Charging Cables for Tesla and Electric Vehicles

Which charging cable for my Tesla or electric car?

Type 2 is the standard connector in Europe and the UK. Every European Tesla uses it, as do most recent electric cars and plug-in hybrids. To plug into an untethered charge point (one without its own cable), you need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable. Check your vehicle's inlet: it sits behind the charging flap.

Which power rating should I choose?

Your vehicle always charges at the lowest rating of the three: charge point, cable and on-board charger. Most recent Teslas accept up to 11 kW on AC; some electric cars accept 22 kW. A 22 kW cable works with every vehicle and stays useful if you change cars.

Straight or coiled cable?

A coiled cable retracts on its own, stays off the ground and takes up less space in the boot or frunk. A straight cable reaches further when the charge point is some distance away.

Charging cable FAQs

Does a Type 2 cable work with every electric car?

With every car that has a Type 2 inlet, which covers the vast majority of electric vehicles sold in Europe, Tesla included.

Can I use this cable at Superchargers or rapid chargers?

No. Superchargers and DC rapid chargers have their own tethered cable. Our cables are for AC charging: public charge points, home wall chargers and car parks.

What is a Type 2 to Type 3 cable for?

It lets you charge a Type 2 vehicle at older charge points with a Type 3 socket, still found in some car parks in France and Italy.

Do I need a 22 kW cable for a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y?

Not necessarily: an 11 kW cable is enough for their AC charging rate.