Type 2 to 3 Pin Charger. Adjustable 6A 8A 10A Current For Charging Your EV With A 13A Socket

Yes. Most customers use it for overnight charging or as a backup, but your socket must be certified for regular charging by an electrician. Customers generally use this charger for overnight charging, top-up charging or as a backup for going on holiday or visiting family and friends

Yes — as long as the socket is in good condition it is safe to charge your EV with this charger. The charger also includes in-built safety mechanisms and is certified to comply with the IEC 627572 standard for Mode 2 charging whereby the vehicle is connected to a 13A socket certified for EV charging.

If the 13A socket and wiring in your circuit is in good condition, then you can charge your vehicle for long hours with this charger. The charger automatically regulates the temperature of the control box and shuts off if needed. There is also an optional sensor in the plug that acts as an emergency cut off if the plug becomes too hot. If the 13A socket is very hot after a few hours of charging, this will indicate underlying problems that will need to be rectified by an electrician.

This charger consists of four main components: the 3-pin plug, the cable, the control box (unit), and the Type 2 plug. Each of these components has different levels of water resistance.

3-Pin Plug: The plug should be safe from water if you are plugging it into an indoor socket. If you are using an outdoor socket, the 3-pin plug needs to be protected and you should therefore use a weatherproof socket with at least IP66 protection.

Cable: The cable is fully waterproof as long as there are no cuts or tears in the cable sheath.

Control Box: The standard control box is IP65-rated. This rating means that the control box can withstand light rain. If you are placing the control box outside, you can select the option to upgrade to the IP67-rated control box. This rating means that the control box is fully waterproof and can be left outside in any weather.

Type 2 Plug: The Type 2 plug is built with an outer shell that is designed to withstand rain and snow when connected to the vehicle socket. The vehicle socket is also designed to be watertight and should therefore provide protection from water ingress when the Type 2 plug is connected. A common way for water to enter the Type 2 plug is when the plug cap is replaced after charging. The plug cap must always be replaced after charging your vehicle, but do ensure that the inside of the plug cap is dry. Avoid leaving the plug lying around outside, do not drag or drop the Type 2 plug on the ground and store the charger in a dry place when not in use.

In order to understand the waterproof protection for this charger, it is useful to explain what the IP ratings mean.

The IP rating consists of 2 numbers. The first number signifies resistance to dust. The second number signifies resistance to water. The higher the number, the higher the resistance.

The table below is the technical definition of what each number means in terms of dust and water resistance.

In terms of this charger, a rating of 6 means that this charger is dust proof. A water resistance of 5 means that the charger has been tested and certified to withstand light rain. A water resistance of 7 means that the charger is able to withstand heavy rain and snow.

An IP67 enclosure is therefore recommended if the control box is placed outdoors because it is protected against all types of weather and will avoid any electrical damage that can be caused if water enters the control box.

The approximate charging speeds for charging from 6A to 10A are displayed below:

Charging speeds are influenced by the health and efficiency of the vehicle’s battery, weather temperature, voltage of the power supply and condition of the power socket and plug

Adjustable amperage allows you to reduce the current that is drawn from a power outlet. This flexibility is one of the biggest advantages over fixed‑rate chargers that only charge at one setting and significantly prevents a socket from overheating in circumstances where there is overloading of an electrical circuit or where a socket may be damaged by wear and tear. The charger will power up with the last amp setting that was selected. Reducing the current is also beneficial for situations whereby:

• The country where you are charging advises a safe charging limit, for example 10A in the UK.
• The vehicle manual advises using a lower current when charging from a household socket.
• PV / Solar panel systems require a maximum charging rate of 6A or 8A.
• Properties with older wiring can only withstand lower currents.
• Charging at higher currents trip the fuses.
• Charging from static caravans, garages, outbuildings or any place where you are not certain if the wiring will withstand high loads.

The scheduled charging function of your vehicle can be used independently to initiate and terminate the charging. The scheduled charging function needs to be set first; then the charger plugged in (ensure that the delay timer on the charger is not set); set the current; then insert the Type 2 plug into the Type 2 socket of the vehicle. Ensure that scheduled charging is only set via the infotainment console in the car or the vehicle app. Using both the timer delay and the vehicle’s schedule charging setting can cause a conflict.

If your vehicle has a CCS socket or Type 2 socket, then this charger is fully compatible with your vehicle. Please read the information in the product details to see a photo of what a CCS or Type 2 socket looks like.