BYD ETP3 Charging cable

The BYD ETP3 is a purpose-built compact electric van designed for urban deliveries, powered by a 44.9 kWh Blade Battery and a 100 kW motor. The 6.6 kW single-phase onboard charger draws 29A, completing a full charge in around seven hours on a depot wallbox rated at 32A or higher. DC fast charging at up to 50 kW is available via CCS2, recovering 20–100% in around 30 minutes. Top speed is electronically limited to 100 km/h to maximise range. The Type 2 and CCS2 charge port sits centrally at the front of the van, behind a panel in the nose.

Choosing the right charging cable

A 7.4 kW Voldt® single-phase Type 2 cable is the ideal operational match for the ETP3. The van's 6.6 kW charger draws 29A from a single line, and this cable's 32A conductors support that full current without the unnecessary cost and weight of a three-phase alternative. An 11 kW three-phase cable is limited to 16A per conductor, restricting the charge rate to 3.7 kW and stretching a seven-hour overnight charge to around twelve hours. For a fleet van that needs to be fully charged and ready for the next morning's route, that difference puts next-day readiness at risk.

For fleet operators purchasing cables across multiple ETP3s, this distinction is critical: choosing a 7.4 kW single-phase cable ensures maximum overnight charging performance at the depot while keeping procurement costs and vehicle payload weights optimised. A 22 kW three-phase cable also delivers the full 6.6 kW, but two of its three copper conductors sit permanently idle on a single-phase van.

The front-centre port suits nose-in depot parking well, keeping it closest to the charging post. A 6-metre cable handles most straightforward depot setups. An 8-metre cable is the practical standard for mixed depot and public use. A 10-metre cable covers bays where the post is offset. A 15-metre cable provides operational flexibility for shared charging points and larger depots.

Portable charging on the job

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable delivers output matched to the ETP3's onboard charger. Because the charger is single-phase only, all CEE sockets provide single-phase power to the van. The blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets typical of construction sites and temporary depots deliver 3.7 kW: a full charge in around twelve hours. Where a blue 32A single-phase CEE supply is available, the van charges at its full 6.6 kW.

The Voldt® Schuko/Type G compatible portable charger draws 2.3 kW (10A safe limit) from a standard domestic wall socket. A full charge takes around twenty hours, making this strictly an emergency fallback. For overnight depot charging, a dedicated wallbox is the practical minimum.

Certified, tested, guaranteed

Voldt® cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and manufactured to IATF 16949, the production-line automotive quality standard. Single-piece moulded connectors, no glue or screws. IP67-rated from −30 °C to +50 °C. 100% copper conductors with silver-plated contacts. Tested to more than 10,000 connection cycles. Three-year warranty, 100-day returns, free shipping across Europe.