Introduction to Tethered Cable
Mekel offers Tethered Cable for Tesla NACS, Type 2, and CCS 2 sockets. The tethered cable feature ergonomic, easy to plug in handle designs and are crafted with high-grade flame-retardant material. Compliant and certified with the most stringent NA and EU standards, the cables ensure a dependable and secure charging experience with daily use.
What is a Tethered Cable?
A Tethered Cable is used for charging electric vehicles (EVs) at public or home EV chargers, where one end of the tethered cable is fixed to the charger. These EV chargers are typically Alternating Current (AC) chargers with a power range of 7kw to 11kw for NA and 7kw to 22kw for EU. The Tethered Cable is designed for charging station manufacturers that require such a cable for assembly of their final product.
Why Choose Mekel Tethered Cable?
Certificazioni leader del settore
Mekel’s NACS Tethered Cable is first of its kind to obtain UL approval. The Type 2 variant has also gone through rigorous testing like no other comparable product on the market. Tested and certified by the prestigious TUV Rheinland test laboratory for TUV, CE and UKCA certifications. This ensures that all charging station manufacturers and assemblers can incorporate our Tethered Charging Cable an ease of mind, knowing that certified safety was the utmost priority of craftsmanship.
Qualità robusta
Mekel’s Tethered Cables are designed and built for longevity and robustness. Tested and proven for endurance of over 10,000 usage cycles, our cables help your charging station products deliver reliable performance for business and individual customers.
Protezione da ambienti e condizioni atmosferiche estreme
Mekel Tethered Cable delivers performance regardless of freezing cold or melting heat environments. With ingress protection levels of IP55 for NACS and IP65/IP54 for Type 2, the cables are designed to withstand rainy and snowy conditions. The Tethered Cables are crafted for usage in all ranges of environments, including extreme heat and extreme freezing weather.
Ricarica rapida
Mekel’s Tethered Cables, respectively, up to the highest level of AC-powered charging in each region, up to 11kw in NA and 22kw in EU. This guarantees fast charging for everyday charging needs.
Compatibilità tra i mercati
The Tethered Cables, dependent on their variants, are compatible across major markets including North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East, enabling flexibility regardless of which your targeted end market is.
Opzioni di personalizzazione flessibili
Customized to your preference of colour, length, product logo and product packaging, showcasing your business branding to generate awareness and traction among users.
Key Features of Mekel Tethered Cable
- UL Certified / TUV, CE, UKCA, RoHS Certified
- Flexible Customization
- 2 anni di garanzia
- Excellent Weather Protection
- Ampia rete di consegna globale
Technical Specifications of Tethered Cable
Tesla NACS Standard
- 16A / 32A / 40A / 48A | 1 Phase
- UL certified
- Materiale di rivestimento esterno in TPU ignifugo
Tipo 2 Standard
- 32A / 16A | 3 Phase / 1 Phase
- Certificazione TUV, CE, UKCA, RoHS
- Materiale di rivestimento esterno in TPU ignifugo
FAQ
Is Tethered Cables compatible with Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)?
Please check car’s charging inlet to see if it is NACS (5 pins), Type 2 (Mennekes, 7 pins) or CCS 2 (7 pins + 2 pins). We offer cable variants compatible with BEV and PHEV of NACS, Type 2 and CCS charging inlets. We also offer Tethered Cables of Chinese GBT and Japanese Chademo charging inlets.
Does the Tethered Cables come with quality certification?
Yes. Our NACS variants are first to the market UL compliant. Type 2 variants are TUV, CE and UKCA compliant. These are the most stringent certification requirements in North America, Europe and UK. Ensuring leading quality is our top priority
Where can the Tethered Cables be used?
These Tethered Cables are designed to be assembled onto charging stations. End usage locations are for business commercial environments such as malls and public parking lots, and for home.
Tethered Cables can be used at any AC charging station with a Type 2 socket, regardless of whether it is a public charging station or a wall box installed at a home. Typically, charging stations with Type 2 sockets exist in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Thus, the Tethered Cables is highly versatile and compatible.
How to choose the right Tethered Cable?
Charging cable and kW variants should be determined based on end users’ geographical location. Length wise, 5m is ideal for daily use at home and on the road. Whereas in some commercial settings, longer cables could be required. It is recommended to measure out such distances prior to purchase decisions.
Can Tethered Cables be used for a DC rapid charge?
No, the Tethered Cable is designed to work with AC fast charging and should not be used for DC rapid charging. We also offer DC charging cables separately.
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