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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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    No, there are no changes for RMS test current or maximum permitted temperature rise for the other tests, they are all as per a non-"/EV" outlet. I understand (although this is only second hand) that no special design changes have been put in place by manufacturers, just the type-tests accommodated to enable the "/EV" marking.


    I also tend to agree that, if the most common failure mode is going to be tarnishing, nothing has necessarily been addressed to change that. I have a feeling from experience of appliance repair, that there's more risk of a problem with the plug than the socket-outlet, and possibly over 8 hours a risk of heat around fuses if the fuse clips or endcaps become tarnished.


    Anyway, BS 1363-1 also contains requirements for a "BS 1363/EV" plug, which only has an additional cyclic loading test ... so perhaps we'll all be OK provided both are used together ??? ?
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    No, there are no changes for RMS test current or maximum permitted temperature rise for the other tests, they are all as per a non-"/EV" outlet. I understand (although this is only second hand) that no special design changes have been put in place by manufacturers, just the type-tests accommodated to enable the "/EV" marking.


    I also tend to agree that, if the most common failure mode is going to be tarnishing, nothing has necessarily been addressed to change that. I have a feeling from experience of appliance repair, that there's more risk of a problem with the plug than the socket-outlet, and possibly over 8 hours a risk of heat around fuses if the fuse clips or endcaps become tarnished.


    Anyway, BS 1363-1 also contains requirements for a "BS 1363/EV" plug, which only has an additional cyclic loading test ... so perhaps we'll all be OK provided both are used together ??? ?
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