We’re just in the market for a new car and looking to get an EV.
One of the optional extras is a very expensive 6m Mode 3 Type 2 400V 16A 11kW IEC 3P cable “for public charging stations”.
I assumed the cables were already there are the charging stations, like the hoses at the petrol bowser?
Should we purchase this cable, or is it unnecessary? We don’t have a fast charger at home so, for the time being, we’re just planning to charge off the (included) 240V 10A cable at home.
Most of the charge stations around Adelaide have a type 2 socket, so anyone wanting to use the charger needs to supply their own cable. There are a few around that are a standard 15A outlet, you’d be able to use this type of charger with your standard cable, but it won’t be fast charging.
Where are you located? And which vehicle are you looking to buy? You might be able to find a more reasonably priced cable from elsewhere.
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