Charging Cables and Plug Types.
Take charge of charging your electric car.
Don't be confused by the different types of cables and plugs you may have seen or heard of. The variety only means that you have flexibility in your options, depending on which electric vehicle you are driving, where you are going, and how much time you have to get there.
When charging at home.
There are two options for charging an electric vehicle at a private residence: a wallbox or a regular home power outlet. They supply completely different kinds of voltages and power outputs and different cables are needed to plug in.
When charging in public.
When pulling up to public charging stations, you will come across two different kinds of plugs that provide different kinds of voltages and power outputs. Some stations have both options and your selection depends on what you need at the moment.
Which cables do I need to buy?
The ICCB cable for using at a domestic socket is often included in the vehicle's price. A Type 2 cable can come at an extra cost, but is usually included in higher equipped vehicles - and you should take this cable with you when you want to charge at a public station with AC power. The CCS type 2 cable is usually installed at all the fast-charging stations (DC), so you don't need to buy and carry around this cable.
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