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EV Charging using 13amp external socket outlet

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For an external socket outlet to be used as a dedicated EV charging point, what are the earthing arrangements ? Given it will be RCD protected. I assuming this socket outlet will be considered as an EV Charging point under the regs.


Is mode 1 not allowed in the UK anymore? I read this in an article done by IET Wiring matter "According to a note in IEC 61851 Mode 1 charging is not permitted in the UK". If so why is it still in the regs?


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    And what is the difference between an "EV" 13 amp socket and an ordinary one ? I suspect that the "EV" ones may be designed to supply 13 amps !.

    10 amps seems to be about the sensible limit for standard types of so called 13 amp sockets, at least for long hour use.

    Most appliances sold these days are limited to about 10 amps, apart from kettles which tend to be OK due to the very short term use.
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    And what is the difference between an "EV" 13 amp socket and an ordinary one ? I suspect that the "EV" ones may be designed to supply 13 amps !.

    10 amps seems to be about the sensible limit for standard types of so called 13 amp sockets, at least for long hour use.

    Most appliances sold these days are limited to about 10 amps, apart from kettles which tend to be OK due to the very short term use.
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