Audi Q5 TFSI PHEV charging cable

The Audi Q5 e-hybrid quattro and Q5 Sportback e-hybrid quattro are plug-in hybrid mid-size SUVs sharing identical charging hardware across both body styles. The Q5 is the traditional upright SUV; the Q5 Sportback carries a sloping coupé roofline. Both are available in two power levels: 220 kW (295 PS) with 0–100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, and 270 kW (362 PS) with 0–100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. All variants use a 2.0-litre TFSI petrol engine paired with a gearbox-mounted electric motor and quattro all-wheel drive. The battery is 25.9 kWh gross and 20.7 kWh usable, with an 11 kW three-phase onboard AC charger and no DC rapid charging. The Type 2 charging port is located on the left rear quarter panel, above the wheel arch.

Battery and electric range

The high-voltage battery is a new-generation unit with cells arranged in two stacked layers, enabling a 45% capacity increase over the previous model while occupying similar physical space. WLTP combined electric range is up to 101 km (63 miles) for the 220 kW variant and up to 97 km (60 miles) for the 270 kW variant. Urban driving extends those figures further, with the WLTP EAER City value reaching approximately 100 km (62 miles). Regenerative braking is adjustable via the steering wheel paddles and can recover up to 88 kW during deceleration. The charging spec is identical across the Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback, and across both power levels.

How long does a full charge take

At a three-phase 11 kW wallbox or public AC point, a full charge from empty takes approximately two hours. At a single-phase 7.4 kW wallbox with the correct cable, a full charge takes around three and a half hours. A single-phase 3.7 kW supply extends that to around six and a half hours. There is no DC rapid charging on any Q5 e-hybrid variant. Most owners use the Q5 e-hybrid as a top-up car: a 50% charge at 11 kW takes around an hour, fitting easily around a working day or an evening at home.

Choosing the right cable

The Q5 e-hybrid has an 11 kW three-phase onboard charger, but cable choice matters on single-phase supplies. An 11 kW three-phase cable has conductors rated at 16A per phase. On a single-phase wallbox that pushes 32A down one line, the cable bottlenecks the session to 16A × 230V = 3.7 kW rather than the 7.4 kW the wallbox can deliver. To reach the full 7.4 kW from a single-phase supply, a Voldt® 7.4 kW single-phase cable or a 22 kW three-phase cable is required.

If your home wallbox is three-phase, an 11 kW cable is the correct and straightforward choice. If it is single-phase, a 22 kW cable is the more versatile option: it handles 32A on a single line for full 7.4 kW home charging, delivers 11 kW at any three-phase public post, and future-proofs the purchase for any vehicle with higher AC charging capacity.

Cable length: Q5 and Q5 Sportback

The charging port sits on the left rear quarter panel on both body styles, making reversing to the wallbox the most convenient approach at home. A 4 or 6-metre cable covers the majority of home driveway and garage configurations comfortably. For public charging, an 8-metre cable provides reliable reach across a wide range of bay layouts and post positions. A 10-metre cable removes any remaining uncertainty at locations where the charge post is set further back from the bay.

Portable charging with a CEE charger

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable covers travel stops, stays away from home, and locations without a fixed wallbox. On a 16A single-phase CEE socket (3.7 kW), a full charge from empty takes around six and a half hours, suited to overnight stops where speed is not a priority. On a 16A three-phase CEE socket (11 kW), both Q5 variants charge at their full AC capacity, completing a full charge in approximately two hours. On a 32A three-phase CEE socket (22 kW available), the car charges at 11 kW and the result is the same: approximately two 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 and result in the six and a half hour charge time noted above. On a standard domestic socket at 2.3 kW, a full charge takes around ten hours, making an overnight plug-in at home a practical option for this battery size.

Quality built to last

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.