Beginners guide to buying the correct EV charging cables for your electric vehicle

This video is intended to help beginners understand charge cables and help them buy the correct cable for their vehicle. It covers the difference between type 1, type 2, single-phase, three-phase, 16 amp and 32 amp cables. It also covers portable chargers which are often called granny cables.

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Timestamps/chapters
00:00 Intro
00:49 Port types (AC/DC)
02:24 Type1 or type2 cables
03:42 Wall chargers (tethered or sockets)
04:42 Cable length and amperage
06:51 Type2 single phase or 3-phase
09:48 Type2 amperage
10:32 Portable chargers
14:00 Home charging
14:41 Outro

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[mrfoameruk]

As a newb the first time I went to a charger it was a nightmare. A video of a newb going to a charger to fill up for the 1st time would be good (we just charge from home). 1st the machine did not seem to work as it didn't seem to turn on, then I had to use a phone to do some of it, then it wanted me to subscribe or not, then there were several different charges (this was a council run car park with a station provide by Source London) in the end I just gave up and have never tried again since.
A video from start to finish dedicated to newbs getting electric for the 1st time might help people.

[robertpopek]

This video is absolutely excellent! There are unfortunately quite some parameters to understand and you describe them so we'll. It took me a year to understand what kind of AC-cable that was suitable for my car. This video should go viral!!!

[Buzzinga]

Thanks from new Aussie EV owner, this is very helpful.

[garybibby]

Three phase 22kw charging was a major factor for me buying Mégane. Often cheaper than rapid charger rates and ideal for a shopping trip/cinema visit etc.

[briangriffiths]

Excellent comprehensive tutorial!
The first time I plugged my Masterplug granny charger into the port (located where the petrol cap would normally be on my Fiat), it felt odd because the process had more in common with recharging a cordless vacuum cleaner. Even using the wall charger that was installed nearly two years ago is still a novelty to me, and something of a pleasure compared with queuing at a petrol station!

[richardstamper]

Really well put together tutorial, I learnt a lot. One small thing missed, if using a reel extension lead make sure it's fully unwound otherwise it could catch fire, plus, we charged our EV on the standard 13a brick charger for many months and it was never an issue. Running 10amp through a 13amp socket is perfectly OK, it's what they are designed for. I would have awarded you 10/10 but due to these really minor issues I am awarding 9/10 🙂✅

[attilacsontos]

Thank you so much for clarifying which cable end goes where (at 3:16)! Hallelujah! So many 'experts' say everything but the most important things: which end goes where and in which order (should I plug the car first or the charging post). Again, thank you so much!😎

[mrstoives]

Very comprehensive. I was caught out when I had my 1st EV (with existing wall charger) and found the charger was a type 1 and EV was type 2 😱. Solved with an good quality adapter though 🙂

[kinross]

All Vag group are 3 phase. ID3 etc, the newer Kia ranges, charge at 11kw ac and here in Scotland most of the ChargePlace Scotland offer 7, 11 and 22 kw fast chargers and the 50Kw Rapids have up to 43kw AC tethered plugs.

[njwareing]

Great video very informative, also you will only get cheap rate electricity if you have a 2 rate meter and have that as part of your contract with your supplier

[tashidorji]

Which EVSE would you recommend for 3phase, type 2, hardwired? Thank you in advance

[sahim]

hi, Do you still use this setup? is it still safe? any issues you had?

[MiroslavPavkovic]

Great video!
So, I'm considering buying an electric motorcycle with a Type 2 Mennekes charger onboard, however, I can't find an answer to my question. Can I charge on a CCS charger? So, the CCS charger has a tethered cable on it. Can I connect my Type 2 to Type 2 cable into a CCS and charge my motorcycle? And yes, some chargers only have CCS, they don't have a Type 2 only so... will it work?

[Orbit]

11:30 Is running a portable charger to an indoor socket allowed in the UK? In my location (Norway) it is strictly forbidden to plug any outdoor appliance (including an EV charger) into an inside socket, as indoor sockets does not have as strict ground fault monitoring as an outdoor socket, which is required when operating anything exposed to rain (in case of a damaged cable etc)

[saleh]

great. very helpful. much appreciated.

[luxury_developments_ltd]

Hi

I have a 5 meter cable on my ohme charger, the side of the charger the cable is fully fitted inside the charger so no plug connector, and other side obviously goes into car. I have tried extending cable bu using the cable that came with car even though it fits in both sides but says cable not plugged in, any advice on which extender I should buy

[adamrainey]

If you have a 7kw charger at home and buy a 3 phase cable will it work ?

[LokiDeablo]

Im getting a new kangoo but I will be charging it with a granny cable over 15 metres for a couple of times a week for about 100 miles in total and once a week at the supermarket for a full charge. Would thus be a safe and viable option

[si]

Question, I'm getting a EV charger installed at my house soon. I'm yet to buy my car yet (Kona electric 2021) but this car comes with a 10.5kw charger. Do you know the standard length of the charger cables?

[chrishudson]

I am looking to fit a home charger. But don't want to ruin the esthetic look of the front of my house. The option I have is to have it fitted round near my electric connection to the house about 10+ metres away from the parking. Is there anything I need to consider when considering this option as in, are there type 2 cables that would stretch that far to charge the vehicle and also will the length of cable effect the rate of charge?