10A 3-pin EV Charger For Plugging Into A 13A Home / Mains Socket. Charges A Type 2 EV
This porttable Type 2 to 3 pin charger can charge an EV at 10A, which equates to around 2.3kW.
Plug this charger into a 13A socket and charge your EV at 10A. This charger is recommended as an emergency back-up. For example, if you are visiting an area without any charging facilities nearby.
If you are using a 13A socket to charge your EV regularly and for longer periods, we recommend our adjustable 3 pin EV charger.
Being able to reduce the charging current reduces the heat stress on a mains socket. This is important if a 13A socket lacks a dedicated circuit connection. Or where the circuit and socket haven’t been certified for EV charging by a qualified electrician. Variable charging will also allow the charger and/or the vehicle to reduce the current if overheating is detected.
The variable charger also has Type B protection built in, so you will not have to install a Type B RCD if your fuse board does not have one. Additionally, the variable charger features a timer, enabling charging to start from 1 to 10 hours after plugging in and an optional plug temperature sensor and IP67 weatherproof unit.
Is This 3 Pin Charger Suitable For My EV / PHEV?
Choosing The Right Charger
To use this 3-pin charger, your EV must have a Type 2 socket. Refer to the photo of a Type 2 socket on this page and match it to your EV.
If you are still not sure, click the button below to find your EV/PHEV. This will enable you to verify if your vehicle is equipped with a Type 2 socket. Additionally, please review the information at the top of this page under “Please Read Before You Buy”. This information will help you to avoid the most common reasons for returning a 3-pin charging cable.
Use A Suitable Socket
Charging an EV for long periods with a 13A socket may cause thermal damage to the socket. For example, the socket might overheat if the socket has damaged, if there is faulty wiring, or if the electrical circuit is overloaded. It is rare, but it does happen.
For this reason, we strongly recommend having an electrician inspect the intended socket to certify its suitability for EV charging. This assessment should include factors such as the duration (e.g., 4 hours charging at a time), and the frequency of EV charging (e.g., daily).
We understand that, at times, charging your EV with a socket certified by an electrician may not be feasible. In such instances, we recommend the adjustable current charger as it provides additional protection for the 3-pin socket. It is also a good idea to ensure that both the plug and socket are not becoming excessively hot during charging.
Avoid using an extension lead or adapter with this Type 2 to 3 pin charger. Plug the charger directly into the socket. Ensure that water does not come into contact with the 3-pin plug or the Type 2 plug, and keep the charger dry when not in use. Before using this charger, be sure to read the user booklet included with the charger.
