Renault Master E-Tech charging cable

The Renault Master E-Tech is built around a 22 kW AC onboard charger as standard across the range, alongside 130 kW DC fast charging. The 87 kWh battery, standard in the UK and available across European markets, charges fully on AC in around four hours at a three-phase 22 kW wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW connection, the same charge takes around fourteen hours. A 40 kWh variant is available in selected European markets for urban-focused fleets. The Type 2 charge port sits on the right front panel.

Why your cable choice matters on a commercial vehicle

A 22 kW Voldt® Type 2 charging cable ensures the Master draws its full AC rate at a three-phase depot wallbox, completing an overnight charge of the 87 kWh battery in around four hours. That leaves a wide margin within any standard shift pattern. An 11 kW three-phase cable restricts a single-phase wallbox to a single 16A conductor, dropping the charge rate to 3.7 kW. With the 87 kWh battery, that means upwards of 24 hours for a full charge, well outside any overnight window and a real operational risk for the next morning's schedule. For fleets running the 40 kWh urban variant, the same 22 kW cable delivers a full charge in under two hours, making mid-day opportunity charging between routes practical.

The front-right port favours nose-in parking, which suits most depot and yard layouts. The Master is a large vehicle, and wallbox positions are rarely optimised for it. A 6-metre cable handles straightforward setups where the post is close to the bay. An 8-metre cable is the practical standard for mixed depot and public use. For longer wheelbases, shared charging points, or bays where the post is offset to one side, 10 or 15 metres gives the operational flexibility a fleet needs.

Portable charging on the job

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable delivers output up to 22 kW, matched to the Master's full onboard charger rate. Red three-phase 32A CEE sockets, standard at many industrial premises and warehouse facilities, provide the full 22 kW and a complete charge in around four hours. At a red three-phase 16A socket, output is 11 kW. Blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets deliver 3.7 kW, useful as a slow overnight top-up at a construction site or temporary depot where no wallbox is installed.

A note on domestic wall sockets

Drivers who take the Master home overnight should be aware that a standard domestic wall socket is not a viable charging option for this vehicle. Safe continuous draw from a household socket is limited to 10A (2.3 kW), which means a full charge of the 87 kWh battery takes upwards of 44 hours, close to two full days. For overnight home charging, a dedicated wallbox is the minimum requirement.

Certified, tested, guaranteed

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