Charging cable too short - can i extend it?

[Ross]

as long as you get a high enough quality one, yes

+1

I had one made by an electrician and it’s higher rated than what I need. I have used it for 7 years. Audi A3 Etron PHEV before the Taycans.
Not every day but most days.

Saying don’t use one is arse covering to stop muppets using a plug board they bought off Amazon for £2.

I would say the wiring in my extension lead is much safer than my (and a lot of peoples) 50? year wiring running through the walls of their houses from the fuse board to garage.

Nobody says you have to rewire your house before plugging in a charger in your garage.

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[satchurator]

Don't extend on the (wall) supply side, find a high quality extension cable for the power delivery side that is rated at or above the amperage of your EVSE (charger) and UL/CE safety certified or equivalent for your region.

It's still better (safer) to get an EVSE where the supply and charging cable length are sufficient without needing an extension.

 

[Scandinavian]

Hi all,
This is for EU/Swiss.

I'm moving soon to a new place and the charging cable isn't long enough anymore to reach a plug at the new place.

Can I extend it with a normal plug extension cable (type 13 10amp); from a normal household plug (type 13)? What sort of speeds of charging can I expect like this?

Have a look at this website and contact them. They seem to supply type 2 extension cables

https://evchargeplus.com/shop/ev-charging-cable-extender-type-2-32a-3-phase-5m-copy/

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