Reliable non-Tesla granny charger needed

[spon88]

My son just purchased a Megane E-Tech (very nice car!) and is waiting for the DNO to sort his electrical supply before having a Zappi installed.

In the interim he bought a granny charger from Amazon for around £150 which has just failed after 4 weeks of use! Most of the third-party chargers I can see available for UK purchase look surprisingly similar and Chinese manufacture and while he may just have been unlucky, we prefer to try something made locally next time around, even if it's a few quid more.

I see Tough Leads have one but the 10m cable version is out-of-stock. I've contacted them for a stock update but understandably he's trying to get a new one pdq to avoid the appalling rapid charger prices.

Anyone here got a recommendation for a decent third-party granny charger please, preferably UK made, although anything which has performed well would be considered.

Cheers

 

[Foxsbiscuits]

Simply Brands — Adjustable Vehicle Charging Cable – 10M UK 3Pin to Type 2

ADJUSTABLE DIGITAL CONTROLLER TYPE 2 TO UK 3PIN RCD PROTECTION 10 METRE CABLE LENGTH FAST CHARGING IEC, TUV CERTIFIED AND UKCA/CE COMPLIANT LIGHTWEIGHT AND ULTRA FLEXIBLE

www.simply-brands.com

This came with the car and has worked well, seems decent quality. eBay £195.

 

[davidmc]

I bought a Tesla UMC on ebay second hand for my wife's VW iD4 and works very well. At the time i got it for around £50 and was practically brand new.

example here on ebay thats on at the moment - 5 m TESLA Gen 2 UMC Universal Mobile Charger 1121254-00-E For Model 3 S X Y E200 | eBay

 

[spon88]

Simply Brands — Adjustable Vehicle Charging Cable – 10M UK 3Pin to Type 2

ADJUSTABLE DIGITAL CONTROLLER TYPE 2 TO UK 3PIN RCD PROTECTION 10 METRE CABLE LENGTH FAST CHARGING IEC, TUV CERTIFIED AND UKCA/CE COMPLIANT LIGHTWEIGHT AND ULTRA FLEXIBLE

www.simply-brands.com

This came with the car and has worked well, seems decent quality. eBay £195.

Ok, thanks for that, we'll take a look.

 

[spon88]

I bought a Tesla UMC on ebay second hand for my wife's VW iD4 and works very well. At the time i got it for around £50 and was practically brand new.

example here on ebay thats on at the moment - 5 m TESLA Gen 2 UMC Universal Mobile Charger 1121254-00-E For Model 3 S X Y E200 | eBay

May be an option, thanks for that. The 5m plus a Tough Leads extension would do it.

 

[Roy Batty]

I went with a Masterleads Granny Charger from Screwfix, well made didn't use it that often though.

 

[spon88]

I went with a Masterleads Granny Charger from Screwfix, well made didn't use it that often though.

Thanks, there's a depot close by so that could also be a good option as he needs to act sharpish.

 

[Avendit]

I bought a Tesla UMC on ebay second hand for my wife's VW iD4 and works very well. At the time i got it for around £50 and was practically brand new.

example here on ebay thats on at the moment - 5 m TESLA Gen 2 UMC Universal Mobile Charger 1121254-00-E For Model 3 S X Y E200 | eBay

100% what I would do too. good compatibility, cheap extra ends if you want to go commando or take it to europe etc.

 

[Jason71]

100% what I would do too. good compatibility, cheap extra ends if you want to go commando or take it to europe etc.

Plus one on the Tesla UMC.
Well done to the person who got one for £50 but even brand new its "only" £180 which for an OEM UMC is actually a bit of a bargain. I have seen other manufactures charge £450 for these.

 

[ajmorr.is]

I went with a Masterleads Granny Charger from Screwfix, well made didn't use it that often though.

Thanks, there's a depot close by so that could also be a good option as he needs to act sharpish.

I also have a Masterplug lead from Screwfix, the 10m version and have used for both the Tesla and my previous plug in hybrid - works fine. Masterplug 10A 2300W Mode 2 Type 2 Plug Electric Vehicle Charging Cable 10m - Screwfix

 

[WllXM]

I also have a Masterplug lead from Screwfix, the 10m version and have used for both the Tesla and my previous plug in hybrid - works fine. Masterplug 10A 2300W Mode 2 Type 2 Plug Electric Vehicle Charging Cable 10m - Screwfix

As said above, why buy this when you could get a genuine Tesla UMC for just £20 more, with option for interchangeable/worldwide plugs, up to 32A commando, proven reliability, and free DHL delivery in 48hrs?

 

[Jason71]

As said above, why buy this when you could get a genuine Tesla UMC for just £20 more, with option for interchangeable/worldwide plugs, up to 32A commando, proven reliability, and free DHL delivery in 48hrs?

Depending on location you might also need an extension lead and a waterproof box for the Tesla one which you might avoid with the 10m screw-fix one but still totally worth it

 

[ajmorr.is]

As said above, why buy this when you could get a genuine Tesla UMC for just £20 more, with option for interchangeable/worldwide plugs, up to 32A commando, proven reliability, and free DHL delivery in 48hrs?

10m cable length. A 5m cable is essentially useless for occasional scenarios where you want to charge at your Granny's.

 

[WllXM]

10m cable length. A 5m cable is essentially useless for occasional scenarios where you want to charge at your Granny's.

My Gran has an outdoor socket for the leaf blower so I'm lucky as my UMC is perfectly sufficient. Otherwise, an extension from ToughLeads + the UMC is miles better for me than a questionable brand

 

[ajmorr.is]

My Gran has an outdoor socket for the leaf blower so I'm lucky as my UMC is perfectly sufficient. Otherwise, an extension from ToughLeads + the UMC is miles better for me than a questionable brand

Since when has Masterplug been a questionable brand!? Every time you introduce a connection point in an electrical circuit, you're increasing the risk of failure or (especially in this type of setup) water ingress.

 

[spon88]

He's gone for the 10m Masterplug. He found a review from an electrical engineer on one of the other EV forums which rates it. Also the speed at which he could get it (arrived already) and the convenience of the 10m cable. I advised the Tesla unit plus a Tough Leads cable but either way, I think the unit he's gone for is decent. He also got a £30 voucher which helped swing it. Thanks for all the imput. One of the kids in an EV, one more to go!