EV Thread

[mik]

I had an Andersen Quartz charger fitted

I like the looks of these, but do they offer a tethered version? And if yes - where is the cable held?

[Jobbo]

I had an Andersen Quartz charger fitted

I like the looks of these, but do they offer a tethered version? And if yes - where is the cable held?

Yes, I went for a tethered one. The cable is entirely external and hangs on a separate hook. I can confirm that the 8m cable feels at least twice as long as a 5m cable but if you park so as to need its length, it's a pain to pick back up. We need auto-spooling cables.

ETA: I don't have a photo of ours but here's one from the internet:

[Jobbo]

Oh, and if you do go for one, don't be boring like me - I chose Cheltenham Grey for both the sides and centre panel because I wanted it to be unobtrusive. And it is, but I think it looks nicer with a contrasting centre bit.

[mik]

Not quite as good looking with the tethered cable, but you don't want untethered for a home unit..... Shame it's not a double-ended "wind around" as opposed to just a hanger.

8m cable is good - our Zappi has a 6.5m cable as std (but you can apparently order and fit upto 25m.... which would be a lot of cable to wind).

[IanF]

We have a hozelock auto retract/lockable mounted reel that handles 25m of hose, so could probably be adapted to handle a charging cable?

[IanF]

@mik the Andersen A3 hides the cable around its body

[Jobbo]

@mik the Andersen A3 hides the cable around its body

It might look neat when wound up but it's no easier to wind it up than with the Quartz and its separate hook I assume?

[Holley]

@mik the Andersen A3 hides the cable around its body

It might look neat when wound up but it's no easier to wind it up than with the Quartz and its separate hook I assume?

We have an Andersen A2 and Mrs Holley often can't be bothered to wind it back up and just leaves it tangling on the floor

[V8Granite]

Some kind of cool alloy wheel would be perfect.

Dave!

[Mito Man]

Some kind of cool alloy wheel would be perfect.

Dave!

There is someone on twitter that makes these. They look tacky though!
Edit - found it
https://bespokechargers.com/