Mobile chargers

Mobile home chargers for electric cars

With a mobile home charger you can be sure that you can always charge your electric car as long as there is a suitable socket nearby. At Accu-Machine.nl you will find home chargers for all brands and models at a competitive price. Of course, all mobile chargers are provided with a CE quality mark and we ensure that your order is delivered within a short time so that you can benefit immediately.

What exactly is a mobile home charger?

A mobile charger is more than a standard charging cable. It is a charger with two plugs: one for the car and the other plug depends on the model of home charger you buy. For example, there are special models with a CEE plug, although most home chargers have a normal Schuko plug that fits any wall socket. A home charger is also equipped with a control unit that is located approximately in the middle of the cable.

This control unit ensures that charging can be done at the correct charging speed and often they also have overheating protection. This control unit ensures that the mobile home charger is more expensive than a charging cable and at the same time can do much more.

Always keep an extra mobile charger on hand

More and more people drive electric. Not all models are supplied with a charger and it can also happen that you arrive somewhere and need to charge, while there is no public charging station or private charging point. At those times, the mobile home charger is the ideal solution. Many Dutch people also opt for a mobile charger so that they can always charge carefree during their holidays. Are you somewhere where you do not know whether and where you can charge? Then ask the owner for permission and advice first.

The home charger works best on a (relatively) new socket that is ideally connected to a group that is otherwise empty. Are you planning to use the mobile home charger at home as standard, possibly as an interim solution? Then have an expert install a specific socket for the mobile home charger so that you can charge your electric car at an optimal speed without this having a negative impact on the power network at home.

What is the difference between a type 1 and type 2 home charger?

The difference between a type 1 and a type 2 home charger is in the plug that is made for the car. If you have an Asian or American electric car, the chances are very high that you have a type 1 connection on the car. Then you need a home charger with a type 1 connection. If you have a European car, then the chances are high that you have a type 2 (also known as Mennekes) connection on your car and with that you need a type 2 home charger.

Some brands that mainly have type 1 connections:

• Chrysler
• Mitsubishi
• Lemon
• Chevrolet

Some brands that mainly have type 2 connections:

• Volvo
• BMW
• Renault
• Kia
• Volkswagen
• Tesla

Mobile home charger plugs

It is wise to look at the plugs of the mobile home chargers for the car side, but there is another plug on the other side of the mobile home charger that is at least as important. Regardless of whether you want to use the mobile home charger mainly at home or during the holidays, it is good to take into account the different connections in different places. Most mobile home chargers are equipped with a Schuko plug for the source side, so that the home charger can be used with a normal wall socket.

However, if you want to use a special connection or have a separate 3-phase connection at 16 or 32A that you want to use at home, then the so-called camping plug is probably a good option for you. Especially when you already know that you can use the reinforced connections at your permanent campsite. Here, the car is charged considerably faster than with a standard connection that usually only supplies 3.7 kW and can only do this when no power is needed for the rest of the network.

Some of our mobile home chargers come with multiple plugs. If you have found a home charger that does not come with multiple plugs, choose one of our adapters. This allows you to change the plug for the source side without losing any power.

What are the benefits of a mobile home charger?

When it comes to the advantages of mobile home chargers, it is often first about the model you choose. More extensive, expensive models simply have more functionalities than the cheaper models. A number of advantages that apply to all home chargers: No charging stress because you only need a good power outlet; Always the possibility to charge the car, even if all charging stations are occupied; High quality.

All our products are tested and CE-marked; Relatively cheap investment for a lot of convenience. Depending on the model you choose, the following advantages are added: Protection against network overload; Start-stop function that allows charging to be restarted even after a power failure; Adjustable charging speed so that optimal charging can be achieved without disrupting the network; Adjustable start time: ideal for charging at off-peak rates.

Can you use the mobile home charger anytime, anywhere?

There are many myths and fairy tales about the mobile home charger, especially about the danger of using these charging solutions. We cannot simply dismiss these. Many of the stories are indeed true, but are now years old and no longer applicable to modern mobile home chargers. In fact, almost all models in our range are equipped with overheating protection, which means that the charger switches off when the temperature of the source contact rises and can cause dangerous situations. However, it is not the case that you can simply plug the mobile home charger into any socket and start charging.

For optimal operation, you need an undamaged and (relatively) new contact to ensure that the home charger can perform optimally. What is at least as important is that you choose the right contact. If the socket is on an otherwise empty group and can deliver optimal voltage, this means that you can charge much faster and that you are not a disruptive factor on the rest of the network. If you are on holiday and want to use the mobile home charger somewhere, always ask permission and also ask immediately which socket you can best use. If you have a mobile home charger that registers consumption, you can even offer to contribute to the costs.

The mobile home charger as a permanent solution at home

Many people are looking for ways to save on costs. Especially people who choose electric driving, because the EV itself is already a cost-saving factor. The price of the mobile home charger is much lower than that of a charging station and this home charger seems to be a great alternative to the charging station, especially because you also have no installation costs.

The mobile home charger is safe enough to be used daily. If you choose a model with overheating protection and a good contact point, there is little to stop you from actually choosing the mobile home charger. However, there is one major disadvantage to the home charger that makes it a bad option. The maximum charging speed of the mobile home charger is lower than that of the average charging station, just as home chargers often have fewer functions and features. If you want a long-term solution for charging at home, the charging station always wins.

Mobile home chargers for all brands

We believe it is important that every owner of an electric car can find and order the right charger from us. That is why we also have mobile home chargers for all brands, including Volvo, Tesla, Audi, BMW and of course Volkswagen mobile home chargers. To make it even easier for you to find the right home charger for your car, all charging solutions are also classified by car brand and model. Of course, you can also search directly for the connection if you already know what you need (approximately).

What else should you pay attention to?

There are a number of things that are important when choosing the right mobile home charger. These include the charging capacity, the length of the cable itself and of course the functions that are possible. For all points, it is important to first look at what you need yourself, so that you can make the right choice. Let's start with the maximum charging capacity. Two different factors come into play here: The maximum charging speed of your electric car;

The maximum capacity of the socket to which the home charger is connected. This could be the usual 1x16A connections, or special sockets that are connected to charge a home charger with more power, such as a 1x32A or even 3x16A.

It is important to choose a home charger that matches the maximum charging capacity of the car and the maximum capacity of the socket. If you choose a mobile home charger with a capacity that is lower than both values, you limit the charging speed. It is best to choose a home charger with a capacity that exceeds both values, also with an eye to the future. When it comes to the cable length, you want to make sure that the cable does not hang through the air during charging.

If the car cannot be parked next to a power outlet, you will need a longer cable. Do you use the home charger as an occasional charger, for example during holidays? Then definitely choose a home charger with a longer cable, so that you can be sure that you can charge without problems. In terms of functions, you now have a lot to choose from with the charging stations and mobile home chargers.

Premium brands like CTEK and Ratio have many possibilities, from start-stop functions to load balancing. If you use the home charger as a daily charger, it is certainly worth taking a look at this. You can also get advice from one of our specialists of course.

Buy mobile home chargers at Accu-Machine.nl

At Accu-Machine.nl you will find everything you need to charge your electric car. Not only do we have mobile home chargers for all brands, you will also find charging stations, charging cables and other charging solutions with which you can guarantee optimal and safe charging. In addition to a wide range, you choose us because of the excellent customer service. We are ready to help you personally and do you order today before 5:00 PM? Then we will ensure that your order is delivered the next working day!