Which charging cable?

[Freds Dad]

I currently charge my Leaf on a Podpoint at home but what cable do I need to charge my M3 when it arrives or can I buy an adaptor for my current charger?

Any links / recommendations appreciated.

 

[Fred2]

If it's one of the newer leafs (the second generation from around 2017) then it uses the same cable (type 2 cable) for home charging. If it's one of the older ones, those use type 1 cables & you would need an adapter.

 

[Freds Dad]

If it's one of the newer leafs (the second generation from around 2017) then it uses the same cable (type 2 cable) for home charging. If it's one of the older ones, those use type 1 cables & you would need an adapter.

Its the old shape so probably an adaptor or are there any cables people can recommend?

 

[Tony Hoyle]

You use the cable that comes with the car. Your charger will have a type 2 already at the charger end.

 

[Freds Dad]

You use the cable that comes with the car. Your charger will have a type 2 already at the charger end.

I was told my Tesla Manchester where I had a test drive that the cars now only come with a 3 pin plug charger which will take almost forever to charge the car.

 

[GRiLLA]

Does your PodPoint have a socket, and what type is it ? Picture might help.

 

[Casss]

I was told my Tesla Manchester where I had a test drive that the cars now only come with a 3 pin plug charger which will take almost forever to charge the car.

That is contrary to their official charge cables page on the website. Still says that all new models come with the TMC and a type 2 cable.

 

[Rustybkts]

I was told my Tesla Manchester where I had a test drive that the cars now only come with a 3 pin plug charger which will take almost forever to charge the car.

I would be very surprised if the car was not supplied with a Type 2 cable as you are more likely to use that one than the "granny" charge lead.

 

[Rustybkts]

I currently charge my Leaf on a Podpoint at home but what cable do I need to charge my M3 when it arrives or can I buy an adaptor for my current charger?

Any links / recommendations appreciated.

If your type 1 lead is tethered i.e. hard wired to the wall point, your best fix is to purchase a new cable and Type 2 plug and ask an electrician to change it. Should only take half an hour.
There are many companies on the web that sell them.

 

[Freds Dad]

That is contrary to their official charge cables page on the website. Still says that all new models come with the TMC and a type 2 cable.

Thanks for that. Do you have a link to the page?

 

[Freds Dad]

If your type 1 lead is tethered i.e. hard wired to the wall point, your best fix is to purchase a new cable and Type 2 plug and ask an electrician to change it. Should only take half an hour.
There are many companies on the web that sell them.

Its not hard wired as I take the cable with me on the off chance one of the free chargers where I'm currently working are available, and today they are.

 

[Rustybkts]

Perfect, then I am sure your new car will have the correct cable as @Casss has described.

 

[GRiLLA]

Thanks for that. Do you have a link to the page?

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[NewbieT]

Picture of PodPoint with flap open would be useful just to confirm. If it is Type 2 your car should come with the right cable.

 

[Freds Dad]

Picture of PodPoint with flap open would be useful just to confirm. If it is Type 2 your car should come with the right cable.

 

[Alan J]

That's a Type 2.

 

[NewbieT]

Yep. You should be all sorted.

 

[M3P_2022]

I was told my Tesla Manchester where I had a test drive that the cars now only come with a 3 pin plug charger which will take almost forever to charge the car.

I picked my car up last Tuesday and it had a both the granny charger and a 5 meter type 2 cable