Portable Charging Cable (Mode 2)
A portable charging cable lets an electric car charge from a household socket.
What is Portable Charging Cable (Mode 2)?
It has a control box with protection. Charging is slow. It is useful as backup. Charging power from a household socket is often limited to around 2 to 3 kW, so a full charge can take a day or more. Many cables let the user reduce the current. Some cables can also use blue CEE camping sockets, which are designed for higher continuous loads.
How it works
The box communicates with the car and limits current.
Why it matters for your car
Sockets can overheat with long use. Have wiring checked.
Other terms
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- Cylinder Head
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- Fuse
- Headlight Restoration
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- Oil Level Sensor
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- Tyre Pressure
- Van Tyre (C Tyre)
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