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EV Charging Cable – Type 2/Type 2
Mode 3 · 32A · 5 Metre · Single Phase · Ships NZ-Wide
$289.00
1-Year Warranty
NZ-Wide Shipping
IEC 62196 Certified
UL 2251 Approved
What is a Type 2 Charging Cable and Is This the Right One for Your EV?
A Type 2 charging cable (also called a Mennekes cable or IEC 62196-2 cable) connects a Type 2 AC charger to a vehicle with a Type 2 inlet. It is the universal standard for EV charging across New Zealand and Europe. All Hikotron stations and the vast majority of public chargers in NZ, use Type 2 sockets.
The Hikotron Type 2 to Type 2 EV charging cable is the right choice for virtually every modern electric vehicle sold in New Zealand after 2018 including Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, Kia EV6, BYD Atto 3, Volkswagen ID.4, and BMW i-series. Check your car's charging flap a 7-pin oval connector means Type 2.
Unlike older single-phase Type 1 cables, this Mode 3 electric vehicle charging cable supports three-phase AC charging at up to 32A (22 kW), making it the fastest AC charging cable available for compatible vehicles. On a standard single-phase home charger it delivers up to 7.4 kW, still significantly faster than a regular power socket.
7-pin oval port on your car? You need this cable — Type 2/Type 2. Works with Tesla, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia EV6, BYD, VW ID series and most 2018+ EVs.
5-pin round port on your car? You need a Type 2/Type 1 cable instead — for Nissan LEAF (2011–17) and Outlander PHEV.
(IEC 62196-2)
(IEC 62196-2)
Built for New Zealand EV Drivers
Every Hikotron Type 2 cable is outdoor-rated, three-phase capable, and PlugPay™ ready for the Hikotron NZ network.
Three-Phase — Up to 22 kW
PlugPay™ Enabled
Dual Certification
5 Metre Length
Outdoor Weatherproof
1-Year Warranty
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Station Connector | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) |
| Vehicle Connector | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) |
| Maximum Current | 32A |
| Phase | Three Phase (and single phase) |
| Max Power Output | 22 kW (3-phase) · 7.4 kW (1-phase) |
| Charging Mode | Mode 3 (AC) |
| Cable Length | 5 metres |
| Certifications | IEC 62196-2 (both ends) |
| Outdoor Rating | Weatherproof |
| PlugPay™ | Enabled |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Price | $289 NZD incl. GST |
Common Type 2 Vehicles in New Zealand
If your EV appears below, this is the charging cable you need for any Type 2 public or home charger.
Tesla Model 3 & Y
Kia EV6
VW ID.4 & ID.3
MG ZS EV
Nissan LEAF
Hyundai Ioniq 5 & 6
BYD Atto 3 & Seal
BMW i4 & iX3
Polestar 2
Audi e-tron · Porsche Taycan · Volvo XC40 Recharge
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Type 2 charging cable (IEC 62196-2, also called a Mennekes cable) is the EV charging standard across New Zealand and Europe. It features a 7-pin oval connector and supports single-phase (up to 7.4 kW) and three-phase charging (up to 22 kW). Every modern EV sold new in NZ uses a Type 2 inlet, and all Hikotron public chargers have Type 2 sockets.
Open your car's charging flap and check the port. A 7-pin oval connector means Type 2, this is the cable you need. A 5-pin round connector means Type 1, you need a Type 2/Type 1 cable instead. Most EVs sold new in NZ after 2018 use Type 2, including Tesla, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6, Kia EV6, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, and VW ID.4.
This cable supports up to 32A three-phase (22 kW) on compatible chargers, or up to 7.4 kW on single-phase home chargers. Actual speed is capped by your car's onboard charger — Tesla Model 3 typically accepts 11 kW AC, Hyundai Ioniq 5 up to 11 kW, Kia EV6 up to 11 kW. At 11 kW a 77 kWh battery charges from 10–80% in under 6 hours.
Yes, every Hikotron cable includes a 1-year manufacturer warranty with NZ-based support. See the Deliveries & Returns policy for full details.
Have an Older EV with a Type 1 Port?
If your car has a 5-pin round charging port (Nissan LEAF 2011–17, Outlander PHEV, or imported Japanese/American EVs), you need the Type 2 to Type 1 cable instead.