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VW EV charger cable: which power for which Volkswagen
Every electric and plug-in hybrid Volkswagen charges on AC through a Type 2 socket. What changes from model to model is the power and, more importantly, the number of phases: the ID. range takes 11 kW three-phase, the e-up! and Touareg eHybrid 7,2 to 7,4 kW, the GTE and eHybrid models 3,6 to 3,7 kW single-phase. One VW badge covers a three-to-one spread, and that is what decides which cable you need.
Dernière mise à jour : September 2026
Compatibility and Volkswagen models
The figure shown is the maximum AC power the vehicle accepts. Each model page carries the selection of cables that matches that power.
Volkswagen all-electric — 11 kW three-phase
- Volkswagen ID.2
- Volkswagen ID.3
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Volkswagen ID.5
- Volkswagen ID.7
- Volkswagen ID. Buzz
- Volkswagen e-Golf
- Volkswagen e-up! 2nd generation
Volkswagen — 7,2 to 7,4 kW
Volkswagen plug-in hybrid — 3,6 to 3,7 kW single-phase
- Volkswagen Golf GTE
- Volkswagen Passat GTE
- Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid
- Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid
- Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid
- Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid
| Model | AC power | Battery | Stated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen ID.3 | 11 kW | 62,0 kWh | 350 km |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 11 kW | 82,0 kWh | 435 km |
| Volkswagen ID.5 | 11 kW | 82,0 kWh | 455 km |
| Volkswagen ID.7 | 11 kW | 82,0 kWh | 475 km |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | 11 kW | 82,0 kWh | 345 km |
| Volkswagen e-up! 2nd generation | 11 kW | 36,8 kWh | 205 km |
| Volkswagen e-Golf | 11 kW | 35,8 kWh | 190 km |
| Volkswagen e-up! | 7,4 kW | 18,7 kWh | 95 km |
| Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid | 7,2 kW | 14,3 kWh | 35 km |
| Volkswagen Passat GTE | 3,7 kW | 13,0 kWh | 54 km |
| Volkswagen Golf GTE | 3,7 kW | 8,7 kWh | 50 km |
| Volkswagen Tayron eHybrid | 3,6 kW | 19,7 kWh | 110 km |
| Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid | 3,6 kW | 10,4 kWh | 40 km |
| Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid | 3,6 kW | 10,4 kWh | 30 km |
| Volkswagen Multivan eHybrid | 3,6 kW | 10,4 kWh | 25 km |
Volkswagen changed the on-board charger part-way through the life of several models. The e-up! is the clearest example: 7,4 kW single-phase in the first generation, 11 kW three-phase in the second. Check your own vehicle's specification, or its model page, before ordering.
Which cable: phases decide the speed, not the amps
Two Type 2 cables can look alike, cost almost the same, and charge at completely different speeds. On a Volkswagen it is not the amperage on the label that decides, it is the number of phases the cable carries.
On voldt.co.uk the 32 A single-phase Type 2 cable starts at £99 and charges at 7,4 kW. The 16 A three-phase cable starts at £91 and charges at 11 kW. On an ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7 or ID. Buzz the dearer cable with the bigger amp rating is therefore the slower one: £8 more for a third less speed.
The same logic runs the other way for the plug-in hybrids. A Golf GTE or a Tiguan eHybrid tops out at 3,6 to 3,7 kW, so the 16 A single-phase cable at £91 matches the car exactly and a more powerful cable buys nothing at all.
The rule in three lines
- ID.2, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.7, ID. Buzz, e-Golf, e-up! 2nd generation (11 kW): Type 2 three-phase cable, 11 kW or 22 kW
- e-up! (7,4 kW single-phase): Type 2 32 A cable. The Touareg eHybrid is listed at 7,2 kW across two phases, so a three-phase cable is the safe choice there — a single-phase cable can only feed one of them
- Golf GTE, Passat GTE, Tiguan, Arteon, Multivan, Tayron eHybrid (3,6 to 3,7 kW): Type 2 16 A single-phase cable
| Cable | Amperage | Phases | Power | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2, mode 3, 16 A three-phase | 16 A | 3 | 11 kW | £91 |
| Type 2, mode 3, 32 A three-phase | 32 A | 3 | 22 kW | £99 |
| Type 2, mode 3, 32 A single-phase | 32 A | 1 | 7,4 kW | £99 |
| Type 2, mode 3, 16 A single-phase | 16 A | 1 | 3,7 kW | £91 |
The three-pin charger is not a substitute for the cable
A standard 13 A three-pin socket is the other thing that limits you. The Voldt® 3 Pin EV granny charger on voldt.co.uk is rated 8 to 13 A, 2,8 kW — roughly a quarter of what an ID.3 will take through a Mode 3 cable on a wallbox. It is the right tool for an occasional top-up away from home, not for daily charging.
A cable rated above your car carries no risk: the on-board charger sets the ceiling and the vehicle never draws more than it accepts. The reverse is not true — a single-phase cable cannot feed three phases, so on an ID. there is no way to reach 11 kW with a single-phase cable whatever its amperage.
Technical specifications
The Voldt® charging cables offered for Volkswagen are made in Europe from automotive-grade materials.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Connector | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2), mode 3 charging |
| Power ratings | 3,7 and 7,4 kW single-phase, 11 and 22 kW three-phase |
| Contacts | Silver-plated 100 % copper contacts |
| Plugs | Moulded in one piece, rated for more than 10,000 insertion cycles |
| Ingress protection | IP67: dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion |
| Certification | CE and TÜV |
| Lengths | 2 to 40 metres depending on the reference |
| Versions | Standard, coiled and carbon fibre |
Available lengths vary by reference and are listed on each product page.
Prices and delivery
Starting prices recorded in the Volkswagen collections on voldt.co.uk in September 2026. The final price then depends on the length you choose.
| Product | Power | From |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 charging cable, mode 3, 16 A three-phase | 11 kW | £91 |
| Type 2 charging cable, mode 3, 16 A single-phase | 3,7 kW | £91 |
| Type 2 charging cable, mode 3, 32 A three-phase | 22 kW | £99 |
| Type 2 charging cable, mode 3, 32 A single-phase | 7,4 kW | £99 |
| Coiled Type 2 cable, 16 A single-phase | 3,7 kW | £130 |
| Coiled Type 2 cable, 16 A three-phase | 11 kW | £134 |
| Coiled Type 2 cable, 32 A single-phase | 7,4 kW | £164 |
| Coiled Type 2 cable, 32 A three-phase | 22 kW | £169 |
| 3 Pin - Type 1 EV portable charger, 8 to 13 A | 2,8 kW | £147 |
| Voldt® 3 Pin EV granny charger, 8 to 13 A, with app | 2,8 kW | £160 |
| Voldt® Type 2 carbon fibre cable | 22 kW | £316 |
Lengths
Type 2 cables run from 2 to 40 metres. Measure the distance from the charge point to your car's charging flap and then add slack: a cable under tension wears at the connectors. For most driveways and home wallboxes 6 to 8 metres covers both parking positions without leaving loops of cable on the ground.
Shipping is free on the Volkswagen collections on voldt.co.uk.
At equal length the 32 A single-phase cable costs the same as the 32 A three-phase one. If your Volkswagen accepts three-phase there is no financial reason to pick the single-phase version.
Warranty and customer service
The Voldt® charging cables offered for Volkswagen carry the terms stated on the Volkswagen collections on voldt.co.uk:
- 3 year warranty on Voldt® charging cables
- Free shipping on the Volkswagen collections
- 100 day hassle-free returns
Every Volkswagen model has its own page showing the vehicle's charging power and the matching cable selection. On a range that spans 3,6 to 11 kW, that is the surest way to avoid buying the wrong number of phases.
Frequently asked questions
Which VW EV charger cable do I need for an ID.3, ID.4 or ID.7?
A Type 2 three-phase cable. All three are listed at 11 kW three-phase on their Voldt® model pages, so the Type 2 16 A three-phase cable from £91 matches the car exactly, and the 32 A three-phase 22 kW cable from £99 also fits while leaving headroom for a future vehicle.
Does a 32 A cable charge a Volkswagen faster than a 16 A cable?
Not necessarily. On an ID. model a 32 A single-phase cable is capped at 7,4 kW while a 16 A three-phase cable reaches 11 kW. The number of phases sets the speed, not the amperage. On voldt.co.uk the 32 A single-phase cable starts at £99 and the 16 A three-phase at £91.
Which cable suits a Volkswagen Golf GTE or Passat GTE?
Both plug-in hybrids are listed at 3,7 kW single-phase with a Type 2 socket. The Type 2 16 A single-phase cable, from £91 on voldt.co.uk, matches their ceiling exactly — a more powerful cable will not charge them any faster.
Can I charge a Volkswagen from a normal three-pin socket?
Yes, but slowly and with a granny charger rather than a Mode 3 cable. The Voldt® 3 Pin EV granny charger on voldt.co.uk is rated 8 to 13 A, 2,8 kW, from £160. That is about a quarter of the 11 kW an ID.3 will take from a wallbox, so treat it as a top-up option rather than your everyday charger.
Do all Volkswagen models use the Type 2 socket?
Yes, on the vehicle side. All sixteen electric and plug-in hybrid Volkswagen models listed on voldt.co.uk, from the e-up! to the ID. Buzz, use the Type 2 socket. What varies between them is the power accepted and the number of phases.
What length of VW charging cable should I choose?
Voldt® Type 2 cables run from 2 to 40 metres. Measure the distance from the charge point to the car's charging flap and add some slack, since a cable under tension wears at the connectors. Six to eight metres covers most home wallbox and public post positions.
What warranty comes with Voldt® charging cables?
Voldt® charging cables come with a 3 year warranty. Shipping is free and returns are accepted within 100 days.