tethered electric vehicle charger

A **tethered electric vehicle charger** is an electric vehicle (EV) charging unit that has a charging cable permanently attached to the charging station. The cable is fixed to the charger and cannot be removed, allowing users to plug it directly into their vehicle without needing to supply their own cable.

This contrasts with an **untethered charger**, which provides only a socket, requiring the user to use a separate, detachable charging cable.