Renault Megane Charging Cable
Quick recommendation
Most Megane E-Tech owners need a Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A, in 5m or 10m. That is the cable that delivers the full 7.4 kW a UK home supply can give, and it is the right buy whichever Megane you have.
The reason to read further is the onboard charger. Early UK cars sold in Optimum Charge specification, shown as OC in the version name, carry a 22 kW three phase charger. Cars from around 2025 are 11 kW, and Renault UK's own technical specification no longer lists a 22 kW option. There was also a standard charger EV60 at 7.4 kW. Renault's marketing pages still quote up to 22 kW while their charging tables cap at 11, so check your own paperwork or the version name rather than trusting a brochure.
At home none of this matters. UK houses are single phase, so 7.4 kW is the ceiling for every Megane regardless of what the charger inside it can do. A 60 kWh EV60 goes from empty to full in about 9 hours 15 minutes on a 32A cable, which is one overnight.
The three phase cable only earns its money if you have an Optimum Charge car and you regularly park at a three phase post. There the 22 kW charger does its job and the same 60 kWh fills in roughly 3 hours. On a 2025 car the same cable and post give you 11 kW, so around 6 hours 15 minutes. On a standard charger car it gives you nothing at all over the single phase cable.
Length is a five minute decision. 5m suits a driveway where the charge point and the car end up close together. 10m covers a car parked nose in, a charge point on the far wall of a garage, or a shared bay. Buy the longer one if you are unsure, because a cable that will not reach is useless.
One warning. The petrol, diesel and E-Tech full hybrid Megane have no charging port at all, so no cable will do anything for them. The Megane E-Tech Electric is the only one that plugs in.
Every Type 2 to Type 2 cable we sell is IP55 rated and comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty and same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm.
Renault Megane E-Tech Charging Times
Megane E-Tech EV60 Optimum Charge, 22 kW three phase, 2022 to around 2025, 60 kWh usable
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29h 30m | Backup only |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 18h 15m | Holds the car back |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 9h 15m | Best fit at home |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 22 kW | 3h 00m | Worth it at three phase posts |
Megane E-Tech EV60, standard charger, 7.4 kW, 2022 to around 2025, 60 kWh usable
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29h 30m | Backup only |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 18h 15m | Holds the car back |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 9h 15m | Best fit |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW, car limited | 9h 15m | No gain, save the money |
Megane E-Tech EV60, current cars, 11 kW, around 2025 onwards, 60 kWh usable
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 29h 30m | Backup only |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 18h 15m | Holds the car back |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 9h 15m | Best fit at home |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 11 kW, car limited | 6h 15m | Only useful on three phase |
Renault Megane E-Tech Charging Cable FAQs
Which cable does a Renault Megane E-Tech need?
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable at 32A. Every Megane E-Tech Electric uses a Type 2 inlet, and 32A lets the car pull the full 7.4 kW a UK home supply provides. The 60 kWh battery then fills in about 9 hours 15 minutes from empty. Choose 5m or 10m by how far your charge point sits from the parking space.
Is the 22kW three phase cable worth the extra?
Only if you have an Optimum Charge car, shown as OC in the version name, and you use three phase posts. There it takes the 60 kWh battery from empty to full in about 3 hours instead of 9 hours 15 minutes. At home it makes no difference, because a single phase supply caps you at 7.4 kW whatever cable is plugged in.
How do I know if my Megane is 11kW or 22kW?
Check the version name on your paperwork. Optimum Charge, usually shortened to OC, means the 22 kW three phase charger, and those cars ran from 2022 to around 2025. Cars registered from about 2025 are 11 kW and Renault UK lists no 22 kW option for them. If the name says nothing, assume 11 kW.
How long does a Megane E-Tech take to charge?
From a 32A cable on a home charge point, about 9 hours 15 minutes for the 60 kWh battery. A 16A cable stretches that to roughly 18 hours 15 minutes. A 3 pin lead needs about 29 hours 30 minutes, which is why we suggest it only as a backup rather than as your everyday charging method.
Does the hybrid Megane need a charging cable?
No. The Megane E-Tech full hybrid charges its own small battery from the engine and has no charging socket, and the same goes for every petrol and diesel Megane. Only the Megane E-Tech Electric, the EV60, plugs in. If your car has no flap for a charging cable, nothing on this page will fit it.
Should I buy the 5m or the 10m Megane cable?
Buy 5m if your charge point is on the wall next to where the Megane parks. Buy 10m if you reverse onto a drive, share a bay, or use public posts where the socket may end up on the far side of the car. Ten metres coils away neatly and removes the risk of coming up short.