FAQ
Type 1 EV charging cables inlet is the American and Japanese standard (J1772). The standard is used in Asia. Most earlier electric cars in Europe used to use the Type 1 standard. However, now the majority of EVs use the Type 2 standard.
Type 2 EV charging cables are more often used in Europe to charge electric vehicles (EVs). Type 2 inlet is the standard in Europe (IEC 62196) and sometimes also referred to as Mennekes, the company that is credited for originating the design.
In Europe fewer electric vehicles (EVs) use the Type 1 electric car charging standard. To learn more about which EVs use this standard, simply follow this link to the e-zoomed Electric Living Blog to see a full list.
A number of electric vehicles (EVs) use the Type 2 electric car charging standard. To learn more about which EVs use this standard, simply follow this link to the e-zoomed Electric Living Blog to see a full list.
Most homes in the UK have a single-phase electricity supply and therefore a single-phase EV charging cable will be appropriate. If in doubt of the type of supply (1-phase or 3-phase) supplied to the residential dwelling, we strongly recommend seeking professional advise from a qualified source.
At e-zoomed we offer 2m to 50m. In fact, e-zoomed offers one of the most comprehensive portfolio of electric car charging cable lengths, to meet the needs of residential and public charging, private and business customers. We offer these lengths in single-phase and three-phase EV charging cables.
It depends, is the short answer. Factors to consider are many, but the key factor is the location of the electric car charging point (residential or public), and the distance between the EV and the charging station. In general, most EV owners opt for a 5m or 6m EV cable, given the versatility of the length and the practicality of carrying and storing.
Yes, we at e-zoomed offer bespoke lengths to meet the needs of the customers. To receive a quotation, simply email us at shop@ezoomed.com.
It depends on a number of factors, to include: the electricity supply (single-phase or three-phase), the onboard AC charger of the electric vehicle (EV), and the specifications of the charging station. In general, most older electric cars will need 3.6kW, while the more recent electric vehicles will need 7.2 kW or higher. If you need to know which is the most appropriate EV cable for your needs, we encourage you to send us an email at shop@ezoomed.com.
The IP44 rating is the IEC standardised International (or Ingress) Protection Code system for measuring enclosures capabilities. The IP Code reflects the degree of protection as “IP” followed by two numbers; the first digit shows the extent to which enclosures are protected against particles and protection to others from enclosed hazards. The second digit indicates the extent of protection against water. A product that has a rating of IP44 means that it is protected against solid objects that are bigger than 1mm and water splashing from all directions.
The IP55 rating is the IEC standardised International (or Ingress) Protection Code system for measuring enclosures capabilities. The IP Code reflects the degree of protection as “IP” followed by two numbers; the first digit shows the extent to which enclosures are protected against particles, and protection to others from enclosed hazards. The second digit indicates the extent of protection against water. An IP55 rated product is protected against dust ingress that could be harmful for the normal operation of the product but is not fully dust tight. It is protected against solid objects and water jets projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) from any directions.
It depends. If the EV charging cable you are using at home is longer than the average length, then it may make sense to have a shorter length EV cable in the boot of the EV for public charging or workplace charging. Shorter EV cables are lighter to carry, easier to store and therefore more practical.
Though it is not mandatory, we at e-zoomed strongly encourage the use of an EV cable case to better protect and maintain the EV charging cable over the long-term. An EV case also helps in neatly storing the EV cable in the boot or garage.
By using a dedicated home EV charger, the electric vehicle (EV) can be charged faster overnight. Using a 3-PIN domestic plug for charging can take up to 20 hours (if not longer), while with a dedicated home electric charger, it can take between 4 to 9 hours.
A SMART electric car charger is enabled with data connectivity to include Wifi, 3G or 4G SIM, RFID and more. A SMART EV charger is an intelligent machine that assists the EV owner, charging operator and the National Grid, to gain more information ‘data’ on charging and to have more control.
An untethered (socket only) electric car charger, is an EV charger without a permanently attached cable. While, a tethered EV charger has a permanently attached EV cable.
In general, in the UK, there is no regulation for a home EV charger to be serviced yearly. However, some other countries do make it mandatory for annual servicing. We recommend following the manufacturers guidelines on the maintenance and servicing of an EV charger.
A home electric car charger can cost between £200 to £2,000, depending on the type of electric car charger and associated installation costs. However, in general, most residential EV chargers costs less than £1,000.
Most established manufacturers offer a warranty of two years. However, some EV charging station manufacturers offer an extended warranty program. We recommend checking at the time of purchase for any extended warranty scheme.
A standard installation usually takes up to 3 hours, however, each installation is different. At e-zoomed we offer a high quality EV installation service, competitively priced.
