EV Charging Cable Wall Bracket
| What it does | Holds a coiled charging cable on the wall |
|---|---|
| Fits | Any Type 2 or three pin lead we sell |
| Fitting | Two fixings into masonry or timber |
| Where | Beside the charge point, in a garage or on an outside wall |
| Best for | Cables that live at home rather than in the boot |
The question that comes up in week three
Where does the cable go when it is not plugged in? On the garage floor it gets walked on and swept up with everything else. Draped over the wall box it slides off by morning. In the boot it is out of the way but you are carrying it around for no reason if you only ever charge at home.
A bracket answers it. The lead hangs in wide loops beside the charge point, off the ground, out of the way of feet and tyres, and it takes three minutes to hook up and unhook.
Why hanging beats coiling
A cable hung in loose loops is under less strain than one coiled into a bag every night, and the connector heads sit in the air rather than in the grit at the bottom of a boot. Over a few years that is the difference between a cable that still looks new and one with a scuffed sheath and dull pins.
Fitting it
Two fixings, and the only real decision is height. Set it so the loops clear the floor with the heaviest cable you own hanging on it, and close enough to the charge point that you are not walking the lead across the space. On a rendered wall use the right plug for the substrate rather than the one in the drawer.
See also: carry case, Type 2 to Type 2 cable and accessories.
Wall bracket questions
Will it hold a 20m cable?
Yes, hung in wide loops, and a long lead is exactly the case where a bracket beats a bag. Set the height so the bottom loop clears the floor when the full weight is on it.
Can I fit it outside?
Yes, next to an outdoor charge point, using fixings suited to the wall. The cable is already rated for outdoor life, so hanging it outside costs it nothing.
Do I still need a cable bag?
Only if the cable travels with you. Drivers who charge at home and at untethered public posts usually keep a bag in the boot and a bracket on the wall, with a lead for each. If the cable never leaves the house, the bracket is all you need.
How high should it go?
High enough that the lowest loop is clear of the floor, low enough to reach without stretching. Around chest height suits most people and most cables.