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EV Charging Cable – Type 2/Type 1

Mode 3 · 32A · 5 Metre · Single Phase · Ships NZ-Wide

$239.00

NZD
GST incl.
FREE $20 Hikotron charging credit included with every cable — redeemable across the NZ network. While stocks last.
32A Single Phase
5 Metre
Mode 3 AC
Outdoor Safe
PlugPay™

In stock

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1-Year Warranty

NZ-Wide Shipping

IEC 62196 Certified

UL 2251 Approved

The Essentials

What is a Type 2 Charging Cable and Do You Need Type 1 or Type 2?

A Type 2 to Type 1 EV charging cable connects a Type 2 public or home charger (IEC 62196-2) to a vehicle with a Type 1 inlet (SAE J1772). All Hikotron stations and most public chargers in New Zealand use a Type 2 socket  so if your car has a Type 1 port, this cable is what you need.

 

Common Type 1 vehicles in New Zealand include the Nissan LEAF (2011–2017), Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013–2021), Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and imported Chevrolet Volt PHEVs. Check the socket on your car's charging flap, a 5-pin round connector means Type 1.

 

Because Type 1 vehicles only accept single-phase AC charging, this cable is rated at 32A single phase, fully supporting Mode 3 charging approved to IEC 62196 and UL 2251 (SAE J1772).

Quick Guide — Which Cable Do I Need?
1

5-pin round port on your car? You need this cable — for Nissan LEAF (2011–17) and Outlander PHEV.

2

7-pin oval port on your car? You need a Type 2/Type 2 cable instead — for Tesla, Hyundai Ioniq, Kia EV6, BYD, VW ID series and most 2018+ EVs.

Type 2 End
Plugs into charger
(IEC 62196-2)
Hikotron & Public
Type 1 End
Plugs into your car
(SAE J1772)
LEAF · Outlander
Not sure? Open your car's charging flap and count the pins in the socket.
Why Hikotron

Built for New Zealand EV Drivers

Every Hikotron cable is outdoor-rated, dual-certified, and PlugPay™ ready for the Hikotron NZ network.

PlugPay™ Enabled

PlugPay™ integration ensures instant, app-free connectivity. Just plug in, charge, and walk away.

Universal Type 2 Compatibility

Works on the Hikotron network and every other Type 2 socket public or home charger across New Zealand — no lock-in.

Dual Certification

Approved to IEC 62196 (Type 2) and UL 2251 / SAE J1772 (Type 1) — full international compliance.

5 Metre Length

Generous 5m reach for flexibility at public bays and home chargers. No awkward short-reach at the station.

Outdoor Weatherproof

Premium high-wear-resistance jacket rated for outdoor use. Built to handle rain, UV, and New Zealand's variable climate.

1-Year Warranty

Full 12-month manufacturer warranty with NZ-based Hikotron support, no offshore call centres.
Technical Details

Specifications

Specification Value
Station ConnectorType 2 (IEC 62196-2)
Vehicle ConnectorType 1 (SAE J1772 / UL 2251)
Maximum Current32A
PhaseSingle Phase
Charging ModeMode 3 (AC)
Cable Length5 metres
CertificationsIEC 62196 & UL 2251
Outdoor RatingWeatherproof
PlugPay™Enabled
Warranty1 Year
Price $239 NZD incl. GST
Vehicle Compatibility

Common Type 1 Vehicles in New Zealand

If your EV appears below, this is the charging cable you need for any Type 2 public charger.

Nissan LEAF

2011–2017

Outlander PHEV

2013–2021

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Import

Chevrolet Volt

PHEV

Toyota Prius PHEV

Plug-in
Not sure? Count the pins in your charging port — 5 = Type 1.

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GST included · Ships NZ-wide · 1-Year Warranty
People Also Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

Type 1 vehicles common in NZ: Nissan LEAF (2011–2017 and most 2018+ NZ imports from Japan), Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (2013–2021), Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Chevrolet Volt PHEV, and Toyota Prius Plug-in. If you imported an older Japanese or American EV, it almost certainly uses Type 1. To confirm, open your charging flap a 5-pin round socket means Type 1.
Most Nissan LEAF models in New Zealand, including the second-generation ZE1 (2018 onwards) imported from Japan use a Type 1 AC inlet5-pin round = Type 1, 7-pin oval = Type 2.
Type 1 (SAE J1772) 5-pin round connector, single-phase AC only, maximum 7.4 kW. The older Japanese and North American standard found on EVs made before 2018. Type 2 (IEC 62196-2 / Mennekes) 7-pin oval connector, single and three-phase AC, up to 22 kW. The current New Zealand and European standard used by all public chargers and new EVs. This cable bridges the two: the Type 2 end plugs into any NZ public or home charger, the Type 1 end plugs into your vehicle.
Charging speed is set by your vehicle's onboard charger, not the cable. The Nissan LEAF (2011–2022, NZ spec) has a 3.3 kW onboard charger, full charge in approximately 8 hours from a 7 kW home charger. The Outlander PHEV also uses a 3.3 kW charger, fully charging its 13.8 kWh battery in around 3.5 hours. This cable supports up to 32A single phase (7.4 kW) so the cable is never the limiting factor.

This cable is compatible with every AC charger in NZ that has a Type 2 socket including Hikotron and Meridian Zero network. It does not work with DC rapid chargers (CHAdeMO or CCS). Use the Hikotron map to find your nearest station.

Yes. Every Hikotron cable is covered by a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Hikotron is a New Zealand company with local support, no overseas call centres. Full terms are in the Deliveries & Returns policy.

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Using a newer Type 2 vehicle?

If your car has a 7-pin oval charging port Tesla Model 3 or Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, BYD Atto 3, or any EV sold new in NZ after 2018, you need the Type 2 charging cable instead, which also supports three-phase charging up to 22 kW

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