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What Charging Cable Do I Need for My Car?
The Complete 2025 Guide for UK & EU EV Drivers
Choosing the right charging cable for your electric vehicle can feel overwhelming — especially with so many power ratings, cable types and plug styles available. But once you understand a few basics, choosing the correct EV charging cable becomes very simple.
At EV-Cables.co.uk, the most common question we receive from customers is:
This guide explains everything you need to know — including cable types, charging speeds, single-phase vs three-phase, portable chargers, and how to choose the right length.
You’ll also find direct links to the relevant Type 2 charging cables and portable chargers available at ev-cables.co.uk.
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One of the most common questions we’re asked is:
“Do you sell EV charging extension cables?”
It sounds like a simple solution when your charge port is just out of reach — but electrically and by regulation, using an extension cable between an EV and the charging equipment is not allowed and not safe.
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Back in 2019, When EVSTOR First Started
Back in 2019, when EVSTOR first started, the UK’s public EV charging network looked very different. Electric vehicles were still a niche choice, and finding a reliable rapid charger on a long journey could feel like a treasure hunt. At that time, there were only around 15,100 public charging devices nationwide, and many of those were slow or outdated units.
EVSTOR was founded at this pivotal moment, when EV adoption was starting to grow but infrastructure simply hadn’t caught up yet. Range anxiety wasn’t just about how far your car could go on a single charge — it was about whether you could find a charger at all, especially one powerful enough to get you back on the road quickly.
