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"Buying EV Charging Cables: Pitfalls To Avoid"
[ "3 Top Pitfalls To Avoid
1). Never Buy Cheap
Not all EV charging cables are the same. It is simply false economy to try and save a few pounds on buying a cheaper cable, when in all probability the EV you own is worth over œ30,000! Nor are we suggesting you buy the most expensive.

There is always a balance between price and quality, and electric car charging cables are no different. The last thing you need is to have the EV charging cable stop working when you most need it. At e-zoomed we have put significant effort in sourcing EV cables that are well priced but also high quality.

EV cables are made from TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane), a higher quality material that is extremely flexible, durable and smooth to touch. Some of the advantages of TPU are:

Advantages Of TPU:
High abrasion, wear, oil, radiation resistance
High elasticity
Strength
Good tactile properties
Easily coloured
Versatility
And can be sterilised
The e-zoomed EV cables are also thin and lightweight. In fact, some of our cables are the thinnest on the market. Perfect for carrying around for public EV charging or workplace EV charging.

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These EV cables also have superior ergonomics and design by leveraging the fantastic properties of TPU (rubberised grip). Moreover all our cables are IP54/ IP55 rated (water and dust), CE certified and TUV certified. The cables will operate in dusty conditions, resist low pressure water jets when mated. Please note that the EV charging process is not fully water sealed and the EV cables should not be submerged in water or operated in the rain!

2). The Shortest Length Is Never The Best Choice
A number of customers seek the shortest length (2m EV charging cable) because it is the cheapest. However a 2m EV cable is limited in practicality and usually not a good long-term investment. Most charging destinations (home or public) require an EV charging cable that is longer than 2m. In our experience, most customers buy EV charging cables between 5m and 10m. We recommend at least a 5m charging cable. It is long enough to meet most charging needs, but compact enough to be carried and put away easily! Of course, a number of customers need even longer EV cables.

3). A Lower Technical Specification EV Charging Cable Is Never the Best Choice
As above, a number of electric car owners seek to buy a 16 amp (single-phase) EV charging cable, instead of a 32 amp (single-phase) EV charging cable. The reason is simple. The 16 amp is marginally cheaper! However, a 16 amp charging cable charges at 3.6kW, a much slower rate to a 32 amp EV charging cable that charges at 7.2 kW. An ampere is the unit for measuring electricity.

The accepted standard unit used for measuring how fast an electric current flows is an example of an ampere. The reason why customers in the UK buy a single-phase EV cable, is because most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply.

Best Selling Electric Car Charging Cable: Which Type?
It should come as no surprise that Type 2 electric car charging cables are more popular than Type 1 EV charging cables. Though most of the earlier generations of electric cars used a Type 1 cable, the recent introductions of electric cars invariably are compatible with type 2. We expect this trend to continue, with the majority of electric vehicles compatible with type 2 EV cables." ]