Advice about buying a charging cable

[tkmaxx5]

I haven't come across one of these, although I have come across tethered AC connectors on the same posts as DC connectors.

 

[Rolfe]

Oh, I see. Not seen one of those. Makes sense though.

 

[DBedford]

I am very surprised your MG4 did not come supplied with a type 2 cable. I would recommend not buying second hand. CCS charges always have their own cable I believe.

No MG EV by default comes with a type 2 cable, just the granny calls.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

No MG EV by default comes with a type 2 cable, just the granny calls.

The opposite of Renault, the Meganes all come with 3 phase type 2 as they all charge to 22kw AC.

 

[Nobbyplopps]

No MG EV by default comes with a type 2 cable, just the granny calls.

Mine does ?

 

[DBedford]

Mine does ?

By default ! I know many did, be blessed ?

 

[Tonych]

If you're getting the car on lease (e.g. via Tuskers) then it tends to come with both.

Mine was Tusker and came with a 3.5kw Type 2 only

 

[MG4ismycar]

So what’s the opinion on the type 2 32 amp cable? Single phase or three phase?

 

[tkmaxx5]

So what’s the opinion on the type 2 32 amp cable? Single phase or three phase?

What's the maximum AC charging your model can handle? Eg mine (MG5 facelift) can charge at 11kwh but only with three phase cable

 

[Jomarkh]

So what’s the opinion on the type 2 32 amp cable? Single phase or three phase?

Are you likely to gain time with a 3 phase and they are thicker and heavier?
Perhaps a poll on who uses a 3 phase.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

So what’s the opinion on the type 2 32 amp cable? Single phase or three phase?

Really depends on if your car is capable of 11kw AC charging.
To be fair even if it isn't I'd still get a cable capable of 7kw rather than 3.5

 

[Mickser]

I am very surprised your MG4 did not come supplied with a type 2 cable. I would recommend not buying second hand. CCS charges always have their own cable I believe.

Mine came with the granny charger and type 2 cable

 

[Mickser]

No MG EV by default comes with a type 2 cable, just the granny calls.

My mg4 came with both

 

[MG4ismycar]

What's the maximum AC charging your model can handle? Eg mine (MG5 facelift) can charge at 11kwh but only with three phase cable

I have the Trophy LR so I’m guessing 11kwh as well

 

[Ian Key]

I have the Trophy LR so I’m guessing 11kwh as well

Greenflag have them on offer at the moment. £99 for single phase and £120.49 for three phase.

EV Charging Cables UK | Type 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Leads

Shop EV charging cables in the UK, including Type 2 charger leads and portable EV cables for home and public electric car charging.

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[tkmaxx5]

I have the Trophy LR so I’m guessing 11kwh as well

Yeah I got a three-phase cable as it wasn't that much more than the singe phase, and there may be the time the odd extra juice is useful. So with a single phase cable most you can expect will be 6.5kwh AC, whereas with the three phase it's about 10.5. The cable is chunky though (ie comparted to the granny cable) but I don't really notice it.

We are off to France soon and there are a lot of 22kw / 50kw chargers about so felt it was worth it.

Most of the time I charge at home and don't actually carry my cable - if I was going on a longer trip I would.

It's a bit of swings and roundabouts but the faster cable for a few £ more made sense to me (paid about £140 on amazon)

 

[tkmaxx5]

Greenflag have them on offer at the moment. £99 for single phase and £120.49 for three phase.

EV Charging Cables UK | Type 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Leads

Shop EV charging cables in the UK, including Type 2 charger leads and portable EV cables for home and public electric car charging.

shop.greenflag.com

That looks a decent deal and free delivery too by the looks of things...

 

[Robf]

The article below explains differences well and has pictures of the different type end connectors for clarity

Which EV Charging cable should I buy? - EasbyEV

It can be a daunting task figuring out which EV charging cable you should buy for your electric car. Should I get a Single or 3-Phase, 16amp or 32amp, Type 1 or Type 2? In this blog, EasbyEV aims to answer some of your questions. Should I buy a Type 1 or Type 2 EV […]

easbyev.com

 

[MG4ismycar]

Greenflag have them on offer at the moment. £99 for single phase and £120.49 for three phase.

EV Charging Cables UK | Type 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Leads

Shop EV charging cables in the UK, including Type 2 charger leads and portable EV cables for home and public electric car charging.

shop.greenflag.com

Thanks. Just purchased single phase from Green Flag. Good deal.

 

[PeteC]

So what’s the opinion on the type 2 32 amp cable? Single phase or three phase?

I bought a three phase but only because I stay in Scotland fairly frequently and have to rely on public chargers while I'm there. There are some 22kW chargers nearby so it made sense to be able to get the higher charge rate as it cuts charge time by about 1/3 compared with two phase.