Anyone used an EV charger extension lead?

[GoMickey]

I’ve got a wall charger with a short tethered cable that came “free” with the car—not my first choice. It works if I back right up to the garage, but I’d prefer to park further down the drive. I’ve considered an extension lead from Amazon or eBay, but reviews are mixed. My DIY 32A welding extension uses a thicker 10mm² cable, while these EV ones seem to be only 6mm². Has anyone tried using one?

 

[Mini King]

Using an extension lead from Amazon or eBay may not be safe, as they often don’t meet standards. The 6mm² cables are thinner than your 10mm² welding cable. It’s safer to have an electrician install a properly rated longer tethered cable.

 

[Zeke]

A quick tip for those using a granny charger with a 16-amp timer switch: Ensure that the car has finished charging and the charging process has stopped before the timer switch turns off the power. While the car's charger is designed to handle power surges, frequent interruptions can potentially damage the surge protection circuitry. To avoid this, it's best to let the charging cycle complete naturally.

 

[GoMickey]

Using an extension lead from Amazon or eBay may not be safe, as they often don’t meet standards. The 6mm² cables are thinner than your 10mm² welding cable. It’s safer to have an electrician install a properly rated longer tethered cable.

Thanks for the advice! I’ll avoid cheap extensions and consult an electrician for a proper solution. Safety’s key with high current, so upgrading to a longer tethered cable sounds like the best option.

 

[GoMickey]

A quick tip for those using a granny charger with a 16-amp timer switch: Ensure that the car has finished charging and the charging process has stopped before the timer switch turns off the power. While the car's charger is designed to handle power surges, frequent interruptions can potentially damage the surge protection circuitry. To avoid this, it's best to let the charging cycle complete naturally.

Do you recommend any specific timer switches or brands that are reliable for managing the charging process without risking damage to the surge protection circuitry?

 

[kb_24]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3QEK4E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use a 15-amp timer to schedule my EV's charging. I typically charge it from 20% to 80% over a 6-hour period. This approach has worked well for me so far.

It's convenient because you can plug the charger into the timer first, reducing the risk of electrical sparks.

 

[GoMickey]

Thans for sharing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3QEK4E?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I use a 15-amp timer to schedule my EV's charging. I typically charge it from 20% to 80% over a 6-hour period. This approach has worked well for me so far.

It's convenient because you can plug the charger into the timer first, reducing the risk of electrical sparks.