Tethered AC Charging Cable

Mekel offers Tethered AC Charging Cable for Tesla NACS, Type 2, and CCS 2 sockets. The cables 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 AC Charging Cable

A Tethered AC Charging Cable is used for charging of 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 power range of 7kw to 11kw for NA and 7kw to 22kw for EU. The Tethered Charging Cable is designed for charging station manufacturers that require such cable for assembly of their final product.

Why Choose Mekel Tethered AC Charging Cable?

Industry Leading Certifications

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.

Robust Quality

Mekel’s Tethered Charging 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.

Protected Against Extreme Environment and Weather

Mekel Tethered AC Charging 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 raining and snowing conditions. The Tethered AC Charging Cables are crafted for usage in all range of environments, including extreme heat weather and extreme freezing weather.

Key Features of Mekel Type 2 Charging Cable

• UL Certified / TUV, CE, UKCA, RoHS Certified
• Flexible Customization
• 2 Years Warranty
• Excellent Weather Protection
• Extensive Global Delivery Network

Technical Specifications

Tesla NACS Standard

• 16A / 32A / 40A / 48A | 1 Phase
• UL certified
• Flame Retardant TPU Exterior Coating Material

Type 2 Standard

• 32A / 16A | 3 Phase / 1 Phase
• TUV, CE, UKCA, RoHS certified
• Flame Retardant TPU Exterior Coating Material

Why Choose Mekel Tethered AC Charging Cable

• Fast Charging
  • Mekel’s Tethered AC Charging Cables, delivers 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.
• Cross Market Compatibility
  • The 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.
• Flexible Customization Options
  • Customized to your preference of colour, length, product logo and product packaging, showcasing your business branding to generate awareness and traction among users.

FAQ

Q: Is this cable compatible with Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)?

A: 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 cables of Chinese GBT and Japanese Chademo charging inlets.

Q: Does the cable come with quality certification?

A: 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

Q: Where can the Tethered Charging Cables be used?

A: These cables are designed to be assembled onto charging stations. End usage locations are for business commercial environment such as for malls and public parking lots, and for home.

Type 2 Charging Cable 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 socket exists in Europe, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Thus, the Type 2 Charging Cable is highly versatile and compatible.

Q: How to choose the right cable?

A: 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 length cables could be required. It is recommended to measure out such distances prior to purchase decisions.

Q: Can it be used for a DC rapid charge?

A: No. the Tethered AC Charging 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.