Ford 3 Pin Charger 10A For 13A Socket. Backup / Emergency Charger

£144.00 – £174.00 vat included

Ford compatible 3 pin charger that will charge the Type 2 socket Ford EV at 10A. This charging cable will provide the vehicle with up to 2.3kW when connected to a 13A socket. This is equivalent to approximately 6 to 8 miles of charge per hour.

If you plan to charge your EV regularly using a standard 3 pin socket, we recommend our adjustable current 3 pin charger, which has an integrated sensor that provides DC current detection equivalent to a Type B RCD and an optional temperature sensor in the plug.

Please note that the unit box of this fixed amp charger is IP65. This means that the unit box should be sheltered during heavy rain or snow. If you are placing the control box outdoors, we recommend the IP67 waterproof option that is available for the adjustable 3 pin charger.

Please consult with your electrician to ensure that the regular socket used for charging your vehicle is certified for EV charging. Read below for important details about this 3 pin charging cable.

Bag included for cables up to 15M.

Free shipping to UK mainland.

Please Read Before You Buy

Our Type 2 to 3 pin charging cables are normally returned for one of the reasons below. Reading this information may help you to avoid having to return the charger. Please also read the Description tab further down the page as it contains important information about this 3 pin EV charger.

Ensure compatibility between the charging cable and your vehicle. The images on this page provide a visual guide to the connector pins, allowing you to match the cable plug to your vehicle socket. You can also use our EV Cable Finder to locate your vehicle and explore the charging cables available for your vehicle.

Is the cable long enough? Measure the distance from your 3-pin socket to your Type 2 vehicle socket, typically where your vehicle is parked, and add half a meter to prevent overstretching the cable.

Cable Care & Warranty

To ensure the proper care of your charger, be sure to follow the safety instructions outlined in the user booklet provided with your charging cable. These chargers have a 12 months manufacturer warranty. However, following the instructions and safety information for using the Type 2 to 3-pin charger will help to ensure trouble-free use. In case you do not receive the user booklet, please notify us. Additionally, check our EV Cable Care Guide for valuable tips on safely using your 3-pin charging cable and avoiding common issues that may lead to the charger malfunctioning.

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Use a 13A Socket To Charge All Type 2 Socket Ford EV’s With A 3-Pin Charger.

This portable 3-pin EV charger is capable of charging the Ford EV up to 10A, providing approximately 2.3kW of power.

Simply plug the charger into a standard 3-pin 13A socket for a 10A charge. We recommend this type of charger as an emergency backup.

If you are going to charge your Ford EV for prolonged periods using a 13A socket, then we recommend our adjustable current charger. This type of charger lets you charge at lower currents, which helps to avoid heat stress on the mains socket.

Additionally, the adjustable current feature allows the vehicle to lower the current as needed, if the vehicle software allows.

The variable charger also includes DC current protection equivalent to a Type B RCD and has a timer that allows you to schedule charging to start anywhere from 1 to 10 hours after plugging in.

Most chargers sold in the UK are restricted to 10A for safety reasons. Charging at this current significantly diminishes the risk of the 13A socket overheating. Consequently, we will not offer for sale any 3-pin charger capable of charging at 13A due to the increased risk of damage it may cause to the 3-pin socket.

Photo of 10A home charger that connects to a 13a household socket

Picture showing a Type 2 EV socket and a CCS socket — 9 hole Type 2 / CCS socket and a 7 hole Type 2 socket

Choosing The Right Charger

The Ford electric vehicle has a Type 2 socket as standard, ensuring compatibility with this charger.

Charging an EV for long periods with a 13A socket may cause thermal damage to the socket. For instance, the socket may overheat in cases where it has damaged or faulty wiring, or when 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.

We understand that, at times, you might be charging your vehicle with a socket that has not been certified by an electrician. In such instances, we recommend the variable amp charger as it provides additional protection for the 3-pin socket.

It is also a good idea to check, after a few hours of charging, that both the plug and socket are not becoming excessively hot during charging.

Avoid using an extension lead or adapter with this 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 connecting the charger to the Ford EV, be sure to read the user booklet included with the charger.

How Waterproof Is This Charger?

This charger consists of four main components: the 3-pin plug, the cable, the control box (unit), and the Type 2 plug.

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.

Cable: The cable is 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 weatherproof.

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.

Features

IP65 protection for the control box.
Certification: UKCA, CE.
30mA AC Type A RCD.
Built in fault detection: Earth leakage, over voltage / under voltage, over current and surge protection.
PCB Overheating protection: The charging current will automatically reduce if the circuit board in the device box exceeds 75 degrees.

Choice Of Cable Bags

We provide a free canvas cable bag (suitable for cables up to 15M) to store this charger when not in use. You can also upgrade the bag to a cable case made from EVA material for enhanced waterproofing and impact protection. The EVA case has an elasticated strap in the bottom compartment and elasticated mesh pocket in the top. So it allows convenient storage of two cables. The EVA case can therefore carry 2 cables if each cable does not exceed 10 metres length (20M total length).

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3-Pin Charger Technical Data

Charging cable type	3-pin (Type G) 13A socket to Type 2 (IEC 62196-2) connectors
Lengths available	5Metre
Rated current	10A
Certification	CE, UKCA, TUV tested
Cable from control box to power outlet	TPE 3×2.5+2×0.75mm. Length including plug: 70cm
Cable to Type 2 vehicle plug	TPU 3×2.5+1×0.75mm
Control box dimensions	210mm (H) x 85mm (W) x 50mm (D)
IP grade	Control box: IP65. Plugs when connected to sockets: IP55
Operating voltage	220V-240V AC
Leakage protection	AC leakage 30mA
Working temperature	-30°C to 50°C
Flame retardant	UL94 V-0
Insulation resistance	10MΩ