Euro-style Type 2 charging

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jsantala

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Finally got myself a J1772 to IEC 62196-2 (aka Type 1 to Type 2) cable for some public slow charging. The Type 2 is commonly found in shopping malls around here and also at some service stations with up to three phase 230V 32A 22 kW available. Obviously the i-MiEV and it's brethren can only consume a little over 3 kW, but it's better than nothing.

The cable I got:
http://uk.farnell.com/multicomp/dsi-dsiec-ev-32p-5c/cable-j1772-to-62196-2-plug-5m/dp/2373856

Fresh cable and some hot charging action at the nearest supermarket:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/aqsg8ekn65ukugt/AABMt8sovjpCUdGaPrqaV9GGa?dl=0

Looks like 5 meters was the way to go. The 32A cable is a bit thick, but I got one in case I get a Soul EV or the new Leaf in a few years time. Then I'll be able to use their full 6,6 kW charging without buying a new cable.
 
jsantala, thanks for posting. Can never have too many adapters.
jsantala said:
Looks like 5 meters was the way to go.
I normally back the car in and keep the cable length very short and off the ground. Which brings up an interesting point: many parking garages prohibit backing into a parking spot (because of exhaust marks on the walls), even though it is the safer way of parking.
jsantala said:
The 32A cable is a bit thick, but I got one in case I get a Soul EV or the new Leaf in a few years time.
Never hurts to have more ampacity, at the expense of some weight.
 
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