Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid EV Charging Cable
| Inlet type | Type 2. No DC on the 2021 to 2024 car; CCS at 40 to 50 kW on the 2024 car |
|---|---|
| Max onboard AC | 3.6 kW single phase to 2024, quoted at 11 kW after |
| On a UK home supply | 3.6 kW on the older car; unpublished on the 2024 car |
| Charge port position | At the front, on the left of the body from left hand drive data |
| Cable we recommend | 16A for a 2021 to 2024 car. See below for the 2024 car |
Check which number you have been given for the battery
The 2024 Tiguan eHybrid is widely quoted at 25.7 kWh. That is the gross figure. The usable capacity is 19.7 kWh, and the difference is about a quarter, which is enough to throw every charge time you calculate from it. The 2021 to 2024 car holds 10.4 kWh usable from a 13 kWh gross pack.
Electric range went from about 31 miles on the older car to about 75 or 76 on the 2024 one, which is the sort of jump that changes how a plug-in gets used day to day.
The older car is simple: 3.6 kW and nothing else
The 2021 to 2024 Tiguan eHybrid has a 3.6 kW single phase onboard charger and no DC socket at all. Volkswagen's own figure is three hours forty from a wall box and five from a household socket, both consistent with that ceiling. The extra amps would simply sit unused, so there is nothing to gain from a bigger cable. So 16A, and spend the saving on length.
There is no rapid charging on this one, and no socket that could offer it. Every kilowatt hour it ever receives comes down the Type 2 cable, so the lead is a functional part of the car rather than something kept in the boot for emergencies. That applies to the 2021 to 2024 car; the 2024 one did gain a CCS socket at 40 to 50 kW.
The 2024 car, and an honest gap in the data
The 2024 Tiguan eHybrid is quoted at up to 11 kW on AC. Volkswagen publishes a twelve hour household socket figure and a two and a half hour figure on an 11 kW wallbox, and nothing for a single phase wall box, which is what almost every British house has. The technical data tables have the same hole in them.
The identical 19.7 kWh drivetrain in the Skoda Kodiaq iV is reported by Skoda's own technical support at about 4 kW from one phase, and a 2021 Volkswagen briefing on this driveline said the AC rate was not being lifted above the old 3.6 kW. On balance we would expect 16A to be enough. We are not going to state it as fact when the manufacturer will not, so if the price difference matters to you, ask a dealer what the single phase rate is.
How long a full charge takes
| Cable | Power drawn at home | Empty to full, 10.4 kWh battery | Empty to full, 19.7 kWh battery | Range added per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 to Type 2, 16A at 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3 hours 15 mins | 6 hours | about 13 miles |
| Three pin from a 13A socket | 2.3 kW | 5 hours | 9 hours 45 mins | about 8 miles |
| Type 2, three phase at 11 kW, 2024 car only | 11.0 kW | 1 hours | 2 hours | about 38 miles |
Hours come from dividing the pack by the power the car actually draws, with 13 per cent added for losses. Columns are the 2021 to 2024 car and the 2024 car at their usable capacities, not the gross figures. Only the 2024 car can use the 11 kW row, and only across three phases.
Which length for a Tiguan
The flap is at the front. Technical data written for left hand drive cars puts it on the left of the body, and we have not found confirmation either way for a UK Tiguan, so take a look before ordering if 5 metres would be tight.
The Tiguan is 4.54 metres. A front port means nose-in parking is the easy case at 5 metres. Reverse onto the drive and the lead comes the length of the car, so 10 metres. Pace it out from the socket to the flap with the car parked as it always is, then allow a little extra.
How these cables are built
The cable meets IEC 62196-2, carries the CE mark, is sealed to IP55 and is specified from -30C to +50C.
Three pin leads are made to IEC 62752, CE marked and IP67 sealed, with a -30C to +60C specification. Two year manufacturer's warranty, free next working day UK delivery and 30 days to send it back.
Related: Volkswagen ID.3 EV Charging Cable, and Volkswagen charging cables for every other model we cover.
Volkswagen Tiguan eHybrid charging cable questions
Which cable does a Tiguan eHybrid need?
A 16A Type 2 to Type 2 lead for a 2021 to 2024 car, which caps at 3.6 kW. On the 2024 car Volkswagen does not publish a single phase figure, so we cannot promise a 32A cable would help.
Is the 2024 battery 25.7 kWh?
That is the gross figure. Usable capacity is 19.7 kWh, about a quarter less, so charge times worked out from 25.7 come out too long.
Can a Tiguan eHybrid rapid charge?
Only the 2024 car, which has CCS at 40 to 50 kW. The 2021 to 2024 car has no DC socket, so the Type 2 cable is its only route.
How long does the older car take to charge?
About three and three quarter hours from empty at 3.6 kW on its 10.4 kWh usable pack, which matches Volkswagen's own figure.
Cable specifications
| Connector type | Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable |
|---|---|
| Standard | IEC 62196-2 |
| Rated power | 16amp (3.6kW) |
| Supply | Single phase |
| Cable length | 10M |
| Weatherproofing | IP55 |
| Temperature range | −30°C to +50°C |
| Approval | CE marked |
| Warranty | 2 year manufacturer's warranty |
Specifications follow the option you have selected above. Charging always runs at the lowest limit of your car, the charge point and the cable.