A charging cable has a type-1 or type-2 plug. Type-2 is the most common plug worldwide. 95% of electric and hybrid cars in Europe have a Type 2 plug. The Type 2 plug is also called the Mennekes plug. It has been standardized by the European Commission as a charging plug for European electric vehicles such as cars and motorcycles. The Mennekes plug can charge both single-phase and three-phase.
Some older models of electric cars still charge with a Type 1 plug. A Type 1 plug can only charge 1-phase and is mostly seen in Japan and the US.
To find out which charging cable is suitable for your car you can use our car brands page. Choose your brand, select the correct model and at the bottom of the page you will find which plug your electric or hybrid car has.