Renault Rafale PHEV Charging cable

The Renault Rafale E-Tech 4x4 is a plug-in hybrid coupe-SUV with a 22 kWh battery and a 7.4 kW onboard charger. The 65-mile electric range is among the highest of any current PHEV, enough to cover most daily driving without the petrol engine starting. A full charge from empty takes around three hours on a 7.4 kW wallbox. There is no DC fast charging. The Type 2 charge port sits on the right rear flank.

Why regular charging matters

The Rafale's 65-mile electric range means most owners can complete a full day of driving, commute included, on battery alone. That advantage depends entirely on plugging in daily. With a three-hour full charge on a wallbox, the routine is straightforward: plug in when you park, unplug when you leave. Owners who skip the plug are carrying 22 kWh of battery weight without using it, which increases fuel consumption rather than reducing it.

Choosing the right charging cable

A 22 kW Voldt® Type 2 charging cable is the right match for the Rafale. The car's 7.4 kW charger draws 32A on a single-phase wallbox, and only a 22 kW cable carries conductors rated for that full current. An 11 kW three-phase cable is limited to 16A per conductor, which restricts a single-phase wallbox to 3.7 kW and doubles the charge time from around three hours to around six. On a car with a 22 kWh battery and no DC fallback, that difference matters.

The right-rear port means reversing into a bay brings it closest to the charging post. A 4 or 6-metre cable covers most home driveways comfortably. An 8-metre cable is the practical standard for mixed home and public use. A 10-metre cable handles awkward bay layouts, and a 15-metre cable covers hotel car parks and longer driveways without difficulty.

Portable charging on the move

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable delivers output matched to the Rafale's onboard charger. A blue single-phase 16A CEE socket provides 3.7 kW, enough for a full charge in around six hours: comfortably within an overnight window at a campsite or holiday rental. Red three-phase 16A CEE sockets deliver the same 3.7 kW on this car, as the onboard charger is single-phase only.

The Voldt® Schuko portable charger draws 2.3 kW (10A safe limit) from a standard domestic socket. A full charge takes around ten hours: an overnight affair, but perfectly manageable for a 22 kWh battery.

Certified, tested, guaranteed

Voldt® cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and built to IATF 16949. 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.