Buying a cable for public charging

[Bermudabob]

Hi all,
Had my ZS for about 2 weeks now and am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm now looking for a cable so that I can use a lot of the public charge points that do slow charging, but require you to have your own. I've found a 32 amp cable for about the same price as a 16amp one. So my question is, can you use the 32amp one on the ZS with no problem? If so, I'd like to get this one to avoid having to buy another in the future when I eventually upgrade (long term planning, I know...)

Rob

 

[kiltox]

You need a 32A cable. The ZS can charge at up to ~7kW on AC.

 

[Gomev]

Hi all,
Had my ZS for about 2 weeks now and am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm now looking for a cable so that I can use a lot of the public charge points that do slow charging, but require you to have your own. I've found a 32 amp cable for about the same price as a 16amp one. So my question is, can you use the 32amp one on the ZS with no problem? If so, I'd like to get this one to avoid having to buy another in the future when I eventually upgrade (long term planning, I know...)

Rob

Look on this forum there was a thread about this and a link to get one for about £96, hopefully offer is still on

 

[AussiePete]

Powerbulbs originally had the attached at a lower price (£123’ish) and a discount code BASKET25 brought it down to £96. They look to have upped the price, but the discount code might still work

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[Jake]

Hi all,
Had my ZS for about 2 weeks now and am thoroughly enjoying it. I'm now looking for a cable so that I can use a lot of the public charge points that do slow charging, but require you to have your own. I've found a 32 amp cable for about the same price as a 16amp one. So my question is, can you use the 32amp one on the ZS with no problem? If so, I'd like to get this one to avoid having to buy another in the future when I eventually upgrade (long term planning, I know...)

Rob

If you are looking to future proof then you should look for a 3 phase type 2 cable which will permit charging at 22kW when you have a car that is capable. They are less than £20 more. I know the MG max is 7kW on AC but if you are obviously thinking of future upgrades. Depends on whether there are any 22kW chargers within your travel area.

 

[Baz 81]

Powerbulbs originally had the attached at a lower price (£123’ish) and a discount code BASKET25 brought it down to £96. They look to have upped the price, but the discount code might still work

Car Bulbs | Halogen, HID, LED | Philips & OSRAM | PowerBulbs UK

Power Bulbs specialise in bringing you only the best, original equipment quality car headlight bulbs from leading manufacturers Philips, OSRAM, PIAA, GE, GT, NEOLUX and M-Tech.

www.powerbulbs.com

They put the price up to 144 pound but got the cable for 108 with the basket 25 code still cheapest I've seen

 

[AussiePete]

They put the price up to 144 pound but got the cable for 108 with the basket 25 code still cheapest I've seen

They've now put it up to £156 (£117 after discount)

 

[notdodgy]

If you are looking to future proof then you should look for a 3 phase type 2 cable which will permit charging at 22kW when you have a car that is capable. They are less than £20 more. I know the MG max is 7kW on AC but if you are obviously thinking of future upgrades. Depends on whether there are any 22kW chargers within your travel area.

I ordered a cable via ebay with a discount code, so got it for £99 delivered.
Discovered when it arrived that all the pins are occupied in the plugs, so I assume it is a 3 phase cable.
I seems bulky enough and takes a bit of wrangling.

Just re-read the description which says single phase....

Now reduced to £114 here

 

[Fishettibean]

Always go for the 32amp lead. Unless there is a special reason for the 16amp lead (like given a free cable).
Three phase isnt needed for ZS and is heavy but good future proofing or if you got another car that can do three phase charging.

 

[kompkar]

I got mine at EVCables
Type 2 Charging Cables

They appear pricier and add about £10 at the end for shipping but they do price matching. You will need to open a ticket and quote your source and they will match the price (did in my case...). The cables appear good quality and a lot less bulkier compared to some of the other options I have seen. Comes with 5yr warranty for domestic use.

 

[kompkar]

You need a 32A cable. The ZS can charge at up to ~7kW on AC.

I got a single phase cable but wondering if I have made a mistake here and instead I should have gotten a 3-phase cable !
Say if I want to use the 22kW public charger (like the ones at Gridserve - see image below) with my own cable - do I need a single-phase (or) 3-phase 32 Amp Type 2 cable.

 

[Fishettibean]

If you plug your ZS into a 3phase 22kw charger, the car can only pull 7kw off one of the phases. The only benefit of a 3phase cable is if your using it for another/future car that has 3phase.

 

[Kithmo]

Can we use a 3 phase cable for single phase charging ?
Is so, what's the disadvantage of buying a 3 phase cable, is just heavier ?

 

[Fishettibean]

You can use a 3 phase cable for single phase (I do) but two internal cables/pins are not in use on current models. Its heavier and cost more. The only advantage is future proofing- if you getting another car in the future that supports 3 phase.

 

[JodyS21]

Are we talking about a type 2 to type 2 cable?
Are they really that expensive - There's no electronics involved is there? simply a couple of plugs with a reasonably thick cable between them (surely less than £5 worth of copper per metre)?

 

[Cocijo]

I think the MG branded cable (with a bag!) is around £185

 

[BillyWhizz]

I got mine from ebay £80 brand new in the box

 

[bloggsy]

I think the MG branded cable (with a bag!) is around £185

The cable is only worth £85 but the bag will cost you £100!

Cheers

Bloggsy

 

[chowbenter]

32A EV charging cable 22kw three phase £75.26 even with £21 P+P it's a lot cheaper than what's on sale here. 100.0US $ 50% OFF|32a EV Charger 22KW Three Phase Electric Vehicle Cord for Car Charger Station Type 2 Female to Male Plug IEC 62196|Battery Cables & Connectors| - AliExpress

 

[johnnyallan]

I think the MG branded cable (with a bag!) is around £185

I got mine thrown in with the car for free