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We've had lots of debate here and on other forums about charging an EV using an extension lead. I thought I would share BEAMA (see below) comments;
"No you cannot use an extension lead. There is a European standard that says the use of cable reels, extension leads, and adaptors, are not permitted for charging of electric vehicles"
http://www.beama.org.uk/en/product-...ergy-management/electric-vehicle-charging.cfm
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"BEAMA is the independent expert knowledge base and forum for the electrotechnical industry for the UK and across Europe. Representing over 300 manufacturing companies in the electrotechnical sector, the organisation has significant influence over UK and international political, standardisation and commercial policy."
"No you cannot use an extension lead. There is a European standard that says the use of cable reels, extension leads, and adaptors, are not permitted for charging of electric vehicles"
http://www.beama.org.uk/en/product-...ergy-management/electric-vehicle-charging.cfm
Start Watching At 3:21
"BEAMA is the independent expert knowledge base and forum for the electrotechnical industry for the UK and across Europe. Representing over 300 manufacturing companies in the electrotechnical sector, the organisation has significant influence over UK and international political, standardisation and commercial policy."