If you live in Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, you might have noticed a new type of EV Charger being installed at your workplace, shopping centre or council car park. These EV Charging stations don’t have a tethered cable like traditional EV charging stations but instead, rely on the EV driver bringing their own EV cable specific to their type of EV.
The are several key benefits which support this type of EV Charging infrastructure with the main points being less wear and tear which comes on the tethered cable, Universal EV Charging for all EV’s and the capability for three-phase 22kW EV charging.
So you might now be asking which EV Charging cable do you need for your EV? This depends solely on the EV you drive, and one quick look at the charging port will tell you what EV cable you require. The other end will always be the same, it will have a Type 2 Mennekes plug which connects into the Universal EV charging station socket.
Type 1 (J1772) – This is the least common type of EV Charging cable and is only used in older models like the Nissan Leaf. This type of EV cable has a capacity of 7.4kW at single phase.
Type 2 (Mennekes) – This is currently the most common cable type and is standard for most EVs. It allows for up to three-phase 22kW charging, which means your back on the road faster.
So there you have it, a rundown on the different types of EV charging cables, what the differences are and which one is right for your EV. Remember to give consideration to the length of the cable and how you will mostly be using it. For most people, the 5m cable is the best option as it gives them maximum flexibility and portability, whereas for others who might own multiple EV’s then a longer EV cable such as 7m or 10m might be a better option.
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