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Type 2 charging cable
- Thread starter Fursty Ferret
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Buying a single phase cable should be far lighter and easier to position that the Tesla 3 Phase cables. I got one from EVChargeking, however I would note that their 'Tesla Button' has now failed twice, had to send it away to be fixed the first time, can't be bothered again. I would buy from them again but not bother with the button.
I bought a Type 2 Extension cable for a tethered charger here and it works fine: Gen3.1 Type 2 Extension
Katic1972
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Just realised my Podpoint tethered cable is only 4.8m and whilst that was perfect for my i3s, my incoming Tesla M3LR has the charge port on the other side of the car.
Looking at the Podpoint cable itself there are the usual 3 wires for L,N and E but there is also a red signal wire.
Podpoint themselves do a 7m cable and I may need to go through them to keep up warranty I can’t see anywhere that sells the four wire cable.
Alternatively I can perhaps get my charger resited to the front of my house thereby using all cables I have at present.
I had hoped it’d be an isolate, screw off the cover, swap out the cable job.
Rarely easy is it.
Looking at the Podpoint cable itself there are the usual 3 wires for L,N and E but there is also a red signal wire.
Podpoint themselves do a 7m cable and I may need to go through them to keep up warranty I can’t see anywhere that sells the four wire cable.
Alternatively I can perhaps get my charger resited to the front of my house thereby using all cables I have at present.
I had hoped it’d be an isolate, screw off the cover, swap out the cable job.
Rarely easy is it.
Odd, that link takes you to the EV warning page which declares you're not, or no longer, allowed to use an extensions cable and offers the alternative of replacing the tethered cable for a longer one.
Or try an extension cable?
Type 2 Extension Cable | 5 Meter | 16/32 Amp |
The extension cables are only compatible with Rolec tethered units. Our extension cables easily allow you to extend the length of your Type 2 tethered charger. This gives you the extra length you need for awkward driveways. They are made from the same great parts and materials as our charging...
evonestop.co.uk
Might work out cheaper and easier
spooksman
Member
If you manage to get PodPoint to come out and put on a longer cable, I'd be interested in the cost etc - I may do that...
Katic1972
Member
At the time of install the cost to provide a 7m tethered cable was £249 fitted but I’m sure they’ll add a fair bit on now post install. Plus it’s two years down the road.
spooksman
Member
Kind of answers my question - thanks...
The missus can fight me for the charger then!
LukeUK
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You can buy the cable here;
www.evchargeking.com
Or, you can buy a longer cable with a type 2 connector (with a tesla button) one end, and bare ends the other end, so you could wire it in to your existing charger and also have the convenience of the Tesla button;
www.evchargeking.com
Luke
Charging cable - Single Phase - 32A - evChargeking
Single phase, 32A (3G6 +0,5) charging cable, high quality European made cable.
Or, you can buy a longer cable with a type 2 connector (with a tesla button) one end, and bare ends the other end, so you could wire it in to your existing charger and also have the convenience of the Tesla button;
Unique Tesla charging cables - evChargeking
Tesla Model S and Model X charging cable with integrated chargeport opener and charge control.
Luke
@Katic1972 and @spooksman
What @LukeUK said above.
I bought a Tesla button pigtail cable for my PodPoint from EVChargeKing and installed it onto my tethered PodPoint. I mentioned to EVChargeKing that it was for a PodPoint in an email (but I'm not convinced that mattered) and a 4 wire cable is what turned up... Direct replacement in the Podpoint as you described: isolate, terminal blocks and done. Actually technically I blagged a PodPoint engineer to replace it foc while he was there fixing my broken PodPoint but having watched him do it, it was as easy as I/you guessed and I would happily do it again myself.
What @LukeUK said above.
I bought a Tesla button pigtail cable for my PodPoint from EVChargeKing and installed it onto my tethered PodPoint. I mentioned to EVChargeKing that it was for a PodPoint in an email (but I'm not convinced that mattered) and a 4 wire cable is what turned up... Direct replacement in the Podpoint as you described: isolate, terminal blocks and done. Actually technically I blagged a PodPoint engineer to replace it foc while he was there fixing my broken PodPoint but having watched him do it, it was as easy as I/you guessed and I would happily do it again myself.
Katic1972
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Do you have a part code or link to the actual cable you ordered? One of the links above seems to show more wires than is needed. It should be FOUR for a Podpoint. Live, Neutral and Earth plus one for signal.
@Katic1972 and @spooksman
What @LukeUK said above.
I bought a Tesla button pigtail cable for my PodPoint from EVChargeKing and installed it onto my tethered PodPoint. I mentioned to EVChargeKing that it was for a PodPoint in an email (but I'm not convinced that mattered) and a 4 wire cable is what turned up... Direct replacement in the Podpoint as you described: isolate, terminal blocks and done. Actually technically I blagged a PodPoint engineer to replace it foc while he was there fixing my broken PodPoint but having watched him do it, it was as easy as I/you guessed and I would happily do it again myself.
The signal feed tells the pod point how much charge the car can take (obvs up to the max rate of the unit etc).
I’ve got a single phase 7kw standard pod point at home.
That link/photo is the one I ordered. It simply turned up with the right number of wires/a different version from the picture. I was slightly concerned with the picture too but all worked out fine. Drop Erwin (the owner) an email confirming you need 4 wires and it's for a PodPoint shortly before or after you order for reassurance perhaps? He's been super helpful to me and others in the past I think.
Full disclosure I've had to replace one Tesla button already (after just 2 summer months) on my cable (it's a super easy job if you're comfortable soldering - 6 screws, cut two wires and solder new ones on). Erwin said he had a bad batch which let water into the button and caused a short which drains the battery inside, which prevents the button working, but he's improved the production process to address this on latest batches. He sent me a replacement free of charge and gave detailed instructions on the website.
Type 2 Adapter - 32A 7.5m £100 delivered for a branded cable not seen it any cheaper and took 3 days to come via dhl
Katic1972
Member
Thanks but need a tethered version and in with four wires to ensure my pod point charges properly.
When I was looking at putting a longer cable into my podpoint I found this place:
When the local public chargers are no longer free, I'll be getting one
When the local public chargers are no longer free, I'll be getting one
Katic1972
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