Charging cables for EV's

Which charging cable suits my car?

The vast majority of cars today have a Type 2 socket. Have a look at a wallbox you are interested in and choose your car make and car model and see if it has a Type 2 or Type 1 socket. There you can also see what strength your car can receive and use that to choose the optimal cable. At Evify, we recommend that you choose a cable with 3-phase 32A or 3-phase 16A to future-proof for future cars even if your current electric car does not have such a high onboard capacity.

What distinguishes various types of charging cables from each other?

The main difference between our cables is the length and capacity. We have cables that are 3m, 5m, 7m and 10m long and the following strengths:

1-phase 16A - 3.6 kW
1-phase 32A - 7.4 kW
3-phase 16A - 11 kW
3-phase 32A - 22 kW

What is the difference between a Type 1 and Type 2 charging cable?

In chargers, the standard socket is Type 2 and appears on 99.9% of all EV home chargers on the market. In the car, however, it can differ depending on whether the car is a plug-in hybrid or an electric car and also depending on the model year. In today's cars, the most common connector is Type 2 as it is the EU standard, but on older cars Type 1 can also occur.

What charging cable length should i choose?

The best-selling cable length with us at Evify is 5 meters. It is a suitable length for the vast majority of occasions. If you have a wallbox at home that sits inside the garage, for example, and you park the car outside sometimes, it can be good to measure the distance to see if 10 meters might be better for you. A longer cable gives you more flexibility, but is also heavier, bulkier and more expensive.

What is the difference between Mode 1, 2, 3 & 4 charging cables?

Mode 1 is deprecated and no longer used.

Mode 2 are the usual spare cables that you get with most electric vehicles. They have a standard plug (schucko) for a standard wall socket at one end and a Type 1 or Type 2 plug at the other and an ICCB (In Cable Control Box) in the middle. Mode 2 cables are not intended for everyday use and should only be an option in situations where there is no charging station with a Mode 3 cable available.

Mode 3 is the modern standard for charging electric vehicles. These charging points use regular alternating current (AC), while fast chargers use direct current (DC).

Mode 4 is the system used in roadside fast chargers. There are no loose Mode 4 cables.

What variations exist in the qualities of charging cables?

Not all charging cables for electric cars are the same. There are several significant differences between high and low quality cables. Higher quality cables are more durable, are made of better materials and have stronger protection against the stresses that can be expected in daily use. At Evify, we only sell high quality cables.