Charging in rain with granny charger. Any problems?

[Scifly]

Is it ok to charge in the rain? Does rain gettting in around the car plug end or onto the charging unit cause any problems? I am using IP66 external wall socket with built in RCD so no problems there. Mostly concerned with rainwater splashing in and around the car plug end.

MG HS PHEV Trophy 2 weeks old

 

[Jto]

Just make sure that the plug and socket are kept dry the charge is water proof, I have charged for over two year with no problems but did buy a cover for the car charging opening to keep rain snow and frost off.

 

[shahsthegreat]

I haven't had any issues since the past 1 year I've had the car. Haven't used any protection or cover.

 

[Deleted member 14627]

Just make sure that the plug and socket are kept dry the charge is water proof, I have charged for over two year with no problems but did buy a cover for the car charging opening to keep rain snow and frost off.

Where did you get the protective cover from please?

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Is it ok to charge in the rain? Does rain gettting in around the car plug end or onto the charging unit cause any problems? I am using IP66 external wall socket with built in RCD so no problems there. Mostly concerned with rainwater splashing in and around the car plug end.

MG HS PHEV Trophy 2 weeks old

It is designed to be charged in the rain.
Torrential rain.

Just don't jet wash the socket whilst charging (or discharging)

No covers required.
Only if it makes you feel better.

 

[Jto]

If you which have a cove as extra protection look on eBay

 

[Scifly]

Just looked and Amazon and think I may get this one. Cant do any harm to have extra protection I suppose. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-M...ctric+car+chargering+cover,aps,94&sr=8-4&th=1

 

[Yorkshire Hillbilly]

I've been charging from the granny charger for a full year and never had any problems. I have an industrial extension cable from my utility building/garage at the back of the house all the way (30m) to the hedge at the front of the house. There's a double garden/waterproof socket on the end that I plug into.

There's been a few stress fractures around the plastic socket but I'll just replace it in the same housing this summer.

 

[Yorkshire Hillbilly]

Just looked and Amazon and think I may get this one. Cant do any harm to have extra protection I suppose. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Electric-Magnetic-Adhesion-Waterproof-Protection/dp/B0BHSFT1N4/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2QNV08PCN4OWY&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3HLSfL2jx_m74tBg4ZU_eHhKx6tujNv_HReenhEmHx_wnNjmApPhh-WEcdJUEwoSTc7cobV4M4X_P5TB0aeMKYMFCz869o5f-8L2fUXApOt6l11iIZVOWDvxXjNo9VcjJsrdwVms4LfTRtmvkI1LEhLnCazVRHimGQJfylp7ktmxIxc2Nz5-xpaX4jWtk7kn-bpxx1Q0_xUKq9C8FQ0hN_hYHJCXDuISmAtSNf0CtFGdmVryEAMq1nAEPo8iewzkxPv1PSCQZNwl_5BcLW7ARM18Kjp8EBuRRBOd8JimKKU.0HUtp4S5QHFnSpn3VtHJ54zSlKFAlkpNLef8OE_OJ2w&dib_tag=se&keywords=electric+car+charging+cover&qid=1710690154&refinements=p_85:20930949031,p_72:419153031&rnid=419152031&rps=1&sprefix=electric+car+chargering+cover,aps,94&sr=8-4&th=1

I personally wouldn't bother. I'm on the top of a hill and wide open to the elements and haven't had any problems with snow, ice, sideways rain etc. I just close the flap against the plug and it's fine.

 

[mg4]

I've been charging from the granny charger for a full year and never had any problems. I have an industrial extension cable from my utility building/garage at the back of the house all the way (30m) to the hedge at the front of the house. There's a double garden/waterproof socket on the end that I plug into.

There's been a few stress fractures around the plastic socket but I'll just replace it in the same housing this summer.

Thanks for the image, i had the same idea to add a crosswalk protection but too bad this is strictly forbidden in the Netherlands. And the housing association don't allow charging EVs from your home as well.

 

[remelrm]

Is it ok to charge in the rain? Does rain gettting in around the car plug end or onto the charging unit cause any problems? I am using IP66 external wall socket with built in RCD so no problems there. Mostly concerned with rainwater splashing in and around the car plug end.

MG HS PHEV Trophy 2 weeks old

Same no issues