Skoda Octavia iV EV Charging Cable
Quick recommendation
The Octavia iV is a plug-in hybrid with a small battery and a modest onboard charger, and that combination saves you money at the checkout. The charger is rated 3.6 kW, which is a 16A rate, so a 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the correct buy and a dearer 32A cable will not shave a minute off the time.
The detail behind that: 13 kWh gross, around 10.4 kWh usable, and a full charge in about 3 hours 30 minutes on the 16A cable. Plug the same car into a 32A cable, or even a 32A three phase cable, and it still asks for 3.6 kW and still takes 3 hours 30 minutes. The vehicle sets the rate, not the cable and not the charge point.
The vRS iV is the same story. It makes more power, 245PS against 204PS, but the charging hardware is identical, so buy the same 16A cable for it.
There is no rapid charging on the Octavia iV. It is Type 2 only, so a Type 2 to Type 2 cable and, if you want a backup, a Type 2 to 3 Pin cable are the whole shopping list. The 3 pin lead runs at 2.3 kW and wants about 5 hours, which is comfortable overnight but slow enough that you would not choose it every day.
Two more things worth knowing. Skoda withdrew the Octavia plug-in from UK sale in 2022 during the component shortages and never brought it back, so every car on the road is a 2020 to 2022 build. And the Octavia e-TEC is a 48V mild hybrid with no charging socket at all, as are the TSI petrol and TDI diesel versions. If you are shopping for the larger Superb iV instead, that is a 19.7 kWh, 11 kW car and wants a 32A cable.
Buy 5m where the charge point is beside the bay and 10m where it is not. Type 2 to Type 2 cables carry an IP55 rating and Type 2 to 3 Pin cables IP67. Both come with same-day dispatch on working-day orders placed before 2pm and a 2 year manufacturer's warranty.
Skoda Octavia iV Charging Times
Octavia iV and vRS iV, 2020 to 2022, 3.6 kW onboard charger
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to 3 Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 5h 00m | Backup for nights away |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.6 kW, the car's limit | 3h 30m | Best buy |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A (5m / 10m) | 3.6 kW, the car's limit | 3h 30m | Same time, more money |
| Type 2 to Type 2, 32A three phase (5m / 10m) | 3.6 kW, the car's limit | 3h 30m | Of no use on this car |
Skoda Octavia iV Charging Cable FAQs
Which cable does the Skoda Octavia iV need?
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable rated 16A. The onboard charger is limited to 3.6 kW, which is exactly what a 16A cable supplies, and it fills the 10.4 kWh usable battery in about 3 hours 30 minutes. Anything larger is money spent on capacity this car simply cannot use.
Will a 32A cable charge my Octavia iV faster?
No. The 3.6 kW limit sits inside the car, so a 32A cable, and even a 32A three phase cable, still returns the same 3 hours 30 minutes. Buy 32A only if you plan to keep the cable for a future electric car with a bigger onboard charger fitted.
Does the Octavia iV support rapid charging?
No. It has a Type 2 socket only and no CCS connector, so DC rapid units cannot be used at all. Everything goes through the Type 2 inlet at up to 3.6 kW, whether you plug into a home wallbox, a workplace post or a public AC charger in a car park.
How do I know if my Octavia plugs in?
Only the iV and vRS iV badges do. The e-TEC is a 48V mild hybrid that tops itself up from the engine, and the TSI petrol and TDI diesel versions have no traction battery at all. Skoda stopped UK sales of the plug-in in 2022, so every one is a 2020 to 2022 car.
Is the vRS iV any different to charge?
No. It produces 245PS rather than 204PS, but the battery and the 3.6 kW onboard charger are shared with the standard iV, so it takes the same 16A Type 2 to Type 2 cable and the same 3 hours 30 minutes for a charge from empty to full.
Should I order 5m or 10m?
5m suits a garage or driveway wallbox mounted close to the parking space. 10m is the safer choice if you park on the road, reverse in and out, or use car park posts where the bay layout changes. Extra length adds weight and cost, so do not over buy.