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Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m)
The Nissan Leaf accepts up to 6.6 kW on AC. A British home supply is single phase and stops at 7.4 kW, so this is the fastest charge the car can accept anywhere. A three-phase cable has no extra phases to use and costs more for nothing.
Check which Leaf you have. The 2018 on Leaf uses a Type 2 inlet and takes the cable above. The 2011 to 2017 car is Type 1, and the Type 1 to Type 2 lead on this page is the one it needs.
A Nissan Leaf charging cable is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead on every Leaf sold in the UK since 2018, from the 40 kWh car and the 62 kWh Leaf e+ to the third generation Leaf on sale since 2026 in Engage, Engage+, Advance and Evolve grades. What changed over those years is not the plug but the onboard charger behind it: 6.6 kW on the 2018 to 2024 car, 11 kW on the new one, which takes 7.4 kW from a home wallbox. Nissan's UK specification page lists 11 kW on every 2026 grade and both batteries, and quotes 6.6 kW for the 40 kWh and 62 kWh models before it. The one Leaf that does not take this cable is the 2011 to 2017 first generation, which has a Type 1 inlet; the Type 1 to Type 2 version on this page exists for that car. The year decides the plug shape, the charger decides which amperage is worth paying for.
Right on every Leaf: the 32A single phase cable. The option list calls it 32amp (7.2kW); it carries 7.4 kW. A 2026 Leaf takes all of it from a domestic wallbox and fills a 75 kWh battery in 11 hours 30 minutes. A 2018 to 2024 Leaf draws 6.6 kW through the same lead, where its charger stops, and a 40 kWh car is full in 6 hours 45 minutes. Cheaper and genuinely slower on a 6.6 kW Leaf: the 16A cable. Listed as 16amp (3.6kW), it holds the car to 3.7 kW and leaves almost 3 kW of the Leaf's own charger unused, stretching the 40 kWh car from 6 hours 45 minutes to 12 hours, and a seven hour off-peak window puts back about 112 miles instead of about 199. It only matches the 32A on a first generation car with the standard 3.3 kW charger. Works, but no faster: the 32A three phase cable, sold as 32amp - 3 Phase (22kW). On a 2018 to 2024 Leaf the extra cost buys no extra power anywhere, because the 6.6 kW charger is single phase and cannot use the extra two cores even at a workplace post. On the 2026 Leaf the 11 kW is a three phase rating, so at a house the car is held to 7.4 kW by the single phase power supply rather than by its charger; the three phase lead earns its premium only at a workplace or public 22 kW charge point, where a 75 kWh Leaf pulls 11 kW and finishes in 7 hours 45 minutes. Whichever amperage you pick, the Type 2 to Type 2 cable is also the one you carry for an untethered public charge point; rapid chargers are tethered and make the connection with their own lead. For a 2011 to 2017 Leaf, the Type 1 to Type 2, 32A suits a car with the optional 6.6 kW charger and the Type 1 to Type 2, 16A one with the standard 3.3 kW unit; a time to full of about 5 hours on the dash of a 30 kWh car at a 7 kW wallbox means 6.6 kW.
Cable length depends on the generation, because Nissan moved the socket. On every 2011 to 2024 Leaf the flap is in the middle of the nose of a 4.49 metre car, so drive in forwards and the socket stops within arm's reach of a wallbox on either wall of a single drive, and 5 metres does the job. Reverse in and the socket faces the road, a car length from the house, and you want the 10 metre lead. The 2026 Leaf moves the flap to the front wing, on the right according to EV Database, so confirm on your own vehicle; a wallbox on the wall opposite the flap is a 10 metre job even nose first. The 15 metre and 20 metre cables, both 32A single phase, cover street parking, a wallbox on a detached garage, or a tandem drive with another car in front.
What is in the boot depends on who owned the car before you. Nissan's UK specification sheet lists a 5 metre Mode 3 32A cable as standard on the 2026 Leaf, a Type 2 to Type 2 lead, and nothing for a household socket. For the 2018 to 2024 car, Zapmap's guide says a Type 2 lead and a 3-pin lead were usually both supplied new, but buyers of a used electric car report every combination, including neither. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable, listed as 6amp - 12amp Adjustable (2.3kW), fills that gap: 2.3 kW from any 13 amp socket, about 10 miles of range an hour on a 40 kWh Leaf and 12 on the 2026 car, with a Type B RCD in the in-line control unit and a dial to lower the current on an older ring main. Overnight at a relative's house that is roughly 70 miles into a 40 kWh Leaf. A Type 1 to 3-Pin version does the same for the 2011 to 2017 car.
The SUV in the range has its own Nissan Ariya charging cable page, and every cable we make for the brand is gathered in Nissan EV charging cables. Delivery is free and next working day anywhere in the UK, and a wrong length goes back free within 30 days. Both cables are rated for a British winter, the Type 2 to Type 2 from -30C to +50C and the Type 2 to 3-Pin from -30C to +60C. The Type 2 to Type 2 is manufactured to IEC 62196-2, carries CE marking and is sealed to IP55 to protect it outdoors; the Type 2 to 3-Pin is manufactured to IEC 62752, CE marked and sealed to IP67. Both carry a 2 year manufacturer's warranty.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 11 kW where three phases are available, 7.4 kW on a single phase supply
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 23 hours | approx. 19 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 7.4 kW | 11 hours 30 mins | approx. 38 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 11 kW (car limited) | 7 hours 45 mins | approx. 57 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 37 hours | approx. 12 miles | Ideal backup |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW single phase (3.6 kW on Visia and Acenta cars without the optional charger)
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 12 hours | approx. 16 miles | Leaves 2.9 kW unused |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 6 hours 45 mins | approx. 28 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 6 hours 45 mins | approx. 28 miles | Same speed, higher price |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 19 hours 15 mins | approx. 10 miles | Ideal backup |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 6.6 kW single phase
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 18 hours | approx. 15 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m / 15m / 20m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 10 hours | approx. 27 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 6.6 kW (car limited) | 10 hours | approx. 27 miles | Same speed, higher price |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29 hours | approx. 9 miles | Ideal backup |
The 52 kWh version of the 2026 Leaf, offered in Engage and Advance grades from July 2026 with up to 280 miles WLTP, has the same 11 kW charger and fills in 8 hours on the 32A single phase cable, 5 hours 30 minutes at an 11 kW post and 16 hours 15 minutes on the 16A lead, adding about 39 miles an hour at 7.4 kW. First generation cars carry a Type 1 inlet and predate the WLTP test, so there is no honest miles per hour figure for them; a 30 kWh car with the 6.6 kW option takes about 4 hours 45 minutes on the Type 1 to Type 2 32A cable, and a 24 kWh car with the standard 3.3 kW charger about 7 hours 30 minutes on either Type 1 lead. Usable capacities in the tables are EV Database measurements, Nissan quotes 75 kWh and 52 kWh usable for the new models, and the WLTP miles are Nissan UK's figures for the longest legged grade of each battery. As with any electric vehicle, sub-zero nights and a dual carriageway commute both pull the miles per hour figure down.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our cables. Every cable comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, and the jacket will survive being driven over, though we would rather you did not make a habit of it.
Protection against pressure
Our cables are safe to use whatever the weather. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, CE marked, and work from -30°C to +50°C. Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67 rated, CE marked and work from -30°C to +60°C.
Protection against temperature
Our cables fit any electric car or plug-in hybrid with a Type 2 inlet, including Audi, BMW, Volvo, Mini, Mercedes, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Smart and Toyota. Use our car reg checker to confirm your car.
Compatible with all Type 2 cars
A Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable fits every Nissan Leaf registered from 2018 onwards, including the 40 kWh car, the 62 kWh Leaf e+ and the 2026 third generation Leaf, and a Type 1 to Type 2 charging cable fits the 2011 to 2017 first generation. Compatibility is decided by the year, not the trim, and no adapter is supplied in either direction. Both connectors sit behind the flap in the nose on the older cars, so the flap position tells you nothing; the pin count does. Seven pins with two flat edges on top is Type 2, five pins with a latch is Type 1.
It works, but it leaves nearly 3 kW of the Nissan Leaf's own charger unused. A 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable holds a 6.6 kW Leaf to 3.7 kW, so the 40 kWh battery takes 12 hours from empty instead of 6 hours 45 minutes on the 32A cable, and a seven hour cheap rate window recovers about 112 miles rather than about 199. On a car that can only ever take 6.6 kW, the 32A single phase lead is the one purchase that unlocks all of it.
Yes, by 0.8 kW. The 2026 Nissan Leaf has an 11 kW onboard charger and draws the full 7.4 kW a single phase home wallbox can supply, where a 2018 to 2024 Leaf stops at 6.6 kW. That is about 38 miles of range an hour on a 75 kWh 2026 Leaf against 28 on a 40 kWh 2018 car, and both figures come through the same 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The larger gap is at a three phase post, where the 2026 car takes 11 kW and the older car is still 6.6 kW.
On a 2018 to 2024 Nissan Leaf, nothing, anywhere: its 6.6 kW charger is single phase, so a 32A three phase cable delivers the same 6.6 kW as the 32A single phase cable at home and at a workplace. On a 2026 Nissan Leaf the three phase cable pays only at a genuine three phase supply, where the car reaches its 11 kW ceiling and a 75 kWh battery fills in 7 hours 45 minutes instead of 11 hours 30 minutes. On a driveway both cables give a 2026 Leaf 7.4 kW.
A new 2026 Nissan Leaf does: Nissan's UK specification page lists a 5 metre Mode 3 32A charging cable as standard, which is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead for a wallbox or public post, and no 3-pin lead. For a 2018 to 2024 Nissan Leaf, UK guides say a Type 2 cable and a 3-pin cable were usually supplied new, but a used Leaf arrives with whatever the previous owner left, and the 3-pin unit is the one most often missing. Check the boot before you order rather than assuming.
Five metres covers most single drives on a 2011 to 2024 Nissan Leaf, because the socket is in the centre of the front bumper and a car driven in forwards stops with it a metre or so from a wallbox on either side wall. Ten metres is the answer when you reverse in, when the Leaf parks behind another car, or when the wallbox is on a garage rather than the house. The 2026 Nissan Leaf moves the socket to the front wing, so for that car measure from the flap to the charger with the car parked the way you leave it, and choose 10 metres if the run crosses the front of the car.
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| Type 2 to Type 2 | Type 2 to 3 pin | |
|---|---|---|
| Charges from | A home wallbox or a public charge point | Any standard UK 3 pin socket, no wallbox needed |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase | 2.4 kW |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW on a 32A cable. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW | 2.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW | About 8 miles |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C | -30°C to +60°C |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE | CE |
| Best for | Your everyday charging cable | Backup, and away from home where there is no wallbox |
| Choose this | Select Type 2 to Type 2 for the Nissan Leaf | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Nissan Leaf |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Connector type | Type 2 to Type 2 (IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb, Mennekes) |
| Rated current | 16A or 32A single phase, or 32A three phase |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW |
| Slower supplies | Fine. Charging runs at the lowest limit of the car, the charge point and the cable, so a 32A cable works normally on a 16A supply |
| Voltage | AC 250V single phase, AC 400V three phase, 50Hz |
| Signal current | 2A at 30V |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m |
| Conductors | 16A: 3 x 2.5mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A single phase: 3 x 6mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A three phase: 5 x 6mm² plus 1 x 0.5mm² |
| Insulation | XLPO |
| Sheath | TPU |
| Shell | Flame retardant thermoplastic, UL94-V0 |
| Pins | Copper alloy, silver plated |
| Colour | Black cable, green and black connectors |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 in use |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Mechanical life | Over 1,000 connections |
| Impact | Survives a 1m drop and a 2 tonne vehicle driving over it |
| Plug force | Under 100N |
| Insulation resistance | Over 1,000 MΩ at DC 500V |
| Withstand voltage | 2,500V |
| Contact impedance | 0.5 mΩ maximum |
| Pin temp rise | Under 50K |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb |
| Certified | CE |
| Connector type | Type 2 to 3 pin, BS1363 13A plug |
| Socket needed | Any standard UK 3 pin socket. No wallbox needed |
| Max power | 2.4 kW |
| Current | 6A to 13A, set on the control box |
| Voltage | 230V AC, 50Hz |
| Range per hour | About 8 miles |
| Overnight | About 100 miles in 12 hours |
| Full range | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Weatherproof rating | IP67 |
| RCD | Built in, Type B |
| Protection | Over and under voltage, overload, short circuit, earth leakage, over temperature and lightning surge |
| Built to | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE |
| Display | OLED screen: charging time, energy used, live voltage, current and power, and lifetime total |
| Controls | Touch key, LED status light, adjustable current, delay timer |
| Box size | 200 x 90 x 52 mm |
| Weight | Up to 2.1 kg |
| Cooling | Natural air |
| Standby power | Under 0.5 W |
| Connectivity | None. No WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G or Ethernet |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m |
| Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | Up to 95% |
| Max altitude | 2,000m |
| Materials | Tempered glass and PC control box |
| Colour | Black |
| In the box | Charging cable only. The premium storage carry bag is sold separately |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty |
| Delivery | Free next working day UK delivery |
| Model and years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Leaf, 2011 to 2017 | 24 kWh | Type 1 | 3.3 kW as standard, 6.6 kW with the optional charger | Type 1 to Type 2, 32A |
| Nissan Leaf, 2015 to 2017 | 30 kWh | Type 1 | 3.3 kW as standard, 6.6 kW with the optional charger | Type 1 to Type 2, 32A |
| Nissan Leaf, 2018 to 2024 | 40 kWh (39 usable) | Type 2 | 6.6 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| Nissan Leaf e+, 2019 to 2025 | 62 kWh (59 usable) | Type 2 | 6.6 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| Nissan Leaf Standard Range, 2026 onwards | 52.9 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
| Nissan Leaf Extended Range, 2026 onwards | 75.1 kWh usable | Type 2 | 11 kW | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A |
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Cable Type:
How do I Choose?The cable connection depends on what connection type your car accepts. If you don't know, use our handy car reg checker.
Cable Length:
Sizing guideWe offer different length cables to suit your needs, whether you park next to your charger at home or at the office.
Rated Power (Charge Speed):
How do I Choose?Rated power is the fastest the cable can charge. Match it to your car and your charge point. A higher rated cable still works at every lower speed.
Accessory Add-Ons
We offer a range of products to help store and transport your charging cable. Choose from the accessories below:
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles (EVs) with a Type 2 connector to charging points is also equipped with a Type 2 socket. It supports faster charging speeds and is commonly used across Europe for EVs with this standard connection.
This cable allows electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket to charge from a standard UK 3-pin domestic outlet. It provides a slower charge but is useful for home or emergency charging when dedicated charging stations aren't available.
A cable used to extend the reach of a Type 2 charging cable. It's helpful when the existing cable is too short to connect an electric vehicle to the charging point, providing more flexibility in parking.
A fixed charging cable attached to a charging point, designed for electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket. The tethered design eliminates the need to carry a separate cable, offering convenience for regular charging at home or work.
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles with a Type 1 socket to charging points equipped with a Type 2 outlet. This allows EVs with the older Type 1 standard to use more modern charging infrastructure.
This cable enables electric vehicles with a Type 1 connector to charge from a standard UK 3-pin household outlet. It's suitable for slower charging at home when dedicated EV charging points aren't accessible.
A 5M charging cable is the shortest length that we offer. It is a great option if you can park close to the charge point and do not need much length to reach your car.
A 10M charging cable is the most popular length. It allows you to have enough flexibility whilst still being easy enough to move. This is a great option if you cannot park close to the electricity supply.
A 15M charging cable is a great choice if you need some extra flexibility, i.e. get past another car or reach the other end of a driveway. The length of the cable does not affect the charging speed.
A 20M charging cable is the longest cable that we currently offer. 20M reaches the vast majority of locations where you would want to charge your car. Always use one continuous cable. Never join two charging cables together and never charge through an extension lead, because the join is where heat builds up.
The choice if you will charge from a standard UK 3 pin socket. It runs at the most the socket can safely supply, and the control box lets you turn the current down for a slower, gentler charge overnight or on an older circuit.
A 16amp cable will be able to charge at 3.7kW. This is the cheapest product if your car's max charge speed is 3.7kW. If you have two electric cars or are looking to purchase another it might be worth considering a faster charging cable as this could limit charge speeds moving forward.
A 32amp charging cable will be able to charge at 7.4kW, which is the most a single phase UK home supply can deliver. A 32amp cable also charges at every lower speed (for example 16amp, 3.7kW), so it is the right choice if your home charge point is 7.4kW or you mostly charge at home.
A 32amp 3-phase charging cable will be able to charge at all speeds up to 22kW, so the cable never limits your charge speed at home or in public. It is also capable of charging at all lower charge speeds.
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