All the benefits of mobile home chargers for electric cars
What are mobile home chargers for EVs?
Mobile home chargers are specially designed to offer all EV owners a practical and adaptable charging alternative. Indeed, it allows users to easily charge their cars’ batteries in different environments. These small, lightweight and portable chargers often come with different power levels and connector types. To meet the charging standards of multiple EV models.
A mobile home charger offers an extremely convenient alternative to fixed charging stations and can be used perfectly when a conventional charging infrastructure is not readily available. It takes up very little space and is an ideal accessory on the go.
These CE-approved chargers are available in different lengths. They feature a three-pole EU plug up to 32 amps at one end and a type 2 EV charging socket at the other end.
Can you really charge your EV with such a mobile charger?
Yes, a mobile charger can absolutely be used to charge an electric vehicle. However, due to the low wattage of standard electrical systems in most homes, these cables are limited in the amount of current they can draw. As a result, the charging time via an ordinary wall socket will also inevitably be longer than at, say, a commercial EV charging point.
These portable chargers are therefore expressly designed to offer EV owners a practical and customisable charging alternative. They are also a much more affordable alternative to a fixed charging station and require no additional installation. In addition, the battery capacity of the EV and the output power of the charger do, of course, both affect how long it takes to charge on your electric car.
What should you look out for when buying a mobile home charger?
Without further ado, consider the length of the cable you need. If you can park nice and close to a charging point or outlet, then a shorter cable of 3 or 5 metres may be particularly suitable. But if you use different locations, then it might be better to be careful and use a longer 10 or 15-metre cable. A longer cable is bulkier during transport, though.
Also pay close attention to the amperage. Because the amperage determines how fast a level 2 charger can power the vehicle. A 32-amp charger will charge the vehicle faster than a 13-amp charger. Fortunately, many chargers offer adjustable amperage.
In short
Mobile chargers offer a practical and flexible way to charge electric vehicles. They undoubtedly offer improved mobility as EV owners can now charge their vehicles outside conventional charging points. Especially when conventional charging infrastructure is inadequate or non-existent, these chargers offer the convenience of charging electric vehicles at home or at work. They are also super convenient for all those EV owners who need to be able to charge their car on the go or as a back-up option during a holiday abroad. Thus, the stress that range anxiety causes will soon be a thing of the past.
