XPower charging cable

[JAD]

Having recently bought an XPower, I am looking to buy a charging cable but not pay the full £236 for an MG one! I assume that any type 2 to type 2 32A will do? Should I get a 3 Phase 22kw one? Any recommendations? Halfords Ring or better value elsewhere?

 

[Brettus]

I think you only have a 7kw onboard charger now so anything extra is overkill. I happened to have a left over one from my i3 days but I think it’s more capable than the car.

 

[shinyrobot]

You just missed the Amazon sale, but I think there's another 10-11 Oct

https://amzn.eu/d/ifl8mkF

This is overkill, but hey, so is the car.

 

[Brettus]

sigh why do I click Amazon links for stuff I don’t need. I’ll be recommended it for MONTHS now (until I click something else I equally don’t want and it’ll be that )

 

[Rolfe]

Either that or they'll be recommending something you already bought and have no need to buy again.

 

[shinyrobot]

I think you only have a 7kw onboard charger now so anything extra is overkill. I happened to have a left over one from my i3 days but I think it’s more capable than the car.

I think it can take 11kw (3 phase @16A)
... not that I have 3 phase

 

[Jomarkh]

I think it can take 11kw (3 phase @16A)
... not that I have 3 phase

Just look at the type2 socket onnthe car to see if L2 and L3 are populated

 

[Tight Git]

Got mine from here a few months back £99 now for single and about £120 for a 3 phase if you need the 3 phase

EV Charging Cable Type 2 32A - 5M - Single Phase P1 Autocare

P1 AUTOCARE EV Charging Cable 32A - 5M - Single Phase TYPE 2 TO TYPE 2 Reliable and fast charging from any public or home charging unit, compatible with all type 2 vehicle’s, seven pin sockets.

shop.greenflag.com

 

[Brettus]

Single will do for any phase 2 it seems.

But if you have (or may get/use) other EVs then having a higher spec one makes sense.

 

[shinyrobot]

Single will do for any phase 2 it seems.
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But if you have (or may get/use) other EVs then having a higher spec one makes sense.

Yeah, I was basing it on this..

MG MG4 EV XPOWER

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[Ian Key]

Having recently bought an XPower, I am looking to buy a charging cable but not pay the full £236 for an MG one! I assume that any type 2 to type 2 32A will do? Should I get a 3 Phase 22kw one? Any recommendations? Halfords Ring or better value elsewhere?

Greenflag still have a sale on. 32Amps | 5M | Three Phase £120.49 and 32Amps | 5M | Single Phase £99.99

EV Charging Cables

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[JonnyG]

Amazon sale on Type 2 cables

Amazon have got a sale on Type 2 cables, not sure how long it will last but they have all lengths and kW ratings AKESON Type 2 Charging Cable for Electric Cars - 22kW, 5M, Three-Phase, 32A, IP55 Waterproof, IEC-62196-2 - Compatible with All Common Charging Stations and EVs...

www.mgevs.com

 

[TechNick]

Screwfix appear to have Type 2 cables on offer at the moment:

7kW for £144.49 - Project EV 32A 7kW Mode 3 Type 2 Plug Electric Vehicle Charging Cable 5m - Screwfix

22kW for £169.15 - Project EV 32A 22kW 3-Phase Mode 3 Type 2 Plug Electric Vehicle Charging Cable 5m - Screwfix

 

[Anon70]

Interesting how the brochure shows 7kW as the max AC charge rate but these 2 websites say the car can charge at up to 11kW AC. Anyone tried public AC charging on a 3 phase charger?

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MG4: a guide to charging the affordable EV hatchback

Direct rival to the Megane E-tech Electric, the MG4 EV is generating a buzz in Europe. Let's focus on charging with this new MG sensation.

blog.chargemap.com

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

Having recently bought an XPower, I am looking to buy a charging cable but not pay the full £236 for an MG one! I assume that any type 2 to type 2 32A will do? Should I get a 3 Phase 22kw one? Any recommendations? Halfords Ring or better value elsewhere?

I'm sure I saw a used MG one on the forum somewhere for a £100?

 

[siteguru]

Interesting how the brochure shows 7kW as the max AC charge rate but these 2 websites say the car can charge at up to 11kW AC. Anyone tried public AC charging on a 3 phase charger?

MG MG4 EV Long Range

All details and specs of the MG MG4 EV Long Range (2022). Compare price, lease, real-world range and consumption of every electric vehicle.

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MG4: a guide to charging the affordable EV hatchback

Direct rival to the Megane E-tech Electric, the MG4 EV is generating a buzz in Europe. Let's focus on charging with this new MG sensation.

blog.chargemap.com

There's a simple solution for any X-Power owner - just look at the damn charge port. If there are pins in the L2 and L3 holes then it almost certainly supports 3-phase charging.

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

There's a simple solution for any X-Power owner - just look at the damn charge port. If there are pins in the L2 and L3 holes then it almost certainly supports 3-phase charging.

Thanks
I assumed the chap.wanted to do a balance charge?
I've read somewhere that I should attempt a full charge every now and again to balance the batterys?
All my charging is done at my local Tesla Superchargers as I can't reliably charge at home. (Off grid, solar only)

 

[siteguru]

You could DC charge to a high value (e.g. 90%) then finish off the charge on the granny lead, thus allow the battery to balance?

 

[Bricktop X PWR]

You could DC charge to a high value (e.g. 90%) then finish off the charge on the granny lead, thus allow the battery to balance?

Sounds good.

 

[DrAndyPerry]

There's a simple solution for any X-Power owner - just look at the damn charge port. If there are pins in the L2 and L3 holes then it almost certainly supports 3-phase charging.

Looks like 7kW. :-(