Volume IV · Issue 02 · Spring 2026
The Journal
Engineering notes, material studies, field reports and essays on the slow domestication of the kilowatt-hour. Published when we have something worth saying.
Accessories · 6 min
EV Charging Cable Locks and Theft Prevention: The UK Driver's Guide
EV cable theft patterns, lock types, cable diameter specs, the tethered trade-off, and insurance, the complete anti-theft guide for UK EV drivers.
Accessories · 6 min
EV Charging Cable Bags and Storage: How to Choose the Right One
EV cable bags explained: size guide by cable length, correct coiling method, IP ratings, and boot storage tips for UK drivers.
Accessories · 6 min
EV Cable Holders and Wall Mounts: Everything You Need to Know
Wall-mounted EV cable holders explained: holster types, weatherproof materials, the connector-down rule, and install height, all in one place.
Accessories · 6 min
EV Charging Cable Accessories: The Complete Guide for UK Drivers
Cable holders, bags, locks, outdoor sockets, and RCDs explained, the complete EV charging accessories guide for UK drivers.
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
EV Charging at a Trade Workshop or Site: Using Your Commando Socket
Workshop or site already has a Commando socket? You may already have everything you need to charge an EV. Here's which cable fits and how fast you'll charge.
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
EV Cable Extension: Can You Use One?
Extending an EV charging cable depends entirely on whether you use a granny charger or a wallbox, the rules are completely different for each. Here's what yo...
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
What EV cable should you keep in your boot?
Keep a 5 m Type 2 to Type 2 cable in your boot and you can charge at almost any public AC post in the UK. Here is everything you need to choose right.
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
Charging an EV Without a Driveway: Every UK Option Explained
Nearly half of UK households have no driveway. Here is every realistic EV charging route for on-street parkers, with the legal and cable facts most guides skip.
Granny Chargers · 6 min
Granny Charger as Emergency Backup: What It Will and Won't Do
Your wallbox is down or you're away from home. A granny charger can rescue you: here's the honest overnight maths, the socket checks, and when to use one.
Connector Types · 6 min
Type 2 to Schuko Cable: The Complete UK Driver's Guide
Planning to charge your EV in Europe from a standard wall socket? A Type 2 to Schuko cable is the link between your car's Type 2 inlet and the CEE 7/4 Schuko so
Connector Types · 6 min
Type 2 to Commando Cable Explained: Blue 16A, Red 32A and What You Actually Need
If you have spotted a blue Commando socket at a campsite hook-up point, a marina berth, or an outdoor event and wondered whether you can plug your electric car
topical-authority-2026 · 6 min
Charging Your EV in Europe: The Complete Schuko Cable Guide
Your UK granny charger won't work on the Continent. This guide explains exactly which cable you need for Schuko sockets, campsites, and every country from Fr...