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Portable Chargers for Electric Cars
A portable electric car charger is the best solution for when you don’t have a charging station at home. When it comes down to charging your EV, there isn’t a one charger fits all option. Different electric vehicles, as-well as consumers have different charging needs. There are many factors that come into deciding which is the best charge for your EV. There are 4 different types of charging modes for your electric vehicle to choose from. Here we’ll take a look at all portable electric car charger types and make it simple!
By 2030 the number of electric vehicles on the road is expected to be an enormous 140 million. Electric cars are the future, however to date there are not enough charging stations to accommodate the number of EV’s. When it comes down to charging your EV, you have only two options. First you can charge your EV from your domestic main electricity supply. Second you can charge from public or home charging stations.
With public charging stations, cost of charging can be expensive and finding them can be inconvenient due to out of service stations. Portable electric car chargers are a great option to safely charge your EV from your power mains at home. Since many EV users face the problem of not having garage or home space to install a charging station area.
Charging your EV with Portable Electric Car Chargers
Charging your EV with Portable Electric Car Chargers is simple. Using charging cables with controlbox or charging mode 2 is currently the most common technique used. Mode 2 is a method of connecting your EV to a standard socket-outlet. Mode 2 can also be used with industrial sockets outlets. The portable charging cable has a control pilot function and a system for protection against electric shock integrated in the connection cable. Also integrated in the connection cable, some controlbox’s offer the option to pre-set the charging time and adjust the amps, also show the real time data of the charging status.
Most portable cables come with the option to have Type 1 or Type 2 cable depending on your EV plug type.
Portable Cables
Portable electric car charging cables are great for on the go or at home. Around 80% of EV charging is done from home currently, since most EV owners prefer to charge their car overnight. Ready to provide more than enough range for the next day’s commute. One great way to combat range anxiety is top up charging! For those who don’t have a home charging station to charge their EV overnight. Top up charging means plugging in your EV whenever parked, during your grocery run, visit at your friend’s, appointment, workday or you name it! Top up charging is a great way to keep your car battery from draining to 0%!
Mobile Electric car chargers come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s look at some of the best!
Portable Charging Unit
There is one option for topping up your EV using a portable charging station. This is a new concept on the market, currently there is only one type to choose from, Zipcharge’s Go. The Go is a simple portable electric car charging unit, charged up from any regular household outlet. With this you can charge anywhere on your travels. In just over 30 minutes the 4kWh version can add 12-20 miles of range. Depending on the EV, and unit version it can add upto 25-40 miles of driving range.
ZipCharge’s Go
The ZipCharge Go is available to preorder now in the UK. With the option to purchase outright, or pay monthly. Price: starting from £49 a month.
Best Portable Cables
EV portable charging cable Type 2 to CEE plug with controlbox 16A 3 Phase
This portable charger is a great option when the EV owner wants to gain charge from industrial outlets. It comes with two options for power, 16A and 32A. It uses eco-friendly lead-free raw material and has the option to be mounted on wall aswell as portable. The plus of 2 years warranty is always great.
EV portable charging cable Type 2 to schuko with controlbox 16A-adjustable
The adjustable portable charging cable allows charging from 230V main sockets. It’s an easy charging solution with the option to adjust the amperes: 8A, 10A, 13A, 16A. The cable is provided with a dust protection cap. Overall, it’s sleek and easy to tuck in the back of your EV!
EV portable charging cable Type 1 to CEE plug with controlbox 32A
This charging cable is a great option when an EV owner wants to gain charge from industrial outlets with CEE plug. This cable is for Type 1 plug sockets, however there is also an option available for Type 2 plugs. Another perk is the option to adjust the amperes: 10A, 13A, 16A, 32A. This control box is also equipped with over-voltage, overheat and over-current protection. This product comes with a 2 year warranty cover.
EV portable charging cable Type 2 to UK plug 10A-fixed 15m
This portable charger is for use with UK plugs, it has fixed amperes. This particular cable is for Type 2 vehicle plugs, however there are options for Type 1. This product also comes with the option of 5 or 10m in length. It allows charging from 230V main UK household sockets. This product comes with a 2 year warranty cover.
One last thing to consider when using portable electric car chargers is that they must be kept free from dust or damp conditions. For the longevity of your cables, it’s best to keep them well organised and in damp free environment while stored in your EV. We recommend using a cable storage bag to keep your cables stored safely.
Above all, when you pick your portable electric car charger be sure to check your EV’s power and pick what’s right for you and your travel needs. Happy travels!
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Portable Chargers for Electric Cars
A portable electric car charger is the best solution for when you don’t have a charging station at home. When it comes down to charging your EV, there isn’t a one charger fits all option. Different electric vehicles, as-well as consumers have different charging needs. There are many factors that come into deciding which is the best charge for your EV. There are 4 different types of charging modes for your electric vehicle to choose from. Here we’ll take a look at all portable electric car charger types and make it simple!
By 2030 the number of electric vehicles on the road is expected to be an enormous 140 million. Electric cars are the future, however to date there are not enough charging stations to accommodate the number of EV’s. When it comes down to charging your EV, you have only two options. First you can charge your EV from your domestic main electricity supply. Second you can charge from public or home charging stations.
With public charging stations, cost of charging can be expensive and finding them can be inconvenient due to out of service stations. Portable electric car chargers are a great option to safely charge your EV from your power mains at home. Since many EV users face the problem of not having garage or home space to install a charging station area.
Charging your EV with Portable Electric Car Chargers
Charging your EV with Portable Electric Car Chargers is simple. Using charging cables with controlbox or charging mode 2 is currently the most common technique used. Mode 2 is a method of connecting your EV to a standard socket-outlet. Mode 2 can also be used with industrial sockets outlets. The portable charging cable has a control pilot function and a system for protection against electric shock integrated in the connection cable. Also integrated in the connection cable, some controlbox’s offer the option to pre-set the charging time and adjust the amps, also show the real time data of the charging status.
Most portable cables come with the option to have Type 1 or Type 2 cable depending on your EV plug type.
Portable Cables
Portable electric car charging cables are great for on the go or at home. Around 80% of EV charging is done from home currently, since most EV owners prefer to charge their car overnight. Ready to provide more than enough range for the next day’s commute. One great way to combat range anxiety is top up charging! For those who don’t have a home charging station to charge their EV overnight. Top up charging means plugging in your EV whenever parked, during your grocery run, visit at your friend’s, appointment, workday or you name it! Top up charging is a great way to keep your car battery from draining to 0%!
Mobile Electric car chargers come in all shapes and sizes. Let’s look at some of the best!
Portable Charging Unit
There is one option for topping up your EV using a portable charging station. This is a new concept on the market, currently there is only one type to choose from, Zipcharge’s Go. The Go is a simple portable electric car charging unit, charged up from any regular household outlet. With this you can charge anywhere on your travels. In just over 30 minutes the 4kWh version can add 12-20 miles of range. Depending on the EV, and unit version it can add upto 25-40 miles of driving range.
ZipCharge’s Go
The ZipCharge Go is available to preorder now in the UK. With the option to purchase outright, or pay monthly. Price: starting from £49 a month.
Best Portable Cables
EV portable charging cable Type 2 to CEE plug with controlbox 16A 3 Phase
The EV Portable charging cable Type 2 to CEE plug with controlbox 16A 3 Phase is available to purchase now, price: €544.50 / $585.
This portable charger is a great option when the EV owner wants to gain charge from industrial outlets. It comes with two options for power, 16A and 32A. It uses eco-friendly lead-free raw material and has the option to be mounted on wall aswell as portable. The plus of 2 years warranty is always great.
EV portable charging cable Type 2 to schuko with controlbox 16A-adjustable
This Type 2 to Schuko with controlbox 16A- Adjustable is available to purchase now, price: €314.60
The adjustable portable charging cable allows charging from 230V main sockets. It’s an easy charging solution with the option to adjust the amperes: 8A, 10A, 13A, 16A. The cable is provided with a dust protection cap. Overall, it’s sleek and easy to tuck in the back of your EV!
EV portable charging cable Type 1 to CEE plug with controlbox 32A
The EV portable charging cable Type 1 to CEE plug with controlbox 32A is available to purchase now, price: €363.00.
This charging cable is a great option when an EV owner wants to gain charge from industrial outlets with CEE plug. This cable is for Type 1 plug sockets, however there is also an option available for Type 2 plugs. Another perk is the option to adjust the amperes: 10A, 13A, 16A, 32A. This control box is also equipped with over-voltage, overheat and over-current protection. This product comes with a 2 year warranty cover.
EV portable charging cable Type 2 to UK plug 10A-fixed 15m
The EV portable charging cable Type 2 to UK plug 10A-fixed 15m is available to purchase now, price: €306.13.
This portable charger is for use with UK plugs, it has fixed amperes. This particular cable is for Type 2 vehicle plugs, however there are options for Type 1. This product also comes with the option of 5 or 10m in length. It allows charging from 230V main UK household sockets. This product comes with a 2 year warranty cover.
One last thing to consider when using portable electric car chargers is that they must be kept free from dust or damp conditions. For the longevity of your cables, it’s best to keep them well organised and in damp free environment while stored in your EV. We recommend using a cable storage bag to keep your cables stored safely.
Above all, when you pick your portable electric car charger be sure to check your EV’s power and pick what’s right for you and your travel needs. Happy travels!
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