Range Rover Sport Charging Cable
Quick recommendation
The battery in the Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid has more than doubled since 2018 and the onboard charger has stayed at about 7 kW throughout. That single fact drives the whole Range Rover Sport charging cable decision. The original P400e carried 13.1 kWh and could be filled in an evening on almost anything. The current car carries 38.2 kWh, of which 31.8 kWh is usable, and now behaves like a small electric car that has to be charged overnight rather than topped up before dinner.
Both generations plug in through a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. Land Rover puts the flap on the nearside front wing, ahead of the driver's door on a UK car, which is worth confirming on your own vehicle before you measure for length.
Choose the 32A single phase cable. A 22 kW lead needs three phases coming into the building, and domestic supplies in Britain carry one, which caps any house at 7.4 kW. That is already above what the Range Rover Sport asks for, so the three phase cable would arrive at the same time as the cheaper one every single night. It only becomes interesting if you also charge a genuinely three phase capable car at a commercial site.
The 16A cable is the one to avoid on the newer car. It drops the rate to 3.7 kW and takes a full charge from 5 hours 15 minutes to 9 hours 45 minutes, and it costs 8 miles of recovery every hour. For a car this heavy, the cheaper lead turns a single evening top up into an all nighter.
The 3-pin lead earns its place the first time you park somewhere without a wallbox. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable runs at 2.3 kW off a standard household socket, worth about 5 miles an hour on the current car, so an overnight stay at a hotel or a relative's house returns around 40 to 50 electric miles. On a plug-in hybrid that is often the difference between arriving home on petrol and arriving home on electricity. Our guide explains what a household socket delivers.
The Range Rover Evoque charging cable page covers the smaller plug-in and the Range Rover Vogue charging cable page covers the full size car, both of which have their own figures. Browse everything for the marque in Land Rover EV charging cables, and see our guide to IP ratings for what the sealing numbers below mean.
Sealing first: IP55 on the Type 2 to Type 2 leads, IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin. The build standard is IEC 62196 Type 2, certified by CE, tested from -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin. Everything carries a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and qualifies for same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm.
Range Rover Sport Charging Times by Generation
L461 plug-in hybrid, 2023 onwards, 31.8 kWh usable, up to 76 miles WLTP electric
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: about 7 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 | 9 hours 45 mins | approx. 9 miles | Too slow for this battery |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 5 hours 15 mins | approx. 17 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 5 hours 15 mins | approx. 17 miles | No gain over the 32A single phase |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 15 hours 30 mins | approx. 5 miles | Ideal backup |
L494 P400e, 2018 to 2022, 13.1 kWh pack, up to 25 miles WLTP electric
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: about 7 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 | 4 hours | approx. 7 miles | Workable on this small pack |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 2 hours | approx. 13 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7 kW (car limited) | 2 hours | approx. 13 miles | No gain over the 32A single phase |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 6 hours 30 mins | approx. 4 miles | Genuinely usable overnight |
Land Rover has never published a usable capacity for the P400e, so its times are calculated from the 13.1 kWh gross figure and are a slight overestimate. In cold conditions and at higher speeds the real figure drops.
Range Rover Sport Charging Cable FAQs
Which charging cable is right for a Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid?
The 32A single phase Type 2 to Type 2 lead is the one to buy. Both plug-in Range Rover Sport generations accept about 7 kW of AC, which is exactly what that cable delivers from a UK wallbox, and neither one can use anything faster.
Is the 22kW three phase cable worth paying for on a Range Rover Sport?
No. A Range Rover Sport plug-in hybrid is limited to roughly 7 kW by its own charger, and a British house cannot exceed 7.4 kW in any case, so the three phase lead finishes at the same moment as the cheaper one. It is only worth owning if you charge a different, faster car at a three phase site.
How long does the current Range Rover Sport plug-in take to charge at home?
About 5 hours 15 minutes from empty on a 32A cable, or 9 hours 45 minutes on a 16A one. The 31.8 kWh usable battery is roughly two and a half times the size of the old P400e pack, which is why the newer car has to be charged overnight rather than in an evening.
Does the older P400e charge at the same speed?
Yes, at about the same rate but for far less time. A Range Rover Sport P400e holds 13.1 kWh and fills in around 2 hours on a 32A cable, so it can be brought back to full between getting home and going to bed. Its 3.7 kW figure on a 16A lead still gets it done in about 4 hours.
What length of cable does a Range Rover Sport need?
This is a 4.95 metre car with the charging flap on the nearside front wing, so a 5m lead only works when the wallbox is on the same side of the drive as the flap and reasonably close to the front of the car. Park with the offside towards the wall, or reverse in, and 10m is the safe choice.
Can a Range Rover Sport plug-in use public charge points?
Yes on AC. Public untethered Type 2 posts accept the same cable you use at home, and the current Range Rover Sport plug-in also has a 50 kW DC socket for rapid charging, which needs no cable of your own. The older P400e is AC only.