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Learn EV Charging
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What you must check before buying any EV charger — no matter if you drive a Tesla, BYD, Hyundai, or MG.
🔌 Type 1
Old/JDM
Old/JDM
🔌 Type 2
Global Standard
Global Standard
The Plug Puzzle
📌 Global fact: 99% of modern EVs use Type 2 (IEC 62196)
Type 1 is rare (old Japanese cars or older US models).
| Type 1 (J1772) | 5 pins, older cars, US/Japan market |
| Type 2 (Mennekes) | 7 pins, global standard, most EVs today |
✅ Your action: Look at your car’s charging port. 5 small holes on top + 2 big below = Type 2.
🐢 3.7kW
Overnight
Overnight
🐰 22kW
2-3 hours
2-3 hours
The Speed Trap
📌 Home breaker is the limit. 3.7kW (16A) fills any EV overnight.
📊 Choose based on your daily commute:
- 0-50 km/day → 3.7kW charger (overnight is plenty)
- 50-100 km/day → 7.4kW charger (4-5 hours charging)
- 100+ km/day → 11kW or 22kW charger (needs faster charging)
🔎 Action: Snap photo of fuse box. Look for “32A” or “40A” spare → faster charger possible.
💧 IP44
Splash only
Splash only
🌧️ IP54
Rain safe
Rain safe
💪 IP65
Jet proof
Jet proof
The IP Rating (Safety)
📌 IP54 = dust & rain safe • IP65 = jet-proof
🌤️ Weather recommendations:
🌧️ Rainy climate: IP54 or higher
❄️ Snowy climate: IP55+ (IP65 recommended)
🏜️ Hot/Desert climate: IP54 + active cooling
🌧️ Rainy climate: IP54 or higher
❄️ Snowy climate: IP55+ (IP65 recommended)
🏜️ Hot/Desert climate: IP54 + active cooling
🛡️ Action: Outdoor wallbox → IP54 minimum. Extreme weather → IP65.
💡 Quick Answers (click to expand)
Yes, but speed varies! Standard home outlet gives ~2.3kW (adds ~15km/hour). Dryer/AC outlet gives ~3.7kW (adds ~25km/hour). Always check your outlet’s rating.
No! Your car’s onboard charger controls the speed. Plugging into a 22kW charger doesn’t force 22kW — the car draws only what it can handle (usually 7-11kW max for most EVs).
Yes! Europe & most global markets use Type 2 (Mennekes). US/Japan use Type 1 (J1772) or NACS (Tesla). China uses GB/T. This guide focuses on Type 2 (global standard).
Depends on battery size and charger speed. Example: 60kWh battery with 3.7kW = ~16 hours. With 7.4kW = ~8 hours. With 22kW = ~3 hours (if your car accepts it).
🚫 The “Don’t Buy Before…” Checklist
🏠 You rent your home
👉 Buy a portable charger (not a wallbox). You can take it when you move.
🔌 House wiring is 30+ years old
👉 Call an electrician before buying any charger. Avoid fire hazard.
🛵 You drive less than 50km/day
👉 Buy 3.7kW (16A). Paying for 22kW is wasted money.
🤔 Tethered vs Untethered — Which one is right for you?
🔗 Tethered (Cable attached to box)
🔄 Untethered (Use your car’s own cable)
📌 Recommendation:
✅ Tethered → Best for convenience. No need to pull out cable every time. Less theft risk. Perfect for your private garage.
🔄 Untethered → Works with future cars (if plug standard changes), cleaner look. Ideal if you park in shared spaces.
✅ Tethered → Best for convenience. No need to pull out cable every time. Less theft risk. Perfect for your private garage.
🔄 Untethered → Works with future cars (if plug standard changes), cleaner look. Ideal if you park in shared spaces.
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