EV charging is new for a lot of people in the UK. You will need 3 compatible components to charge your electric car:
- A source of power
- The correct EV charging cable
- An understanding of the maximum charge speed of your car
Pairing an appropriate source of power and the correct charging cable, compatible with the maximum charge speed of your car will result in a fast, safe charge for your electric car.
A Source of Power
This could be an EV charging station, a public station, or a standard 3-pin socket.
We stock electric car charging cables that are compatible with all 3 of these sources and a domestic charging cable that can also be used in public. Our EV cables have been tested and are also compatible with all different types of EV charging stations including Zappi, MyEnergi, Project EV, Hypervolt, Easee, PodPoint, and all other manufacturers. So there is no need for multiple EV cables, as our products are compatible with them all.
A 3-pin socket is capable of charging at 2.4kW. Domestic units are able to charge at 7.2kW, whilst commercial units can charge 3x faster at 22kW.
The correct EV Cable
EV Charging cables come in a range of different charge speeds, you need to make sure you pick one that doesn’t leave you limited by your ev cable. A 16amp ev cable will charge at 3.6kW (So will limit use at home and at work), a 32amp ev cable will charge at 7.2kW (Which could limit use at work), a 32amp (3 Phase) charging cable will charge at 22kW (So you are never limited).
All ev cables are capable of charging at lower speeds, so if you are planning on letting your family or friends use the EV cable we always advise choosing a higher-power charging cable.
Maximum charge speed of your car
All electric cars have a different maximum charge speed, so even if you have the best EV charging cable and commercial charging station, you could be limited by your car. If you are not sure of your car’s maximum load speed, we would suggest using our search function to double-check your car’s maximum charge speed.
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