[Kevin Sharpe]

This might be a Mode 1 cable and have no PWM circuitry. I'd heard rumours that the ZOE supports Mode 1 but don't know about the Model S (afaik Leaf does not).

Suggest you get it confirmed before you spend your money

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

Looks like it's just just an RCD on a cable

yeh, it does

@Eunicholas did this actually charge your ZOE or did you just plug it in to see if it fits? I'm really interested because the ZOE is rumoured to support Mode 1 charging but I've never seen that confirmed and would love to know for sure (and what charge rate it reports when using this cable).

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

Ideal starter kit for a DIY EVSE box though.

Not sure where you'd fit the comms and contactors

Are mode 1 cables legal in the uk? live pins in the mennekes?

Mode 1 charging up to 16A is fully supported by the IEC standards, IET, BEAMA, etc. It's wonderful because you don't need a 'brick' EVSE in the cable

However, most EV's simply don't work with Mode 1 which is why I'm keen to understand what's going on with the ZOE.

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

You can get it from Mercedes Milton Keynes they sell the smart EV and that's the cable they use i will know the price tonight when I head in to work

It's possible that the Smart supports Mode 1 because it uses the BRUSA charger which can be configured in this way.

@Eunicholas did you actually charge your ZOE with this cable?

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

I did not have it on for long

OK... It's possible that the car detected the power but didn't actually charge. My advice is to make sure you can return the cable for a full refund because it may not work or even charge at such a low rate that it's useless.

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

I have no doubt this is a Mode 1 cable with inline RCD. Please ensure it is compatible with your EV before you part with any money.... most cars do NOT support Mode 1 charging which is why you have 'bricks' in your EVSE cables today.

Here for information are two Mode 2 cables manufactured by Mennekes;

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

@Kevin Sharpe do you know if they have a UK supplier

They have a UK office (here) but have a reputation for being impossible to do business with... good luck!

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

To use that Mennekes EVSE, or any other European plug EVSE, wouldn't you just buy an adapter it could plug into rather than cutting off the plug and wiring in a new one?

An EV is a high power electrical load and adaptors on domestic plugs are not recommended. If you can avoid adaptors by replacing the plug then do that.

 

[Kevin Sharpe]

I really want it and it's a good price not to sure what to do.

I would suggest you reach out to the ZOE forums and find out if anyone is using a Mode 1 cable.

My guess is it dosen't work because if it did Renault would have provided one rather than the more expensive EVSE 'brick' with the new model.