Buy charging cable for electric cars
More and more people drive electric and have at least one electric car in the driveway. When you choose an EV, it is important that you choose the rightcharging cablefor your car. With us you will always find the right charging cable for all electric cars. Not only do all our products meet the high quality requirements that we set for our range, the prices are also very attractive. On this page you will find everything you need to know about the right charging cable for your electric car.
What exactly is a charging cable for an electric car?
The charging cable is the cable that is used between the charging point and the connection on the car to actually charge the car. For example, if you have a charging station without a fixed charging cable at home or at work, you need a charging cable to ensure that the power from the charging point (in this case the charging station) can come to the car.
There are many different charging cables, but the biggest differences are in the connectors on either side of the cable itself. The first plug must always fit the charging point (which can be atype 1,type 2, wall socket or one of the many other connections) and the second plug must fit the car (usually a type 1 or type 2 plug).
If you don't have the right connection, you can use adapters, but it is always better to make as few adjustments as possible. Charging cables that are connected correctly with the right contact points always charge optimally.
Always have your own charging cable at home or in the trunk
It is still thought that there is a charging cable at every charging point, or that allcharging stationsstandard equipped with a (fixed or non-fixed) charging cable. That is not the case. We strongly recommend that every owner of an electric car always has at least one charging cable in the car or at home. Unless you have a different connection at home, we recommend that you choose a charging cable with a type 2 connection for the charging point and the other side of course the plug that fits your car.
If you always have a charging cable in your car, you can be sure that you can charge your electric car at any charging point, even if there is no charging cable available at the location. This saves charging stress and makes your journey a lot more comfortable (and longer).
What is the difference between a type 1 and type 2 charging cable?
We have already mentioned type 1 and type 2 a few times, but what is the difference between these connections? Thetype 1 (J1772)is the connection that is mainly used in Asian and American car models. This connection is the standard there. In Europe it istype 2 Mennekesconnection the standard connection. This means that most charging stations in Europe and most electric cars for the European market are equipped with a type 2 connection.
The difference is actually very easy to see. Does the connection have 5 pins or contact points? Then it is a type 1 connection. Are there 7? Then it is a type connection. If you are not sure or want to be sure before you order, then just contact us. To give you an idea, we have made a general and concise overview for you below.
Brands that often have a type 1 connection:
Brands that have the type 2 connection as standard on modern models:
Please note that there may be exceptions. Therefore, always check the connection to the car (and the charging point) before ordering a charging cable.
What are the benefits of a quality charging cable?
Although there are major differences between charging cables (you can find a basic model in our overview, but also complete mobile charging stations that have many more functions), a quality charging cable at home, at work or in your trunk has a number of strong advantages:
- Significantly less charging stress because you can charge at any charging station, even when there are no charging cables available.
- Long life with an extended warranty period on all our charging cables.
- A lot of convenience for a relatively small investment.
- Always optimal and safe charging, thanks in part to the CE mark on all our products.
When ordering, pay particular attention to the differences between the charging cables. The advantages are the greatest when you buy a charging cable for your car that meets your own requirements and situation.
You can simply order charging cables for all brands online
There are not only charging cables with different connections, but also different brands and maximum charging speeds. In a world where older and very new electric cars are driving, this means that the demand for charging cables and other charging products is very diverse. Because we want everyone to be able to succeed with us, we therefore have a very extensive range of high-quality charging cables that you can simply order online.
Do you want to get to the right charging solution as quickly as possible? Then use the filter on the left side of this page, so that you can immediately thin out the offer considerably based on your requirements or situation.
A few points to consider when ordering a charging cable
We have listed a number of points for you to take into account when comparing the different charging cables:
- First check which connection you need for your car. You can not put a type 1 plug on a type 2 connection and the other way around does not work either.
- Determine whether you need a 16A or 32A charging cable (take into account the connection you want to charge on).
- Determine how many phases you are going to charge. There are charging cables that can only charge on 1 phase and these cannot be used to charge on 3 phases.
- Check how many meters of cable you need. If the car is next to the charging point, shorter charging cables are a better solution. Make sure that the charging cable never hangs in the air during charging, because this is bad for the charging station and the EV itself.
- Do you need extra functions? If not, choose a (simpler) charging cable. If you do want more functions or options, first look at the more extensive models.
You can buy charging cables for your car cheaply and easily at Accu-Machine.nl
Accu-Machine.nl is the largest supplier of charging cables and charging solutions for electric cars in the Netherlands. If you order before 5:00 PM today, we will ensure that your order is delivered the next day. We have a charging cable for every EV and ship our products throughout Europe to both private and business customers.
In addition to a versatile range of competitively priced charging products, we also have a team of experts who are happy to help you find the right charging cable for your car. Be sure to contact uscontact us, so that we can help you personally.
