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Which Charging Cable Should I Get for My Tesla Model Y?

Choosing the Right Charging Cable for Your Tesla Model Y

If you’re a new Tesla Model Y owner or looking to optimise your charging setup, selecting the correct EV charging cable is key. At EVwired, we make it simple to find the perfect cable with maximum compatibility and futureproof flexibility.

Let’s walk you through exactly what you need - and why it matters.

Understanding the Tesla Model Y Charging Socket

Like other modern Tesla vehicles, the Tesla Model Y uses a CCS Type 2 charging port. This includes:

A 7-pin Type 2 socket for standard AC charging (single-phase or three-phase).
Two additional DC pins for rapid charging via the Combined Charging System (CCS) which enable faster charging at Tesla's network of superchargers.

You’ll use a Type 2 to Type 2 charging cable for home and public AC charge points. For Tesla’s Supercharger network and other rapid DC chargers, the cables are tethered, meaning you don't need to bring your own.

Type 2 Charging Cables: Single-Phase vs Three-Phase

Here’s how to decide between 16A and 32A, and single-phase vs three-phase:

Cable Type	Max Power (kW)	Typical Use	Best For
13A Single-Phase	2.4kW	Slow home charging	Occasional use
32A Single-Phase	7.2kW	Home charging	Recommended for UK households
16A Three-Phase	11kW	Public/workplace	Limited futureproofing
32A Three-Phase	22kW	Public stations	Future-ready, fast public charging

Tesla Supercharger vs AC Charging Cables

While Superchargers are fantastic for road trips and emergencies (up to 250kW), most day-to-day charging will happen:

At home overnight.
At supermarkets or gyms.
At workplace charge points.

That’s where your portable Type 2 charging cable comes in. Unlike rapid chargers, untethered AC chargers require your own charging cable.

Can I Use a Three-Phase EV Charging Cable on a Single-Phase Power Supply?

Yes, you can use a three-phase EV charging cable with a single-phase power supply, however, there are a few things to keep in mind.

While the cable is fully compatible, the charging speed will be limited to the capacity of your single-phase connection (typically up to 7.4kW in the UK). Although a three-phase cable is designed to carry more power (up to 22kW), it will only draw from one of the three available phases, when plugged into a single-phase supply.

This means slower charging, but it is still safe and fully functional.