Suggestion for good Electric Charging Cable (230V 1AC) 3 pin

Slathe · Post by **Slathe** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 2:22 pm

Firstly do any of you bother with getting the 3pin cable and if so which one did you go for? The VW one seems expensive. Any suggestions of a good one? Would like it to be at least 5m

Deleted User 192 · Post by **Deleted User 192** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 4:57 pm

I rarely use the Type 2 cable, I can't expect I would ever need a granny lead.

andrewparker · Post by **andrewparker** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:02 pm

Lots of people seem to recommend the Masterplug ones available from Screwfix.

G43FAN · Post by **G43FAN** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:03 pm

To answer a question with a question, Why do you think you'll need one?

I have a home charger that fulfills 99% of my needs, I did buy an Ohme 13A charger when they were on offer but other than testing I haven't used it. My reasoning was for any trips where the destination may be low on options. (rare)

DarrenPotton · Post by **DarrenPotton** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:25 pm

I convinced my dealer to throw a VW one in as part of the deal.
Haven’t used it yet but I know others who have and recommend it.

SteveH · Post by **SteveH** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 5:56 pm

I've been using the VW granny charger since the car arrived 2 weeks ago (the dealer chucked it in as a freebee because they had made a huge cockup that delayed me getting the car). Works fine, but I probably would've bought a cheaper brand if they hadn't thrown it in for free. 7Kw charger install next week, but I think a granny charger will still be a useful thing to have.

Daveion · Post by **Daveion** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 7:13 pm

I used a VW Granny for around 10 months and had no issues with it all. Used in that time in all weathers. It was included in my deal in Dec 21.
I now have a home charger so the Granny is stored in the well of the boot. May cost a little more but its a quality lead.

MotMot · Post by **MotMot** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:18 pm

I’ve a vw granny charger. It lived in the boot cubby. Has come in handy a few times - esp when visiting relatives.

I’ve heard the screw fix ones go out of stock fast

4810510 · Post by **4810510** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:21 pm

Newbie question, I've ordered a Family Pro Performance, live in a flat without private parking so may need the 'granny cable' as a backup. Could someone tell me how long it takes to charge?

mediaguy · Post by **mediaguy** » Mon Jan 03, 2022 10:10 pm

4810510 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:21 pm Newbie question, I've ordered a Family Pro Performance, live in a flat without private parking so may need the 'granny cable' as a backup. Could someone tell me how long it takes to charge?

You haven't mentioned your battery size, but the answer to your question will be here https://ev-database.uk/car/1202/Volkswa ... arge-table, but you might have to find your model.

Deleted User 192 · Post by **Deleted User 192** » Tue Jan 04, 2022 4:07 am

4810510 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 03, 2022 9:21 pm Newbie question, I've ordered a Family Pro Performance, live in a flat without private parking so may need the 'granny cable' as a backup. Could someone tell me how long it takes to charge?

That’s a 58kWh car, so a granny will add roughly 4% of charge per hour.

Something to consider is that many EV-friendly electricity tariffs only have an off-peak rate lasting for 4 hours (such as the Go tariff from Octopus Energy). If you need to regularly add say 30% of charge overnight roughly half of that would be at a peak rate, which at the moment is high, and could get higher.

Depending on your usage level and therefore charging needs it might be better to find a cheap rapid charger close to home.

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