Electric Charger cables
and the BMW 530e

Why choose the BMW 530e?

The BMW 530e is a refined and classy plug-in hybrid car that is a pleasure to drive. This executive saloon electric car has a luxurious, slick feel and is a smooth drive. Importantly, it’s also very simple to drive – while it has many amazing, technical features, it doesn’t bombard you with them, leading to an easy journey. The BMW 530e is also very relaxing to drive due to its near-silent internal combustion engine and electric motor combination. Adding to the luxurious, relaxing feel of the BMW 530e are the plush interiors and features that we simply cannot ignore. And if you’re looking for a BMW 530e charging cable – you’ve come to the right place!

There are also a selection of electric car charging cables available for the BMW 530e. All of these are 62196-2 male to female plug type 2, weather proof and CE & TU approved. They are:

Three phase 32A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 32A, charges at up to 22kw per hour
Three phase 16A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 16A, charges at up to 11kw per hour
Single phase 32A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 16A, charges at up to 11kw per hour
Single phase 16A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 32A, charges at up to 22kw per hour

What are the BMW 530e and BMW 530e charging cable specifications?

The BMW 530e has a relatively low running cost compared to similar vehicles, so is a great, economical choice of car, and could make an amazing commuter or family option. Here are some of the BMW 530e’s impressive specifications:

2 litre four-cylinder petrol engine and electric motor
• 248bhp combined
• 9.2 kWH battery
• 128.4 mpg
• Up to 146 mph
• Approx. 4 hours recharge time with a standard 3 pin plug, reduced to 3 hours using a dedicated home charging point
• Battery range of up to 29 miles

The BMW 530e’s battery has a type 2 charging socket on the left-hand side at the front of the car that requires a type 2 charging cable. The best choice is the portable type 2 charger BMW 530e charging cable which is a 16amp single phase 240v type 2 to type 2 EV charging cable. This can be used at many convenient, dedicated charging points across UK and Europe.

There is also a large selection of conversion BMW 530e charging cable available for the BMW 530e. All of these are 62196-2 male to female plug type 2, weatherproof and CE & TU approved. They are:

Three phase 32A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 32A, charges at up to 22kw per hour
Three phase 16A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 16A, charges at up to 11kw per hour
Single phase 32A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 16A, charges at up to 11kw per hour
Single phase 16A type 2 to type 2 – Rated voltage 240v, rated current 32A, charges at up to 22kw per hour