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The cable tells the car how much it may draw

The best Type 2 charging cables for 2026

A Type 2 cable connects a car to a public post or an untethered wallbox, and it is an active part of the circuit rather than a passive lead. Inside the plug sits a coding resistor that tells the car the maximum current the cable may carry, and the charge is limited to the smallest of three figures: the post, the car and that resistor. A 32 A cable on a 16 A post charges at 16 A; a 16 A cable on a 32 A post charges at 16 A too. Single or three-phase is the other decision, and a three-phase cable on a single-phase car simply uses one phase — it is heavier and not faster. Length is a real trade: five metres reaches most posts, ten reaches awkward ones and weighs and costs more. Conductor cross-section follows the current rating and decides that weight. The rest is handling: the flexibility of the sheath in winter, whether a bag is included, and how the cable coils without fighting back. We compare current rating and coding, phases, length, cross-section, flexibility, weight and storage.

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  1. RGBer Type 2 charging cable with attached protective caps

    RGBer 11 kW, 16 A, three-phase, IEC 62196-2, 5/10/15 m

    A three-phase Type 2 charging cable rated 11 kW at 16 A to IEC 62196-2, with permanently attached protective caps, in 5, 10 or 15 metres.

    Current rating
    16 A, first bullet
    Coding
    IEC 62196-2, second bullet — the Type 2 connector standard
    Phases
    Three phase, giving up to 11 kW, first bullet
    Length
    5 m, 10 m or 15 m, fifth bullet — the only cable here offered at 15 m
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    Nowhere in the listing
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    Protective caps permanently attached to the plug and coupling, third bullet; no bag is mentioned
    Amazon reference
    B0H58FHDSK (same reference on 4 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    4260710960865
    • The caps are attached rather than loose, so they are still there in six months
    • Fifteen metres is available, which no other cable here offers
    • No cross-section, no weight and no flexibility statement

    Best for: A public charging post that is further from the parking space than it looks.

    ≈ €70
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  2. bokman Type 2 charging cable in black, five metres

    bokman 11 kW, 5 m, over-voltage, over-current and short-circuit protection

    A five-metre 11 kW Type 2 charging cable with ergonomic grips and over-voltage, over-current and short-circuit protection.

    Current rating
    Nowhere in the listing — 11 kW is given in the title without an amperage
    Coding
    Type 2, second bullet; IEC 62196-2 is not cited by number
    Phases
    Nowhere in the listing
    Length
    5 metres, from the title
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    Described as flexible and tangle-free, fourth bullet
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    Nowhere in the listing — no bag is mentioned
    Amazon reference
    B0CKSPYNT5 (same reference on 6 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    0198168930915
    • Three protections named individually: over-voltage, over-current and short circuit
    • Ergonomic grips described for plugging and unplugging
    • No current rating, so 11 kW has to be reverse-engineered

    Best for: A home wallbox where the specification will come from the wallbox instead.

    ≈ €73
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  3. tomons Type 2 charging cable with a storage bag

    tomons 22 kW, 32 A, three-phase, 5 m, IP55, −30 °C to +50 °C, TÜV mark

    A three-phase Type 2 charging cable rated 22 kW at 32 A to IEC 62196-2, IP55 from −30 °C to +50 °C, supplied with a storage bag and cleaning cloth.

    Current rating
    32 A, from the title — the highest current rating in this family
    Coding
    IEC 62196-2, second bullet
    Phases
    Three phase, up to 22 kW, from the title and first bullet
    Length
    5 metres, from the title
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    Nowhere in the listing
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    A storage bag, a cleaning cloth and a user manual are supplied, fifth bullet; IP55 with an operating range of −30 °C to +50 °C, third bullet; certified with TÜV mark, CB, CE, RoHS, UKCA and Reach, fourth bullet
    Amazon reference
    B0D2XT6K4K (same reference on 6 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    6976521110587
    • 32 A three-phase, which halves the charging time against the 16 A cables here
    • An operating range published at both ends, −30 °C to +50 °C, with IP55
    • No cross-section, on the cable in this family that carries the most current

    Best for: A three-phase wallbox or public post that can actually deliver 22 kW.

    ≈ €81
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  4. Bosch Type 2 EV charging cable with a soft-touch handle

    Bosch Mode 3, 11 kW, 20 A, 5 m, IP54, −40 °C to +50 °C, 10 000 cycles

    A Mode 3 Type 2 charging cable rated 11 kW at 20 A, in polycarbonate designed for over 10 000 insertion cycles, IP54 from −40 °C to +50 °C.

    Current rating
    Up to 20 A AC with a compatible vehicle and Type 2 charging point, third bullet
    Coding
    Type 2 to Type 2, Mode 3, from the title and first bullet
    Phases
    Three phase, 11 kW, third bullet
    Length
    5 metres, from the title
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    Nowhere in the listing
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    A round carrying and storage bag and a manual are supplied, eighth bullet. Polycarbonate housing with a soft-touch handle designed for OVER 10 000 INSERTION CYCLES; IP54 from −40 °C to +50 °C; drop-tested at −40 °C; silvered contacts for consistent conductivity and low heat generation; PFAS-free materials with no halogen-based flame retardants
    Amazon reference
    B0H2FP4Y42 (same reference on 6 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    4047027128498
    • A cycle count — over 10 000 insertions — which nothing else in this catalogue publishes
    • Silvered contacts named, with the reason: consistent conductivity and low heat
    • 20 A rather than 32 A, so the ceiling is 11 kW

    Best for: A cable that will be plugged in and out every day for years.

    ≈ £123 / €95
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  5. dé portable Type 2 charging cable with a Schuko plug and LCD control box

    dé Schuko to Type 2, 3.7 kW, 7 m, 6–16 A, app control, DEKRA certified

    A seven-metre Schuko to Type 2 charging cable adjustable from 6 to 16 A, with app scheduling, Type A and DC residual current protection and dual temperature sensors.

    Current rating
    Adjustable from 6 A to 16 A, second bullet, to reduce load when other heavy appliances are running
    Coding
    IEC 62196-2, sixth bullet
    Phases
    Single phase, 3.7 kW, from the title
    Length
    7 metres, from the title
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    Nowhere in the listing
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    Nowhere in the listing. Type A 30 mA and DC 6 mA residual current components with millisecond response, third bullet; two high-precision sensors monitoring plug and control unit temperature, fourth bullet; IP66 control unit and IP55 Type 2 plug, DEKRA certified, with a sunlight-readable LCD and over-the-air updates, fifth and sixth bullets
    Amazon reference
    B0DGT8PRHH (same reference on 6 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    6975828001512
    • Both residual current types named with their trip levels: Type A 30 mA and DC 6 mA
    • Two independent temperature sensors, on the plug and on the control unit
    • The app is a dependency for the scheduling function

    Best for: Charging from a household socket where the wiring is old and the tariff varies.

    ≈ €105
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  6. VoltBox portable Type 2 charger with a Schuko plug and control box

    VoltBox Schuko to Type 2, 3.7 kW, 7 m, 6/8/10/13/16 A, TPU, IP65

    A seven-metre Schuko to Type 2 portable charger with five current settings to 16 A, in TPU rated IP65 from −30 °C to 50 °C, with a delayed charging timer.

    Current rating
    Five settings — 6 A, 8 A, 10 A, 13 A, 16 A — for a maximum of 3.7 kW at 230 V, first bullet
    Coding
    IEC 62196-2, fifth bullet
    Phases
    Single phase, from the title
    Length
    7 metres, third bullet
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    TPU sheath, fourth bullet; no flexibility figure is given
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    Nowhere in the listing. IP65, weather-resistant from −30 °C to 50 °C, fourth bullet; delayed charging can be set from 1 to 12 hours, second bullet. NOTE: this product carries the manufacturer reference VPC-B5-16AC, the same reference as the WityCharge cable in this family, under a different EAN and ASIN
    Amazon reference
    B0FP4NFC9V (same reference on 5 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    6979047250034
    • Five discrete current settings rather than a range, so the value is unambiguous
    • A 1 to 12 hour delay timer for off-peak charging, with no app required
    • The same manufacturer reference appears under a second brand in this family

    Best for: Off-peak charging from a household socket without installing anything.

    ≈ €108
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  7. WityCharge portable Type 2 charger with a Schuko plug

    WityCharge Schuko to Type 2, 3.7 kW, 7 m, single phase, 6–16 A, TPU, IP65

    A seven-metre single-phase Schuko to Type 2 portable charger with five current settings to 16 A, in TPU rated IP65, with a 1 to 12 hour delay function.

    Current rating
    Adjustable 6 A, 8 A, 10 A, 13 A, 16 A for a maximum of 3.7 kW at 230 V, first bullet
    Coding
    IEC 62196-2, fifth bullet
    Phases
    Single phase, stated explicitly in the title
    Length
    7 metres, third bullet
    Cross-section
    Nowhere in the listing
    Flexibility
    TPU sheath, fourth bullet
    Weight
    Nowhere in the listing
    Storage
    Nowhere in the listing. IP65 and weather-resistant, fourth bullet; a 1 to 12 hour charging delay, second bullet. NOTE: this product carries the manufacturer reference VPC-B5-16AC, the same reference as the VoltBox cable in this family, under a different EAN and ASIN
    Amazon reference
    B0H35NPHZY (same reference on 4 Amazon marketplaces)
    EAN
    6979047251147
    • The phase count is stated in the title, which four cables in this family omit
    • Five current settings and a 1 to 12 hour delay, both without an app
    • The same manufacturer reference appears under a second brand in this family

    Best for: The same job as its twin, at whichever of the two is cheaper on the day.

    ≈ €110
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