Charging cable recommendations please?

[Moorman]

I’ve decided to go for the Easee One charger, but it doesn’t come with a cable.

I’m looking for a good quality 10m straight Type 2 cable in black.

Would be grateful for any recommendations please?

 

[WannabeOwner]

Use the one that comes with the car?

Or are you looking for a permanent one to, in effect, convert the Easee One into a "tethered" charger?

 

[PeteSanders]

I've been using this one for over 18 months and have been very pleased with it, but unfortunately it's out of stock at present.

 

[Moorman]

Use the one that comes with the car?

Or are you looking for a permanent one to, in effect, convert the Easee One into a "tethered" charger?

Thanks for replying. I need the 10m length. I didn’t think the one coming with the car was that long from what I read here?

 

[Moorman]

I've been using this one for over 18 months and have been very pleased with it, but unfortunately it's out of stock at present.

Thanks for replying Pete.

 

[Nick77]

From my saved bookmarks:

EVConnectors - Largest Supplier of EV Cables & Custom Made Cables - FREE Next Delivery on all UK orders | EV Connectors

£125 for the 16A
£129 for the 32A

 

[PeteSanders]

Thanks for replying Pete.

No problem, hopefully they might have it back in stock by the time you need it. When I bought mine it seemed good value for a 10m cable.

 

[WannabeOwner]

I need the 10m length. I didn’t think the one coming with the car was that long from what I read here?

Yes, the provided one is definitely not that long.

 

[Bantam]

i bought my 10m type2 cable from ev cable
shop no complaints about quality and service

 

[GRiLLA]

I needed a cable in a hurry, so got an 8m cable from Amazon. Works perfectly.

Amazon.co.uk

 

[Billbrown1982]

I got mine from evChargeking

Any length you want and can have the button handle so you can open/unlock the charge port from the plug.

They were super helpful and communicative with me, BUT I will say its not the cheapest and you do run the risk of being stung with import tax. I got done once in 2 cables.

 

[Moorman]

I got mine from evChargeking

Any length you want and can have the button handle so you can open/unlock the charge port from the plug.

They were super helpful and communicative with me, BUT I will say its not the cheapest and you do run the risk of being stung with import tax. I got done once in 2 cables.

Thanks for your recommendation Bill. Do you know if the button works with others chargers or only with the Tesla charger?
I’ve gone for the Easee One, but really would like the button. I’ve seen mods you can do, but not keen to take the risk of modding a connector with all that juice flowing.

 

[Moorman]

i bought my 10m type2 cable from ev cable
shop no complaints about quality and service

Thanks for the suggestion Bantam.

 

[Moorman]

From my saved bookmarks:

EVConnectors - Largest Supplier of EV Cables & Custom Made Cables - FREE Next Delivery on all UK orders | EV Connectors

£125 for the 16A
£129 for the 32A

Thanks for taking trouble to reply.
This looks very good value. Did you buy one? If so, how is it?

 

[Billbrown1982]

Thanks for your recommendation Bill. Do you know if the button works with others chargers or only with the Tesla charger?
I’ve gone for the Easee One, but really would like the button. I’ve seen mods you can do, but not keen to take the risk of modding a connector with all that juice flowing.

The button is just to open the cars charge flap and then unlock the cable when removing. So only works on Tesla mate.

 

[GRiLLA]

I got mine from evChargeking

Any length you want and can have the button handle so you can open/unlock the charge port from the plug.

They were super helpful and communicative with me, BUT I will say its not the cheapest and you do run the risk of being stung with import tax. I got done once in 2 cables.

My experience with EV ChargeKings button cable was poor. After a year it failed and I sent it back for repair (dealt with quickly) then it failed again once it was out of warranty in such a way that it was not working but also stopping the charging. It all seemed to be due to water ingress, the handle design isn't very good.

Better option is a regular cable and a keyfob.

 

[Billbrown1982]

My experience with EV ChargeKings button cable was poor. After a year it failed and I sent it back for repair (dealt with quickly) then it failed again once it was out of warranty in such a way that it was not working but also stopping the charging. It all seemed to be due to water ingress, the handle design isn't very good.

Better option is a regular cable and a keyfob.

Oh dear...well I will have to hope that you have been super unlucky because if not, my time might be about to arrive lol. I've had my cable for about 14 months and use it almost every day, outside on the driveway in all weathers.

 

[Moorman]

The button is just to open the cars charge flap and then unlock the cable when removing. So only works on Tesla mate.

Yes I get that. My question was whether it only works with the Tesla wall charger or will work with other chargers like the Easee One I’m planning to get. Wasn’t sure if the Tesla charger sends a special voltage or signal to the button that other chargers don’t do?

Thanks anyway!

 

[Moorman]

My experience with EV ChargeKings button cable was poor. After a year it failed and I sent it back for repair (dealt with quickly) then it failed again once it was out of warranty in such a way that it was not working but also stopping the charging. It all seemed to be due to water ingress, the handle design isn't very good.

Better option is a regular cable and a keyfob.

Thanks for your thoughts G.

 

[MrT3]

Wasn’t sure if the Tesla charger sends a special voltage or signal to the button that other chargers don’t do?

With the evchargeking Tesla cable it is the electronics behind the button in the connector that sends the signal to the car - the charger isn't involved so it will work with any one.