EV Buyers Guide

Product Specification - choosing a chargepoint

Tethered or Untethered EV Chargepoints When installing an EV chargepoint, customers have the option of tethered, or untethered. A tethered charger has a cable built into the unit. If choosing this option, customers should be sure that the cable supplied will be long enough to reach the vehicle. The cable will also need to be stored correctly to avoid damage. With an untethered charger, the cable is separate and needs to be connected to both the vehicle and the charger each time. This offers the benefit of it being more futureproofed, should the user need to change to a different plug configuration – if they purchase a new electrical vehicle from a different manufacturer, for example. Single or Dual Outlets A dual outlet is ideal for businesses and households that require more than one EV chargepoint. With a dual outlet, two EVs can be charged at the same time, however depending on the available power - one vehicle may take precedent over the other, slowing down charging.

EV Charging Buyers’ Guide

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