Tethered Vs Untethered Wallbox
A tethered wallbox has a fixed charging cable attached, while an untethered one has only a socket and needs a separate cable.
What is Tethered Vs Untethered Wallbox?
Tethered units are more convenient for daily use. Untethered units suit cars with different plugs. Fixed cables can be locked or hung on a holder. A cable holder keeps a tethered cable off the ground and protects the plug.
How it works
The charging cable is either permanently wired into the wallbox or plugged into a socket each time.
Why it matters for your car
Check the cable length reaches the car’s charge port easily. Outdoor installations need a suitable protection rating.
Other terms
- Blow-off Valve (Diverter Valve)
- Brake Caliper
- Car Valuation
- Charge Point Operator (CPO)
- City Car
- CO₂ Emissions (G/km)
- Connecting Rod
- Creep Mode (EV Creep Setting)
- CV Joint (Constant Velocity Joint)
- Engine Valve
- Fuel Pump Control Module (Fuel Pump Driver)
- Hall-effect Sensor
- Part Number
- Piezo Injector
- Power Band
- Quarter Lights (Vent Windows)
- Radiator
- Stud Extractor (Screw Extractor)
- Surround View Camera (360-degree Camera)
- Tyre Repair Kit (Sealant Kit)