2 DC and AC Type 2, handling both rapid DC charging and standard AC. The right front inlet is AC-only Type 2, providing a second AC charging point for situations where the passenger-side port is closer to a charge post.

AC charging and wallbox times

At 11 kW from a three-phase wallbox, the 86.5 kWh battery charges from near-empty in approximately eight hours and forty-five minutes, comfortably within an overnight dwell. For cars specified with the optional 22 kW charger, a three-phase 32A supply reduces that to approximately four and a quarter hours. The 22 kW charger draws three-phase 32A power, so reaching the full rate requires a three-phase wallbox: worth confirming at the point of installation if the optional 22 kW charger is fitted.

Many UK home installations are single-phase, which caps the charge rate at 7.4 kW regardless of wallbox rating. At 7.4 kW, a full charge takes around thirteen hours. If your home supply is single-phase only, the practical difference between standard and optional charger rates disappears until a three-phase supply is installed.

Choosing the right cable

Both Type 2 inlets accept a Voldt® Type 2 charging cable, covering all AC charging on both the SUV and Sportback. The standard onboard charger is 11 kW three-phase, and an 11 kW Voldt® cable is the correct match. For cars fitted with the optional 22 kW charger, a 22 kW Voldt® cable is the right choice: an 11 kW cable would cap a 22 kW session at 11 kW, doubling the charge time at any 22 kW post.

The left front combined CCS/Type 2 port faces the nearside in right-hand-drive UK configuration, aligning naturally with pavement-side charge posts in forward-entry parallel bays. The right front AC-only port suits situations where the passenger side is closer to the post. A 6-metre cable handles the majority of home driveways without difficulty. An 8-metre cable is the more practical choice for bays where the post sits further back, or where approach angle places the active port further from the pillar.

Portable charging for the e-tron S

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable connects to industrial sockets where a wallbox is unavailable. On a 16A three-phase CEE socket (11 kW), the 86.5 kWh battery charges fully in approximately eight hours and forty-five minutes, matching the standard wallbox rate. On a 32A three-phase CEE socket (22 kW), cars with the standard 11 kW charger see the same result; cars with the optional 22 kW charger fill the battery in approximately four and a quarter hours.

Red three-phase CEE sockets are found at industrial sites, workshops, and some commercial marinas. Standard European campsite hookup points use blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets, which cap output at 3.7 kW. At that rate, a full charge from near-empty takes around 26 hours. A campsite blue socket is adequate for a partial top-up during a multi-night stay, but not a practical source for a full charge on a single overnight stop.

One standard across the entire range

Voldt® charging cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and manufactured according to IATF 16949 automotive quality standards. Single-piece moulded connectors, no glue or screws. IP67-rated for operation between −30°C and +50°C. 100% copper conductors with silver-plated contacts. Tested beyond 10,000 connection cycles. Three-year warranty, 100-day returns, free shipping across Europe.