EV-Cables Blog: EV Charging, Products & Technology
EV-Cables Blog
Explore articles on EV charging, products, and real-world electric vehicle ownership. Our blog covers home and public charging, cable choices, portable chargers, and the latest developments that matter to everyday EV drivers.
Whether you're new to EVs or experienced on the road, our regularly updated posts help you make informed decisions and stay up to date with charging technology.
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- Written by: Austin Isaac
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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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Our new Portable Smart EV Charger isn’t as dumb as it looks
If you thought portable EV chargers were all the same, think again. We’re thrilled to unveil the latest update to our portable charger lineup — bringing true smart-charging capabilities, premium build quality, and the kind of control you’d expect from a fixed home wall-box.
Whether you own our 2.4 kW 10 A UK 3-pin version or our 32 A single-phase Commando socket variant, this upgrade is a real leap forward in everyday usability and energy management
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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 At that time, there were only around 15,100 public charging devices nationwide, and many of those were slow or outdated units.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.
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- Written by: Austin Isaac
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At EV-Cables.co.uk — the UK EV-charging-cable site with the most colour choice, shipping globally — we’ve learned something simple: colour matters. Your cable isn’t just a tool; it’s an accessory that should look at home with your car (or your wrap) and be easy to spot when you’re packing up after a charge.
In 2025 we broadened the palette with two customer-requested additions:
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Electric Blue — that vibrant, modern “EV blue”
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Mid-tone Grey — a sleek, understated neutral that matches countless paint shades
Now we’re planning our 2026 drop — and we want you to choose what lands next. Cast your vote and help us choose the next EV cable colour for 2026.
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Introducing the Downward-Facing Plug Cover: The Evolution of EV Charging Starts Here
After five years, three iterations, and thousands of real-world charge cycles, we’re proud to unveil the most advanced plug we’ve ever built—our third-generation Type 2 charging connector, now featuring a revolutionary downward-facing plug cover.
This isn’t just another EV plug. It’s the result of years of hands-on engineering, customer feedback, and continuous refinement—crafted to deliver better performance, smarter protection, and next-level usability for everyday EV drivers.
