There are now countless facts and myths about charging an electric car, especially when this is done at home or at work without using a charging station. Over the years, there have also been many developments, which have completely changed some things. To answer important questions, we have placed all the information below about how dangerous it can be to charge your EV with a mobile charger. Can you charge your electric car at home or elsewhere with a mobile charger or is this too dangerous?
In these situations it is indeed dangerous to charge with mobile chargers
You can simply charge your electric car with a mobile charger, but there are a number of things you should take into account when connecting your EV to a mobile charger. If you are not careful, there are dangerous situations that can cause a short circuit or even a fire. We have listed a number of the most common dangerous situations for you below.
Chargers with broken cables: always dangerous
Mobile chargers often have to endure more than an average charging cable. Especially because mobile chargers are often taken along at times when there is less space in the trunk and not everyone has a handy storage bag for mobile chargers. That is why we advise you to always check the cables from the mobile charger before you plug the mobile home charger into a socket.
If one of the cables is damaged, this entails major risks. Especially if the socket to which the charger is connected is not provided with protection. You can think of short circuits and fire hazards, but also of electric shocks when someone touches the cable or the damaged part touches water. If you are technically minded, repairing a cable is a small effort. Take your time and use the right materials: mobile chargers use a lot of voltage and easy solutions only cause more problems and loss of power.
Keep an eye on the whole picture: using all devices and cables is dangerous when the cables or connections are damaged. So check your charging cable regularly before connecting it to the charging station to charge your EV .
A mobile charger plugged into the wrong outlet
A situation that still occurs far too often is the situation where the mobile charger is connected to a socket that is not suitable for it. In this case, it is not about the voltage, the number of phases or the maximum number of amperes on the socket, but the condition of the socket itself.
When charging an electric car, the socket to which the mobile charger is connected is often used to the maximum. This means that parts of the socket (and the connection behind the wall socket) can become warm or even hot. If the socket is damaged or outdated, this can lead to dangerous situations. Especially because most people leave their electric car on the charger at night (especially with a longer charging time) and problems are not always noticed in time.
If you want to connect a mobile charger to a normal socket, always take a critical look at the condition of the socket. If you are going to charge at home with a mobile charger, choose one socket that is used as standard and preferably have an electrician look at the contact and the connection. That way you know for sure that you can use the mobile charger without any problems to charge the battery of your EV.
Why is it often said that charging with mobile chargers is always dangerous?
It is too easy to say that people are always a bit wary of new things and that the electric car has many opponents (or critics). Charging with mobile chargers is indeed a risk if you are not careful when using the mobile charger or the socket to which the charger is connected. In addition, there have been many situations where the mobile chargers or extension cords were laid out on campsites in order to charge the car, without taking into account other guests who also want to be able to walk by.
At the same time, however, more and more is known about EV charging, including when mobile chargers are used. Mobile chargers themselves have also improved considerably, with many models having overheating protection, which minimises the risk of fire. This has significantly improved the state of the art, meaning that charging is safer, faster and easier, even when you opt for mobile charging solutions.
If you pay attention when charging your electric car and use a good mobile charger, in most cases you do not have to worry and you can charge your battery without any danger.
How do you ensure safe charging with a mobile charger for your electric car?
There are two factors that play a major role in safe charging with a mobile charger. The first factor is the mobile home charger itself. In contrast to charging stations and charging cables, it is wise to check the mobile charger regularly before connecting it, especially if it is taken along in a full trunk on holiday or is often left lying around in many places. However, if you choose a modern, high-quality mobile charger with overheating protection and check it regularly, you do not have to worry about this.
The second factor is the contact to which the mobile charger is connected. This must be a secure connection and the socket must be in good condition. Therefore, always choose an undamaged, modern socket. It becomes even easier if you have a CEE connection that you can use for this, especially if you have a type 2 connection on your electric car and even want to be able to charge with a mobile charger at 22 kW. Keep in mind that the connection must be suitable for this. In most cases, this means that an electrician will have to come by to fix this. However, it is an investment that pays for itself in a lot of convenience when you use the mobile charger regularly.
Always safe mobile chargers from renowned brands at Accu-Machine.nl
With us you can always find a safe, high-quality mobile charger at a competitive price. If you choose our mobile home chargers and spend time and attention choosing the right socket, you can be sure that you can charge your electric car with a mobile charger without any problems.
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