Type 2 to type 2 cable as extension cable.

[John Rogers]

I have a Type 2 (Mennekes) to type 2 charging cable for use with untethered charging stations. It occurred to me that this cable should also work as an extension cable to allow my wall connector to reach my car when parked just out of reach. Unfortunately the wall connector cable and the type 2 to type 2 cable don't fully engage. There is obviously something preventing them plugging in completely. Is anyone aware of whether this is intentional, and if so is it for a good reason?

 

[Icey]

This is intentional, as the cable is pumping up to 22kw you wouldn’t want and accidental unplugging while it’s under load. The type 2 standard requires a captive locked mechanism so it can not be unplugged by accident.

 

[John Rogers]

Thanks for the explanation Icey. Hopefully there is a way around this that still maintains the protection.

 

[Shallowal]

It's pretty easy to modify the type2 male connector with a saw, if you really wanted too. I have considered it many times, but as I havent ever needed the extension the idea never comes to fruition.

 

[John Rogers]

A possibility. Thanks.

 

[Shock-On-T]

This would be handy when you’re ICE’d out of a charging spot.

 

[pts260]

Literally watched a video on this yesterday by tesla Tom. Comments say that you have to physically modify to do this (cutting 10mm of plastic off surrounding shroud)

 

[Nickdp]

Literally watched a video on this yesterday by tesla Tom. Comments say that you have to physically modify to do this (cutting 10mm of plastic off surrounding shroud)

see Tesla Toms's comments, halfway down...

might be what you're after.

 

[Murbs]

see Tesla Toms's comments, halfway down...
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might be what you're after.

That "groundbreaking new product" profoundly violates IEC 61851 and ought to be illegal to sell.

 

[John Rogers]

Thanks everyone. I can confirm that cutting 11 mm off the smaller plug that plugs into the EVSE allows a type 2 to type 2 charging cable to also work as an extension lead for when one is ICED. Don't unplug the cables without first turning off the power flowing through them.

 

[Shallowal]

Thanks everyone. I can confirm that cutting 11 mm off the smaller plug that plugs into the EVSE allows a type 2 to type 2 charging cable to also work as an extension lead for when one is ICED. Don't unplug the cables without first turning off the power flowing through them.

Interesting. I have also considered cutting the excess plastic off, but have only ever used the cable once, and have never been blocked out of a charging station, so the thought remains just a thought bubble.
Have you used the modified cable in a non-tethered AC charger to prove that it still works for its original purpose?.

 

[John Rogers]

Yes. Half a dozen times.