Charging When It Is Raining.

[Buster72]

Like most areas, it seems like it has been raining for weeks in Bristol.
I do most of my MG4 charging at home.
So I was wondering what most people think about charging their car outside (obviously) while it is raining.

 

[MoDolph]

It's not going to electrocute you or damage the car if that's what your asking.

I don't like it because I get wet and the cable gets dirty from being on the floor.

 

[Buster72]

It's not going to electrocute you or damage the car if that's what your asking.

I don't like it because I get wet and the cable gets dirty from being on the floor.

Yes I was just enquiring about the possibility that rain water could get into the charging plug at the car end.

 

[tsedge]

We charge in all weathers, the car and chargers are designed for it. Just did an overnight charge during a storm last night with strong winds and rain (no lightning).

Obviously not recommended for those using grannies with extension leads.

 

[OJEastwood]

Like most areas, it seems like it has been raining for weeks in Bristol.
I do most of my MG4 charging at home.
So I was wondering what most people think about charging their car outside (obviously) while it is raining.

Can you charge an electric car in the rain? | Octopus EV

Charging EVs in the rain is completely safe, they were built for all kinds of weather. Find out why charging in the rain isn't something to worry about.

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[Ayoull]

Just don't let driving rain into the type2 socket as it doesn't appear to have any drain holes, I just keep the flap closed until I'm stood Infront of the car and ready to put the lead in

 

[timeades]

If you are worried about it you could always get a rain hood

https://www.fruugo.co.uk/magnetic-rain-cover-for-electric-vehicle-car-ev-charging-port-jack-hood-sleeve/p-119506921-251268565?language=en&ac=bing

 

[Buster72]

Can you charge an electric car in the rain? | Octopus EV

Charging EVs in the rain is completely safe, they were built for all kinds of weather. Find out why charging in the rain isn't something to worry about.

octopusev.com

Very interesting and thanks for this.

 

[evcog]

Thanks for this timeades. I live in the Somerset so the rain has been dreadful over the last few weeks as you say. The rain hood might be a good idea. I will have to look into this.

 

[OJEastwood]

Very interesting and thanks for this.

You're very welcome!

 

[Slipstream]

We charge in all weathers, the car and chargers are designed for it. Just did an overnight charge during a storm last night with strong winds and rain (no lightning).

Obviously not recommended for those using grannies with extension leads.

When we had the snow I went to unplug the car. The charging port was full of snow I had to dig out the cable lol.

 

[Deleted member 11154]

I would check that whatever cable you have has adequate IP rating for inclement weather.

 

[Diggsy]

If you watch this, I don’t think you need to worry about the rain…