MoKa
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We are in the process of buying a 2015 Leaf Acenta 24kWh and I’m trying to do as much research as possible before we finalise the purchase at the dealer. I’ve read through the excellent buyers guide (thanks LeftieBiker) and done a quick search but can’t see this answered anywhere.
We have both 13Amp regular 3 pin UK 240V sockets and a blue 16Amp campervan type socket in our garage on the same (but separate from the house) RCD/consumer unit. I have a small (like 8inch of cable maybe) extender/converter cable to plug into the 16Amp wall socket and then have a regular domestic 3-pin uk plug socket at the other end. I’m pretty sure there’s no actual conversion or downgrading of the amperage happening in this setup.
So, my question is: would there be any value in terms of charging speed in using the 16Amp socket with converting cable and the standard domestic (type 1?) cable that is coming with my Leaf, or would I get the same power/speed because of the domestic plug?
And secondly, would there be any potential damage in doing this, given that they recommend not using extension cables for charging?
Thanks for any advice you can offer. Loving the forum - I suspect I’ll be here quite a lot in the next few weeks/months/years. :lol:
Kath
We have both 13Amp regular 3 pin UK 240V sockets and a blue 16Amp campervan type socket in our garage on the same (but separate from the house) RCD/consumer unit. I have a small (like 8inch of cable maybe) extender/converter cable to plug into the 16Amp wall socket and then have a regular domestic 3-pin uk plug socket at the other end. I’m pretty sure there’s no actual conversion or downgrading of the amperage happening in this setup.
So, my question is: would there be any value in terms of charging speed in using the 16Amp socket with converting cable and the standard domestic (type 1?) cable that is coming with my Leaf, or would I get the same power/speed because of the domestic plug?
And secondly, would there be any potential damage in doing this, given that they recommend not using extension cables for charging?
Thanks for any advice you can offer. Loving the forum - I suspect I’ll be here quite a lot in the next few weeks/months/years. :lol:
Kath